TCT-410 Arteriotomy Location Guided by Fluoroscopy Plus Real-time Ultrasound: In Defense of the Femoral Approach

Vascular complications are increased by puncture above or below the common femoral artery (CFA). The FAUST study showed that real-time ultrasound guidance (USG) modestly increased accuracy over fluoroscopic guidance (86.4% vs 83.3% CFA punctures) and decreased vascular complications. We hypothesized