Systematic Review: Transradial vs Transfemoral Approach for Coronary Angiography

Transradial versus transfemoral approach for diagnostic coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention in people with coronary artery disease – Cochrane Library (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Summary: Radial artery versus femoral artery approach for performing coronary catheter procedures in people with coronary artery disease – Cochrane Library (free)

“Transradial approach for diagnostic coronary angiography or PCI (or both) in CAD may reduce short-term net adverse clinical events, cardiac death, all-cause mortality, bleeding, and access site complications”.