Table 3 Causes of crossover from radial to femoral approach
Cause of crossover | N (%) |
|---|---|
Tortuous subclavian artery or aorta | 16 (1.0%) |
Radial artery spasm* | 14 (0.9%) |
Puncture failure | 11 (0.7%) |
Radial loop | 9 (0.6%) |
Small radial artery | 4 (0.25%) |
Subclavian artery occlusion | 4 (0.25%) |
Failure to engage the coronary arteries with guiding catheter | 3 (0.2%) |
Inadequate support of the guiding catheter | 3 (0.2%) |
Anatomic variations** | 3 (0.2%) |
Inability to cross the coronary lesion with balloon or stent | 2 (0.1%) |
Total | 69 (4.4%) |