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Pocket Management to Prevent Infection
12/02/2015

Neil Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FHRS
First Coast Heart & Vascular Center, PLLC
Jacksonville, Florida

 

Neil Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FHRS First Co...
Careful management of the device pocket and abandoned leads can prevent device erosion and potential intravascular infection.
Careful management of the device pocket and abandoned leads can prevent device erosion and potential intravascular infection.
Careful management of the device...
12/02/2015
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Utilizing the MR-Conditional ICD at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
12/02/2015

Scott Lee, MD
Director of Electrophysiology, Baptist Health System
Jacksonville, Florida

Scott Lee, MD Director of Electrophys...
As the number of patients with a pacemaker or ICD increases, it is to be expected that those who will eventually need an MRI due to comorbid medical conditions will also increase.
As the number of patients with a pacemaker or ICD increases, it is to be expected that those who will eventually need an MRI due to comorbid medical conditions will also increase.
As the number of patients with a...
12/02/2015
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Optimization of the Wavelet Feature for Discrimination of Sinus Tachycardia in Children
11/05/2015

Christine Chiu-Man, MSc, Hans Henrik Odland, MD, Laura de Souza, BSc, Elizabeth Stephenson, MD 
The Hospital for Sick Children 
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Christine Chiu-Man, MSc, Hans Henrik ...
The ability to manually adjust a morphology discriminator is helpful, as exercise-induced sinus tachycardia may be associated with changes in EGM amplitude, local ST segment changes, or misalignment of EGM peaks. 
The ability to manually adjust a morphology discriminator is helpful, as exercise-induced sinus tachycardia may be associated with changes in EGM amplitude, local ST segment changes, or misalignment of EGM peaks. 
The ability to manually adjust a...
11/05/2015
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The Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death in a Patient With Non-Compaction Cardiomyopathy
11/05/2015

German Kamalov, MD, PhD
Sparks Regional Medical Center
Fort Smith, Arkansas

 

German Kamalov, MD, PhD Sparks Region...
An interesting case of a patient with a history of documented asystolic arrest and mild left ventricular systolic dysfunction referred for evaluation of ICD implant and clearance for work. The diagnosis was established by cardiac MRI.
An interesting case of a patient with a history of documented asystolic arrest and mild left ventricular systolic dysfunction referred for evaluation of ICD implant and clearance for work. The diagnosis was established by cardiac MRI.
An interesting case of a patient...
11/05/2015
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Early Experience With the MR-Conditional ICD
11/05/2015

Senthil Thambidorai, MD, FHRS
Heart Center of North Texas
Fort Worth, Texas

 

Senthil Thambidorai, MD, FHRS Heart C...
In this article, we describe the first MRI ICD implant performed at the Plaza Medical Center in September 2015, as well as provide a brief review of the technology.
In this article, we describe the first MRI ICD implant performed at the Plaza Medical Center in September 2015, as well as provide a brief review of the technology.
In this article, we describe the...
11/05/2015
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Early Experience With the WATCHMAN Device
11/05/2015

Sheetal Chandhok, MD and
Jeffrey A. Wuhl, MD
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Sheetal Chandhok, MD and Jeffrey A. W...
In this article, we describe our early experience of LAA closure with the WATCHMAN device.
In this article, we describe our early experience of LAA closure with the WATCHMAN device.
In this article, we describe our...
11/05/2015
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Arrhythmogenic Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava Isolated With a Contact Force Catheter
10/05/2015

Antonio Navarrete, MD, FACC, FHRS, CCDS, and Farooq Iqtidar, MD, Indiana University Health Saxony, Fishers, Indiana

Antonio Navarrete, MD, FACC, FHRS, CC...
Persistent left superior vena cava is the most common congenital anomaly of the thoracic venous system. Isolation of this vein, which is usually required to eliminate atrial fibrillation, is challenging.
Persistent left superior vena cava is the most common congenital anomaly of the thoracic venous system. Isolation of this vein, which is usually required to eliminate atrial fibrillation, is challenging.
Persistent left superior vena...
10/05/2015
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A Novel Way of Managing an Aortic Root Perforation at Transseptal Puncture
09/07/2015

Kevin A. Michael, MBChB, MD, Damian P. Redfearn, MD, Adrian M. Baranchuk, MD, Rob G. Dhillon*, MD, Benedict M. Glover, MD, Heart Rhythm Service, Queen`s University, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario; *Imaging Services, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario

 
Kevin A. Michael, MBChB, MD, Damian P...
This case illustrates an inadvertent puncture into the aortic root at transseptal puncture, including measures that can be taken to avoid a residual aorto-atrial shunt and possible need for surgical repair.
This case illustrates an inadvertent puncture into the aortic root at transseptal puncture, including measures that can be taken to avoid a residual aorto-atrial shunt and possible need for surgical repair.
This case illustrates an...
09/07/2015
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Olfactory Groove Meningioma Initially Identified as an Incidental Finding During Phase A of the ProMRI Clinical Trial
09/07/2015

William M. Bailey, MD, FHRS, Louisiana Heart Rhythm Specialists, Lafayette, Louisiana

William M. Bailey, MD, FHRS, Louisian...
Use of an MR conditional pacemaker provided symptomatic relief of the patient’s bradycardia and chronotropic incompetence, as well as imaging for long-term follow-up of olfactory groove meningioma.
Use of an MR conditional pacemaker provided symptomatic relief of the patient’s bradycardia and chronotropic incompetence, as well as imaging for long-term follow-up of olfactory groove meningioma.
Use of an MR conditional...
09/07/2015
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Syncope in Pregnancy: Case Report and Review of the Literature
06/03/2015

Sam Schwarzwald, Daniel Kersten, Alexandru Mitrache, PA, Todd J. Cohen, MD, Department of Medicine, Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York

Sam Schwarzwald, Daniel Kersten, Alex...
Syncope during pregnancy presents an inherent risk to the mother and unborn child. In all likelihood, the mechanism of syncope in this patient was neurocardiogenic in nature and, more precisely, vagally mediated. 
Syncope during pregnancy presents an inherent risk to the mother and unborn child. In all likelihood, the mechanism of syncope in this patient was neurocardiogenic in nature and, more precisely, vagally mediated. 
Syncope during pregnancy...
06/03/2015
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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
Clinical Images
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
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
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
Brief Communication
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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