Comparison of Percutaneous Closure to Manual Compression for Hemostasis

The PerClose Proglide system will be used to deliver a suture to close the venous puncture following completion of ablation for treatment of atrial fibrillation.

"Manual compression is the standard method of attaining hemostasis following ablation for treatment of atrial fibrillation. Manual compression may be performed with or without figure of eight suture for hemostasis at the discretion of the treating physician)."