Extra-corporeal life support, transradial thrombus aspiration and stenting, percutaneous blade and balloon atrioseptostomy, all as a bridge to heart transplantation to save one life

Nov 16, 2017 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Extra-corporeal life support, transradial thrombus aspiration and stenting, percutaneous blade and balloon atrioseptostomy, all as a bridge to heart transplantation to save one life

Abstract In patients with cardiogenic shock, the Extra-Corporeal Life Support (ECLS) has been shown to be lives saving. But, in some situations, it proves inadequate for the discharge of the…

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Classification and treatment of coronary artery bifurcation lesions: putting the Medina classification to the test

Nov 16, 2017 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Classification and treatment of coronary artery bifurcation lesions: putting the Medina classification to the test

Abstract Background Coronary bifurcation lesions are common, difficult to treat, and associated with poorer outcomes compared to non-bifurcation lesions. The Medina classification has been widely adopted as the preferred system…

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Safety and 1-year revascularization outcome of SilverHawk atherectomy in treating in-stent restenosis of femoropopliteal arteries: A retrospective review from a single center

Nov 16, 2017 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Safety and 1-year revascularization outcome of SilverHawk atherectomy in treating in-stent restenosis of femoropopliteal arteries: A retrospective review from a single center

Abstract Background Treatment of in-stent restenosis of the femoropopliteal arteries with balloon angioplasty carries a high rate of recurrence and requires frequent repeat stenting. In the “Instructions for Use,” SilverHawk…

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Combined treatment of heavy calcified femoro-popliteal lesions using directional atherectomy and a paclitaxel coated balloon: One-year single centre clinical results

Nov 16, 2017 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Combined treatment of heavy calcified femoro-popliteal lesions using directional atherectomy and a paclitaxel coated balloon: One-year single centre clinical results

Abstract Background The use of Directional Atherectomy (DA) for the treatment of calcified femoro-popliteal lesions seems to improve the acute procedural success, however without reducing the long term restenosis rate….

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Endovascular recanalization of central venous access to allow for pacemaker implantation or upgrade

Nov 16, 2017 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Endovascular recanalization of central venous access to allow for pacemaker implantation or upgrade

Abstract Background Several patients undergoing permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation/upgrade present with difficult access due to sub- or total central vein occlusion. Our institution has used the endovascular approach to recanalize…

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Treatment of subacute and chronic thrombotic occlusions of lower extremity peripheral arteries with the excimer laser: a feasibility study

Nov 16, 2017 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Treatment of subacute and chronic thrombotic occlusions of lower extremity peripheral arteries with the excimer laser: a feasibility study

Abstract Background Thrombus is highly prevalent in patients with recent symptoms (< 6 months) of claudication or limb ischemia due to an occluded culprit lower extremity vessels. Treatment of these…

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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement under monitored anesthesia care versus general anesthesia with intubation

Nov 16, 2017 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Transcatheter aortic valve replacement under monitored anesthesia care versus general anesthesia with intubation

Abstract Aims Most transcatheter aortic valve replacement (T-AVR) using the Edwards SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve (Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, CA) is done under general anesthesia. The present study aimed to examine…

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