The transulnar approach for coronary intervention: a safe alternative to transradial approach in selected patients

J Invasive Cardiol. 2005 Feb;17(2):77-9.

Abstract

The study reports our single center experience in transulnar coronary interventions in 122 consecutive cases. Success rate was 85.2%. Vascular complications were low (5.7%) and minor (6 hematomas and 1 pseudoaneurysm treated by compression). Transulnar catheterization is feasible and safe. It represents a useful alternative to the transradial approach in selected cases.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary* / adverse effects
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary* / methods
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Disease / diagnosis
  • Coronary Disease / therapy*
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radial Artery
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ulnar Artery*
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional