Laboratory and Ultrasound - Cardiovascular Update

Interplay between mitochondrial dysfunction and lysosomal storage: challenges in genetic metabolic muscle diseases with a focus on infantile onset Pompe disease

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This comprehensive evaluation included the use of ultrasound echocardiograms, computed tomography (CT) scans, electrocardiograms, mutagenesis analysis, and structural analysis to gain insights into the patient's condition and the underlying mechanisms of PD.

Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiogenic Shock Quality of Life Heart Failure Laboratory

AngioJet thrombectomy with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support for an acute large-scale pulmonary embolism with bilateral atrial thrombosis: a case report of catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JULY 1, 2024

With ECMO support, the patient underwent a thrombectomy using an AngioJet intervention.

Thrombosis

Thrombosis Embolism Pulmonary Laboratory

Expert human ECG interpretation and/or the Queen of Hearts could have saved this patient's anterior wall

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The patient's laboratory studies revealed troponin mildly elevated at 25 ng/L but liver enzymes, lipase were normal. Gallbladder ultrasound was negative for stones. Here is the EM decision making: "The patient's EKG revealed some repolarization abnormalities but no clear signs of a STEMI. Chest x-ray was normal.

Stent

Stent Stents STEMI Physiology

Abstract 032: Ovine Models for Cerebral Venous Catheter Access: A Single Center Experience

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We report our experience validating this large animal model for translational and preclinical research.Methods3 animal experiments were performed at the UCLA TRIC laboratory between 02/2022 and 10/2022. The animals were transferred to the catheter laboratory and image guidance was performed with a monoplane Siemens Artis Zeego.

Laboratory

Laboratory Ultrasound Research Stenosis

Radial vs Femoral: Redefining Success in Cardiac Catheterization Procedures

ADN Center of Excellence

DECEMBER 18, 2023

These may include the utilization of ultrasound guidance for arterial access, optimization of sheath and catheter selection based on patient anatomy, and the adoption of patent hemostasis devices to minimize complications and enhance overall procedural outcomes.

Anatomy

Anatomy Catheterization Laboratory Interventional Cardiology Outcomes

Radial vs Femoral: Redefining Success in Cardiac Catheterization Procedures

ADN Center of Excellence

DECEMBER 18, 2023

These may include the utilization of ultrasound guidance for arterial access, optimization of sheath and catheter selection based on patient anatomy, and the adoption of patent hemostasis devices to minimize complications and enhance overall procedural outcomes.

Anatomy

Anatomy Catheterization Laboratory Interventional Cardiology Outcomes

What can you find with continuous ST monitoring in the ED?

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.

Catheterization Laboratory

Catheterization Laboratory STEMI Ischemia Blog

How to Build Smart Cath Labs in 2022?

SoftCath

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Discussing further, Catheterization Laboratory, also called Cath Lab, is a medical examination room where angiogram, angioplasty, ablation, and implantation of pacemaker are carried out. Ultrasound, TEE, and IVUS play an influential role in dropping the usage of angiographic imaging. Building Smart Cath Labs is highly related to it.

Technology

Technology Innovation Catheterization Laboratory COVID-19

Chest Pain and Inferior ST Elevation.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 17, 2018

Department of Laboratory Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center; Professor, University of Minnesota School of Medicine Stephen W. Lee, MD – Department of Emergency Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN Yader Sandoval, MD - Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Apple, Ph.D.

Chest Pain

Chest Pain Pericarditis Tachycardia Myocardial Infarction

Basics of Echocardiography

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 4, 2024

Transcript of the video: Echocardiography is now not restricted to the echocardiographic laboratory. During echocardiography, a transducer transmits the ultrasound beam towards the heart. It is used in the emergency department, at bedside, in the intensive care unit as well as in the operating room.

Bicuspid/Mitral

Bicuspid/Mitral Echocardiogram Tricuspid Aortic

The latest CDC paper on vaccine myocarditis is NOT reassuring

Dr. Anish Koka

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

The final bit of bad news relates to the common laboratory and imaging tests cardiologists typically use to assess for heart dysfunction. Unfortunately, the objective data tracks these symptoms.

COVID-19

COVID-19 Hospital Chest Pain Quality of Life

A woman in her 20s with syncope

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

A bedside cardiac ultrasound was performed with a parasternal long axis view demonstrated below: There is a large pericardial effusion with collapse of the right ventricle during systole. Electrical alternans — was first observed in the laboratory by Herring in 1909. This patient is only pseudo-stable. She has already had syncope.

Tachycardia

Tachycardia Pericarditis Ultrasound Blood Pressure

Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Check : [vitals, SOB, Chest Pain, Ultrasound] If the patient has Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Dyspnea or Hypoxemia, Headache, Hypotension , then these should be considered the primary chief complaint (not syncope). Aortic Dissection, Valvular (especially Aortic Stenosis), Tamponade. Good History and Physical exam, including a.

Arrhythmia

Arrhythmia Outcomes Risk Factors Chest Pain

Interplay between mitochondrial dysfunction and lysosomal storage: challenges in genetic metabolic muscle diseases with a focus on infantile onset Pompe disease

AngioJet thrombectomy with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support for an acute large-scale pulmonary embolism with bilateral atrial thrombosis: a case report of catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome

Expert human ECG interpretation and/or the Queen of Hearts could have saved this patient's anterior wall

Abstract 032: Ovine Models for Cerebral Venous Catheter Access: A Single Center Experience

Radial vs Femoral: Redefining Success in Cardiac Catheterization Procedures

Radial vs Femoral: Redefining Success in Cardiac Catheterization Procedures

What can you find with continuous ST monitoring in the ED?

How to Build Smart Cath Labs in 2022?

Chest Pain and Inferior ST Elevation.

Basics of Echocardiography

The latest CDC paper on vaccine myocarditis is NOT reassuring

A woman in her 20s with syncope

Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

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