
Transradial access for coronary angiography and interventions has become the preferred method for many procedures due to its reduced bleeding complications compared to transfemoral access. However, it’s not without its challenges. One such rare but potentially dangerous complication is **catheter entrapment in the radial artery due to severe vasospasm.** In this blog, I’ll walk through my recent case of this complication, discuss the stepwise approach to managing it, and review the relevant literature.