Alexander G. Truesdell, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM

Letters to the Editor

War on Shock

12/31/2016

Alexander G. Truesdell , MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM;

This commentary underscores the need to embrace a "combat mentality" to approach the problem of cardiac shock.

This commentary underscores the...

12/31/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Invasive Thoughts

Board Games

06/29/2015

Alexander G. Truesdell , MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM;

Dr Truesdell discusses the explosion of specialty and subspecialty certifications required. As he prepares to register for his eighth postresidency certification or “board” exam, he starts to question his enthusiasm for pursuing more and more...

Dr Truesdell discusses the...

06/29/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Hyper Adducted Right Radial Artery (HARRA) Method to Reduce Radiation Exposure and Promote Ergonomics

04/03/2020

Alexander G. Truesdell , MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM;

Richard Casazza , MAS, RT(R)(CI);

An adducted arm/wrist increases the distance between the operator and radiation source. As radiation exposure is cumulative, 2-3 inches of distance multiplied times 1000 procedures has a significant long-term dose-reduction effect.

An adducted arm/wrist increases...

04/03/2020

Cath Lab Digest