Devices

Radial Procedures

The Advantages of Universal Guiding Catheters for the Transradial Approach

10/06/2019

With a universal catheter, the expectation is that you will cannulate multiple vessels — often all vessels — with a single catheter, which allows for efficiencies during the procedure. More importantly, use of a universal guiding catheter...

With a universal catheter, the...

10/06/2019

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Case Files by Dr. George

Utility of Laser Atherectomy in Complex Revascularization of Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion

10/06/2019

Jon C. George , MD, MBA;

Sanjog Kalra , MD;

Sean Janzer , MD;

Sehrish Memon , MD;

We describe a case of complex proximal RI and LCX CTOs in the same patient with a high J-CTO score. Use of hybrid algorithm led to successful crossing and revascularization with the utilization of laser atherectomy and imaging guidance.

We describe a case of complex...

10/06/2019

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Take Charge of CLI: Tools for Optimal CLI Revascularization

07/31/2019

Nathan T. Cohen , MD, BS;

Treating end-stage peripheral arterial disease (PAD), better known as critical limb ischemia (CLI), is a daily challenge and requires what basketball player Kobe Bryant refers to as a persistent “Mamba Mentality”, defined as “constantly...

Treating end-stage peripheral...

07/31/2019

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