Abstract
This case, which almost ended in a compartment syndrome, is an extremely uncommon complication of transradial catheterization, with a described incidence around 0.125%.
Keywords:
complications; hematoma; transradial intervention.
MeSH terms
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Cardiac Catheterization / adverse effects*
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Compartment Syndromes / diagnosis
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Compartment Syndromes / etiology*
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Compartment Syndromes / therapy
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Conservative Treatment / methods
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Coronary Angiography / adverse effects
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Coronary Angiography / methods
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Forearm / blood supply*
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Hematoma / complications*
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Hematoma / diagnosis
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Hematoma / therapy
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*
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Radial Artery / injuries*