Key result
The figure-of-eight suture technique significantly reduced the incidence of rebleeding compared to manual compression (3.7% vs. 18.6%, OR 0.17) in patients undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation.
Why the study?
Does the figure-of-eight suture technique reduce rebleeding and improve hemostasis compared to manual compression in patients undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation?
Observational (n=517)
No
Does the figure-of-eight suture technique reduce rebleeding and improve hemostasis compared to manual compression in patients undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation?
Odds Ratio: 0.17 (95% CI 0.08–0.35)
Absolute Event Rate: 3.7% vs 18.6%
p-value: p=<0.001
The figure-of-eight suture technique is a safe and effective method for achieving femoral venous hemostasis after AF ablation, significantly reducing rebleeding and bed rest duration compared to manual compression.
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May shorten bed rest after AF ablation; leaves open need for randomized confirmation before practice change.
Okada et al. (2018) conducted an observational in Atrial Fibrillation (n=517). Figure-of-Eight (FoE) suture technique vs. Conventional manual compression was evaluated on Rebleeding at the groin requiring additional manual and/or bandage compression (OR 0.17, 95% CI 0.08-0.35, p=<0.001). The figure-of-eight suture technique significantly reduced the incidence of rebleeding compared to manual compression (3.7% vs. 18.6%, OR 0.17) in patients undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation.
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