Reason of crossover to ulnar |
|
Radial artery spasm
|
29 (64.4) |
Failure to puncture
|
15 (33.4) |
Radial loop
|
1 (2.2) |
|
Ulnar pulse intensity compared to radial |
|
Equal
|
31 (68.8) |
Weak
|
7 (15.6) |
Absent
|
7 (15.6) |
|
Successful ulnar approach |
37 (82.2) |
Diagnostic angiography |
28 (62.2) |
Diagnostic angiography + PCI |
17 (37.8) |
|
Reasons for failed ulnar approach |
|
Absent ulnar pulse
|
6 (13.3) |
Weak ulnar pulse
|
2 (4.4) |
Ulnar artery spasm |
8 (17.8) |
|
Reported complications |
|
Transient numbness
|
7 (15.5) |
Minor hematoma
|
6 (13.3) |
Ulnar artery perforation
|
1 (2.2) |
Minor CVA
|
1 (2.2) |
Diagnostic procedure time (minutes) |
26.4 ± 18.04 |
Diagnostic fluoroscopy time (minutes) |
6.5 ± 4.2 |
Diagnostic radiation dose (mGy/cm2) |
95,737 ± 47,387 |
PCI procedure time (minutes) |
44.6 ± 25.2 |
PCI fluoroscopy time (minutes) |
14.2 ± 10.7 |
PCI radiation dose (mGy/cm2) |
183,402 ± 109 |