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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nBenefits of the Trans-Radial Approach<\/h3>\n
Specific benefits of the trans-radial approach include:<\/p>\n
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- Lower rate of blood transfusions and a lower mortality rate compared to the femoral approach<\/li>\n
- Increased patient safety with less bleeding complications, hematomas, and possible nerve trauma<\/li>\n
- Increased patient comfort since patients may sit up, stand and walk immediately after the procedure rather than having to lie flat for four-six hours with the femoral approach<\/li>\n
- Lower complication rates, which equate to a increased patient satisfaction and even cost-savings as complications can be expensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Great Day Houston Interview<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nIs the Trans-Radial Approach for You?<\/h3>\n
To determine if patients are eligible, a cardiologist will assess whether both radial and ulnar arteries of the hands are functioning normally. Known as the Allen\u2019s test, this involves simply compressing the arteries by hand to confirm whether there is a dual, or protected, blood supply making the trans-radial technique safe. Overall, more than 90% of patients are eligible for this inovative approach for catheterization and angioplasty.<\/p>\n
Is the Trans-Radial Approach available for me?<\/h3>\n
Sanjay Patel, M.D., F.A.C.C.\u00a0is an interventional cardiologist who trained at Saint Vincent\u2019s Hospital and Medical Center in New York, and is an expert in performing trans-radial catheterization.<\/p>\n
He has performed more than 1,000 trans-radial catheterizations. His primary approach is trans-radial and more than 90 percent of his cases are done via the wrist.\u00a0He is now performing this procedure at:<\/p>\n
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- St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital<\/a><\/li>\n
- St. Luke’s\u00a0Lakeside Hospital<\/a><\/li>\n
- Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital<\/a><\/li>\n
- Conroe Regional Medical Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Where Can I find more information on Trans-Radial Approach?<\/h3>\n
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- Trans-radial Approach<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n
- Dr. Patel’s Interview\u00a0<\/b><\/a>on\u00a0www.angioplasty.org<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Training in Transradial Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Interventions<\/b><\/h3>\n
Transradial access has been proven to be the safest, most comfortable way to perform catheter-based procedures. Learning transradial technique basics is the most difficult step in the process of transitioning from femoral to radial access.<\/p>\n
Dr. Patel is\u00a0delighted to present a comprehensive course to provide the femoral operator with all the necessary basics for starting a transradial program at their catheterization laboratory. It will also have advance techniques for the more experienced operator. The course will be taught by Dr. Patel who has experience in this technique since 2003 and performing more than 95% of his cases transradially including coronary interventions. The course will have special emphasis on technique, basics, choice of guide catheters and coronary interventions. The course will be conducted in Cath lab with live cases and one to one interaction.<\/p>\n
Course Director:<\/h3>\n
Sanjaykumar Patel, MD, FACC<\/p>\n
Location:<\/p>\n
St. Luke’s Lakeside Hospital<\/p>\n
17400 St. Luke’s Way, The Woodlands, TX 77384<\/p>\n
Phone: 9362669000<\/p>\n
- Dr. Patel’s Interview\u00a0<\/b><\/a>on\u00a0www.angioplasty.org<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- St. Luke’s\u00a0Lakeside Hospital<\/a><\/li>\n
- St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital<\/a><\/li>\n