The effect of using sandbags and early mobilization on clot formation after ablation catheter removal.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: cardiac arrhythmias.; Other cardiac arrhythmias

• Registration Number: IRCT2017011631992N1
• Lead Sponsor: Shiraz University of Medical Science

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 225

Inclusion Criteria

candidates for Treatment of cardiac dysrhythmia using cardiac radiofrequency catheter ablation; willing to have cooperation in the project; radiofrequency catheter ablation through a vein procedure; age range should be between 18-70 years; systolic blood pressure less than 190 and diastolic blood pressure should be less than 110 mmHg. Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness of participants to continue with the project; Existence of atrial fibrillation; Existence of bleeding disorder; history of deep vein thrombosis before the procedure; cardiac catheterization history over the past month; existence of risk factors causing the increase of deep vein thrombosis incidence such as complete bed rest; loss of consciousness; Existence of advanced heart failure (grade 3 or 4); receiving sedatives during and after the radiofrequency catheter ablation procedure (to avoid having a problem from getting out of bed); treatment with thrombolytic drugs under medical supervision; Extensive bleeding or any other complication such as dysrhythmia during and after the radiofrequency catheter ablation procedure.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hematoma. Timepoint: Immediately after the departure of catheter sheaths and admission the patients in the ward and follow up them until discharge from the hospital. Method of measurement: Ruler of two-dimensional designed.;Subclinical deep vein thrombosis. Timepoint: Immediately after discharge (24 hours after admission). Method of measurement: Doppler ultrasound.