1. Radial versus Femoral Access: RIVAL Objective:is radial access superior to femoral access Study:randomised, parallel group, multicenter trial Population:patients with ACS, undergoing coronary angiography with possible intervention Endpoint:composite of death, MI, stroke, non-CABG major bleeding at 30 days Objective:is radial access superior to femoral access Study:randomised, parallel group, multicenter trial Population:patients with ACS, undergoing coronary angiography with possible intervention Endpoint:composite of death, MI, stroke, non-CABG major bleeding at 30 days

2. Radial versus Femoral Access: RIVAL

4. Conclusion radial and femoral approaches are both safe and effective Conclusion radial and femoral approaches are both safe and effective Jolly Lancet 2011;377:1409-20