Incidence, Predictors, and Management of Femoral Vascular Complications Following Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Duplex Ultrasound Study.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Catheter ablation is an effective treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF) but is associated with femoral vascular complications. While anticoagulation therapy has been linked to these complications, specific risk factors remain unclear. This study assessed the incidence and predictors of vascular complications after catheter ablation using systematic duplex ultrasound (DUS) as well as their outcomes. Methods: A single-center observational study was conducted with 404 consecutive AF patients who underwent catheter ablation between March 2023 and February 2024. DUS was performed systematically post-procedure in all patients to identify complications; these were primarily treated with DUS-guided manual compression. Results: Vascular complications wer

SUBMITTER: Lee HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11853090 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature