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Author(s): Mohamed Abdel-Wahab Added: 2 years ago
In this short summary interview, Dr Mohamed Abdel-Wahab (Heart Center Leipzig, University of Leipzig, DE) talks about the findings of the CHOICE-CLOSURE trial. The randomized trial investigated the plug-based versus suture-based large-bore vascular closure. Discussion points: 1. Importance of this study 2. Study design and patient cohort 3. Key findings 4. Impact on practice 5. Next steps … View more
Author(s): Yun-Ching Fu , Ziyad M Hijazi Added: 3 years ago
In the last decade, transcatheter closure of various cardiac defects has become a safe and effective alternative to surgery.1 The advantages include less procedure time, shorter hospital stay, less emotional stress, and no scar on the chest. The defects that can be closed non-surgically include intracardiac defects such as the atrial septal defect (ASD), patent foramen ovale (PFO), ventricular… View more
Author(s): Yun-Ching Fu , Ziyad M Hijazi Added: 3 years ago
In the last decade, transcatheter closure of various cardiac defects has become a safe and effective alternative to surgery.1 The advantages include less procedure time, shorter hospital stay, less emotional stress, and no scar on the chest. The defects that can be closed non-surgically include intracardiac defects such as the atrial septal defect (ASD), patent foramen ovale (PFO), ventricular… View more
Author(s): David E Allie , Chris J Herbert , Craig M Walker Added: 3 years ago
Despite the recent introduction of vascular closure device (VCD) technology, vascular access site complications remain the leading source of morbidity and costs after the approximately eight to eight-and-a-half million percutaneous catheter-based procedures performed annually worldwide.1 VCD trials consistently demonstrate increased patient satisfaction, early ambulation, and decreased hospital… View more
Author(s): David E Allie , Chris J Herbert , Craig M Walker Added: 3 years ago
Despite the recent introduction of vascular closure device (VCD) technology, vascular access site complications remain the leading source of morbidity and costs after the approximately eight/eight and a half million percutaneous catheter-based procedures performed annually worldwide. VCD trials consistently demonstrate increased patient satisfaction, early ambulation, and decreased hospital… View more
Author(s): Lars Søndergaard Added: 6 years ago
In this video, Dr Lars Søndergard discusses his favorite PFO closure device and why. View more
Author(s): Roland R Tilz Added: 2 days ago
EHRA 24 - We are joined onsite by Dr Roland Tilz (University Heart Center, DE) to discuss the findings of the Style-AF study (NCT05563142).This prospective, randomized, controlled study aims to compare the safety and efficacy of the Perclose ProStyle suture-medicated closure device to manual compression for the treatment of hemostasis after single-shot-device pulmonary vein isolation (PVI). 125… View more
Author(s): Horst Sievert Added: 6 years ago
In this video, Dr Horst Sievert discusses the trial evidence to support the use of PFO closure devices. View more