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Secondary-Prevention Patient with High DFTs: A Case Study for a High-Output ICD
12/09/2016

Jo Ann LeQuang

Jo Ann LeQuang
With numerous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) available to the clinician, selecting the appropriate device for a given patient requires specific and individualized consideration.
With numerous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) available to the clinician, selecting the appropriate device for a given patient requires specific and individualized consideration.
With numerous implantable...
12/09/2016
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Implementing a Convergent Procedure Program: Tips for Building a Hybrid Team
12/09/2016

Kristen Pope, BSN, RN and Cheri McConnell, RTR, RCES, RCIS
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Raleigh, North Carolina

Kristen Pope, BSN, RN and Cheri McCon...
In the United States, there are roughly 2.7 million Americans living with atrial fibrillation (AF).1 Treatment for AF includes medical treatment, cardioversion, heart ablation, and/or any combination of treatments. The most important goal in...
In the United States, there are roughly 2.7 million Americans living with atrial fibrillation (AF).1 Treatment for AF includes medical treatment, cardioversion, heart ablation, and/or any combination of treatments. The most important goal in...
In the United States, there are...
12/09/2016
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Non-responder to Responder: Optimization of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Using Gas Exchange
11/07/2016

Krishan K. Kataria, MD1, Sana Grover, MBBS2, Abraham G. Kocheril, MD, FACC, FACP, FHRS3
1Christie Clinic, Urbana, Illinois, 2Pt. B.D.S. PGIMS Rohtak, India, 3Presence Medical Group, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Krishan K. Kataria, MD1, Sana Grover,...
In this case report, we describe the role of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in device optimization in a patient with CRT implantation for ambulatory New York Heart Association (NYHA) class IV congestive heart failure (CHF). 
In this case report, we describe the role of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in device optimization in a patient with CRT implantation for ambulatory New York Heart Association (NYHA) class IV congestive heart failure (CHF). 
In this case report, we describe...
11/07/2016
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Failed Defibrillation in a Young Patient With Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy
11/06/2016

Justin Saunders, MD and Rajesh Venkataraman, MD
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas 

Justin Saunders, MD and Rajesh Venkat...
This case study reports on the management of high DFT in a young patient who required five maximum-output shocks at 42 J to terminate her clinical arrhythmia.
This case study reports on the management of high DFT in a young patient who required five maximum-output shocks at 42 J to terminate her clinical arrhythmia.
This case study reports on the...
11/06/2016
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Coming Full Circle: A Story of Collaboration
11/06/2016

David N. Kenigsberg, MD
Florida Heart Rhythm Specialists
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

David N. Kenigsberg, MD Florida Heart...
Multidisciplinary medical-surgical physician teams have revolutionized many fields including endocrinology, oncology, and gastroenterology/hepatology. Recently, the treatment of various cardiovascular disease processes have markedly been...
Multidisciplinary medical-surgical physician teams have revolutionized many fields including endocrinology, oncology, and gastroenterology/hepatology. Recently, the treatment of various cardiovascular disease processes have markedly been...
Multidisciplinary...
11/06/2016
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Managing a Young Patient with High Defibrillation Thresholds
10/05/2016

Rajeev Joshi, MD
North Texas Heart Center
Dallas, Texas

Rajeev Joshi, MD North Texas Heart Ce...
Selecting the optimal device for primary prevention patients has to be a carefully thought out process, particularly when the patient is relatively young with a larger body habitus. Selecting a state-of-the-art ICD with high-output capability...
Selecting the optimal device for primary prevention patients has to be a carefully thought out process, particularly when the patient is relatively young with a larger body habitus. Selecting a state-of-the-art ICD with high-output capability...
Selecting the optimal device for...
10/05/2016
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Case Study
WATCHMAN Device Implantation in Clinical Practice
07/13/2016

Yoaav Krauthammer, MD
HealthEast St. Joseph's Hospital
St. Paul, Minnesota

Yoaav Krauthammer, MD HealthEast St. ...
The WATCHMAN team at St. Joseph’s Hospital is made up of nursing coordinators, nurse practitioners, imaging cardiologists, and electrophysiologists. A collaborative, team-based approach is used to maximize patient outcomes and limit...
The WATCHMAN team at St. Joseph’s Hospital is made up of nursing coordinators, nurse practitioners, imaging cardiologists, and electrophysiologists. A collaborative, team-based approach is used to maximize patient outcomes and limit...
The WATCHMAN team at St....
07/13/2016
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Scalability With BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring®: A Case Study at a New York Electrophysiology Practice
06/19/2016

Jo Ann LeQuang

Jo Ann LeQuang
A confluence of new trends is directly impacting cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) therapy in the U.S. Expanding device indications, shifts in population demographics (the graying of America), and new technological innovations have...
A confluence of new trends is directly impacting cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) therapy in the U.S. Expanding device indications, shifts in population demographics (the graying of America), and new technological innovations have...
A confluence of new trends is...
06/19/2016
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High-Resolution Endocardial Mapping Using an Advanced 3D Mapping System
05/04/2016

Kevin J. Makati, MD, James Irwin, MD, Andrew Sherman, MD, Monika Elias, CVT, Jennifer Monaghan, RCIS, Amanda Malone, RCIS, Sam Weiss, RCIS, Joan Mejia, RN
St. Joseph's Hospital, BayCare Health System
Tampa, Florida

Kevin J. Makati, MD, James Irwin, MD,...
High-resolution mapping with automatic point adjudication provides the operator with improved site specificity while allowing for rapid characterization. Furthermore, electroanatomic systems decrease dependence on fluoroscopy, reducing...
High-resolution mapping with automatic point adjudication provides the operator with improved site specificity while allowing for rapid characterization. Furthermore, electroanatomic systems decrease dependence on fluoroscopy, reducing...
High-resolution mapping with...
05/04/2016
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Case Study
Treating Left Ventricular Idiopathic Fascicular VT
05/03/2016

Atul Verma, MD and Sergio Conti, MD
Southlake Regional Health Centre
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Atul Verma, MD and Sergio Conti, MD S...
Catheter ablation is the therapy of choice for left ventricular idiopathic fascicular VT. Although the inability to reliably induce VT is critical for achieving a successful ablation, the success rate is greater than 90% with a low rate of...
Catheter ablation is the therapy of choice for left ventricular idiopathic fascicular VT. Although the inability to reliably induce VT is critical for achieving a successful ablation, the success rate is greater than 90% with a low rate of...
Catheter ablation is the therapy...
05/03/2016
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An Antisepsis Misfortune: Povidone-Iodine-Induced Chemical Burn Near the Pacemaker Implantation Site
09/12/2024
A 76-year-old woman was scheduled for pacemaker implantation due to sick sinus syndrome. The skin was prepared with the usual povidone-iodine solution. During the procedure, she experienced intense burning and discomfort on the left upper...
A 76-year-old woman was scheduled for pacemaker implantation due to sick sinus syndrome. The skin was prepared with the usual povidone-iodine solution. During the procedure, she experienced intense burning and discomfort on the left upper...
A 76-year-old woman was...
09/12/2024
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An Antisepsis Misfortune: Povidone-Iodine-Induced Chemical Burn Near the Pacemaker Implantation Site
09/12/2024
A 76-year-old woman was scheduled for pacemaker implantation due to sick sinus syndrome. The skin was prepared with the usual povidone-iodine solution. During the procedure, she experienced intense burning and discomfort on the left upper...
A 76-year-old woman was scheduled for pacemaker implantation due to sick sinus syndrome. The skin was prepared with the usual povidone-iodine solution. During the procedure, she experienced intense burning and discomfort on the left upper...
A 76-year-old woman was...
09/12/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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A Novel Exit Strategy for Removal of a Mitraclip Device From the Left Atrium
08/29/2024
This case demonstrates an issue retrieving a MitraClip into the steerable guide catheter and presents a novel solution to facilitate an exit strategy.
This case demonstrates an issue retrieving a MitraClip into the steerable guide catheter and presents a novel solution to facilitate an exit strategy.
This case demonstrates an issue...
08/29/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
A Novel Exit Strategy for Removal of a Mitraclip Device From the Left Atrium
08/29/2024
This case demonstrates an issue retrieving a MitraClip into the steerable guide catheter and presents a novel solution to facilitate an exit strategy.
This case demonstrates an issue retrieving a MitraClip into the steerable guide catheter and presents a novel solution to facilitate an exit strategy.
This case demonstrates an issue...
08/29/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Outcomes of the Post-Closure Technique for Arteriotomy Closure With the Impella Cardiac Power Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device
08/26/2024
The authors share their institutional experience with the Perclose post-closure technique for vascular access closure after Impella removal.
The authors share their institutional experience with the Perclose post-closure technique for vascular access closure after Impella removal.
The authors share their...
08/26/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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