Transradial

Catheter-Directed Intra-Graft Thrombolysis and Aspiration Thrombectomy for Subacute Saphenous Vein Graft Occlusion

06/04/2013

We present a case of subacute myocardial infarction with saphenous vein graft occlusion managed successfully with catheter-directed intra-graft thrombolysis and aspiration thrombectomy to reduce the risk of embolization and limit the zone of...

We present a case of subacute...

06/04/2013

Cath Lab Digest

Case Report

Successful Percutaneous Endovascular Management of Acute Post-traumatic Superior Mesenteric Artery Dissection (full title below)

04/07/2010

Tejas M. Patel , MD, DM;

Successful Percutaneous Endovascular Management of Acute Post-traumatic Superior Mesenteric Artery Dissection Using a Transradial Approach ABSTRACT: Acute aortic dissection extending into the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) following a...

Successful Percutaneous...

04/07/2010

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

New Patient Placement Creates Safer Catheterizations for Morbidly Obese Patients

02/11/2010

Carissa Ridinger , RCIS;

Elizabeth Truxall , RCIS;

Kimberly A. Skelding , MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI;

As America’s waistlines grow, there is an escalating rate of cardiac disease. With it comes the ever-increasing problem as to how to perform standard cardiac catheterizations on these patients. In Pennsylvania alone, 27.1% of the population...

As America’s waistlines grow,...

02/11/2010

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Saint Joseph’s Hospital to Open a Radial Lounge for Post-PCI Patients

02/11/2010

Spencer B. King III, MD;

Jack P. Chen , MD, FACC, FSCAI, FCCP;

The American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session will be in Atlanta this March. Tell us about the launching of the radial lounge at Saint Joseph’s, planned for the beginning of the meeting. Dr. King: Saint Joseph’s has made a...

The American College of...

02/11/2010

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Two Transradial Experts, Two Perspectives, One Course

01/11/2010

Byron C. Sizemore , MD;

Zaheed Tai , MD, DO, FACC, FSCAI;

Dr. Tai and Dr. Sizemore offer a regular course in Florida for physicians interested in learning radial technique. Technologists can also attend to learn about transradial equipment, prepping the patient and proper setup. Courses have been...

Dr. Tai and Dr. Sizemore offer a...

01/11/2010

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Patient Safety

Transradial Access: A Look at Education

12/09/2009

John T. Coppola , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Dr. Coppola has been teaching the transradial technique for five years. How long have you been performing transradial procedures? I began performing transradial procedures in November 2003. Why learn and how did it come...

Dr. Coppola has been teaching...

12/09/2009

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Case Report

Management of Guidewire-Induced Coronary Artery Perforations through Transradial Route-A Simple Approach

12/07/2009

Tejas M. Patel , MD, DM;

Sanjay C. Shah , MD, DM;

Indra Kuladhipati , MD;

From the †Total Cardiovascular Solutions Private Limited, and Sheth V.S.General Hospital, Ahmedabad, India. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted June 19, 2009, provisional acceptance...

From the †Total Cardiovascular...

12/07/2009

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Backup Force of Guiding Catheters for the Right Coronary Artery in Transfemoral and Transradial Interventions

11/05/2009

Takashi Matsukage , MD, PhD;

Yuji Ikari , MD, PhD, FACC, FESC;

Yoshihiro Morino , MD;

Teruhisa Tanabe , MD, PhD;

Naoki Masuda , MD;

Nobuhiko Ogata , MD, PhD;

Gaku Nakazawa , MD;

ABSTRACT: Objective. We sought to clarify the mechanisms of backup force for right coronary artery intervention. Background. Backup force of a guiding catheter is important for successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI); however,...

ABSTRACT: Objective. We sought...

11/05/2009

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Spearheading Transradial Access in Las Vegas

11/05/2009

Branavan Umakanthan , DO, FACC, FSCAI;

Can you tell us about your current practice and community? I moved to the Las Vegas area nearly a year and a half ago, after finishing my interventional fellowship in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Currently, I am practicing as an interventional...

Can you tell us about your...

11/05/2009

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Transradial Arterial Access: Economic Considerations

09/08/2009

Ronald P. Caputo , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

ABSTRACT: The economic benefits of transradial compared to transfemoral access for percutaneous coronary procedures are derived from advantages primarily related to a lower incidence of access site complications and earlier ambulation. While...

ABSTRACT: The economic benefits...

09/08/2009

Journal of Invasive Cardiology