The Role of Oral Verapamil in Preventing Radial Spasm During Transradial Angiography
Oral verapamil administered 2 h before TRA significantly reduces the rate of radial artery spasm and vasoconstriction. This strategy may improve patient comfort and procedural outcomes without increasing adverse effects.
Authors
- Özkan Karaca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2896-6934)
- Emmanouil S. Brilakis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9416-9701)
- Sefa Sural (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4628-6672)
- Şevket Görgülü (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4775-1402)
- Barış Düzel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0675-0377)
- Mehmet Ercüment Döğen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5414-2771)
Institutions
- Biruni University (TR)
- Istinye University (TR)
- Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (US)
- Mersin Üniversitesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
- Published
- 2025-06-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.31675
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Vascular Procedures and Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52