Thomas F. Lüscher, MD, FRCP

Percutaneous Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale and Valvular Function ‚Äî Effect of the Amplatzer Occluder

05/29/2012

Patrick T. Siegrist , MD;

Christiane Gruner , MD;

Matthias Greutmann , MD, PhD;

Thomas F. Lüscher , MD, FRCP;

Stefan Toggweiler , MD;

Felix C. Tanner , MD;

Roberto Corti , MD;

Nazmi Krasniqi , MD;

Abstract: Background. Percutaneous closure of the patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a widely used procedure in patients with paradoxical embolism. Whether or not implantation of a PFO closure device alters cardiac chamber anatomy and in turn...

Abstract: Background....

05/29/2012

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Isolated Acute Iatrogenic Aortic Dissection during Percutaneous Coronary Intervention without Involvement of the Coronary Arteri

08/01/2008

Christophe A. Wyss , MD;

Jan Steffel , MD;

Thomas F. Lüscher , MD, FRCP;

Case Presentation. A 63-year-old Caucasian male with multiple cardiovascular risk factors including hypertension, dyslipidemia, history of smoking and a positive family history experienced an antero-apical myocardial infarction (MI) 12 years...

Case Presentation. A 63-year-old...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography Indicates Complexity of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions

04/26/2012

Lukas A. Altwegg , MD;

Catherine Gebhard , MD;

A. Levis , BSc;

Manfred B. Wischnewsky , PhD;

T. F. Loscher , MD;

Shannon M. Küest , MD;

H. Alkadhi , MD, MPH;

Thomas F. Lüscher , MD, FRCP;

P. A. Kaufmann , MD;

Willibald Maier , MD;

F. Bonassin , MD;

Barbara E. Stahli , MD;

R. Goetti , MD;

S. M. K , MD;

M. Frank , MD;

Abstract: Background. Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) provides information regarding lesion morphology and three-dimensional coronary anatomy incremental to coronary angiography. We addressed the question whether preprocedural...

Abstract: Background. Coronary...

04/26/2012

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Natural Course of Paravalvular Regurgitation After Implantation of the Self-Expanding CoreValve: Insights From Serial TEE Measurements

09/02/2015

Michel Zuber , MD;

Zaid Sabti , MD;

Tardu Özkartal , MD;

Paul Erne , MD, FESC;

Stefan Toggweiler , MD;

Thomas F. Lüscher , MD, FRCP;

This study investigates the natural course of paravalvular regurgitation (PAR) with serial transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) measurements. TEE studies were performed at 30 days and 1 year post TAVI with the self-expanding CoreValve for...

This study investigates the...

09/02/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Short-Term Outcome After Left Main Interventions in Patients Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndrome

02/25/2018

Stephan Windecker , MD;

Thomas F. Lüscher , MD, FRCP;

Slayman Obeid , MD;

Nooraldaem Yousif , MD;

Andreas Schelldorfer , MD;

Mohammady Shahin , MD;

Lorenz Räber , MD, PhD;

Baris Gencer , MD;

François Mach , MD;

Marco Roffi , MD;

Christian M. Matter , MD;

A group of 2899 patients with acute coronary syndromes was studied to compare the safety and efficacy of those with LMCA disease vs those without LMCA disease. The primary endpoints of independently adjudicated major adverse cardiovascular...

A group of 2899 patients with...

02/25/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology