Bernetta M. Howard, BSN, CCRN, RN-BC

Case Report

Chocolate CHIP Intervention Reloaded: Rotational Strikes Back!

06/07/2016

Here, we have demonstrated that rotational atherectomy with adjunctive Chocolate balloon angioplasty facilitates excellent stent expansion and apposition, and will hopefully decrease the risk of restenosis and thrombosis in this very...

Here, we have demonstrated that...

06/07/2016

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Suggested Technique

Tortuous Subclavian Artery and Selective Left Internal Mammary Artery (LIMA) Angiography: A Helpful Technique

12/05/2014

Nima Ghasemzadeh , MD;

Bernetta M. Howard , BSN, CCRN, RN-BC;

Andro G. Kacharava , MD, PhD;

Tortuous left or right subclavian arteries (SA) in patients with previous coronary bypass surgery make selective cannulation of the internal mammary artery (IMA) through the femoral approach very difficult. We describe a helpful technique.

Tortuous left or right...

12/05/2014

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Contrast Management

Proposal of Manifold Variation for Use During Cardiac Catheterization

04/04/2013

Bernetta M. Howard , BSN, CCRN, RN-BC;

Andro G. Kacharava , MD, PhD;

In order to decrease the rate of systemic or coronary air embolization during intracoronary medication delivery, our cardiac catherization laboratory has modified a 3-line manifold by inserting a stopcock pigtail attached to a 5 mL drug...

In order to decrease the rate of...

04/04/2013

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