Which wrist artery lowers radiation for heart doctors?

NCT ID NCT05702060

First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study compared how much radiation doctors receive during heart procedures when accessing the heart through the left wrist artery versus the right wrist artery. Over 1,000 patients were included. The goal was to see if the left wrist approach reduces radiation exposure for the doctor.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital

    Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do, CVFP+R9, South Korea

  • Wonju Severance Christian Hospital

    Wŏnju, Gangwon-do, 8WXW+93, South Korea

  • Yongin Severance Hospital

    Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, 74CX+97, South Korea

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