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- Title
Review of femoral artery vascular closure devices.
- Authors
Chen, Alexander W. Y.
- Abstract
Coronary angiography is often performed via the femoral artery. Following removal of the arterial sheath, there are various methods of closing the arteriotomy. The traditional method is to use manual compression. Vascular closure devices emerged in the 1990s to promote more rapid haemostasis. This article reviews the various vascular closure devices on the market today, examining their mechanisms of action, as well as their individual advantages and disadvantages.
- Subjects
CORONARY angiography; BLOOD vessels; CATHETERIZATION; FEMORAL artery; HEMOSTASIS; INTRAVENOUS therapy equipment; MEDICAL equipment; PRESSURE; SUTURES; MEDICAL device removal; EQUIPMENT &; supplies
- Publication
British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 2013, Vol 8, Issue 8, p375
- ISSN
1749-6403
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjca.2013.8.8.375