In patients who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) through transfemoral access, a closure device based on plug technology (MANTA VCD) is associated with a higher chance of access-related complications, but with shorter hemostasis time compared with a device with suture technology such as ProGlide VCD. Nowadays, most patients undergo TAVR through transfemoral access. Percutaneous…
Suture-Based Percutaneous Closure vs. Plug for Large Arteriotomies
This research was designed to test the superiority of plug-based vs. suture-based vascular closure devices in large arteriotomies, such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Vascular complications from TAVR are relevant and, in many cases, derive from problems with the closure device. The MASH (MANTA vs. Suture-based vascular closure after transcatheter aortic valve replacement) study…
SOLACI Statement | XL SOLACI Sessions in Manta, Ecuador, Suspended
Due to the difficult situation in Ecuador, the Latin American Society of Interventional Cardiology is sorry to inform that the XL Regional Sessions (which were to be conducted in Manta City, Ecuador, on October 11th and 12th, 2019) have been suspended. The event has been rescheduled for March 6th and 7th, 2020, at the same location.…
MANTA Closure Device for large-bore arteriotomy closure: Is It Safe?
Courtesy of Dr. Agustín Vecchia. The number of transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR) and the placement of aortic endoprosthesis and ventricular assist devices, among others, have grown exponentially worldwide in the last few years. In a short time, many of these procedures will surely become the new standard of care. Logically, this growth comes hand in hand…