
Validation of a Predictive Score for Radial Artery Spasm in Patients Undergoing Elective Transradial Percutaneous Coronary Procedures
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Joseph Michael L. Ramirez, MD | James Ho, MD
Department of Adult Cardiology, Philippine Heart Center
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