Radiation exposure (fluoroscopy time in minutes)
| Femoral n=55 459 mean (SD) | Radial n=3033 mean (SD) | p Value | RD (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall n=58 492 | 14.3 (10.9) | 18.2 (12.3) | <0.0001 | 21.4 |
| CABG history n=12 398 | 17.4 (12.0) n=11 999 | 23.3 (15.2) n=399 | <0.0001 | 25.3 |
| NSTEMI n=50 589 | 14.4 (10.9) n=47 805 | 18.3 (12.5) n=2784 | <0.0001 | 21.3 |
| CABG and NSTEMI n=11 803 | 17.4 (12.1) n=11 410 | 23.4 (15.3) n=393 | <0.0001 | 25.6 |
CABG, coronary artery bypass graft; NSTEMI, non-ST-elevated myocardial infarction; RD, relative difference.