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Multimodality 3D image fusion with live fluoroscopy reduces radiation dose during catheterization of congenital heart defects

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Herein, we compare conventional biplane angiography to multimodality image fusion with live fluoroscopy using two-dimensional (2D)–three-dimensional (3D) registration (MMIF 2D−3D ) and assess MMIF 2D−3D impact on radiation exposure and contrast volume during cardiac catheterization of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD).

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Patient-specific 3D in vitro modeling and fluid dynamic analysis of primary pulmonary vein stenosis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

IntroductionPrimary pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) is a rare congenital heart disease that proves to be a clinical challenge due to the rapidly progressive disease course and high rates of treatment complications.

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Artificial intelligence-based, non-invasive assessment of the central aortic pressure in adults after operative or interventional treatment of aortic coarctation

Open Heart

Background Aortic coarctation (CoA) is a congenital anomaly leading to upper-body hypertension and lower-body hypotension. m/s, with higher values in 13 patients (27.7%), including 4 after end–end anastomosis, 2 after graft interposition and 7 after stent placement/angioplasty as the most recent procedure.

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Abstract 4140682: Clinical Case: Flipping the Script: Tackling CAD in Dextrocardia During Cardiac Catheterization

Circulation

Introduction:Dextrocardia is a rare congenital condition where the heart's apex points to the right, with an incidence of about 0.01%. After guidewire crossing, balloon angioplasty was performed, and a drug-eluting stent was deployed. Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4140682-A4140682, November 12, 2024.

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What to Expect From a Heart Catheterization Procedure

AMS Cardiology

Treatment – If any issues or blockages are discovered during the procedure, your doctor may perform a treatment such as angioplasty (opening blocked arteries) or valve repair/replacement during the same procedure.

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Top Interventional Cardiology Conferences and Courses in 2024

Cardiology Update

Fellows 2024 offers hands-on training covering revascularization, angioplasty, stents, pharmacologic therapy, and intravascular imaging/physiology. Noncoronary topics like structural heart disease and vascular medicine are also addressed. Ample networking opportunities with faculty are provided.

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Understanding the Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

MIBHS

Signs include: Sudden loss of consciousness No pulse or breathing Collapse without prior chest pain or discomfort If someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest, it is crucial to begin CPR immediately and call the local emergency number.