Percutaneous coronary intervention via radial artery for unprotected left main coronary artery diseases

AIM: To assess the safety and feasibility of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) via radial approach for unprotected left main coronary artery stenosis. METHODS: Twenty nine patients with unprotected left main coronary artery stenosis were treated with PCI via radial approach and the parameters examined were successful recanalization of PCI, surgical time, dilating time and pressure of stent, along with in-hospital complications. RESULTS: The success rate of radial artery puncture and PCI was 100%. Surgical time was 25-50 min (average 30 min). Dilating time was 3-7 sec (average 5 sec) and dilating pressure was 14-20 atmospheres (average 16). There were no severe in-hospital complications. CONCLUSION: PCI via radial artery is safe and effective for patients with left main lesions. There is a high success rate.