P4597Impact of operator experience with radial approach for clinical outcome on percutaneous coronary intervention in acute coronary syndrome performed with femoral artery access site

Introduction Radial approach (RA) for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with reduced mortality and access site complications. The routine use of the RA in patients should be strongly considered, keeping in mind the learning curve associated with the technique. However, promotion of RA may interfere with the equally important goal of maintaining proficiency in the femoral approach (FA), which is essential in a variety of...