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 language | English (US) |
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Article number | 100041 |
Journal | Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1 2022 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine