A randomised controlled trial comparing StarClose and AngioSeal vascular closure devices in a district general hospital - the SCOAST study

Abstract

Achievement of haemostasis is similar with both AngioSeal and StarClose. The StarClose vascular closure device results in significantly less bruising at 1 week postprocedure as compared with AngioSeal, with no significant differences in complication rates. Patients' pain perception and satisfaction are similar with both VCDs.