Hemodynamics

The Effect of Subclinical Hypothyroidism on Blood Pressure

03/01/2016

The results of this study suggest that patients with subclinical hypothyroidism are at higher risk of hypertension and dyslipidemia as compared to controls.

The results of this study...

03/01/2016

Vascular Disease Management

Original Contribution

Physiologic Guidance of Infrainguinal Vascular Interventions Using the Pressure Wire

10/01/2015

Arzhang Fallahi , MD;

Cezar S. Staniloae , MD;

Seol YoungHan , MD;

Jan Sloves , RVT;

Lori Vales , MD;

Resting and hyperemic translesional peripheral gradients (RG, HG) are objective tools in defining the hemodynamic significance of an arterial stenosis. Our aim was to assess the relationship between the RG and HG with the functional and...

Resting and hyperemic...

10/01/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

CLI Hemodynamics for Diagnosis and Treatment

07/01/2015

George L. Adams , MD, MHS, MBA, FACC, FSCAI;

Jihad A. Mustapha , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

This month, Dr. George Adams shares his experience and his personal interpretations of CLI hemodynamics in his daily practice.

This month, Dr. George Adams...

07/01/2015

Cath Lab Digest

Plaque Composition and Dynamics

Correlation Between OCT-Derived Intrastent Dimensions and Fractional Flow Reserve Measurements After Coronary Stent Implantation and Impact on Clinical Outcome

04/29/2015

Sebastian Reith , MD;

Simone Battermann ;

Martin Hellmich , PhD;

Mathias Burgmaier , MD;

Nikolaus Marx , MD;

This study investigates the relationship of OCT-derived intrastent lumen dimensions and FFR-derived hemodynamic relevance immediately after stent implantation and evaluates the clinical impact of these parameters at follow-up. Post-stenting...

This study investigates the...

04/29/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Cath Lab Systems

Saint Agnes Medical Center Improves Cardiovascular Workflow with the Philips Xper Flex Cardio with Xper IM

04/03/2015

Katherine McCardell , RN;

Mike Colgate , RCIS, MPH;

With Xper IM, we have greatly increased our ability to data mine, query, and trend and track cases. This has proven valuable for management as well as physicians.

With Xper IM, we have greatly...

04/03/2015

Cath Lab Digest

Radial Access Technique

Forearm Arterial Anatomy and Flow Characteristics: A Prospective Observational Study

03/31/2015

Samir B. Pancholy , MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI;

Laura A. Heck ;

Tejas M. Patel , MD, DM;

Morphometric data on Caucasian radial and ulnar arteries are limited, with no data on flow interdependence in the forearm arterial circuit. We evaluated 250 upper extremities in 125 patients, performing ultrasonography to measure and compare...

Morphometric data on Caucasian...

03/31/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Hemodynamic Effects of Standard Versus Larger-Capacity Intraaortic Balloon Counterpulsation Pumps

03/31/2015

Andrew Weintraub , MD;

David Denofrio , MD;

Navin Kumar Kapur , MD;

Carey D. Kimmelstiel , MD, FACC, FACP, MSCAI;

Michael S. Kiernan , MD;

Duc Thinh Pham , MD;

Vikram Paruchuri , MD;

Arjun Majithia , MD;

Michele Esposito , MD;

Henry Shih , MD;

Several recent trials have examined the clinical utility of intraaortic balloon counterpulsation pumps (IABPs) in cardiogenic shock and acute coronary syndromes. More recently, a larger-capacity 50 cc IABP was introduced into practice. This...

Several recent trials have...

03/31/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Files by Dr. George

Alcohol Septal Ablation as a Percutaneous Therapy for Symptomatic Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy

01/13/2015

Kintur Sanghvi , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Vincent Varghese , DO;

Richard C. Kovach , MD;

Jon C. George , MD, MBA;

Thomas E. Waggoner , DO;

Percutaneous alcohol septal ablation has received more recent attention as an attractive alternative for drugrefractory hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and can be performed with excellent results and immediate clinical outcomes. We...

Percutaneous alcohol septal...

01/13/2015

Cath Lab Digest

Clinical Review

A Review of the Role of Platelets in Vascular Trauma Patients Compared to Patients With Chronic Vascular Disease

11/04/2013

Anahita Dua , MD, MS, MBA, FACS;

Sapan S. Desai , MD, PhD, MBA;

Jason McMaster , MD;

Laura Oberle ;

Abdul Aziz , MBChB;

Arshish Dua , BA;