Christina H. Economides, MD, MM, FSCAI

Original Contribution

Use of a Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device For High-Risk Cardiac Interventions and Cardiogenic Shock

08/06/2010

Shahrzad Shareghi , MD;

Joseph L. Thomas , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Christina H. Economides , MD, MM, FSCAI;

Hazim Al-Ameri , MD;

Guy S. Mayeda , MD;

Steven Burstein , MD;

Damian Grovas Abad , MD;

David M. Shavelle , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

ABSTRACT: Objective. We sought to describe the use of the TandemHeart percutaneous left ventricular assist device (PVAD) in a group of high-risk patients undergoing complex cardiovascular procedures. Background. There is a substantial risk...

ABSTRACT: Objective. We sought...

08/06/2010

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with the Tandem Heart and Impella Devices: A Single-Center Experience

09/29/2011

Bryan G. Schwartz , MD;

Christina H. Economides , MD, MM, FSCAI;

Daniel J. Ludeman , BS;

Guy S. Mayeda , MD;

Steven Burstein , MD;

Robert A. Kloner , MD, PhD;

Abstract: Background. Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) are indicated during high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (HR-PCI) to reduce major procedural complications. The clinical utility of the newer Impella and TandemHeart devices is...

Abstract: Background....

09/29/2011

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Treating Peripheral Arterial Disease Percutaneously with Atherectomy

05/29/2012

Guy S. Mayeda , MD;

Steven Burstein , MD;

Robert A. Kloner , MD, PhD;

Bryan G. Schwartz , MD;

Christina H. Economides , MD, MM, FSCAI;

Abstract: Purpose. To determine clinical outcomes of patients who underwent percutaneous revascularization (PR) with multiple devices. Methods. PR cases at a private, tertiary referral hospital were reviewed retrospectively. Limb salvage and...

Abstract: Purpose. To determine...

05/29/2012

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Review

Review of Vascular Closure Devices

12/22/2010

Steven Burstein , MD;

Bryan G. Schwartz , MD;

Robert A. Kloner , MD, PhD;

Christina H. Economides , MD, MM, FSCAI;

David M. Shavelle , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Guy S. Mayeda , MD;

ABSTRACT: Background. Vascular access-site complications are an important cause of morbidity following catheterization procedures. Manual compression is the “gold standard” in achieving hemostasis of an arteriotomy site; however, manual...

ABSTRACT: Background. Vascular...

12/22/2010

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Vascular Disease

The Safety and Efficacy of Peripheral Vascular Procedures Performed in the Outpatient Setting

04/29/2015

Katrine A. Zhiroff , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Peyman Mesbah Oskui , MD;

Benjamin Richard Kartub ;

Jenny Brook , MS;

Christina H. Economides , MD, MM, FSCAI;

Guy S. Mayeda , MD;

Steven Burstein , MD;

Robert A. Kloner , MD, PhD;

Peripheral vascular interventions have been traditionally performed in the inpatient setting. We evaluate the safety and efficacy of peripheral vascular interventions performed in a private outpatient catheterization laboratory by performing...

Peripheral vascular...

04/29/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Heart Failure Care

Novel Device for Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) Patients: Baroreflex Activation Therapy With Barostim

10/03/2023

Christina H. Economides , MD, MM, FSCAI;

Interventional cardiologist Dr. Christina Economides shares her experience treating patients with Barostim™ (Baroreflex Activation Therapy). The majority of her patients who have received Barostim have improved their functional and exercise...

Interventional cardiologist Dr....

10/03/2023

Cath Lab Digest

Device Review

Review of Vascular Closure Devices

07/01/2011

Guy S. Mayeda , MD;

Steven Burstein , MD;

Robert A. Kloner , MD, PhD;

David M. Shavelle , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Bryan G. Schwartz , MD;

Christina H. Economides , MD, MM, FSCAI;

Abstract Background. Vascular access-site complications are an important cause of morbidity following catheterization procedures. Manual compression is the “gold standard” in achieving hemostasis of an arteriotomy site; however, manual...

Abstract Background. Vascular...

07/01/2011

Cath Lab Digest