Preventing and Managing Radial Artery Occlusion following Transradial Procedures: Strategies and Considerations

Τransradial artery access has recently gained widespread acceptance as the preferred approach for coronary angiography and interventions, due to its lower incidence of bleeding vascular complications compared transfemoral access. However, thrombotic occlusion radial emerged most common complication this method, impeding use in future creation arteriovenous fistulae hemodialysis patients, or a graft bypasses grafting. In comprehensive review, we delve into anatomy artery, pathophysiology diagnosis occlusion, identification potential risk factors and, finally, prevention treatment strategies. We acknowledge that distal transradial provides an effective alternative catheterizations, with reduced occlusion.