Table 2 Catheterization data of the whole study population
Catheterization data | Ulnar group 40 (100%) | Radial group 80 (100%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Procedure type | |||
CA | 19 (47.5%) | 41 (51.3%) | 0.699 |
PCI | 21 (52.5%) | 39 (48.7%) | |
Procedural urgency | |||
Elective | 37 (92.5%) | 78 (97.5%) | 0.331 |
Emergency | 3 (7.5%) | 2 (2.5%) | |
Procedure success | |||
Succeeded | 33 (82.5%) | 75 (93.7%) | 0.101 |
Crossover | 7 (17.5%) | 5 (6.3%) | |
Causes of crossover | |||
Tortuosity | 0 | 1/5 (20%) | 0.236 |
Spasm | 0 | 4/5 (80%) | 0.005 |
Failure to puncture | 7/7 (100%) | 0 | <0.001 |
2ry access | |||
Radial artery | 6 (15%) | – | |
Femoral artery | 1 (2.5%) | 4 (5%) | 0.999 |
Ulnar artery | – | 1 (1.25%) | |