State-of-the-Art Strategies for Preventing and Managing Vascular Access Complications in Cardiovascular Interventions
- Author:
Su Yong KIM
1
;
Ho Sung JEON
;
Jun-Won LEE
;
Young Jin YOUN
;
Sung Gyun AHN
;
Jung-Hee LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From: Journal of Cardiovascular Intervention 2026;5(1):11-22
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Optimal vascular access and effective closure are fundamental for ensuring the safety and success of percutaneous cardiovascular interventions. As procedural complexity has increased, various access and closure devices have been developed to enhance efficacy and minimize complications. Radial artery access is favored for coronary interventions because it is associated with a lower risk of bleeding and fewer access site complications. However, femoral access remains indispensable for large-bore procedures. Large-bore sheaths are required for endovascular treatments of peripheral artery disease and structural heart interventions. Ultrasound-guided arterial and venous access has become essential for minimizing complications, especially with femoral access. Despite significant advances in closure techniques, complications such as retroperitoneal hemorrhage, pseudoaneurysm, and arteriovenous fistula remain challenging and can adversely affect patient outcomes. This review presents state-of-the-art strategies for the prevention and management of vascular access complications in cardiovascular intervention.
