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Review
. 2004 Aug 21;329(7463):443-6.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.329.7463.443.

Radial artery access for coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention

R Andrew Archbold  1 , Nicholas M Robinson, Richard J Schilling
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Review

Radial artery access for coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention

R Andrew Archbold et al. BMJ. .
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Fig 1
Fig 1
Compression of the radial artery puncture site by the Radistop device, which incorporates a backslab and compression block. Other compression devices are available
Fig 2
Fig 2
Allen test. Top: the palm is rendered ischaemic by clenching and opening the hand during compression of the radial and ulnar arteries; bottom: the test is positive (normal) if the palm coloration returns to normal within 10 seconds of release of compression of the ulnar artery while radial artery compression is maintained
Fig 2
Fig 2
Allen test. Top: the palm is rendered ischaemic by clenching and opening the hand during compression of the radial and ulnar arteries; bottom: the test is positive (normal) if the palm coloration returns to normal within 10 seconds of release of compression of the ulnar artery while radial artery compression is maintained
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