Feasibility of the Figure-of-8-Suture as Venous Closure in Interventional Electrophysiology: One Strategy for All?

: Venous vascular access with higher sheath size is common in interventional electrophysiology. In contrast to arterial vascular access, no dedicated closure devices exist for closure after venous access with higher sheath sizes. The Figure-of-8-Suture, an easy to apply suture, may be as a feasible approach for closure venous puncture.

[Radiation reduction in interventional electrophysiology : Results from operators with different levels of experience].

Background: Radiation exposure in the catherization laboratory is associated with significant health risks. It is unclear whether a reduction of radiation exposure with the use of "near-zero fluoroscopy" protocols is possible when applied by less experienced operators.

Methods: Consecutive ablation procedures with the use of a 3D mapping system were analyzed.