Arteriovenous fistula: a rare complication of distal radial access for coronary angiography

Mark Ghali; Karam S. Alzuhairi; Kais Hyasat; Richard F. Dunn; Kaleab Asrress

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20205855

Authors

Mark Ghali Department of Cardiology, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, Bankstown, NSW, Australia
Karam S. Alzuhairi Department of Cardiology, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, Bankstown, NSW, Australia
Kais Hyasat Department of Cardiology, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, Bankstown, NSW, Australia
Richard F. Dunn Department of Cardiology, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, Bankstown, NSW, Australia
Kaleab Asrress Department of Cardiology, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, Bankstown, NSW, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20205855

Keywords:

Coronary angiography, Percutaneous coronary intervention, Complications, Arteriovenous fistula

Abstract

Distal radial access is an emerging alternative approach for coronary angiography, preferred for its reduced complications and time to haemostasis, and improvement of patient and operator comfort. Arteriovenous fistula formation is a very rare complication following this approach, which requires recognition but which can be managed conservatively in certain instances.

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