Radial Artery Pseudoaneurysm After Transradial Coronary Angiogram: A Mostly Overlooked Complication
Abstract
Radial artery is suggested as a safe access for diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization.We present a 73 year old female who was suffered a radial artery pseudoaneurysm 10 days after transradial coronary
angiography while under anticoagulation therapy. Prolonged ultrasound guided compression was unsuccessful and the patient was treated with surgical repair. We suggest careful observation after transradial catheterization for patients under anticoagulant therapy.
Keywords
Radial Artery, Pseudoaneurysm, Coronary Angiogram, Complicatio
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