Transulnar catheterization: The road less traveled

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2016 Apr;87(5):866-7. doi: 10.1002/ccd.26534.

Abstract

Transulnar is a reasonable alternative to transradial access. This meta-analysis shows that the transulnar route is as safe as transradial, but may be more difficult to successfully perform. Ultrasound imaging can determine whether the radial or ulnar route would be preferable in a particular patient.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Humans
  • Radial Artery*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ulnar Artery / diagnostic imaging*