A Rare Case of Radial Arteriovenous Fistula After Coronary Angiography.
10.4070/kcj.2010.40.12.677
- Author:
Min Seub KWAC
1
;
Se Jung YOON
;
Seung Jin OH
;
Dong Woon JEON
;
Dong Hwan KIM
;
Joo Young YANG
Author Information
1. Division of Cardiology, National Health Insurance Corporation Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea. jooyy11@paran.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Arteriovenous fistula;
Radial artery;
Coronary angiography
- MeSH:
Angioplasty;
Arteriovenous Fistula;
Cardiac Catheterization;
Cardiac Catheters;
Coronary Angiography;
Humans;
Radial Artery
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
2010;40(12):677-679
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The percutaneous transfemoral approach has been routinely used for cardiac catheterization and coronary angioplasty. Local vascular complications following angioplasty are seen in 5% to 10% of patients, especially in those who need prolonged anticoagulation. Transradial access for coronary procedures dramatically reduces access site complications. We report a rare case of radial arteriovenous fistula, which developed after coronary angiography perfomed using the transradial approach.
