ReviewDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Radial Artery Spasm-A Review on Incidence, Prevention and Treatment.
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19 citing papers in PubMed.
- Effect of the Distance Between the Radial Artery Puncture Site and the Styloid Process on Radial Artery Spasm in Transradial Coronary Interventions: A Randomized Study.Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions · 2026Trial
- Pigtail assisted tracking of guide catheter during transradial coronary angioplasty on forearm complications: prospective randomized trial.Indian heart journalTrial
- Preparing and evaluating the effectiveness of topical cerosome of menthol on radial spasm and pain in patients with trans-radial angiography: a randomized, triple-blind, parallel placebo-controlled clinical trial.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2026Article
- Effect of Virtual Reality on Anxiety, Pain, and Radial Artery Spasm During Transradial Coronary Angiography: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Transradial access in interventional gynecology and obstetrics: Current evidence, clinical applications, and future directions.European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology: X · 2026Review
- Sedation Strategy, Procedural Comfort, and Clinically Detected Radial Artery Spasm During Transradial Coronary Angiography: A Prospective Observational Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Single Catheter Use as the Default Approach for Coronary Angiography and Intervention in Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Feasibility and safety of coronary catheter rolling technique (Jahanzeb technique) for radial artery catheterization on arterial perforation and radial artery patency.The Egyptian heart journal : (EHJ) : official bulletin of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology · 2026Article
- The Impact of Intravenous Versus Intra-Arterial Heparin Administration on Radial Artery Spasm During Transradial Coronary Angiography.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and vascular access complications: A contemporary review.NPJ cardiovascular health · 2026Review
- The Wrist Circumference-to-Body Mass Index Ratio for Preprocedural Risk Stratification of Radial Artery Spasm in Transradial Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Multivariate analysis and individualized nomogram construction for predicting radial artery occlusion risk after transradial intervention.BMC surgery · 2026Article
- Radial artery access in interventional cardiology: a review of current practices.Postepy w kardiologii interwencyjnej = Advances in interventional cardiology · 2025Review
- Effect of Hyperperfusion on Successful Collection of Arterial Blood Gas Specimens in Patients With Acute Heart Failure.Cardiology research · 2025Article
- Distal radial access in interventional cardiology: technique, pitfalls and recommendations.Cardiovascular diagnosis and therapy · 2025Review
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- Evaluation of Pulse Wave Analysis for Detecting Arterial Tone Changes During Transradial Access Coronary Angiography.Cureus · 2025Article
- Music Therapy may Decrease Radial Artery Spasm Rates and Increase Satisfaction during Coronary Angiography.Current vascular pharmacology · 2025Article
- Efficacy and safety of bilateral radial versus femoral artery approaches for subclavian artery stenting: a single-center retrospective study.American journal of translational research · 2025Article
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Abstract
Radial artery spasm (RAS) is a common complication associated with transradial access (TRA) for coronary interventions, particularly affecting elderly patients in whom radial access is preferred due to its benefits in reducing bleeding complications, improving clinical outcomes, and lowering long-term costs. This review examines the incidence, prevention, and treatment of RAS. Methods included an online search of PubMed and other databases in early 2024, analyzing meta-analyses, reviews, studies, and case reports. RAS is characterized by a sudden narrowing of the radial artery due to psychological and mechanical factors with incidence reports varying up to 51.3%. Key risk factors include patient characteristics like female sex, age, and small body size as well as procedural factors such as emergency procedures and the use of multiple catheters. Preventive measures include using distal radial access, hydrophilic sheaths, and appropriate catheter sizes. Treatments involve the intraarterial administration of nitroglycerine and verapamil as well as mechanical methods like balloon-assisted tracking. This review underscores the need for standardizing RAS definitions and emphasizes the importance of operator experience and patient management in reducing RAS incidence and improving procedural success.
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