Author:
Zussman Benjamin M,Tonetti Daniel A,Stone Jeremy,Brown Merritt,Desai Shashvat M,Gross Bradley A,Jadhav Ashutosh,Jovin Tudor G,Jankowitz Brian Thomas
Abstract
BackgroundDespite growing interest in the transradial approach for neurovascular procedures, prospective data about the learning curve for neurointerventionalists adopting this approach are limited.MethodsA subsequent prospective series of 50 consecutive right transradial diagnostic cerebral arteriograms was compared with our initial institutional experience using a procedural staging system. The primary outcome was the ability to achieve the predefined procedural goals using the radial approach. Secondary outcomes included the technical ability to access and inject each supraaortic artery of interest and the incidence of complications.ResultsThe primary outcome was achieved in 49 patients (98%) compared with 88% in the initial series (p=0.05). One stage 2 failure (2%) occurred. Crossover to the transfemoral approach occurred in one patient (2%) compared with 8% in the initial series (p=0.16). All supraaortic arteries of interest were accessed and injected with success rates between 93% and 100%. There were no major complications and two minor complications.ConclusionNeurointerventionalists can overcome the right transradial learning curve and achieve high success rates and low crossover rates after performing 30–50 cases.
Funder
Microvention, Inc.
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Subject
Neurology (clinical),General Medicine,Surgery
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