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Radial artery pseduoaneurysm

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Arm pain and swelling six days post coronary angiography.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

Large pseudoaneurysm arising from the medial aspect of the radial artery. No evidence of arterial dissection. 

Case Discussion

Pseudoaneurysm after coronary angiography is lower with a radial approach than with a femoral approach (but still occurs!). 

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