Distal Transradial Access for Diagnostic Cerebral Angiography and Neurointervention: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Radial artery access for cerebral angiography is traditionally performed in the wrist. Distal transradial access in the anatomic snuffbox is an alternative with several advantages.

Purpose

Our aim was to review the safety and efficacy of distal transradial access for diagnostic cerebral angiography and neurointerventions.

Data sources

We performed a comprehensive search of the literature using PubMed, Scopus, and EMBASE.

Study selection

The study included all case series of at least 10 patients describing outcomes associated with distal transradial access for diagnostic cerebral angiography or a neurointervention.

Data analysis

Random-effects models were used to obtain pooled rates of procedural success and complications.

Data synthesis

SUBMITTER: Hoffman H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8115378 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature