Long‐term consequences of transradial catheterization on the radial artery

The radial artery (RA) is often utilized for diagnostic coronary angiography and percutaneous intervention. Recent high-level evidence supports RA use in preference to the saphenous vein as a conduit for coronary revascularization.To demonstrate gross and histologic changes of the RA following transradial (TR) access.We present two patients who had open RA harvest for coronary bypass surgery after TR catheterization.Examination 8 years after TR...