A transradial approach for cerebral angiography was less effective than the transfemoral route in achieving an accurate diagnostic success rate.

Overall complication rates were similar to those seen with transfemoral access, however, and patients liked it better.

As tools become more precise and non-invasive, doctors are able to diagnose and treat heart conditions with greater accuracy and efficiency.

Creatinine was still elevated at 2.8 mg/dL. The decision was made to perform catheter angiography with limited dilute contrast. The patient was prehydrated per protocol. Left common femoral (CFA) ...

CMMC's Heart and Vascular Institute offers pulsed field ablation and left atrial appendage closure procedures.

New medical technology at Cranberry Township’s UPMC Passavant is offering an expedited way to detect heart-related ailments.

A new study evaluates the strengths and limitations of multi-modality imaging for diagnosing cardiovascular disease in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases.

Up to 10% of patients die within 30 days of having a STEMI. 2 Immediate treatment is necessary to clear the artery, limit cardiac damage, and increase survival. This article details the causes, risk ...