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Author(s):
Sanjiv Kaul
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3 years ago
Contrast echocardiography (CE) is 40 years old this year. Gamiak and Shah first described the use of ultrasound (US) contrast in 1968 during the early days of M-mode echocardiography.1 In that study, US contrast was produced by inadvertently introducing air bubbles in the indocyanine green solution that was injected into the left heart during cardiac catheterisation and observing its appearance…
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Author(s):
Ali N Zaidi
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Pamela S Ro
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3 years ago
Fetal and neonatal arrhythmias are diverse in type and severity. They include both tachycardias and bradycardias.1 The innate physiological properties of the fetal and neonatal myocardium make it more vulnerable to these high or low ventricular rates. Irregularities of fetal and neonatal cardiac rhythm commonly occur and rarely have serious consequences;however, it is important to realize that…
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Author(s):
Matthew F Yuyun
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Ghulam Muqtada Chaudhry
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3 years ago
Cardiac pacing has evolved considerably over the years from its initial introduction as a lifesaving measure by asynchronous ventricular pacing. Pitfalls of ventricular-only pacing were recognized relatively early, which led to the introduction of atrioventricular (AV) synchronous pacing that was subjected to rigorous clinical studies.1 A meta-analysis of major pacing mode trials revealed that AV…
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Single-Ventricle Physiology
Author(s):
Lydia Taranto
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Tabitha Moe
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3 years ago
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Author(s):
Nehal Dhaduk
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Adib Chaus
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David Williams
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1 week ago
Author(s):
Melody Hermel
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Rebecca Duffy
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Alexander Orfanos
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et al
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3 years ago
One of the fundamental principles of evidence-based medicine is that clinical care should be based on data derived from appropriately designed trials, registries, and observational data from patients. The best available evidence is then used to develop guidelines for clinical care, assess quality, measure performance, and improve patient outcomes. The highest level of evidence in clinical…
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Author(s):
Ahmed M Alabbady
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Ahmed S Abdul-Al
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Kimberly A Skelding
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3 years ago
The introduction of percutaneous coronary angioplasty in 1977 by Dr Andreas Grüntzig1 was one of the most remarkable achievements in the cardiology realm, opening the door to numerous advancements in percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs). Due to advances in PCI techniques over the past four decades, catheters along with four generations of coronary stents have dramatically changed the…
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Author(s):
Jason Chinitz
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Dorinna D Mendoza
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Raymond J Kim
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et al
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3 years ago
Accurate detection of left ventricular (LV) thrombus affects clinical outcomes and therapeutic management, as thrombus provides a substrate for thromboembolic events and a rationale for anticoagulation. Relative risk (RR) for thrombus development is highest among subjects with systolic heart failure or myocardial infarction (MI), reflecting a link between impaired LV blood stasis, pro-coagulant…
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Author(s):
Angela Hoye
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Rodney H Stables
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Anthony Mathur
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1 year ago
BCIS ACI 2023 – Dr Angela Hoye (Hull & East Yorkshire Hospitals, UK), is joined by Dr Rod Stables (Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, UK), Dr Anthony Mathur (Barts Health NHS Trust, UK) and Dr Sen Devadathan (Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, UK) to have a critical discussion on the BCIS-REVIVED trial and what it means for patients with ischemic left ventricular dysfunction in 2023.
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Author(s):
James R Revenaugh
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3 years ago
This article examines the initial results of the authorÔÇÖs experience to date with percutaneous left ventricular assist (LVA) support of patients in cardiogenic shock, and for temporary left heart support in the setting of high-risk percutaneous intervention. Despite evolving procedural methods, 16 of 18 patients in this study survived to hospital discharge. Intraprocedural complications were…
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