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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Arterial access is a crucial aspect of neurointerventional radiology, traditionally relying on the femoral artery. However, physicians at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute in Florida advocate for radial access as a safer and more effective alternative. Dr. Brian Snelling emphasizes that extensive research supports the benefits of radial access, such as reduced bleeding and improved patient satisfaction. Each case is uniquely evaluated, with radial access being prioritized for many elective procedures while femoral access remains for specific instances like stroke thrombectomy.

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