vascular closure device
Also written as: VCD — Vascular Closure Device
Mechanical device used to seal arterial puncture sites following cardiac catheterisation procedures.
Full Definition
Vascular closure devices are specialised medical devices designed to achieve rapid haemostasis at arterial access sites after cardiac catheterisation or intervention. These devices use various mechanisms including collagen plugs, suture-based closure, or clip-mediated closure to seal the arteriotomy. They offer advantages over manual compression including reduced time to ambulation, improved patient comfort, and potentially reduced bleeding complications, though they may carry risks of device-related complications such as infection or vascular injury.
Usage
Usage note: Commonly abbreviated as VCD. Do not hyphenate when used as a noun phrase.
In Context
- "A vascular closure device was successfully deployed at the right femoral arteriotomy site." — Post-procedure nursing note
- "The use of vascular closure devices has reduced our average time to ambulation." — Quality improvement presentation