Femoral Vascular Access – Approaches and Available Devices

Abstract

Femoral access remains a vital route for many cardiac and non-cardiac procedures, including those involving the use of large delivery systems. In the common femoral artery access is extremely important to minimise complications and optimise use of closure devices. Dissatisfaction with haemostasis achieved by manual compression stimulated development of VCDs that provide quick and effective haemostasis after sheath removal. Despite shortening time to haemostasis and ambulation, a debate still rages regarding their overall contribution to reducing complications and healthcare costs.