A new edition of the ProEducar Educational Bulletin has arrived for Fellows and interventionists in training. On this occasion, this bulletin addresses in depth the Percutaneous Closure of the Patent Foramen Ovale. Discover the ProEducar Educational Bulletin HERE (spanish version)
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…
ProGlide vs. Prostar XL to Close Post-TAVR Access
Minimalist transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a strategy that is here to stay. We have previously published papers comparing local vs. general anesthesia, use of transthoracic vs. transesophageal echocardiography, and early discharge in TAVR. In all these papers, the “minimalist approach” included percutaneous closure of vascular access. However, few papers compare closure devices in…
FRONTIER II: One Year Outcomes of the New Vascular Closure Device
Original Title: 12-month results of a novel large access closure device: insights from the FRONTIER II Study. Presenter: Arne Schwindt The FRONTIER II trial assessed the safety and efficacy of the vessel closure device VIVASURE in more than 50 patients using the femoral access for TAVI or aortic endoprosthesis. Puncture site was assessed at…