Transradial catheter – Cardiology MCQ – Answer

Transradial catheter – Cardiology MCQ – Answer

Catheter most commonly used for transradial coronary angiography is  – Correct answer: Tiger

1. Judkins – usually for transfemoral route, but can also be used by transradial route
2. Amplatz – used for both transfemoral and transradial route
3. Tiger – used for transradial route. Same catheter can be used for left and right coronary arteries
4. Sones – seldom used now. Same catheter for right and left coronaries. Commonly used in the days of brachial cut down. Was used for left ventriculography also, has the potential to produce staining as it is an end hole catheter. Hence pigtail catheter is preferred for ventriculography.

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