Martin W. Bergmann, MD, PhD

Original Contribution

Improved Algorithm for Ostium Size Assessment in Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Using Three-Dimensional Echocardiography

06/27/2017

Maximilian Schmidt-Salzmann , MD;

Tobias Spangenberg , MD;

Alexander Ghanem , MD, PhD;

Karl-Heinz Kuck , MD;

Felix Kreidel , MD;

Martin W. Bergmann , MD, PhD;

Correct sizing of the ostium is a crucial step in left atrial appendage occlusion procedures. We hypothesize that area-derived and perimeter-derived diameters from 3D transesophageal echocardiogram can facilitate this step of the procedure.

Correct sizing of the ostium is...

06/27/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

True Efficacy of LAA Closure: Patient Outcomes on Long-term Single-Antiplatelet or No Therapy: Insights From the EWOLUTION Registry

05/01/2022

Aleksandr Romanov , MD;

Thomas Schmitz , MD;

Boris Schmidt , MD;

Tommaso Gori , MD;

Alexey Vladimir Protopopov , MD, PhD;

Timothy Betts , MD;

Elisa Vireca ;

Lucas Boersma , MD, PhD;

Peter Wohlmuth ;

Christina Paitazoglou , MD;

Felix Meincke , MD;

Martin W. Bergmann , MD, PhD;

Hüseyin Ince , MD, PhD;

Stephan Kische , MD;

Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is recommended for patients with atrial fibrillation at increased stroke risk, where effective long-term oral anticoagulation (OAC) is not feasible. In order to assess long-term safety of LAAO with...

Left atrial appendage occlusion...

05/01/2022

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

The ALSTER-TAVI All-Comers Registry: Procedural and 1-Year Clinical Outcomes of Balloon-Expandable vs Self-Expanding Contemporary TAVI Valves

05/01/2021

Christian Frerker , MD;

Christina Paitazoglou , MD;

Felix Meincke , MD;

Thorsten Hanke , MD;

Michael Lab , MD;

Jan Noack , MD;

Anna Gruning ;

Britta Goldmann , MD;

Philipp Peitsmeyer , MD;

Michael Schmockel , MD;

Stephan Willems , MD;

Martin W. Bergmann , MD, PhD;

We compared procedural and clinical outcome variables of the Sapien 3 balloon-expandable valve and the Evolut R/Pro self-expanding valve in an all-comers collective.

We compared procedural and...

05/01/2021

Journal of Invasive Cardiology