Factors in ProGlide ® Vascular Closure Failure in Sheath Arteriotomies Greater than 16 French.

CONCLUSION: Factors such as BMI, history of PAD, the presence of CFA calcification, the depth of the skin puncture site, and sheath size are significantly associated with ProGlide® failure. Hence, careful patient and device selection and operating procedure are paramount to achieve successful outcomes. PMID: 31500989 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: PubMed: Eur J Vasc Endovasc ... - September 5, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Chen IM, Lee TH, Chen PL, Shih CC, Chang HH Tags: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Source Type: research