Testing a new device to close artery punctures after heart catheterization
This study tests a new suture-based device designed to safely close the puncture hole in your groin artery after you undergo a heart catheterization procedure (like a valve replacement or aortic repair). The device is meant to reduce complications and help the artery heal faster than traditional closure methods.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old and scheduled for a planned (non-emergency) catheterization procedure using a large access tube through your groin artery
- Your groin artery must be large enough (at least 6 mm wide) and free of excessive calcium or severe narrowing, confirmed by imaging
- You can safely have emergency surgery if needed to fix any complication from the closure device
- You have no severe anemia, bleeding disorders, kidney disease, or recent heart attack or stroke (within specific timeframes)
- You can take blood thinners and aspirin, are not morbidly obese, and are able to walk at baseline
- You are not pregnant, have no active groin infection, and agree to complete follow-up visits after your procedure
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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