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

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.

Keywords: Forearm access; Radial extraction; Ulnar artery.