Patients

Although there is nothing on the market similar to the Arstasis^one, your doctor may compare it to a Vascular Closure Device (VCD).

The angiographic procedure starts with your doctor gaining entry into one of your arteries. This entry will provide a pathway to the vasculature so your doctor can evaluate your condition.

If you are unfamiliar with this procedure, the following links may be helpful.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/18143.htm
http://www.americanheart.org

The artery most used for this is the common femoral artery. It provides excellent access to the vasculature and has a low rate of major complications. Around 1952, Dr. Sven Seldinger shared a technique to access the common femoral artery called the Seldinger or modified Seldinger technique. Following the diagnostic (evaluatory) case the devices used during the procedure are removed and pressure applied to the puncture in the artery until the site stops bleeding. The patient then remains in bed for a number of hours as prescribed by the doctor.

In the 1990’s, devices known as Vascular Closure Devices (VCD’s) were introduced. These devices are designed to plug, clip or suture the puncture site giving you the ability, with your doctor's permission, to ambulate more quickly than with compression alone. These devices all have one thing in common; they require the implantation of foreign material into your body.

Arstasis provides your doctor with a technique to access that same common femoral artery in a way that the compression required to stop the bleeding is reduced AND you can experience better recovery. There is no need to implant foreign material to close the artery; with the Arstasis device it’s done naturally.

See the Medical Professionals Procedure section for more information.