PREVENTION OF VENOUS THROMBOSIS AFTER ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY PROCEDURES: A SURVEY OF CANADIAN PRACTICE

Femoral venous access is required for most electrophysiology (EP) procedures. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an important potential complication of EP procedures, with potential acute and chronic sequelae. Limited data are available regarding post-procedure VTE, specifically deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). The most recent position statement from EP professional societies does not reference which strategies, if any,...