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What artery is used for angiograms and angioplasties?
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Most common:femoral: In the US most angiograms and angioplasties (and stents) are accessed via the femoral artery at the groin. The radial approach is growing in usage but I believe it accounts for only about 5% of cases.
Answered 12/2/2014
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Femoral: The common femoral artery (groin vessel) is the most common. If this can't be used radial or upper arm (brachial ) can be used.
Answered 2/15/2012
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