Abstract
The use of vascular closure devices in patients receiving the Micra leadless pacemaker may shorten time to ambulation, facilitate same-day discharge, and reduce risk of venous thrombosis associated with manual hemostasis. We sought evaluate the feasibility of double Perclose ProGlide (Abbott, CA) preclosure for access site hemostasis after leadless pacemaker implant. Patients with leadless pacemaker implant and double preclosure for access hemostasis from 2020 to 2021 were reviewed for complications requiring increase of flat time or transfusion, incidence of venous thromboembolism, and hemoglobin decrement. Two ProGlide devices were deployed with a double preclose technique after ultrasound guided wire access. Patients were instructed to lay flat for 2-4h and were allowed to ambulate after. A total of 36 patients (age 74.5 ± 15.1years, BMI 27.9 ± 9.0kg/m2, 30% female gender) were included with 6 having prior venous thromboembolism, 21 with AF, and 15 with chronic kidney disease. Anticoagulation was continued in 14 (8 direct oral anticoagulants, 2 warfarin, 4 intravenous heparin) and interrupted in 5. In one patient, minor rebleeding prompted 10min of manual pressure and extension of flat time by 2h. No patients had other complications, prolongation of flat time, transfusion, delayed re-initiation of anticoagulation, or venous thromboembolism within 30days. The double preclose technique is a safe and feasible method of achieving access site hemostasis and facilitates early ambulation after leadless pacemaker implantation.
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