Vascular closure devices

Kathleen Gibson, MD, Discusses the VeClose Trial at VEITH Symposium 2015

03/01/2016

In a recent study comparing VenaSeal (Medtronic) to radiofrequency ablation for closure of the great saphenous vein for patients with symptomatic varicose veins, vein closure rates were high in both groups.

In a recent study comparing...

03/01/2016

Vascular Disease Management

Original Contribution

Venous Access Closure Using the Double-ProGlide Preclose Technique After MitraClip Implantation: Long-Term Clinical and Duplex Ultrasound Outcomes

11/15/2015

Khung Keong Yeo, MBBS^1,2; Jonathan Yap, MBBS¹; Jack Wei Chieh Tan, MBBS¹; Soo Teik Lim, MBBS¹; Tian Hai Koh, MBBS^1,2

Khung Keong Yeo, MBBS1,2; Jonathan Y...

An evaluation of the safety and efficacy of the double-ProGlide preclose technique to secure hemostasis in patients with 24 Fr venous access.

An evaluation of the safety and...

11/15/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Percutaneous Paravalvular Leak Closure for Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Comparison With Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Paravalvular Leak Closure

05/29/2015

Kazuaki Okuyama, MD; Hasan Jilaihawi, MD; Mohammad Kashif, MD; Vikas Soni, MD; Takashi Matsumoto, MD; Wen Loong Yeow, MD; Mamoo Nakamura, MD; Wen Cheng, MD; Saibal Kar, MD; Raj R. Makkar, MD

Kazuaki Okuyama, MD; Hasan Jilaihawi...

Paravalvular leak is frequently observed after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and is related to increased mortality. Percutaneous PVL closure has been performed following surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR); however, the...

Paravalvular leak is frequently...

05/29/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Report

AngioSeal Closure Device Related Dissection: Anchor-Related Trauma in a Normal Vessel

09/05/2008

The use of vascular closure devices has dramatically increased in recent years in an attempt to reduce access site complications, patient discomfort and duration of immobilization. Three FDA-approved devices are currently available -...

The use of vascular closure...

09/05/2008

Vascular Disease Management