Radial Artery Intervention
Radial artery intervention is a procedure that accesses the arteries in the wrist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as angiograms or stent placements. This approach has gained popularity as a safe, effective, and minimally invasive alternative to the traditional femoral artery approach (accessed from the groin). Radial artery intervention offers several advantages, particularly in terms of patient comfort and recovery time.
Benefits of Radial Artery Intervention
- Less Invasive: The procedure is carried out using a small puncture in the wrist and does not cause much trauma to the body, thus making it less complicated.
- Rapid Recovery: Most patients recover much faster as most complications that may arise include bleeding and infections, which are fewer compared to femoral access.
- Comfort: This is because radial artery access causes less discomfort to patients since the groin area contains delicate nerves which may easily be affected.
- Decreased Chances of Complications: Bleeding or clotting chances at the puncture site are greatly reduced, thus there is less chance of complications post-procedure.
- Coronary Angiography: This is a diagnostic procedure that checks for any blockages in the coronary arteries.
- Angioplasty and Stent Placement: This process opens the blocked artery and implants a stent, which restores normal blood flow.
- Electrophysiology Studies: These studies are to analyze heart rhythms and identify abnormal pathways of electric impulses.
Dr. Merchant specializes in radial artery intervention, ensuring that the latest, advanced minimally invasive techniques are applied to the benefit of the patients. With the safety, comfort, and shortest possible recovery period in mind, Dr. Merchant delivers quality care to all patients with cardiovascular interventions.
