Smaller Arteries May Reduce A Woman's Likelihood For Successful Catheterization

... A new study shows that smaller arterial size in women may account for the reduced likelihood of successful catheterization. Over a four-month period, researchers from New York recorded the age, body mass index (BMI), and gender of 40 patients requiring arterial catheters. Radial and femoral arteries were measured, and the association between their size and patient characteristics was assessed. [click link for full article] ...