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Case Report
02/01/2019
We present a case of acute inferior wall myocardial infarction with complicating right coronary artery dissection, leading to complete vessel occlusion.
We present a case of acute inferior wall myocardial infarction with complicating right coronary artery dissection, leading to complete vessel occlusion.
We present a case of acute...
02/01/2019
Cath Lab Digest
Tips and Techniques
11/27/2018
Prior to bailing out to an alternative approach, we hypothesized that doing the exact opposite might gain us access to the AA. After several minutes of fluoroscopy and extensive deep inspirations disallowed navigation, a single deep...
Prior to bailing out to an alternative approach, we hypothesized that doing the exact opposite might gain us access to the AA. After several minutes of fluoroscopy and extensive deep inspirations disallowed navigation, a single deep...
Prior to bailing out to an...
11/27/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Suggested Technique
11/04/2018
Balloon shaft fracture can potentially have serious consequences, such as embolization, urgent surgery, or even death.
Balloon shaft fracture can potentially have serious consequences, such as embolization, urgent surgery, or even death.
Balloon shaft fracture can...
11/04/2018
Cath Lab Digest
09/03/2018
The distal radial approach from the anatomical snuff box on the dorsal side of the hand was first described to open occluded ipsilateral radial arteries.1 This new vascular access site has recently been introduced for percutaneous coronary...
The distal radial approach from the anatomical snuff box on the dorsal side of the hand was first described to open occluded ipsilateral radial arteries.1 This new vascular access site has recently been introduced for percutaneous coronary...
The distal radial approach from...
09/03/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
07/08/2018
We report a case of a leadless pacemaker embolization to the pulmonary artery and the potential difficulties with successful retrieval. Combining the theorized retrieval instructions with the experience of this case, we propose a retrieval...
We report a case of a leadless pacemaker embolization to the pulmonary artery and the potential difficulties with successful retrieval. Combining the theorized retrieval instructions with the experience of this case, we propose a retrieval...
We report a case of a leadless...
07/08/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Case & Technique
04/05/2018
Usually the Impella arterial access site (14 French) is preclosed with a Perclose ProGlide vascular closure device (Abbott Vascular). The problem lies in cases of emergency, if the access site is not preclosed, and/or if there is a failure of...
Usually the Impella arterial access site (14 French) is preclosed with a Perclose ProGlide vascular closure device (Abbott Vascular). The problem lies in cases of emergency, if the access site is not preclosed, and/or if there is a failure of...
Usually the Impella arterial...
04/05/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Case & Technique
04/05/2018
Utilizing a stiffer, more directional catheter allows for controlled engagement of the left main in patients with difficult anatomy, especially dilated ascending aortas.
Utilizing a stiffer, more directional catheter allows for controlled engagement of the left main in patients with difficult anatomy, especially dilated ascending aortas.
Utilizing a stiffer, more...
04/05/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Case & Technique
04/03/2018
Unfavorable coronary anatomy, especially involving bifurcations, can preclude guidewire passage even when there is flow distal to the stenosis.1
Unfavorable coronary anatomy, especially involving bifurcations, can preclude guidewire passage even when there is flow distal to the stenosis.1
Unfavorable coronary anatomy,...
04/03/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
07/31/2017
There is a specialized group of clients who present an increased challenge to TAVR teams: valve-in-valve cases. Valve-in-valve procedures are best suited for patient who present with regurgitation and/or stenosis of the aortic bioprosthetic...
There is a specialized group of clients who present an increased challenge to TAVR teams: valve-in-valve cases. Valve-in-valve procedures are best suited for patient who present with regurgitation and/or stenosis of the aortic bioprosthetic...
There is a specialized group of...
07/31/2017
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
03/06/2017
We present a novel technique of extreme PCI support, as depicted in our case series, which allowed completion of PCI otherwise not possible by using conventional means. We describe a triple telescopic system, involving a smaller in a larger...
We present a novel technique of extreme PCI support, as depicted in our case series, which allowed completion of PCI otherwise not possible by using conventional means. We describe a triple telescopic system, involving a smaller in a larger...
We present a novel technique of...
03/06/2017
Cath Lab Digest