Access

Larger Catheters in Smaller Arteries: Overcoming Obstacles

01/31/2016

Orlando Marrero, RCIS, MBA, Tampa, Florida, Zaheed Tai, DO, FACC, FSCAI, Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven, Florida, and Heart of Florida, Davenport, Florida

Orlando Marrero, RCIS, MBA, Tampa, Fl...

To overcome the issue of large catheters in small arteries, a sheathless guide (Eaucath by Asahi Intecc) or the 6/7 Glidesheath Slender sheath (Terumo) can be used.

To overcome the issue of large...

01/31/2016

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Perspectives

Formulary Decisions and the Evolution of Psoriasis Treatment

12/14/2015

William Malatestinic, PharmD, MBA

David Amato, MD

Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD

Abstract: Psoriasis is a common and significant illness characterized by systemic inflammation. In its mildest form, psoriasis can often be managed with relatively low-cost topical therapies; but for...

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12/14/2015

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Transradial Series

Ultrasound Guidance for Upper Extremity Arterial and Venous Access

12/06/2015

Arnold Seto, MD, MPA, Section Chief, Cardiology, Long Beach Veterans
Affairs Medical Center, Long Beach, California

Arnold Seto, MD, MPA, Section Chief, ...

In this report, we demonstrate how ultrasound guidance can facilitate an otherwise challenging situation of upper extremity access for right and left heart catheterization.

In this report, we demonstrate...

12/06/2015

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Case Report

Utilizing a Combination of Retrograde Tibial Artery Access and Transcollateral Crossing to Treat Multiple Chronic Total Occlusions of the Posterior Tibial and Peroneal Arteries

04/03/2015

George L. Adams^*, MD, MHS, Vinayak Subramanian, BS^†, Orlando Marrero RCIS, MBA^‡ ,^*Director of Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular Research, Rex Hospital, Raleigh, North Carolina; ^†Department of Biomedical Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina; ^‡Tampa, Florida

George L. Adams*, MD, MHS, Vinayak Su...

Utilizing a combination of exotic techniques such as retrograde access and transcollateral crossing can increase the options available to the interventionalist for treatment of a complex lesion and improve procedural success.

Utilizing a combination of...

04/03/2015

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Transradial Series

Crossover from Radial to Ipsilateral Ulnar Access: An Additional Strategy in the Armamentarium of the “Radialist”

04/03/2015

Vikas Singh, MD, Mauricio G. Cohen, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Cardiovascular, Division, and the Elaine and Sydney Sussman Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, University of Miami Hospital, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida

Vikas Singh, MD, Mauricio G. Cohen, M...

The following case is part of a series of transradial-focused reports directed by section editor Dr. Samir Pancholy. This case series is supported by an educational grant from Medtronic.

The following case is part of a...

04/03/2015

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