A single 6F suture-mediated VCD provides a safe and efficient method for arterial access site closure after transfemoral TAVI, facilitating completely percutaneous procedures.
"Preclosure" of the arterial access site with a single six French suture-mediated VCD is relatively easy, safe and efficient method for access site closure after TF-TAVI which, along with ongoing profile reductions of TAVI devices, should further simplify and broaden the way toward a routine, completely percutaneous procedure.
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