Volume 22 - Issue 11 - November, 2014
Technology Pulse
11/05/2014
Alan J. Simons, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FACP; Ronald P. Caputo, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Once the wire is in place, I have yet to do a case where I have not been able to cross with the catheter. It is a much more user-friendly device than the wire-based systems.
Once the wire is in place, I have yet to do a case where I have not been able to cross with the catheter. It is a much more user-friendly device than the wire-based systems.
Once the wire is in place, I...
11/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
11/05/2014
The Miriam Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Lab Staff, Providence, Rhode Island
The Miriam Hospital Cardiac Catheteri...
The Miriam Hospital has a total of four labs. Two are primarily for coronaries, one is a coronary/peripheral lab, and one is a peripheral/electrophysiology lab.
The Miriam Hospital has a total of four labs. Two are primarily for coronaries, one is a coronary/peripheral lab, and one is a peripheral/electrophysiology lab.
The Miriam Hospital has a total...
11/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Calcium Corner
11/05/2014
Eric J. Dippel, MD
Data from the prospective, randomized Excimer Laser Atherectomy versus Balloon Angioplasty for Treatment of Femoropopliteal In-Stent Restenosis (EXCITE ISR) trial was presented on September 16th as a late-breaking clinical trial at the 2014...
Data from the prospective, randomized Excimer Laser Atherectomy versus Balloon Angioplasty for Treatment of Femoropopliteal In-Stent Restenosis (EXCITE ISR) trial was presented on September 16th as a late-breaking clinical trial at the 2014...
Data from the prospective,...
11/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
11/05/2014
Vincent Varghese, DO; Troy Trayer, DO; Jon C. George, MD, MBA
Coronary arterial fistulas (CAF) or malformations are connections between one or more of the coronary arteries, and a cardiac chamber or a great vessel.
Coronary arterial fistulas (CAF) or malformations are connections between one or more of the coronary arteries, and a cardiac chamber or a great vessel.
Coronary arterial fistulas (CAF)...
11/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Technology Pulse
11/05/2014
Fadi Saab, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Larry J. Diaz-Sandoval, MD; Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The DCB represents a technology that is able to carry and deliver an anti-proliferative drug to the arterial wall at the same time the mechanical treatment is provided to the obstructive atherosclerotic plaque. Understanding this apparently...
The DCB represents a technology that is able to carry and deliver an anti-proliferative drug to the arterial wall at the same time the mechanical treatment is provided to the obstructive atherosclerotic plaque. Understanding this apparently...
The DCB represents a technology...
11/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
11/05/2014
Ravish Sachar, MD, FACC
Due to the patient’s symptoms, a decision was made to proceed with revascularization of the left popliteal artery. The location of the stenosis was not ideal for stenting and, therefore, the lesion was treated with directional atherectomy.
Due to the patient’s symptoms, a decision was made to proceed with revascularization of the left popliteal artery. The location of the stenosis was not ideal for stenting and, therefore, the lesion was treated with directional atherectomy.
Due to the patient’s symptoms, a...
11/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
11/05/2014
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
Given what we now understand about closure devices and femoral angiography, I found it strange that this question would come up, but I put it out to my colleagues on the “Cath List” to see what the conversation might be.
Given what we now understand about closure devices and femoral angiography, I found it strange that this question would come up, but I put it out to my colleagues on the “Cath List” to see what the conversation might be.
Given what we now understand...
11/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
11/05/2014
Syed M. Ahmed, MD
A 76-year-old female with a history of hypertension and atherosclerotic coronary artery disease came to our community hospital for a pre-op cardiac evaluation.
A 76-year-old female with a history of hypertension and atherosclerotic coronary artery disease came to our community hospital for a pre-op cardiac evaluation.
A 76-year-old female with a...
11/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
11/05/2014
Daniel P. O'Hair, MD
The key to our new hybrid OR is the Discovery IGS 730 (GE Healthcare), which aids our physicians in performing complex procedures like endovascular aortic repairs (EVAR), transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR), and atrial fibrillation...
The key to our new hybrid OR is the Discovery IGS 730 (GE Healthcare), which aids our physicians in performing complex procedures like endovascular aortic repairs (EVAR), transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR), and atrial fibrillation...
The key to our new hybrid OR is...
11/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
11/05/2014
Daniel P. O'Hair, MD
TAVR is labor intensive and we aim to make the best use of our resources. Over the next few weeks, we will have visitors from around the country and as far away as France coming to study our efficiency.
TAVR is labor intensive and we aim to make the best use of our resources. Over the next few weeks, we will have visitors from around the country and as far away as France coming to study our efficiency.
TAVR is labor intensive and we...
11/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
