Feasibility and safety of temporary subcutaneous venous figure-of-eight suture to achieve haemostasis after ablation of atrial fibrillation

Conclusion
Figure-of-eight suture is a fast closure technique that can be used as an efficient alternative to usual compression methods to prevent bleeding during high-intensity anticoagulation and the use of large-diameter venous sheaths and multiple femoral venous accesses.

Source: Europace - June 12, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Traulle, S., Kubala, M., Doucy, A., Quenum, S., Hermida, J.-S. Tags: Ablation for atrial fibrillation Source Type: research