Over the years, the use of transradial approach （TRA） for carotid artery stenting （CAS） with distal embolic protection has been recognized as a valid alternative to the conventional femoral approach, improving the...Over the years, the use of transradial approach （TRA） for carotid artery stenting （CAS） with distal embolic protection has been recognized as a valid alternative to the conventional femoral approach, improving the outcomes compared to carotid endoatherectomy.0-33 Indeed, despite the femoral artery remains the conventional access site for the endovascular treatment of supraoartic vessels, concomitant anatomical variations and/or peripheral vascular disease could complicate the cannulation of such arteries. Moreover, the TRA has been related with a lower incidence of bleeding complications and a shorter bed rest after the interventional procedure.展开更多
文摘Over the years, the use of transradial approach （TRA） for carotid artery stenting （CAS） with distal embolic protection has been recognized as a valid alternative to the conventional femoral approach, improving the outcomes compared to carotid endoatherectomy.0-33 Indeed, despite the femoral artery remains the conventional access site for the endovascular treatment of supraoartic vessels, concomitant anatomical variations and/or peripheral vascular disease could complicate the cannulation of such arteries. Moreover, the TRA has been related with a lower incidence of bleeding complications and a shorter bed rest after the interventional procedure.
