Vascular closure devices

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Current Limitations of Vascular Closure Devices

• Compatible primarily with 5–6 Fr sheath technology
• Not proven in ≥7Fr technology
• Require long learning curve
• Small vessel size (<4.0–5.0mm); a contraindication to use
• Non-common femoral artery ‘sticks’; a contraindication to use
• Peripheral vascular disease; a contraindication to use (very common problem)
• Significant endoluminal device components (prone to thrombosis)
• High costs
• Require bed rest post closure
• Impaired or delayed common femoral artery re-entry (re-access concerns)
• Non-inert, very reactive, permanent and absorbable device components (therefore may be prone to infection and common femoral artery scarring)
• Catastrophic complications (1–2%, but may be underreported)
• Poorly compatible with anticoagulated patients (increased bleeding)

v • d • e Electrocardiography
Overview	History of the EKG • EKG interpretation basics • Normal sinus rhythm
EKG Complexes	P wave • QRS complex • ST Segment • T wave • U wave Osborn wave • H wave • K wave • Delta wave NSSTW changes
EKG Intervals	PR Interval • QRS Interval • ST Interval • QT Interval
Conduction System & Bradycardia	Cardiac pacemaker • SA node • AV node• Bundle of His • Purkinje fibers • Sinus bradycardia • First Degree AV Block • Second Degree AV Block • Complete or Third-Degree AV Block • Concealed conduction • AV Junctional Rhythms • LBBB • LAHB • LPHB • RBBB • Trifascicular block
Atrial Arrhythmias	Sinus tachycardia • Premature Atrial Contractions (PACs) • Ectopic Atrial Rhythm • Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia (PAT) • Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia (PAT) with Block • Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT) • Atrial Flutter • Atrial Fibrillation • Wandering atrial pacemaker
Ventricular Arrhythmias	Differential Diagnosis of Tachycardia with a Wide QRS Complex • Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm • Ventricular Parasystole • Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) • Ventricular tachycardia • Ventricular Fibrillation • Sudden cardiac death
EKG Abnormalities in Disease States	Hypertrophy & Dilatation • Right atrial enlargement • Left atrial enlargement • Biatrial enlargement • Left Ventricular Hypertrophy • Right Ventricular Hypertrophy • Biventricular Hypertrophy • Acute myocardial infarction • NSTEMI • STEMI • Right ventricular myocardial infarction • Atrial infarction Pre-excitation Syndromes • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome • Lown Ganong Levine Syndrome • Mahaim Type Preexcitation Cardiomyopathies • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia • Dilated Cardiomyopathy • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Drug Effects on the EKG • Adenosine • β-blockers • Digitalis • Quinidine • Procainamide • Disopyramide • Lidocaine • Tocainide and Mexiletine • Phenytoin • Encainide, Flecainide and Propafenone • Amiodarone • Bretylium • Ca Channel Blockers • Phenothiazines • Tricyclic Antidepressants • Lithium Congenital Heart Disease • Dextrocardia • Atrial Septal Defect • Ventricular Septal Defect • Tetralogy of Fallot • Conjoined Twins or Siamese Twins Electrolyte Disturbances • Hyperkalemia • Hypokalemia • Hypercalcemia • Hypocalcemia • Nonspecific Changes Other Heart Diseases • Pericarditis • Myocarditis • Tamponade • Heart Transplantation • Sick Sinus Syndrome • Long QT Syndrome Inherited Disease • Brugada Syndrome Systemic Diseases • CNS Disease • Cardiac Tumors Heart Transplantation • EKG Changes in patient with Heart Transplantation Exogenous Effects • Hypothermia • Chest Trauma • Insect Bites • Electric Injuries
Technical Issues and Potential Errors in Interpretation	Artifacts • Lead Placement Errors • The EKG in a Patient with a Pacemaker

v • d • e Circulatory system pathology (I, 390-459)
Hypertension	Hypertensive heart disease - Hypertensive nephropathy - Secondary hypertension (Renovascular hypertension)
Ischaemic heart disease	Angina pectoris (Prinzmetal's angina) - Myocardial infarction (heart attack) - Dressler's syndrome
Pulmonary circulation	Pulmonary embolism - Cor pulmonale
Pericardium	Pericarditis - Pericardial effusion - Cardiac tamponade
Endocardium/heart valves	Endocarditis - mitral valve (regurgitation, prolapse, stenosis) - aortic valve (stenosis, insufficiency) - pulmonary valve (stenosis, insufficiency) - tricuspid valve (stenosis, insufficiency)
Myocardium	Myocarditis - Cardiomyopathy (Dilated cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Loeffler endocarditis, Restrictive cardiomyopathy) - Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
Electrical conduction system of the heart	Heart block: AV block (First degree, Second degree, Third degree) - Bundle branch block (Left, Right) - Bifascicular block - Trifascicular block Pre-excitation syndrome (Wolff-Parkinson-White, Lown-Ganong-Levine) - Long QT syndrome - Adams-Stokes syndrome - Cardiac arrest - Sudden cardiac death Arrhythmia: Paroxysmal tachycardia (Supraventricular, AV nodal reentrant, Ventricular) - Atrial flutter - Atrial fibrillation (Familial) - Ventricular fibrillation - Premature contraction (Atrial, Ventricular) - Ectopic pacemaker - Sick sinus syndrome
Other heart conditions	Heart failure - Cardiovascular disease - Cardiomegaly - Ventricular hypertrophy (Left, Right)
Cerebrovascular diseases	Stroke - Transient ischemic attack - Intracranial hemorrhage/cerebral hemorrhage: Extra-axial hemorrhage (Epidural hemorrhage, Subdural hemorrhage, Subarachnoid hemorrhage) Intra-axial hematoma (Intraventricular hemorrhages, Intraparenchymal hemorrhage) - Anterior spinal artery syndrome - Binswanger's disease - Moyamoya disease
Arteries, arterioles and capillaries	Atherosclerosis (Renal artery stenosis) - Aortic dissection/Aortic aneurysm (Abdominal aortic aneurysm) - Aneurysm - Raynaud's phenomenon/Raynaud's disease - Buerger's disease - Vasculitis/Arteritis (Aortitis) - Intermittent claudication - Arteriovenous fistula - Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia - Spider angioma - Dissection (Carotid artery, Vertebral artery)
Veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes	Thrombosis/Phlebitis/Thrombophlebitis (Deep vein thrombosis, May-Thurner syndrome, Portal vein thrombosis, Venous thrombosis, Budd-Chiari syndrome, Renal vein thrombosis, Paget-Schroetter disease) - Varicose veins / Portacaval anastomosis (Hemorrhoid, Esophageal varices, Varicocele, Gastric varices, Caput medusae) - Superior vena cava syndrome - Lymph (Lymphadenitis, Lymphedema, Lymphangitis)
Other	Hypotension (Orthostatic hypotension) - Rheumatic fever
See also congenital (Q20-Q28, 745-747)

v • d • e WikiDoc Research Resources for Vascular closure devices
Articles on Vascular closure devices	Most recent articles on Vascular closure devices • Most cited articles on Vascular closure devices • Review articles on Vascular closure devices • Articles on Vascular closure devices in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media (Slides, Video, Images, MP3) on Vascular closure devices	Powerpoint slides on Vascular closure devices • Images of Vascular closure devices • Photos of Vascular closure devices • Podcasts & MP3s on Vascular closure devices • Videos on Vascular closure devices
Evidence Based Medicine Regarding Vascular closure devices	Cochrane Collaboration on Vascular closure devices • Bandolier on Vascular closure devices • TRIP on Vascular closure devices
Cost Effectiveness of Vascular closure devices	Cost Effectiveness of Vascular closure devices
Clinical Trials Involving Vascular closure devices	Ongoing Trials on Vascular closure devices at Clinical Trials.gov • Trial results on Vascular closure devices • Clinical Trials on Vascular closure devices at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Government Resources (FDA/CDC) Regarding Vascular closure devices	US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Vascular closure devices • NICE Guidance on Vascular closure devices • NHS PRODIGY Guidance • FDA on Vascular closure devices • CDC on Vascular closure devices
Textbook Information on Vascular closure devices	Books and Textbook Information on Vascular closure devices
Pharmacology Resources on Vascular closure devices	Dosing of Vascular closure devices • Drug interactions with Vascular closure devices • Side effects of Vascular closure devices • Allergic reactions to Vascular closure devices • Overdose information on Vascular closure devices • Carcinogenicity information on Vascular closure devices • Vascular closure devices in pregnancy • Pharmacokinetics of Vascular closure devices •
Genetics, Pharmacogenomics, and Proteinomics of Vascular closure devices	Genetics of Vascular closure devices • Pharmacogenomics of Vascular closure devices • Proteomics of Vascular closure devices
Newstories on Vascular closure devices	Vascular closure devices in the news • Be alerted to news on Vascular closure devices • News trends on Vascular closure devices
Commentary on Vascular closure devices	Blogs on Vascular closure devices
Patient Resources on Vascular closure devices	Patient resources on Vascular closure devices • Discussion groups on Vascular closure devices • Patient Handouts on Vascular closure devices • Directions to Hospitals Treating Vascular closure devices • Risk calculators and risk factors for Vascular closure devices
Healthcare Provider Resources on Vascular closure devices	Symptoms of Vascular closure devices • Causes & Risk Factors for Vascular closure devices • Diagnostic studies for Vascular closure devices • Treatment of Vascular closure devices
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs on Vascular closure devices	CME Programs on Vascular closure devices
International Resources on Vascular closure devices	Vascular closure devices en Espanol • Vascular closure devices en Francais
Business Resources on Vascular closure devices	Vascular closure devices in the Marketplace • Patents on Vascular closure devices
Informatics Resources on Vascular closure devices	List of terms related to Vascular closure devices

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