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Method of transradial catheterization, device for ulnar artery compression, and method of use

  • US 10,213,212 B2
  • Filed: 01/27/2017
  • Issued: 02/26/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/12/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of obtaining hemostasis of a radial artery of a patient after performing a catheterization procedure at an access site of the radial artery, comprising performing the following steps:

  • (a) applying hemostatic pressure to the radial artery at the access site;

    (b) providing an increased flow of blood in the radial artery; and

    (c) maintaining simultaneously the hemostatic pressure and the increased flow of blood in the radial artery at least until hemostasis of the radial artery is achieved;

    wherein step (b) comprises continuously applying an ulnar pressure to an ulnar artery at an ulnar pressure site whereby the ulnar pressure only partially compresses the ulnar artery.

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