The radial approach for a coronary angiography is currently adopted by several centers because of its simplicity. The radial artery spasm is the main inconvenient. Nitrates in intra-arterial have been widely studied in prevention of this spasm. No studies have compared the different routes of administration of nitrates as a patch and a continuous intravenous injection.
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Radial artery diameter
Timeframe: Day of administration
Probe friction
Timeframe: Day of administration
Pain
Timeframe: Day of administration
Radial artery occlusion
Timeframe: 3 months post procedure