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Radial vs Femoral: Redefining Success in Cardiac Catheterization Procedures

ADN Center of Excellence

These encompass perceived technical complexities, initial learning curve for practitioners transitioning from femoral to radial access, and considerations regarding access vessel size and patient anatomy variability. Overcoming Technical Hurdles: Mastery of radial access involves employing specific techniques and tools.

Anatomy 52
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Radial vs Femoral: Redefining Success in Cardiac Catheterization Procedures

ADN Center of Excellence

These encompass perceived technical complexities, initial learning curve for practitioners transitioning from femoral to radial access, and considerations regarding access vessel size and patient anatomy variability. Overcoming Technical Hurdles: Mastery of radial access involves employing specific techniques and tools.

Anatomy 52
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What can you find with continuous ST monitoring in the ED?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

ECG at 11 hours: No comment needed Given this EKG with diagnostic findings, his heparin infusion was stopped, and he was given a 5000 unit heparin bolus and 180 mg of ticagrelor while the cardiac catheterization laboratory was activated and interventional cardiology was emergently consulted.