Thin‐walled access sheath to hold a larger guide: New technology specifically for transradial access. Issue 6 (May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Davies, Rhian E.; Gilchrist, Ian C.
• Is Part Of: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions. Volume 89:Issue 6(2017)
• Page Start: 1020
• Page End: 1021
• Publication Date: 2017-05
• Subjects: Heart -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Cardiac catheterization -- Periodicals; 616.1207572
• DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27079
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1522-1946

Abstract

Key Points: Vascular access sheaths are now available with thin walls specifically designed for transradial use. A thin‐walled sheath with an outside diameter on the same order of size as a 6‐F traditional sheath can carry a 7‐F guiding catheter. While the larger‐sized guides may increase the interventional options for the radial operator, a hazard from vascular damage due to the larger‐sized lumens may exist and points to a need for further improvement in radial specific equipment.