Comparing wrist vs. forearm access for heart catheterization
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to access the wrist artery for heart catheterization—one at the wrist and one slightly higher in the forearm. Researchers use ultrasound to check for any injury to the artery before you go home.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You need a coronary angiogram or a stent procedure (PCI).
- Both types of wrist access are possible for you using a small 6 French sheath.
- You are not on chronic dialysis.
- You have not had a heart procedure through the wrist before.
- You are not being treated for a completely blocked coronary artery (CTO).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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