Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

The patient is female in her 80s with a medical hx of previous MI with PCI and stent placement. She also has a hx of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and is on oral anticoagulant treatment. She had a single chamber ICD/Pacemaker implanted several years prior due to ventricular tachycardia. The last echocardiography 12 months ago showed HFmrEF.

Tachycardia 119

Tachycardia Electrophysiology Atrial Flutter Ischemia 119

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The stenosis was treated with a stent. years later he presented with an in-stent restenosis that was successfully treated with a stent-in-stent strategy. Conclusion Our case demonstrates stenting as a viable alternative strategy with potentiallyfavorable long-term outcome.

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Stent Stents Pulmonary Angioplasty 40

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

MARCH 11, 2024

Subsequent coronary angiography (CAG) revealed 70% in-stent restenosis and an abnormal shunt of contrast originating from the left circumflex artery (LCA) to the LAA tip which did not exist before. The restenosis was successfully dilated using a drug-coated balloon, the procedure was safely completed without pericardial effusion.

Chest Pain 40

Chest Pain Atrial Fibrillation Angina Stent 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

There is STE in inferior leads now (The unfortunate thing about these leads is the conventional naming that labels them as inferior, which could not be more misleading in electrophysiological terms. The lesion was successfully stented, but it was unfortunately done after a significant myocardial loss. See bibliography).

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Chest Pain Myocardial Infarction Blog Pericarditis 52

DAIC

APRIL 5, 2024

These acquisitions complement and build on Johnson & Johnson’s established global leadership position in electrophysiology through the Biosense Webster portfolio. IVL helps restore blood flow by cracking calcium lesions using sonic pressure waves and is used in both CAD and PAD, often in combination with stenting.

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Cardiovascular Interventions Technology Innovation Angina 105

DAIC

MARCH 8, 2024

A novel flexible stented blood inlet will conform to the shape of the patient’s heart to prevent flow stasis and clotting. The stent material will encourage the growth of the patient’s own endothelial cells into the inlet, further reducing the risk of clot formation.

Blood Clot 98

Blood Clot Heart Failure Quality of Life Innovation 98

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

We present our experience performing concurrent lead extraction and dilation/stenting of venous pathways, including patients with complete venous obstruction. Three patients had complete obstructions, three required stenting of their innominate veins and three required recanalization of their femoral vessels. years (range 3.6−35.3

Congenital Heart Disease 40

Congenital Heart Disease Stent Stents Congenital 40