Pratik B. Patel, MD, FACC

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Primary Cardiac Angiosarcoma Presenting as a Rapidly Growing Right Atrial Mass
07/10/2017
We present a case of a 44-year-old woman who presented with exertional dyspnea and was found to have a 7.0 cm x 3.5 cm right atrial mass on transthoracic echocardiogram that required surgical resection.
We present a case of a 44-year-old woman who presented with exertional dyspnea and was found to have a 7.0 cm x 3.5 cm right atrial mass on transthoracic echocardiogram that required surgical resection.
We present a case of a...
07/10/2017
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Case Report
Embolization of Prosthetic Valve Into the Ascending Aorta During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
07/05/2022
We report a case of a 77-year-old Caucasian male who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) with the rare complication of valve embolization into the ascending aorta. The patient underwent evaluation for TAVR after reporting...
We report a case of a 77-year-old Caucasian male who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) with the rare complication of valve embolization into the ascending aorta. The patient underwent evaluation for TAVR after reporting...
We report a case of a...
07/05/2022
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Case Report
Calcification in a Young Male With End-Stage Renal Disease: An Overlooked Complication
07/31/2019
A premature form of mitral annular calcification occurs in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and prevalence is estimated to be as high as 40% in this cohort.(3)
A premature form of mitral annular calcification occurs in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and prevalence is estimated to be as high as 40% in this cohort.(3)
A premature form of mitral...
07/31/2019
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Case Report
Left Main Coronary Artery Occlusion Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
06/02/2022
We report herein a case of hemodynamic collapse immediately after transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) using a balloon-expanding valve, resulting from extrinsic compression of the left main coronary artery by the native...
We report herein a case of hemodynamic collapse immediately after transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) using a balloon-expanding valve, resulting from extrinsic compression of the left main coronary artery by the native...
We report herein a case of...
06/02/2022
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Case Report
Unique Successful Thrombolytic Therapy in Saphenous Vein Graft
06/07/2017
In this case report, we present a unique case of a saphenous vein graft (SVG) to obtuse marginal I (OM1) occlusion that was successfully treated with an alternative thrombolytic intervention followed by aspiration. 
In this case report, we present a unique case of a saphenous vein graft (SVG) to obtuse marginal I (OM1) occlusion that was successfully treated with an alternative thrombolytic intervention followed by aspiration. 
In this case report, we present...
06/07/2017
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Case Report
Iatrogenic Brachial Artery Occlusion as a Result of Subclavian Steal Syndrome
05/05/2022
Iatrogenic brachial artery occlusion is a rare phenomenon occurring postoperatively in patients that have undergone catheterization. Approximately 0.9% of patients who have undergone cardiac catheterization experience brachial artery injury...
Iatrogenic brachial artery occlusion is a rare phenomenon occurring postoperatively in patients that have undergone catheterization. Approximately 0.9% of patients who have undergone cardiac catheterization experience brachial artery injury...
Iatrogenic brachial artery...
05/05/2022
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Case Report
Successful Management of Saphenous Vein Graft Perforation: A Disaster Avoided
09/07/2020
Coronary artery perforation (CAP) is a rare but serious, and potentially fatal, complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). CAP occurs when an intimal tear or dissection penetrates the arterial wall. Previous studies estimate...
Coronary artery perforation (CAP) is a rare but serious, and potentially fatal, complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). CAP occurs when an intimal tear or dissection penetrates the arterial wall. Previous studies estimate...
Coronary artery perforation...
09/07/2020
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Cover Story
Management of an Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Diagnosed in an Outpatient Setting
02/05/2020
An ascending aortic aneurysm is an uncommon, incidental finding for patients undergoing transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) during an outpatient visit.
An ascending aortic aneurysm is an uncommon, incidental finding for patients undergoing transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) during an outpatient visit.
An ascending aortic aneurysm is...
02/05/2020
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Case Report
Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysm Manifesting as Acute Myocardial Infarction
12/04/2017
Coronary angiography is used to diagnose coronary artery aneurysms, and will show size, morphology, location, and the presence of coronary stenosis.
Coronary angiography is used to diagnose coronary artery aneurysms, and will show size, morphology, location, and the presence of coronary stenosis.
Coronary angiography is used to...
12/04/2017
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TAVR
Hypo-Attenuating Leaflet Thickening With Hypo-Attenuation Affecting Motion Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
11/04/2021
Since its approval, transcatheter aortic valve replacement has been an important innovation in the treatment of severe aortic stenosis and serves as an alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients.
Since its approval, transcatheter aortic valve replacement has been an important innovation in the treatment of severe aortic stenosis and serves as an alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients.
Since its approval,...
11/04/2021
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