Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions
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Catheter Cardiovasc Interv · Apr 2010
Case ReportsBrain salvage for cardiac cerebral embolism following myocardial infarction.
Acute ischemic stroke due to thromboembolism from the left ventricle is a serious complication following myocardial infarction (MI). Despite the attention given to acute stroke intervention, peri-MI ischemic stroke is an underappreciated condition. Here, we describe a case of acute cardiac thromboembolic occlusion of the middle cerebral artery with preceding MI in which brain salvage was achieved by balloon angioplasty.
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Catheter Cardiovasc Interv · Apr 2010
Comparative StudyArterial access and door-to-balloon times for primary percutaneous coronary intervention in patients presenting with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
This study compares the transradial versus the transfemoral approach for time to intervention for patients presenting with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). ⋯ Patients presenting with STEMI can undergo successful PCI via radial artery approach without compromise in D2B times as compared to femoral artery approach.
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Catheter Cardiovasc Interv · Apr 2010
Case ReportsThrombosis, fracture, and percutaneous removal of a patent foramen ovale closure device 1 month after successful deployment.
Several different devices have been developed for the percutaneous closure of interatrial defects and patent foramen ovale. Although the implantation of these devices is both safe and effective, a number of complications, both in the early and the late follow-up, may occur. ⋯ The patient was treated with anticoagulants and the device was percutaneously retrieved. Our images allowed early noninvasive therapy and emphasize the need for echocardiographic follow-up early after implantation.