Elizabeth Curtis

Safety and efficacy of ulnar artery approach for percutaneous cardiac catheterization: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Trans‐radial access has rapidly become the standard for percutaneous coronary procedures in the last decade. As proceduralists overcome the learning curve and become more competent in trans‐radial access, alternative safe access sites such as the ulnar artery have been increasingly used for emergent and elective procedures. The aim of this study was to synthesize the best available evidence of the impact on major adverse cardiac events (MACE) of ulnar artery compared to radial artery cardiac catheterization.

Effectiveness of vasodilatory medications on radial artery spasm in patients undergoing transradial coronary artery procedures: a systematic review protocol.

REVIEW QUESTION/OBJECTIVE The quantitative objective is to identify the effectiveness of vasodilatory medications on radial artery spasm in patients undergoing transradial coronary artery procedures.

Effects of topical medications on radial artery spasm in patients undergoing transradial coronary procedures: a systematic review protocol

REVIEW OBJECTIVE The objective is to identify the effectiveness of topical medications in reducing radial artery spasm in patients undergoing transradial coronary procedures.