The double angio-seal technique for arterial closure following large-bore access

J Invasive Cardiol. 2013 Aug;25(8):412-4.

Abstract

Off-label "double-wire" technique for closure of large-bore vascular access has been reported in the setting of percutaneous aortic valvuloplasty. We present 5 cases of high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (HRPCI) supported by a 2.5 LP Impella assist device with 13 and 14 Fr size femoral access. Following successful HRPCI, vessel closure was complicated by unsuccessful deployment of a suture-mediated closure device. Subsequently, deployment of two successive collagen-based closure devices with a "double-wire" technique was performed. Our cases warrant further studies to test the feasibility of using double-closure device as an alternative for vessel closure when left ventricular assist devices are needed to support HRPCI.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angiography
  • Cardiomyopathies / therapy*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / therapy*
  • Heart-Assist Devices*
  • Hemostatic Techniques
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention / instrumentation
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention / methods*
  • Sutures
  • Treatment Outcome