Contemporary analysis of the ulnar technique as an alternative arterial access in invasive coronary procedures

Background When it is not suitable to use the radial access in invasive coronary procedures, the ulnar technique is a feasible and safe alternative. The objective of the present study was to characterize the relevance of the ulnar technique in the daily practice of a center that adopts the radial strategy as the first option. Methods The sample was extracted from a single-center prospective registry, from May 2008 to October 2018, including all patients undergoing invasive coronary procedures in [...]