Coronary angioplasty and stent placement through the radial artery. Reportof one case

Coronary angiography and percutaneous treatment of stenotic lesions have ex panded in the last few years, due to availability of better diagnostic equi pment. The femoral technique applied to this aims has prevailed, considerin g its efficacy, safety and wide acceptance. Since the beginning of this dec ade, an alternative access has been developed, in relation to miniaturizati on of the required elements to perform coronary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This new radial artery access is supported by multiple reports from many centers around the world that are increasingly using the techniqu e. With this access it is possible to perform all the regular procedures do ne regularly through the femoral route. This case report illustrates a coro nary angiography study through the radial access, followed by a stent impla ntation, through the same route.