The 'trawl fishing' technique: A quick engagement of the left common carotid artery with the Simmons catheter during carotid artery stenting from the right radial approach
Cardiovasc Revasc Med
12
June
Jun
2023
2 years ago
Transradial approach for carotid artery stenting (TRCAS) is an established technique in specific anatomies potentially associated with high periprocedural event rate from femoral catheterization. The engagement of left common carotid artery originating from the aortic arch is the most challenging scenario requiring specific catheters and techniques.
Reference: The 'trawl fishing' technique: A quick engagement of the left common carotid artery with the Simmons catheter during carotid artery stenting from the right radial approach. Montorsi P, Galli S, Teruzzi G, Gili S, Trabattoni D. Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2023 Apr 14:S1553-8389(23)00152-5.