Adel Mina, MD, FACC, FHRS

Implantation of an Intracardiac Defibrillator and BiV ICD with Near-Zero Fluoroscopy and No Contrast: Case Report

08/01/2012

IntroductionFluoroscopy is commonly used in many cardiovascular procedures such as pacemaker and defibrillator implantation. During implantation, the leads for intracardiac defibrillator devices are guided through the introducer under...

IntroductionFluoroscopy is...

08/01/2012

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Prinzmetal’s Angina Causing Recurrent VT in a Patient Who Developed Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

05/31/2012

Nicholas Warnecke , PA-C;

Adel Mina , MD, FACC, FHRS;

IntroductionPrinzmetal’s angina, also called variant angina, is a type of angina that originates from coronary vasospasm.1 Prinzmetal’s angina often produces chest pain-like symptoms precipitated by myocardial ischemia occurring almost...

IntroductionPrinzmetal’s angina,...

05/31/2012

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Early Outcome of Atrial Fibrillation Program at Methodist Medical Center of Illinois

06/30/2011

Adel Mina , MD, FACC, FHRS;

ABSTRACT: Purpose. Our objective was to evaluate the early efficacy of a new atrial fibrillation (AF) program in Peoria, Illinois. Methods. This was a retrospective analysis of patients who had undergone AF ablation at the Methodist Medical...

ABSTRACT: Purpose. Our objective...

06/30/2011

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Case Study

Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus When Least Expected: Look Before You Shock, Evaluate Before You Ablate

07/07/2014

Adel Mina , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Nicholas Warnecke , PA-C;

In this paper we highlight that every case must be individualized when it comes to stroke risk reduction prior to pursuing direct current cardioversion and/or ablation. Five case studies will demonstrate certain instances in which simply...

In this paper we highlight that...

07/07/2014

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Left Atrial Thrombus Aspiration Guided by ICE During Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Utilizing Cerebral Protection Devices

05/02/2015

Adel Mina , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Nicholas Warnecke , PA-C;

Joel Kupfer , MD;

Data is scarce for optimal strategies to help prevent thrombus formation. This case demonstrates the importance of utilizing heparin prior to transseptal puncture to avoid sheath thrombus formation.

Data is scarce for optimal...

05/02/2015

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Case Study

Achieving Quadri-Directional Block for Pulmonary Vein Antral Isolation

12/03/2015

Adel Mina , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Nicholas Warnecke , PA-C;

The authors present what they believe to be the first case of achieving quadri-directional block for pulmonary vein antral isolation. Further studies are needed to show the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of this new technique.

The authors present what they...

12/03/2015

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Case Study

Atypical AVNRT Successfully Treated by Changing Pacemaker Parameters

01/02/2013

Adel Mina , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Theodore Wang , MD;

Evgueni Fayn , MD;

Mansour Razminia , MD;

Richard Kehoe , MD;

In this article, the authors provide a case on recurrent supraventricular tachycardias that were successfully treated using a novel concept of device tracking pace prevention of atypical atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia.

In this article, the authors...

01/02/2013

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