Abstract
Objectives: (1) To describe hematoma at the radial artery puncture site in patients after percutaneous coronary angiography and intervention at E Hospital in 2026. (2) To investigate factors associated with hematoma at the radial artery puncture site in this patient population. Subjects and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 250 inpatients who underwent clinical assessment of the radial artery puncture site after percutaneous coronary angiography and intervention at E Hospital from May 14 to September 18, 2026. Results: The incidence of hematoma at the radial artery puncture site was 2.0%. Of these cases, 2 were classified as EASY grade II (0.8%) and 3 as EASY grade III (1.2%). A statistically significant association was found between sex and hematoma occurrence, with a higher proportion of hematoma observed in female patients than in male patients (Fisher’s exact test, p = 0.032). Conclusions: The incidence of hematoma at the radial artery puncture site was 2.0%, including 2 cases of EASY grade II (0.8%) and 3 cases of EASY grade III (1.2%). These findings indicate that hematoma can still occur at the radial artery puncture site, highlighting the importance of nursing surveillance and early detection of complications immediately after the procedure.
