Question

A 70-year-old with NSTEMI stabilized on medical therapy is being considered for PCI. When is radial access preferred over femoral access?

Accepted Answer

Radial access is reasonable to reduce bleeding and vascular complications.

Answer

Never; femoral access is always preferred.

Answer

Only in patients with prior CABG.

Answer

Only if the operator is inexperienced.

Answer

Only for STEMI, not NSTEMI.

Practice question

A 70-year-old with NSTEMI stabilized on medical therapy is being considered for PCI. When is radial access preferred over femoral access?