What diagnostic and guiding catheters can be used for transradial saphenous vein graft procedures?
I do my bypass cases from the left radial, since it makes it easier to cannulate the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) or, if needed, to do an intervention via the LIMA. For the vein grafts, I have found that the Jacky radial catheter works well. I will at times use a JR 4 for the right or MP if the Jacky is not working. Another option is the AL as a guide. I have also used a SVB catheter from the left wrist.
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