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…
