Don't rule out retroperitoneal bleeding just because the angiogram was done from the radial artery

Y Raja, TS Lo, Jonathan Townend

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Abstract

The use of radial artery for vascular access for cardiac catheterization and intervention has gained increasing acceptance over the last few years as result of the lower risk of vascular complications compared to use of the femoral artery. The strong evidence showing that major bleeding (commonly access site related) is an independent predictor of mortality in acute coronary syndrome patients undergoing intervention has only accelerated this change. This case highlights that although the risk of access site complications is reduced with the radial approach there remains a risk of spontaneous bleeding elsewhere due to the use of multiple potent antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy in the treatment of acute coronary syndromes. Early recognition of bleeding is of the utmost importance as delay increases the likelihood complications of bleeding including death.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)E3-4
JournalJournal of Invasive Cardiology
Volume22
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2010

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