Distal radial access (DRA) lowered the risks of radial artery occlusion (RAO) and EASY (Early Discharge After Transradial Stenting of Coronary Arteries) grade ≥II hematoma but was associated with longer duration for radial artery cannulation and sheath insertion, more attempts and a higher rate of access-site crossover compared to conventional radial access (RA), according to the new meta-analysis.