Complicated Hematoma After Transradial Catheterization

J Invasive Cardiol. 2019 Aug;31(8):E263.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Catheterization / adverse effects*
  • Compartment Syndromes / diagnosis
  • Compartment Syndromes / etiology*
  • Compartment Syndromes / therapy
  • Conservative Treatment / methods
  • Coronary Angiography / adverse effects
  • Coronary Angiography / methods
  • Forearm / blood supply*
  • Hematoma / complications*
  • Hematoma / diagnosis
  • Hematoma / therapy
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*
  • Radial Artery / injuries*