Background A variety of local haemostatic agents is now available to stop troublesome
bleeding. These agents are indicated for use during surgical interventions where …

An in-depth literature search is performed by using electronic medical literature databases.
Then, a critical review of peer-reviewed articles is performed with regard to the study …

Arterial puncture and sheath insertion by use of the modified Seldinger technique has
become the standard method by which invasive cardiovascular procedures are performed. 1 …

Hydrogels are a versatile tool for a multitude of applications in biomedical research and
clinical practice. Especially collagen and fibrin hydrogels are distinguished by their excellent …

Background: Vascular complications at the puncture site is a common complication after
femoral artery puncture. It will not only affect the postoperative effect and patient comfort, but …

Background Vascular surgery may be followed by internal bleeding due to inadequate
surgical haemostasis, abnormal clotting, or surgical complications. Bleeding ranges from …

Background. Most of the presently used percutaneous arterial closure devices (PACD) for
hemostasis after interventional vascular procedures are effective, but carry risk of …

Background: Bleeding complications in the groin are one of the major disadvantages of
femoral catheter procedures. The immobilisation of the patient and the compression …

PURPOSE: To assess the relative efficacy of three compression adjuncts—D-Stat Dry (D-
Stat), QR Powder (QR), and XS Powder (XS)—for reducing time to hemostasis in patients …

Over the last two decades, the medical community witnessed an outstanding and
accelerated development on minimally invasive therapies. The definition of what constitutes …