The under-appreciated and still under-investigated consequences of "supersized" access and closure

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2018 Apr 1;91(5):945-946. doi: 10.1002/ccd.27610.

Abstract

Large bore access and closure of the femoral artery has the potential to cause or accelerate local vascular disease The implications of accelerated disease could be substantial Further investigation is needed to assess the true short- and long-term effects.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve / surgery
  • Femoral Artery / surgery
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement*
  • Treatment Outcome