Percutaneous arterial access techniques for diagnostic or ...
Oct 23, 2025 · Percutaneous procedures, including both diagnostic and interventional, begin with access to an artery. Depending on the procedure planned, vessels of the upper or lower extremities, or both, …
Femoral artery pseudoaneurysm following percutaneous intervention
Nov 19, 2024 · Any arterial site used for arterial puncture can develop a pseudoaneurysm, but IPA secondary to femoral arterial access for percutaneous-based diagnostic and interventional …
Access-related complications of percutaneous access for ... - UpToDate
Apr 29, 2024 · Complications after percutaneous access for peripheral procedures occur in up to 6 percent of patients [1-3]. The most common complication is hematoma (minor or major), although …
Placement of femoral venous catheters - UpToDate
Nov 12, 2024 · Once the femoral access site has been selected as the best appropriate site, this topic guides the placement. Other considerations, complications of venous access, and issues related to …
Central venous access in adults: General principles of placement
Nov 26, 2024 · The general principles of central venous access, including indications, contraindications, and general issues of preparation and placement, will be reviewed here.
Central venous access: acute and emergency access in adults
May 23, 2025 · An overview of central venous access for emergency and urgent situations is presented with special attention to site selection, preparation, insertion techniques, and pitfalls. A detailed …
Acquired arteriovenous fistula of the lower extremity - UpToDate
May 20, 2025 · Acquired AVF of the lower extremity is by far the most common AVF secondary to the use of the femoral vessels (historically and preferentially) as a site for percutaneous arterial and …
Basic principles of ultrasound-guided venous access - UpToDate
May 20, 2025 · A general overview, including central vein anatomy, types of venous devices and their selection, and techniques for central venous access at specific sites, is presented separately.
Patient education: Catheter ablation for abnormal heartbeats
Nov 18, 2024 · Catheter ablation is a treatment for abnormal heart rhythms, providing information on its procedures, benefits, and risks.
Complications of diagnostic cardiac catheterization - UpToDate
Apr 2, 2025 · Diagnostic cardiac catheterization complications, including periprocedural stroke and other risks, are reviewed to inform clinicians about potential adverse outcomes.