Is activated clotting time necessary to guide sheath removal in heparinised patients undergoing endovascular intervention for peripheral vascular disease?

ConclusionThere was no significant difference in the outcomes among all groups, and therefore, it shows no reason to routinely measure ACT to guide sheath removal in heparinised patients undergoing endovascular intervention for PVD.

Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - December 9, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Mae Chyi Tan, Kylie Duff, Louise Roberts, Vivekananda Ramachandran Tags: Medical Imaging —Original Article Source Type: research