Present Perspective of Cardiac Surgeon
Introduction: With the advent of per cutaneous coronary interventions taking a big lead in the treatment of coronary artery disease, the present role of the cardiac surgeon is becoming more challenging. The complexity of the procedures are increasing,...
Continue reading...Trans-femoral-brachial approach for the percutaneous angioplasty of eccentric stenosis
A combined approach for Right innominate artery PTA Right brachiocephalic stenosis is usually discrete short segment lesions but they most difficult to intervene for certain reasons. Their takeoff from the arch of aorta and eccentricity of the Stenotic...
Continue reading...Three-Dimensional Trans-Esophageal Echocardiography [3D-TEE] guided device closure of the atrial septal defect
Echocardiography plays a critical role prior to, during and after percutaneous device closure of interatrial communications. The ability to visualize interatrial communications and closure devices from within the heart offers clear advantages. 3D TEE is a valuable tool, especially because of its ability to provide en-face views. Adding to these benefits, 3D TEE offers a cost-effective, scar-free, safe and easy alternative to 2D TEE to diagnose ASD and guide ASD device closure.
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