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01/25/2014

Douglas R. Moore, DO, FACC, Eastlake Cardiovascular, St. Clair Shores, Michigan

Douglas R. Moore, DO, FACC, Eastlake ...
In this case, we present a patient with sarcoidosis and a diagnosis of intermittent AV block who is at risk for sudden cardiac death.
In this case, we present a patient with sarcoidosis and a diagnosis of intermittent AV block who is at risk for sudden cardiac death.
In this case, we present a...
01/25/2014
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Case Study
01/25/2014

Antonio Navarrete, MD, FACC, FHRS, CCDS and Ali Farooq Iqtidar, MD, IU Health-Ball Hospital, Muncie, Indiana

Antonio Navarrete, MD, FACC, FHRS, CC...
A 24-year-old-male presented to the ER with palpitations and lightheadedness while playing soccer. A 12-lead electrocardiogram revealed a short RP supraventricular tachycardia that terminated with 12 mg of IV adenosine.
A 24-year-old-male presented to the ER with palpitations and lightheadedness while playing soccer. A 12-lead electrocardiogram revealed a short RP supraventricular tachycardia that terminated with 12 mg of IV adenosine.
A 24-year-old-male presented to...
01/25/2014
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Case Study
12/19/2013

Khan Pohlel, MD, FACC, FSCAI and Kent R. Nilsson, Jr., MD, FACC, Athens Regional Medical Center; Georgia Regents University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, Athens, Georgia

Khan Pohlel, MD, FACC, FSCAI and Kent...
Arial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia, afflicting approximately 3 million people in the United States, and has been associated with both dementia and stroke.1 Given the burden of AF in the United States, it is estimated that...
Arial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia, afflicting approximately 3 million people in the United States, and has been associated with both dementia and stroke.1 Given the burden of AF in the United States, it is estimated that...
Arial fibrillation (AF) is the...
12/19/2013
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Case Study
12/18/2013

Salam Sbaity, MD and Kandis Ciesielski, BSN, RN, Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, Waterloo, Iowa

Salam Sbaity, MD and Kandis Ciesielsk...
A current debate in electrophysiology concerns the benefits of SVT discrimination algorithms versus the risks associated with atrial lead implantation in ICDs. A number of clinical studies have called into question the reliability of SVT...
A current debate in electrophysiology concerns the benefits of SVT discrimination algorithms versus the risks associated with atrial lead implantation in ICDs. A number of clinical studies have called into question the reliability of SVT...
A current debate in...
12/18/2013
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Case Study
12/18/2013

Andrew Wickliffe, MD and Dan Dan, MD, Piedmont Heart Institute, Atlanta, Georgia

Andrew Wickliffe, MD and Dan Dan, MD,...
Balloon cryoablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation has been proven to be a safe and effective therapy. Our institution has noted a significant decrease in procedure time, fluoroscopy time, and left atrial dwell time when compared to...
Balloon cryoablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation has been proven to be a safe and effective therapy. Our institution has noted a significant decrease in procedure time, fluoroscopy time, and left atrial dwell time when compared to...
Balloon cryoablation for...
12/18/2013
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Case Study
11/25/2013

Mohit K. Chawla, MD, FHRS, FACC, FACP; Hae W. Lim, PhD1; and Deb Zastrow, RN, BSN, UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 1Medtronic Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Mohit K. Chawla, MD, FHRS, FACC, FACP...
The authors present a case demonstrating the procedural supplies, techniques, and methods to facilitate a focal RF ablation procedure while utilizing the Achieve mapping catheter.
The authors present a case demonstrating the procedural supplies, techniques, and methods to facilitate a focal RF ablation procedure while utilizing the Achieve mapping catheter.
The authors present a case...
11/25/2013
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Case Study
09/25/2013

Zhen Jiao, MD1; Hae Lim, PhD2; and James McKinnie, MD1

1East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, Louisiana; 2Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Zhen Jiao, MD1; Hae Lim, PhD2; and Ja...
The authors describe a recent case in which the usefulness of luminal esophageal temperature monitoring was observed.
The authors describe a recent case in which the usefulness of luminal esophageal temperature monitoring was observed.
The authors describe a recent...
09/25/2013
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Case Study
09/25/2013

Matthew Baker, MD1; J. Paul Mounsey, BM BCh, PhD, MRCP, FACC1; Andy C. Kiser, MD2; Eugene H. Chung, MD, FACC1

1Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina;

2Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Matthew Baker, MD1; J. Paul Mounsey, ...
Percutaneous left atrial appendage ligation utilizing the LARIAT Suture Delivery Device is a fascinating and feasible procedure for LAA obliteration.
Percutaneous left atrial appendage ligation utilizing the LARIAT Suture Delivery Device is a fascinating and feasible procedure for LAA obliteration.
Percutaneous left atrial...
09/25/2013
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09/25/2013

Daniel Kersten; Todd J. Cohen, MD, FACC; Raphael Benabou, MS; Jorge L. Gardyn, MD, FACP; Roger S. Kersten, DO, FACC

Department of Medicine, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York

Daniel Kersten; Todd J. Cohen, MD, FA...
The authors present a brief case on situs inversus totalis, a congenital condition in which all the major visceral organs are mirrored from their normal position.(1,2)
The authors present a brief case on situs inversus totalis, a congenital condition in which all the major visceral organs are mirrored from their normal position.(1,2)
The authors present a brief case...
09/25/2013
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Case Study
08/21/2013

J. William Schleifer, MD1; Fernando Tondato, MD2; Komandoor Srivathsan, MD2

1Mayo Clinic Arizona, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Scottsdale, Arizona; 2Mayo Clinic Arizona, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Phoenix, Arizona

J. William Schleifer, MD1; Fernando T...
The authors describe a case of atypical atrial flutter that developed after a maze procedure, demonstrating the importance of a systematic approach to mapping and ablation to prevent a recurrence of symptomatic arrhythmia.
The authors describe a case of atypical atrial flutter that developed after a maze procedure, demonstrating the importance of a systematic approach to mapping and ablation to prevent a recurrence of symptomatic arrhythmia.
The authors describe a case of...
08/21/2013
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