Rainer Hoffmann, MD

Closure of a Paravalvular Leak With Real-Time Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography for Accurate Sizing and Guiding

11/01/2013

Ertunc Altiok , MD;

Rainer Hoffmann , MD;

Wiebke Kaestner , MD;

We report a case in which 3D TEE with off-line analysis of images to generate en face views of the mitral valve dehiscence allowed a simplified interrogation and definition of defect dimensions. 3D TEE was used for selection of the device...

We report a case in which 3D TEE...

11/01/2013

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Report

Correction of CoreValve Position Using Snare Traction from a Right Brachial Artery Access

04/01/2010

Rainer Hoffmann , MD;

Benjamin Rieck , MD;

Guido Dohmen , MD;

ABSTRACT: Significant paravalvular aortic regurgitation is among the most important limitations of the interventional revalving techniques for the treatment of severe aortic stenosis. We report on the treatment of a patient with severe...

ABSTRACT: Significant...

04/01/2010

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Long-Term Clinical Outcome of Sirolimus-Eluting Stent Implantation in Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes

07/06/2010

Karl-Christian Koch , MD;

Jörg Schröder , MD;

Nikolaus Marx , MD;

Mohammad Almalla , MD;

Rainer Hoffmann , MD;

Verena Deserno , MS;

Felix Vogt , MD;

Ralf Koos , MD;

ABSTRACT: Background. Patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) are at increased risk of cardiovascular events. The long-term effectiveness of sirolimus-eluting stents (SES) in patients with MetS and in diabetic patients is not well defined....

ABSTRACT: Background....

07/06/2010

Journal of Invasive Cardiology