Topical Nitroglycerine for Prevention of Radial Artery Spasm

Summary

In a randomized, double-blind trial, 100 patients undergoing angiography were pre-treated with either topical nitroglycerin (NTG) or placebo. Outcomes assessed included radial artery spam (RAS) incidence, radial artery puncture success, number of attempts, procedural duration, patient discomfort, and complications. RAS was evaluated angiographically and clinically, with additional subgroup analyses for diabetic and smoking patients

Timeline

Start

2023-04-01

Primary completion

2023-06-30

Completion

2023-06-30

Drugs

Indications