SCAI Position Statement on Best Practices for Percutaneous Axillary Arterial Access and Training

Arnold H. Seto, Jerry D. Estep, Rajiv Tayal, Shirling Tsai, John C. Messenger, M. Chadi Alraies, Darren B. Schneider, Andrew J. Klein, Yazan Duwayri, James M. McCabe, Suzanne J. Baron, Venu Vadlamudi, Timothy D. Smith, David A. Baran

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Abstract

Axillary artery access has become increasingly widespread as an alternative to the femoral route for large-bore transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), endovascular aortic repair (EVAR), and mechanical circulatory support (MCS) procedures. Advantages of percutaneous access include avoidance of a surgical incision, general anesthesia, and conduit graft infection. This statement aims to review the anatomic considerations and risks for percutaneous axillary artery access, suggest best practices for access techniques, hemostasis/closure strategies, and complication management, and recommend options for training and privileging.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number100041
JournalJournal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Volume1
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2022

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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