The under‐appreciated and still under‐investigated consequences of “supersized” access and closure

Key Points Large bore access and closure of the femoral artery has the potential to cause or accelerate local vascular disease The implications of accelerated disease could be substantial Further investigation is needed to assess the true short‐ and long‐term effects

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Published in:Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions 2018-04, Vol.91 (5), p.945-946
Main Author: Turi, Zoltan G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Femoral artery
Femur
Long-term effects
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Summary:Key Points Large bore access and closure of the femoral artery has the potential to cause or accelerate local vascular disease The implications of accelerated disease could be substantial Further investigation is needed to assess the true short‐ and long‐term effects
ISSN:1522-1946
1522-726X
DOI:10.1002/ccd.27610