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Job title: Consultant Interventional Radiologist
Dr Jason Wilkins trained in medicine at St. Edmund Hall Oxford and was appointed as a Consultant Radiologist at King’s College Hospital in 2002. He is currently clinical lead for interventional radiology and musculoskeletal imaging. His specialist interests in intervention and musculoskeletal imaging include endovascular therapy, tumour ablation, venous and dialysis access and urolological… View more
Author(s): Mohamed Abdel-Wahab Added: 2 years ago
In this short summary interview, Dr Mohamed Abdel-Wahab (Heart Center Leipzig, University of Leipzig, DE) talks about the findings of the CHOICE-CLOSURE trial. The randomized trial investigated the plug-based versus suture-based large-bore vascular closure. Discussion points: 1. Importance of this study 2. Study design and patient cohort 3. Key findings 4. Impact on practice 5. Next steps … View more
Author(s): Bruce L Macrum Added: 3 years ago
Both the art and the science of echocardiography have made tremendous strides in the 50 years since their earliest origins. In its modern-day form, echocardiography maintains a legacy of bedside utility while adopting many of the technologic advances ushered in by the digital era. As a result, it boasts a broad and growing spectrum of application including routine use in primary cardiac diagnosis… View more
Job title: MD
Prof Francesco Bedogni is the Director of the Clinical Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Coronary Intensive Care Units (UTIC) at the IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, IT. He has authored over 320 scientific articles and abstracts, which have achieved significant bibliometric recognition. His contributions have appeared in prestigious journals such as Circulation, Journal of the… View more
Author(s): David E Allie , Chris J Herbert , Craig M Walker Added: 3 years ago
Despite the recent introduction of vascular closure device (VCD) technology, vascular access site complications remain the leading source of morbidity and costs after the approximately eight to eight-and-a-half million percutaneous catheter-based procedures performed annually worldwide.1 VCD trials consistently demonstrate increased patient satisfaction, early ambulation, and decreased hospital… View more
Author(s): Bruce L Macrum Added: 3 years ago
Both the art and the science of echocardiography have made tremendous strides in the 50 years since their earliest origins. In its modern-day form, echocardiography maintains a legacy of bedside utility while adopting many of the technologic advances ushered in by the digital era. As a result, it boasts a broad and growing spectrum of application including routine use in primary cardiac diagnosis… View more
Job title: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Mr Adrian Pick graduated in 1993, from the Melbourne University Medical School then completed overseas fellowships at the MAYO clinic and the Toronto General Hospital. His interests include minimal access surgery for thoracic and cardiac surgery with emphasis on mitral valve repair and limited access aortic valve replacement. He is also committed to maximizing surgical treatment for both… View more
The aim of the Primary Care Cardiovascular Society (PCCS) is to provide activities which benefit the community of healthcare practitioners who deliver care to people with, or at risk of, cardiovascular disease. We support, educate and mentor healthcare practitioners to develop their knowledge and skills. We offer a programme of educational events throughout the year as well as offering our… View more