CardiacWire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Focusing on mitral and tricuspid valve diseases , Capstans treatment combines transcatheter implantation of a folded valve replacement with its X-ray and ultrasound-guided robot to align the low-profile implant with the beating heart valve.

Open-Heart Surgery 52

Open-Heart Surgery Tricuspid Bicuspid/Mitral Aortic valve 52

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Meanwhile, over the years, ultrasound moved up from the pelvis, abdomen, right into coronary arteries and heart. Intravascular ultrasound-based interventions are being done in coronary artery, in a few cases to avoid contrast in patients with CKD. (We has limited use in deep vision of coronary wall anatomy and histology.

Ultrasound 52

Ultrasound Anatomy Innovation Stents 52

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The procedure was initiated via ultrasound‐guided right common femoral access. For patients with complex and unfavorable vascular anatomy for mechanical endo‐vascularization, direct percutaneous carotid puncture can be advantageous, effectively reducing the aforementioned difficulties. ASPECT score 5‐6.

Anatomy 40

Anatomy Outpatient Ultrasound Stroke 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Case continued A bedside cardiac ultrasound revealed grossly preserved left ventricular function, no appreciable wall motion abnormality, pericardial effusion, or obvious valvular abnormality. The terminal part of the T-wave is inverted in lead III, and reciprocally terminally upright in lead aVL. Another EKG was also obtained.

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Catheterization Laboratory STEMI Blog Ischemia 102

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 4, 2024

During echocardiography, a transducer transmits the ultrasound beam towards the heart. A good knowledge of the anatomy of the heart is needed for interpretation of images from each view. Opening and closing movements of the aortic and mitral valves are visible. Hence a basic knowledge is needed for all physicians and paramedics.

Bicuspid/Mitral 40

Bicuspid/Mitral Echocardiogram Tricuspid Aortic 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The best course is to wait until the anatomy is defined by angio, then if proceeding to PCI, add Cangrelor (an IV P2Y12 inhibitor) I sent the ECG and clinical information of a 90-year old with chest pain to Dr. McLaren. 2 cases of Aortic Stenosis: Diffuse Subendocardial Ischemia on the ECG. Left main? 3-vessel disease?

Ischemia 52

Ischemia STEMI Stenosis Chest Pain 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

CT angiogram chest: no aortic dissection or pulmonary embolism. Beware a negative Bedside ultrasound. He spent several days in the PICU, undergoing workup including: Serial troponins: rising from 5,700 ng/L (unknown if I or T) to greater than 25,000 ng/L (greater than the lab's upper limit of reporting). Pericarditis?

Chest Pain 52

Chest Pain Aneurysm STEMI Thrombosis 52