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Dear sir, Which type of a Angioplasty doing system is better in case of a 65 years old heart patient ie drilling hole in right upper thigh or on right/ left wrist/ arm of hand in view of better benefit & less harm. Thanks.
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Radial route is better as it leads to less complications and less hours in hospital and less aftercare with minimum risk of infection or bleeding from site. Regarding constipation, take the person clean by enema in the morning & then take to ot, give some soft nourishment as ga is not required.
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