Volume 14 - Issue 8 - August, 2002
08/01/2008
Michael R. Recto, MD and Walter L. Sobczyk, MD
Michael R. Recto, MD and Walter L. So...
Transcatheter closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) has recently gained acceptance as a form of therapy for patients with cryptogenic stroke.1–3 The standard approach involves passage of a large delivery sheath from the femoral vein into the...
Transcatheter closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) has recently gained acceptance as a form of therapy for patients with cryptogenic stroke.1–3 The standard approach involves passage of a large delivery sheath from the femoral vein into the...
Transcatheter closure of patent...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
08/01/2008
William C. Dixon IV, MD, Robert H. Peter, MD, Michael H. Sketch, Jr., MD
William C. Dixon IV, MD, Robert H. Pe...
Case Description. A 57-year-old male with no known coronary artery disease presented to an outside hospital with chest pain. He subsequently ruled in for a non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, with a peak CPK of 406 mg/mL, CPK-MB...
Case Description. A 57-year-old male with no known coronary artery disease presented to an outside hospital with chest pain. He subsequently ruled in for a non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, with a peak CPK of 406 mg/mL, CPK-MB...
Case Description. A 57-year-old...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Electrophysiology Corner
08/01/2008
Friederike von zur Muhlen, MD, Weilun Quan, PhD, David J. D’Agate, DO, Todd J. Cohen, MD
Friederike von zur Muhlen, MD, Weilun...
In a patient who presents with syncope of unknown origin, a thorough history can sometimes provide clues suggesting postural neurally mediated syncope or other forms of neurally mediated syncope, such as carotid sinus syndrome or micturition...
In a patient who presents with syncope of unknown origin, a thorough history can sometimes provide clues suggesting postural neurally mediated syncope or other forms of neurally mediated syncope, such as carotid sinus syndrome or micturition...
In a patient who presents with...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Feature
Practice Management and Economics
08/01/2008
The article by Mr. Barbo is very helpful and informative for those groups contemplating methods of developing new revenue-sharing opportunities in a setting of collaborative activity or strategic alliances with parties who have common...
The article by Mr. Barbo is very helpful and informative for those groups contemplating methods of developing new revenue-sharing opportunities in a setting of collaborative activity or strategic alliances with parties who have common...
The article by Mr. Barbo is very...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Practice Management and Economics
08/01/2008
Owners and physician/users of cardiac catheterization labs (cath labs) may be missing out on an opportunity to increase their respective cash flows and to further enhance their business relationships with each other. The use of lease...
Owners and physician/users of cardiac catheterization labs (cath labs) may be missing out on an opportunity to increase their respective cash flows and to further enhance their business relationships with each other. The use of lease...
Owners and physician/users of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
Antonio L. Bartorelli, MD, Luca Grancini, MD, Piero Montorsi, MD,
Daniela Trabattoni, MD, Franco Fabbiocchi, MD
Antonio L. Bartorelli, MD, Luca Gran...
Coronary artery aneurysms (CAA) are characterized by abnormal dilatation of a localized or diffuse segment of the coronary arterial tree, up to 1.5 times the diameter of an adjacent normal segment.1 In Western populations, the incidence...
Coronary artery aneurysms (CAA) are characterized by abnormal dilatation of a localized or diffuse segment of the coronary arterial tree, up to 1.5 times the diameter of an adjacent normal segment.1 In Western populations, the incidence...
Coronary artery aneurysms (CAA)...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
Gyarsi Lal Sharma, MD, DM, Marie Claude Morice, MD, Patrick Catineau, MD
Gyarsi Lal Sharma, MD, DM, Marie Clau...
Renal artery stenosis (RAS) can result in renovascular hypertension and nephrosclerosis and accounts for 1–2% of all cases of hypertension.1 Treatment includes medical therapy, balloon angioplasty and surgical bypass of the renal artery....
Renal artery stenosis (RAS) can result in renovascular hypertension and nephrosclerosis and accounts for 1–2% of all cases of hypertension.1 Treatment includes medical therapy, balloon angioplasty and surgical bypass of the renal artery....
Renal artery stenosis (RAS) can...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Column
Editorial Message
08/01/2008
Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC
Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC
Dear Readers,
This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, case reports, articles from the Journal special sections "Practice Management and Economics", "Clinical Decision Making", "The...
Dear Readers,
This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, case reports, articles from the Journal special sections "Practice Management and Economics", "Clinical Decision Making", "The...
Dear Readers,
This issue of the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Insights
Commentary
08/01/2008
Participants: James P. Zidar, Fayaz Shawl, Alfredo Rodriguez, Luis de la Fuente, Kirk Garratt, Paul Overlie, Jeff Werner, Gian Feltrin, Howard Cohen, and Tom Linnemeier
Participants: James P. Zidar, Fayaz S...
Part ii
Continuation of discussion
Supporting Patients in Shock
Jeff Werner: I have a question for Dr. Shawl. I believe you said that you think patients should be completely revascularized during acute infarction using angioplasty and...
Part ii
Continuation of discussion
Supporting Patients in Shock
Jeff Werner: I have a question for Dr. Shawl. I believe you said that you think patients should be completely revascularized during acute infarction using angioplasty and...
Part ii
Continuation of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
08/01/2008
Paul A. Overlie, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.P., James P. Zidar, Luis de la Fuente, Gian Feltrin, Alfredo Rodriguez, Fayaz Shawl, Kirk Garratt, Jeff Werner, Howard Cohen, Tom Linnemeier
Paul A. Overlie, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A....
The High Mortality Among Patients in Cardiogenic Shock “LV or RV Infarcts:” What Have We Learned and Have We Made a Difference?
In this symposium, we will revisit the treatment of cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction...
The High Mortality Among Patients in Cardiogenic Shock “LV or RV Infarcts:” What Have We Learned and Have We Made a Difference?
In this symposium, we will revisit the treatment of cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction...
The High Mortality Among...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
