The Role of Verapamil in Radial Artery Spasm

Summary

Coronary angiography (CAG) is an invasive imaging method performed to determine the degree of coronary artery disease. Radial artery spasm (RAS) is one of the most common complications during coronary angiography performed via the transradial approach, causing patient discomfort or sometimes interrupting the procedure. There are many studies on RAS, and various pharmacoagents administered intravenously (intraarterial) to prevent RAS have been described. However, there is limited data in the literature regarding oral pharmacoagents that will prevent this complication. In our study, the preventive effect of Verapamil, given orally 2 hours before coronary angiography, on radial artery spasm will be investigated.

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Start

2024-06-05

Primary completion

2024-11-01

Completion

2024-11-15

Publications

• Results Sural S, Dogen ME, Duzel B, Karaca O, Brilakis ES, Gorgulu S. The Role of Oral Verapamil in Preventing Radial Spasm During Transradial Angiography. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Aug;106(2):1247-1254. doi: 10.1002/ccd.31675. Epub 2025 Jun 8.

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