Cerebral Angiography in lateral decubitus

Abstract

Transradial approach is used routinely for performing coronary angiography in multiple centers worldwide. In our center is the first choice of approach for cerebral angiographies from two years ago. The aim of this paper is to present a case of cerebral angiography performed in a lateral decubitus position in a patient with a history of recurrent bleeding AVM at supine decubitus. Cervical and brain vessels angiography was performed in lateral decubitus position through a right radial artery puncture. This case shows the utility of this approach in cases of supine decubitus contraindication