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Inappropriate ICD Therapy Due to Electrical Interference: External Alternating Current Leakage
05/03/2008

Stelios Paraskevaidis, MD, Kostas P. Polymeropoulos, MD, and George Louridas, MD

Stelios Paraskevaidis, MD, Kostas P. ...
Electromagnetic interference due to external alternating current leakage was the cause of inappropriate ICD shock.
Electromagnetic interference due to external alternating current leakage was the cause of inappropriate ICD shock.
Electromagnetic interference due...
05/03/2008
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Interesting Device Challenges: Comparison of 3 Case Studies
05/03/2008

Esther Weiss, RN

Esther Weiss, RN
Included are 3 case presentations demonstrating various device challenges.
Included are 3 case presentations demonstrating various device challenges.
Included are 3 case...
05/03/2008
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A Unique Pacemaker Complication of Thrombus Formation in the Right Internal Jugular Vein Due to Unusual Migration of an Atrial Pacemaker Lead
05/03/2008

Thomas S. Faber, MD, Andreas Grom, MD, Manfred Zehender, MD

Thomas S. Faber, MD, Andreas Grom, MD...
Intravascular migration of a pacing lead and subsequent thrombosis of the right internal jugular vein, a combination of two rarely occurring complications during permanent pacemaker therapy, were observed in the following case report.
Intravascular migration of a pacing lead and subsequent thrombosis of the right internal jugular vein, a combination of two rarely occurring complications during permanent pacemaker therapy, were observed in the following case report.
Intravascular migration of a...
05/03/2008
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Successful Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation on ECMO in a Child With Double Tachycardia and Severe Cardiomyopathy
05/03/2008

Andrew D. Blaufox, MD and J. Philip Saul, MD

Andrew D. Blaufox, MD and J. Philip S...
The following case illustrates the success of the strategy in an extreme circumstance where the patient presented with severe cardiomyopathy requiring support by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and had both atrial and ventricular...
The following case illustrates the success of the strategy in an extreme circumstance where the patient presented with severe cardiomyopathy requiring support by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and had both atrial and ventricular...
The following case illustrates...
05/03/2008
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Brugada Syndrome: Case Report and Review of the Literature
05/03/2008

Ronald Lo, MD, Sanjay S. Mehta, MD, David Witkes, DO, Todd J, Cohen, MD

Ronald Lo, MD, Sanjay S. Mehta, MD, D...
In 1992, Brugada and colleagues described a clinical syndrome characterized by a right bundle branch block pattern and ST segment elevations in leads V1-V3, now called Brugada syndrome. Brugada syndrome is associated with sudden cardiac death...
In 1992, Brugada and colleagues described a clinical syndrome characterized by a right bundle branch block pattern and ST segment elevations in leads V1-V3, now called Brugada syndrome. Brugada syndrome is associated with sudden cardiac death...
In 1992, Brugada and colleagues...
05/03/2008
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Pulmonary Vein Isolation Employing a Second-Generation Multipolar Loop Ablation Catheter
05/01/2008

P.D. Lambiase, PhD, MRCP, and J.S. Gill, MD, FRCP

P.D. Lambiase, PhD, MRCP, and J.S. Gi...
​​​​​​​ The catheter used in this procedure is specially designed to allow creation of pulmonary vein isolating lesions near the os of the pulmonary veins.
​​​​​​​ The catheter used in this procedure is specially designed to allow creation of pulmonary vein isolating lesions near the os of the pulmonary veins.
​​​​​​​ The catheter used in...
05/01/2008
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Detecting and Treating Urgent Asymptomatic Arrhythmias With Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry
05/01/2008

Robert M. Sangrigoli, MD

Robert M. Sangrigoli, MD
Dr. Sangrigoli is co-author of a clinical study on Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry (MCOT) , which was presented at the 2003 NASPE Scientific Sessions. In this study, the investigators found that MCOT detected serious arrhythmias in 53% of...
Dr. Sangrigoli is co-author of a clinical study on Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry (MCOT) , which was presented at the 2003 NASPE Scientific Sessions. In this study, the investigators found that MCOT detected serious arrhythmias in 53% of...
Dr. Sangrigoli is co-author of a...
05/01/2008
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PR-Segment Elevation in Inferior Leads: An Atypical Electrocardiographic Sign of Atrial Infarction
05/01/2008

Man-Hong Jim, MRCP, Raymond Miu, MRCP, Chung-Wah Siu, MRCP

Man-Hong Jim, MRCP, Raymond Miu, MRCP...
PR-segment elevation in inferior leads is a very rare ECG finding. Any PR-segment shift in the presence of atrial arrhythmia, especially in the context of acute myocardial infarction, should arouse the clinical suspicion of atrial infarction.
PR-segment elevation in inferior leads is a very rare ECG finding. Any PR-segment shift in the presence of atrial arrhythmia, especially in the context of acute myocardial infarction, should arouse the clinical suspicion of atrial infarction.
PR-segment elevation in inferior...
05/01/2008
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Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy for Drug Refractory New York Heart Association Class IV Congestive Heart Failure
05/01/2008

Sharon E. Weinberg, Gerald Cohen, MD and Todd J. Cohen, MD

Sharon E. Weinberg, Gerald Cohen, MD ...
This report demonstrates the technical feasibility of implanting a left ventricular lead via the coronary sinus vein in a patient post the Batista procedure.
This report demonstrates the technical feasibility of implanting a left ventricular lead via the coronary sinus vein in a patient post the Batista procedure.
This report demonstrates the...
05/01/2008
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Shocking News: Athletic Patients With ICDs Pose Complex Management Issues
05/01/2008

Brian Olshansky, MD, Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology

Brian Olshansky, MD, Director, Cardia...
This case illustrates several important points: (1) Competitive athletes can be highly motivated and want to continue to compete at all costs even if there is a risk for sudden death; (2) Data on the safety of competing in athletic sports...
This case illustrates several important points: (1) Competitive athletes can be highly motivated and want to continue to compete at all costs even if there is a risk for sudden death; (2) Data on the safety of competing in athletic sports...
This case illustrates several...
05/01/2008
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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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