Kunadian Vijayalakshmi, MBBS, MRCP

A Prospective, Randomized Trial to Determine the Early and
Late Reactions After the Use of Iopamidol 340 (Niopam‚Ñ¢)
and Iobitri

08/01/2008

James A. Hall , MA, MD, FRCP;

David O. Williams , MD, PhD;

Nicholas J. Linker , MD, FRCP, FESC;

Michael J. Stewart , MD, FRCP;

Adrian Davies , BSc, MB, FRCP;

Alun A. Harcombe , MD, MRCP;

Mark A. de Belder , MA, MD, FRCP;

Kunadian Vijayalakshmi , MBBS, MRCP;

Intravascular contrast is a prerequisite for modern invasive cardiology. The contrast agents used for various procedures have become increasingly safe in recent years. Compared to ionic agents, the modern non-ionic contrast agents are fairly...

Intravascular contrast is a...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Should Patients in Cardiogenic Shock Undergo Rescue Angioplasty after Failed Fibrinolysis? Comparison of Primary versus Rescue A

08/01/2008

Mark A. de Belder , MA, MD, FRCP;

Babu Kunadian , MBBS, MRCP;

Andrew R. Thornley , MB, MRCP;

Kunadian Vijayalakshmi , MBBS, MRCP;

Joel Dunning , MRCS, PhD;

Douglas F. Muir , MB, MRCP;

Robert A. Wright , MD, FRCP;

James A. Hall , MA, MD, FRCP;

Andrew G.C. Sutton , MA, MD, MRCP;

Cardiogenic shock is the leading cause of death in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who reach the hospital alive.1,2 The reported incidence of cardiogenic shock in patients with AMI is 7–10%.1,3 The mortality rate in these...

Cardiogenic shock is the leading...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Towards an Understanding of the Role of Rescue Angioplasty for Failed Fibrinolysis: Comparison of the MERLIN, RESCUE and REACT T

08/01/2008

Andrew G.C. Sutton , MA, MD, MRCP;

Mark A. de Belder , MA, MD, FRCP;

Babu Kunadian , MBBS, MRCP;

Kunadian Vijayalakshmi , MBBS, MRCP;

Joel Dunning , MRCS, PhD;

Early restoration of infarct-related artery (IRA) blood flow and myocardial perfusion in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (MI) is linked with preservation of left ventricular function, myocardial salvage and a...

Early restoration of...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Intra-Aortic Counterpulsation Does Not Improve Coronary Flow
Early after PCI in a High-Risk Group of Patients: Observations
fr

08/01/2008

Babu Kunadian , MBBS, MRCP;

Kunadian Vijayalakshmi , MBBS, MRCP;

Douglas F. Muir , MB, MRCP;

Robert A. Wright , MD, FRCP;

James A. Hall , MA, MD, FRCP;

Victoria J. Whittaker , MSc;

Andrew G.C. Sutton , MA, MD, MRCP;

Mark A. de Belder , MA, MD, FRCP;

The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is the most commonly used temporary cardiac assist device. It has immediate beneficial hemodynamic effects, augmenting coronary perfusion, increasing myocardial oxygen supply and decreasing myocardial...

The intra-aortic balloon pump...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology