Key result
Post-procedural venous thromboembolism occurred in 0.3% of patients undergoing electrophysiology studies, with wide variations in prevention strategies reported across surveyed UK centers.
Why the study?
The study aimed to evaluate the incidence of VTE cases following endovascular EP procedures at a single centre and to survey current VTE prevention practices across UK electrophysiology centres.
What is the incidence of venous thromboembolism and what are the current prevention practices following endovascular electrophysiological procedures in the UK?
Observational (n=1,020)
Yes
What is the incidence of venous thromboembolism and what are the current prevention practices following endovascular electrophysiological procedures in the UK?
Despite a low overall incidence of VTE following EP studies, there is significant variation in preventative practices across UK centers, highlighting the need for standardized guidelines.
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Low post-EP VTE incidence with variable UK prevention practices leaves open the need for standardized guidelines.
Saunderson et al. (2018) conducted an observational in Venous thromboembolism following electrophysiological procedures (n=1,020). Endovascular electrophysiological procedures was evaluated on Incidence of post-procedural venous thromboembolism (VTE). Post-procedural venous thromboembolism occurred in 0.3% of patients undergoing electrophysiology studies, with wide variations in prevention strategies reported across surveyed UK centers.
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