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03/31/2019

Vijay A. Doraiswamy, MD, Genaro Fernandez, MD, Robert Wilson, MD,

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Vijay A. Doraiswamy, MD, Genaro Ferna...
We describe the first atraumatic technique where the use of a micropuncture kit and supportive wire is all that is needed to exchange or upsize the support. Our technique does not damage the Impella catheter and is safer, as it does not...
We describe the first atraumatic technique where the use of a micropuncture kit and supportive wire is all that is needed to exchange or upsize the support. Our technique does not damage the Impella catheter and is safer, as it does not...
We describe the first atraumatic...
03/31/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Journal Club
03/03/2019

Marshall W. Ritchey, MS, MBA, RCIS, CPFT, CET, Cardiology Consultant

Marshall W. Ritchey, MS, MBA, RCIS, C...
Complications are uncomfortable and scary for our patients. Now is the time to focus on how to avoid radial artery complications in the future, and how to quickly respond and treat complications appropriately when they do occur.
Complications are uncomfortable and scary for our patients. Now is the time to focus on how to avoid radial artery complications in the future, and how to quickly respond and treat complications appropriately when they do occur.
Complications are uncomfortable...
03/03/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Radial Images
01/31/2019

Michael Koutouzis, MD;  Eleftherios Kontopodis, MD;  Andreas Tassopoulos, MD;  Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD;  Efstathios Lazaris, MD

Michael Koutouzis, MD;  Eleftherios K...
This is the first reported case of severe hand hematoma after cardiac catheterization through the distal radial artery, with the hematoma extending distally to the sheath insertion site.
This is the first reported case of severe hand hematoma after cardiac catheterization through the distal radial artery, with the hematoma extending distally to the sheath insertion site.
This is the first reported case...
01/31/2019
Cath Lab Digest
10/06/2017

Morton J. Kern, MD, with contributions from Samuel M. Butman, MD, Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona, Cottonwood, Arizona; Lloyd W. Klein MD, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois; Gregory J. Dehmer, MD, Texas A&M College of Medicine, Temple, Texas; Ajay Kirtane, MD, Columbia University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, New York; Neal Kleiman, MD, Houston Methodist, Weill Cornell Medical College, Houston, Texas; Bonnie H. Weiner, MD, University of Massachusetts, Worchester, Massachusetts; Barry Borlaug, MD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; Paul Teirstein, MD, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California; Kirk Garrett, MD, Christiana Hospital System, Wilmington, Delaware.

Morton J. Kern, MD, with contribution...
Having advocated the use of the ulnar artery when the radial artery is not suitable1, we did exactly what we talked about and placed an ulnar sheath using ultrasound guidance after encountering a radial loop on the left arm in a patient...
Having advocated the use of the ulnar artery when the radial artery is not suitable1, we did exactly what we talked about and placed an ulnar sheath using ultrasound guidance after encountering a radial loop on the left arm in a patient...
Having advocated the use of the...
10/06/2017
Cath Lab Digest
Interview
05/22/2016

Jennifer Ford

Jennifer Ford
Dheeraj K. Rajan, MD, FRCPC, FSIR, discusses 12- and 24-month follow-up data from the Fluency Plus Endovascular Stent Graft for In-stent Restenosis (RESCUE) study.
Dheeraj K. Rajan, MD, FRCPC, FSIR, discusses 12- and 24-month follow-up data from the Fluency Plus Endovascular Stent Graft for In-stent Restenosis (RESCUE) study.
Dheeraj K. Rajan, MD, FRCPC,...
05/22/2016
Vascular Disease Management
03/03/2016

Ahmad Daraghmeh, MD1, Marc T. Zughaib, BSc, MPH2, Navneet Kumar, MD2, Modar Alom MD2, Marcel E. Zughaib, MD, FACC2

1Department of Cardiovascular Disease, Kansas Medical Center, Andover, Kansas; 2Department of Cardiovascular Disease, Providence Heart Institute, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Southfield, Michigan.

Ahmad Daraghmeh, MD1, Marc T. Zughaib...
We screened two tertiary care hospitals’ National Cardiovascular Data Registry for any patient that was transferred for a same-day PCI procedure from the (satellite) hospital to the catheterization lab at the second hospital over a 3-year...
We screened two tertiary care hospitals’ National Cardiovascular Data Registry for any patient that was transferred for a same-day PCI procedure from the (satellite) hospital to the catheterization lab at the second hospital over a 3-year...
We screened two tertiary care...
03/03/2016
Cath Lab Digest
12/07/2015

Neel Khanna, MD, MPH, Alan Gass, MD, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York

Neel Khanna, MD, MPH, Alan Gass, MD, ...
The Vascade Vascular Closure System appears to be a useful addition to the collection of vascular closure devices, particularly in patients who are expected to undergo repeated coronary angiograms such as cardiac transplant recipients. Its...
The Vascade Vascular Closure System appears to be a useful addition to the collection of vascular closure devices, particularly in patients who are expected to undergo repeated coronary angiograms such as cardiac transplant recipients. Its...
The Vascade Vascular Closure...
12/07/2015
Cath Lab Digest
CLI Perspectives
12/07/2015

CLI Perspectives is headed by section editor J.A. Mustapha, MD, Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming, Michigan. 

This month, Dr. Mustapha interviews Barry T. Katzen MD, FACR, FACC, FSIR, Founder and Medical Director, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Miami, Florida.

CLI Perspectives is headed by section...
This month, Dr. Mustapha interviews Barry T. Katzen MD, FACR, FACC, FSIR, Founder and Medical Director, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Miami, Florida.
This month, Dr. Mustapha interviews Barry T. Katzen MD, FACR, FACC, FSIR, Founder and Medical Director, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Miami, Florida.
This month, Dr. Mustapha...
12/07/2015
Cath Lab Digest
10/28/2015

Najam Wasty, MD; Vadim Spektor, MD; Zeshan Rana, MD; Daniel Tsyvine, MD; Gurinder Rana, MD; Muhammad Khakwani, MD; Marc Cohen, MD

 

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, New Jersey

Najam Wasty, MD; Vadim Spektor, MD; Z...
Commonly used techniques for isolating the true arterial puncture site are often imprecise. The authors present a useful indicator of the true arterial puncture site following a presentation of data on perceived vs true puncture sites.
Commonly used techniques for isolating the true arterial puncture site are often imprecise. The authors present a useful indicator of the true arterial puncture site following a presentation of data on perceived vs true puncture sites.
Commonly used techniques for...
10/28/2015
Vascular Disease Management
10/28/2015

Pradeep K. Nair, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Pradeep K. Nair, MD, FACC, FSCAI ...
Interventionalists should closely monitor access-site complications in their own facilities and adjust their techniques where appropriate.
Interventionalists should closely monitor access-site complications in their own facilities and adjust their techniques where appropriate.
Interventionalists should...
10/28/2015
Vascular Disease Management