Abstract Background The use of simulator-based teaching in cardiology has unfortunately lagged behind other procedural specialties. This study investigates the utility of a simulator-based training program for fellows in cardiovascular…
Abstract Background/Purpose In a number of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), myocardial hypoperfusion, known as the no-reflow phenomenon, persists after primary percutaneous intervention (PPCI). The aim of this study…
Abstract Background Operational inefficiencies are ubiquitous in several healthcare processes. To improve the operational efficiency of our catheterization laboratory (Cath Lab), we implemented a lean six sigma process improvement initiative,…
Abstract Background Obesity with its worldwide growing prevalence is an established cardiovascular risk factor with increased morbidity and mortality. However, the phenomenon, that mild to moderate obesity seems to represent…
Abstract Background Stent thrombosis (ST) is rare, but is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Methods We analyzed data from the British Columbia (BC) Registry from April 2011–January 2012. Results…
For more than half a century, coronary angiography has been the gold standard diagnostic test for the assessment of coronary artery disease, but it does not provide information about the…
Abstract A 28-year old man presented to the Emergency Department with malaise after cocaine intake. After arrival he developed retrosternal chest pain and the electrocardiogram showed ST segment elevations in…
Abstract Because of anticipated antiplatelet medication risks, patients who are not DES candidates or who are at particularly high risk for bleeding events have been targeted initially for treatment with…
Abstract Intraprocedural device dislodgement of a 24-mm Watchman™ left atrial appendage (LAA) closure device occurred in a 83-year-old female with a wide left atrial appendage ostium (broccoli configuration) and a…
Abstract Current literature has limited reports of iliac artery interventions performed via transradial approach (TRA). We report four successive cases of bilateral common iliac ostial stenting using simultaneous hugging stent…
