Angioseal™ as a hemostatic device for direct carotid puncture during endovascular procedures

Abstract

Introduction

Direct carotid artery puncture (DCP) is employed in patients with tortuous anatomy and peripheral vascular disease when the peripheral arteries are not available for vascular access. Manual compression is the only method of achieving hemostasis following DCP and, till date, the use of a closure device for DCP has been reported in only one patient. In this study we sought to analyze our experience with the use of closure device for DCP.

Methods

This is a retrospective study of patients in whom Angioseal™ was used following DCP for neuroendovascular procedures. Medical charts and imaging of these patients was reviewed for any abnormalities pertaining to the use of the closure device.

Results

A total of eight patients were included in the study. Angioseal™ was used in all the patients. There were no complications related to the use of the closure device in any of the eight patients. Immediate post-procedure angiography done in one patient did not show any structural or hemodynamic abnormalities within the carotid artery lumen. At 6 months follow-up imaging, there was no evidence stenosis or vascular wall abnormality in any of the patients. There were no adverse clinical reactions related to the use of closure device.

Conclusion

In our experience, Angioseal™ may be a safe and off-label effective closure device for patients undergoing DCP for neuroendovascular procedures. It obviates the need for manual compression without causing any structural or hemodynamic changes within the carotid artery. Larger studies with longer follow-up are required to establish its safety in patients undergoing DCP.

Keywords

Angioseal vascular closure device direct carotid

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