Feasibility and safety of 0.018-inch guidewire-supported distal access catheters in establishing transradial neurointerventional access

Abstract Transradial access (TRA) in neurointervention has gained popularity due to fewer procedural complications and reduced recovery time compared to transfemoral access (TFA). This study aimed to assess the feasibility and safety of using 0.018-inch guidewire (018’’GW)-supported distal access ca...

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Main Authors: Li Bao, Yawen Zhao, Junhui Li, Shuang He
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-03986-6
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description Abstract Transradial access (TRA) in neurointervention has gained popularity due to fewer procedural complications and reduced recovery time compared to transfemoral access (TFA). This study aimed to assess the feasibility and safety of using 0.018-inch guidewire (018’’GW)-supported distal access catheters (DAC) in establishing transradial neurointerventional access, in comparison to the Ballast long sheath. We performed a retrospective review of a prospective database of transradial neurointervention with Ballast long sheath-supported DACs or 018’’GW-supported DACs. Patient demographics, baseline clinical characteristics, and detailed procedural information were recorded. The success rate of TRA neurointervention using 018’’GW-supported DACs was comparable to that of the Ballast long sheath protocol (100% vs. 96.3%, p = 0.19). Both protocols achieved comparable placement heights of DACs and outcomes for aneurysm and symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (sICAS) treatment. Moreover, the 018’’GW-supported DACs significantly decreased 6-month radial artery occlusion (RAO) rates (5.88% vs. 18.18%, p = 0.045) without any major vascular or neurological complications. This study highlights the feasibility and safety of 018’’GW-supported DACs in TRA neurointervention, offering a viable alternative with reduced complications and enhanced distal stability in comparison with the Ballast long sheath.
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spelling doaj-art-e75cd293b48b41e3a06ebaf667a995fd2025-08-20T03:22:07ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-05-0115111010.1038/s41598-025-03986-6Feasibility and safety of 0.018-inch guidewire-supported distal access catheters in establishing transradial neurointerventional accessLi Bao0Yawen Zhao1Junhui Li2Shuang He3Department of Stroke Center, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong UniversityDepartment of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong UniversityDepartment of Stroke Center, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong UniversityDepartment of Stroke Center, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong UniversityAbstract Transradial access (TRA) in neurointervention has gained popularity due to fewer procedural complications and reduced recovery time compared to transfemoral access (TFA). This study aimed to assess the feasibility and safety of using 0.018-inch guidewire (018’’GW)-supported distal access catheters (DAC) in establishing transradial neurointerventional access, in comparison to the Ballast long sheath. We performed a retrospective review of a prospective database of transradial neurointervention with Ballast long sheath-supported DACs or 018’’GW-supported DACs. Patient demographics, baseline clinical characteristics, and detailed procedural information were recorded. The success rate of TRA neurointervention using 018’’GW-supported DACs was comparable to that of the Ballast long sheath protocol (100% vs. 96.3%, p = 0.19). Both protocols achieved comparable placement heights of DACs and outcomes for aneurysm and symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (sICAS) treatment. Moreover, the 018’’GW-supported DACs significantly decreased 6-month radial artery occlusion (RAO) rates (5.88% vs. 18.18%, p = 0.045) without any major vascular or neurological complications. This study highlights the feasibility and safety of 018’’GW-supported DACs in TRA neurointervention, offering a viable alternative with reduced complications and enhanced distal stability in comparison with the Ballast long sheath.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-03986-6TRAAneurysmComplicationInterventionGuidewireLong sheath
spellingShingle Li Bao
Yawen Zhao
Junhui Li
Shuang He
Feasibility and safety of 0.018-inch guidewire-supported distal access catheters in establishing transradial neurointerventional access
Scientific Reports
TRA
Aneurysm
Complication
Intervention
Guidewire
Long sheath
title Feasibility and safety of 0.018-inch guidewire-supported distal access catheters in establishing transradial neurointerventional access
title_full Feasibility and safety of 0.018-inch guidewire-supported distal access catheters in establishing transradial neurointerventional access
title_fullStr Feasibility and safety of 0.018-inch guidewire-supported distal access catheters in establishing transradial neurointerventional access
title_full_unstemmed Feasibility and safety of 0.018-inch guidewire-supported distal access catheters in establishing transradial neurointerventional access
title_short Feasibility and safety of 0.018-inch guidewire-supported distal access catheters in establishing transradial neurointerventional access
title_sort feasibility and safety of 0 018 inch guidewire supported distal access catheters in establishing transradial neurointerventional access
topic TRA
Aneurysm
Complication
Intervention
Guidewire
Long sheath
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-03986-6
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