Transulnar approach for coronary catheterization in patients with a harvested ipsilateral radial artery: A case series

摘要

Abstract Forearm approach for coronary catheterization is associated with better outcomes, compared to the femoral approach. However, the possibility of post catheterization forearm artery occlusion is a medical concern, which leads many patients to be treated transfemorally. We present a case series of patients who had a harvested radial artery and were successfully catheterized from ipsilateral ulnar artery without any complications recorded Highlights ? We present ulnar approach for catheterization in patients with previously extracted ipsilateral radial artery. ? The anterior interosseous artery arising from the proximal ulnar artery supplies with blood flow the distal part of the extracted radial artery and the palmar arch. ? No complications were observed with this approach. ]]>