Safety and efficiency of femoral artery access closure using QuikClot Combat Gauze in patients with severe arterial calcification of access sites.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In order to achieve better hemostasis of puncture holes in the femoral artery (FA) after an endovascular procedure, this study evaluated the effect and safety of manual compression (MC) with QuikClot Combat Gauze (QIC) and with mechanical compression (using a C-clamp) of the common access site, the FA, in patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) combined with anterior femoral artery calcification (AFAC).

Methods

We prospectively reviewed 100 patients receiving either MC with QIC or mechanical compression (control group) after endovascular intervention for PAOD plus AFAC from February 2014 to September 2018 in a single unit, which was assessed using computerized tomography angiography (CTA).

Results

The mean time to completion of hemostasis

SUBMITTER: Meng FC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9816757 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature