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Vascular Access, Closure, and Management

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Vascular access is the most common source of complications from cardiac catheterization. Appropriate technique, knowledge of anatomy, and awareness of possible pitfalls are critical to success. There are several important methods for managing the access site after cardiac catheterization. Knowledge of the risks and benefits of manual compression, passive closure devices, as well as active vascular closure devices can aid in avoiding bleeding complications. Finally the ability to perform cardiac catheterization from multiple access sites will help the operator handle the challenges present in the modern-day cardiac catheterization lab and facilitates patient outcomes and comfort with cardiac catheterization.

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  1. Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA

    Matthew W. Sherwood MD

  2. Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA

    Sunil V. Rao MD

  3. Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA

    Sunil V. Rao MD

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    Craig A. Thompson

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Sherwood, M.W., Rao, S.V. (2014). Vascular Access, Closure, and Management. In: Thompson, C. (eds) Textbook of Cardiovascular Intervention. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4528-8_6

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