Treatments & TechAugust 28, 2026• 6 min read

Why Radial (Wrist) Angioplasty Is Safer Than Femoral Access

Dr. Manjinder Sandhu

Senior Interventional Cardiologist

For decades, interventional cardiologists performed coronary angioplasty primarily through the femoral artery in the groin. Today, radial wrist access has transformed cardiac intervention, drastically reducing complications and enhancing patient comfort.

The Major Advantages of Wrist Access

Near elimination of major access-site bleeding and groin hematomas
No requirement for 6 to 8 hours of rigid flat bedrest
Ability to sit up, eat, and walk within 1 to 2 hours post-procedure
Significantly shorter hospital stay, enabling same-day discharge for many patients

#Radial Angioplasty#Stenting#Interventional Cardiology

Frequently Asked Questions

Over 95% of patients have suitable radial arteries. An Allen test or ultrasound pulse check is performed prior to the procedure to confirm dual blood supply to the hand.

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