Home Care Instructions

Following Closure With Perclose, Angio-Seal Or Mynx

 

A Perclose allows a stich to be used to close the blood vessel. It does not need to be removed and will dissolve within a few weeks.

An Angio-seal is made of three absorbable parts: a small anchor, a collagen sponge, and a suture. These will dissolve over the next 2-3 months.

A Mynx device uses a soft sponge-like material to close the small hold in your artery.  It will be absorbed by your body within 30 days.  

When you go home:

  • You may shower 24 hours after your procedure.

  • Do not sit in water for one week. (No bath tub, swimming pool/hot tub, etc.)

  • Keep the area clean and dry for one week (except for daily showers).

  • Be sure your hands are clean when touching near the site.

  • If a band-aid or dressing is still in place remove it before showering.

  • Wash and dry thoroughly but gently.

  • If needed, for your comfort, you may place a clean band-aid over the puncture site after you are clean and dry. It is best to leave it open to air as soon as it is comfortable to do so.

  • Do not use ointments, creams, or powders on puncture site.

  • Inspect site daily. 

Activity: (Unless told otherwise or unable to perform)

  • Avoid any exertion for one week. Exertion is lifting over 15 lbs or pushing, pulling or straining.

  • Avoid excessive bending, stooping, or stair climbing for 2 days. It is ok to go up stairs or bend over but take it slowly and keep it to a minimum.

  • You may be up and about while relaxing at home as you recover.

  • You may resume sexual activity in one week.

  • You may begin driving 2 days after your procedure if you are otherwise able to drive. 

WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTOR: Complications are rare but can happen.

  • If you have significant bleeding (more than a teaspoon) or a lump underneath the skin (bigger than a golf ball) at the site lie down, apply firm pressure at the site and call 911. Bleeding from a large vessel needs professional help.

  • If you have signs of infection at the site such as: redness, warm to touch, drainage, increasing soreness, a fever (100 degrees or more) and/or chills.

  • Soreness that continues more than a week or unusual pain at the puncture site.

  • Numbness, tingling, weakness in the affected leg.

  • If your leg becomes cold and pale.

  • If you have changes of vision, slurred speech or one-sided weakness.  

Who do I contact if I need to speak with someone?

During Business Hours:

  • Mid America Cardiology Office at the University of Kansas Hospital: 913-588-9600 (Monday-Friday)

  • Overland Park:913-588-9400 (Monday-Friday)

  • Liberty: 913-945-6300 (Monday-Friday)

  • Atchison: 913-945-6460 (Tuesday and Thursday)

  • St. Joseph: 913-588-9191 (Monday-Friday)

  • Parkville/Tremont: 913-588-9199 (Monday-Friday)

  • Emporia: 620-342-2521 (Monday-Thursday)

  • State Avenue: 913-945-6740 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday)

  • Leavenworth:913-945-9626 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday)

  • Blue Ridge (Grandview): 913-945-6380 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) 

  • Mid America Cardiology Office at the University of Kansas Hospital: 913-588-9600

Nights and Weekends:

  • Mid America Cardiology Office at the University of Kansas Hospital: 913-588-9600 

This education is meant to serve as a resource to you and your family. It is not meant to be all inclusive. The members of the Richard and Annette Bloch Heart Rhythm Center at Mid America Cardiology, 913-588-4300, will be glad to answer any questions you may have about this booklet or your procedure.