Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Cerebral TFA and TRA Methods

Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Cerebral Angiography Using Trans-femoral Approach Versus Trans-radial Approach

Transradial diagnostic angiography in cardiovascular disease given lower vascular complications. However, neuroendovascular surgeons have not widely adopted the transradial approach for diagnostic approach and interventional procedures. This study aims to compare the efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction with the transradial approach versus the transfemoral approach in diagnostic cerebral angiography.

Transradial diagnostic angiography in cardiovascular disease given lower vascular complications. However, neuroendovascular surgeons have not widely adopted the transradial approach for diagnostic approach and interventional procedures. This study aims to compare the efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction with the transradial approach versus the transfemoral approach in diagnostic cerebral angiography.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All consecutive adult inpatients and outpatients referred for diagnostic cerebral angiography
• the presence of the right radial pulse and at least one femoral pulse

Exclusion Criteria:

• age<18
• pregnant patients
• occlusion of aorta or proximal both iliac/ femoral artery