The Hemodynamics and Interventional Cardiology unit of the Doctor José Molina Orosa University Hospital, a center attached to the Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canary Islands, has incorporated a new technique in an arterial closure intervention that represents a significant advance in the management of vascular access.
The procedure was performed by Carlos Vásquez, coordinator of the Hemodynamics section, during a coronary trunk angioplasty on a 47-year-old patient diagnosed with ischemic heart disease and obstruction in the right anterior descending artery. The use of the novel Haemonetics vascular closure device allowed a rapid and safe recovery, significantly improving convalescence times and reducing common complications associated with this type of intervention.
Innovative technology at the service of the patient
This is the first intervention of this type performed by the Lanzarote hospital. The system used, VASCADE VCS, is indicated for the closure of femoral arterial access after procedures such as catheterizations or angioplasties. This is a state-of-the-art technology that uses a reabsorbable collagen patch, implanted extravascularly, that is activated upon contact with blood and expands to effectively seal the access without leaving material inside the vessel.
Doctor Vásquez highlights that "one of the main advantages of this system is that it does not require stitches or sutures, which allows its use in complex areas, such as near bifurcations or in arteries with calcified plaques. In addition, it is ideal for patients in whom the same femoral route is expected to be used again in future procedures."
Likewise, the device has X-ray impermeable markers and elements that allow precise placement and visualization by ultrasound, which provides greater safety during its application.
Advances that improve patient care and experience
The use of this innovative technology favors a faster recovery, allows early mobilization of the patient and reduces the length of hospital stay. Its ease of use, after basic training of the medical team, makes it an effective, safe and practical tool for the Hemodynamics and Cardiology Unit of the center.
The incorporation of this system into the clinical practice of the Molina Orosa Hospital reinforces the commitment of the Lanzarote Health Services Management with advanced, safe and patient-centered healthcare.