Learning curve of distal transradial access for coronary intervention: a single-center retrospective study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Learning curve of distal transradial access for coronary intervention: a single-center retrospective study

  • By

  • Feixiang Li

  • Huajia Yang

  • Liaohang Xu

  • Junhui Yang

  • Xuandong Jiang

  • May 12, 2026

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    The study evaluated the learning curve for distal transradial access (dTRA) in coronary interventions, analyzing 150 consecutive procedures.

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    The overall success rate for dTRA procedures was 87.3%, with proficiency achieved after approximately 75 cases.

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    The anterior-wall puncture technique was identified as a significant factor associated with procedural success in dTRA.

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    High pre-operative levels of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and systolic blood pressure (SBP) were linked to increased risk of procedural failure.

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    Findings suggest that understanding the learning curve and risk markers can enhance training and improve safety in dTRA procedures.

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Learning curve of distal transradial access for coronary intervention: a single-center retrospective study

  • by Feixiang Li, Huajia Yang, Liaohang Xu, Junhui Yang, Xuandong Jiang

  • May 12, 2026

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