Clinical Guidelines

Patient Safety and Comfort Drive Shift in Arterial Access

For neurointerventional radiology procedures, arterial access is critical. The femoral artery has long been the go-to access point. But, say doctors at Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, a part of Baptist Health South Florida, radial access may be better for many patients.

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  • February 1, 2022

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7 Key Takeaways

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    Arterial access is vital in neurointerventional radiology.

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    Radial access is safer than femoral access.

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    Enhanced patient satisfaction: less pain, quicker recovery.

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    Each case requires personalized evaluation.

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    Radial access effective for elective procedures.

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    Femoral access remains standard for urgent cases like stroke thrombectomy.

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    Dr. Snelling emphasizes using evidence for clinical integration.

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