Device vs manual pressure for closing blood vessels after AFib procedure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to close the vein entry after heart ablation for AFib: the LockeT device versus manual compression. It helps find which method works better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for a planned heart procedure (like AFib ablation) that needs a vein puncture.
- Your doctor will use the LockeT device or manual compression to close the vein.
- You can give your consent and follow the study rules.
- You are not pregnant (if you are of childbearing age, a pregnancy test will be done).
- There is no hematoma (bruise from bleeding) noticed before closing the vein.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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