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Author(s): Kay Woon Ho , Vladimír Džavík Added: 3 years ago
Techniques and devices used in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) have evolved significantly since the inception of the procedure. Procedural and patient outcomes have improved, while more complex coronary lesions in high-risk patients are being attempted with increasing frequency. High-risk procedures are carried out in patients with marked left ventricular dysfunction, acute coronary… View more

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A11 - Assessment of High-risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Haemodynamics with Pressure– volume Loop Analysis
Author(s): Mohammad Alqarqaz , Babar Basir , Khaldoon Alaswad , et al Added: 4 years ago

Intervention
Author(s): Dagmar M Ouweneel , Bimmer E Claessen , Krischan D Sjauw , et al Added: 3 years ago
The main goal of mechanical cardiac assistance is to provide haemodynamic support in case of an endangered coronary or systemic circulation by increasing or maintaining coronary and systemic blood flow. In addition to haemodynamic support, mechanical cardiac assistance may also provide myocardial protection by unloading the ventricle. The experience with percutaneous mechanical support devices is… View more

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Ventricular Assist Device - ABIOMED, Inc.
Abiomed: Manufacturer of Impella®Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device Abiomed, founded in 1981, is a global pioneer in healthcare technology, with a mission to recover hearts and save lives. From the World’s first total replacement heart pump to the World’s smallest heart pump, Abiomed has developed a family of ventricular assist devices (VAD), namely the Impella® platform of percutaneous… View more
Job title: Interventional Cardiologist
Dr Rhian E Davies is an Interventional Cardiologist and Director of Complex Coronary at WellSpan Health, Pennsylvania, US.She completed her medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA and went on to complete her Internal Medicine and General Cardiology training at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. This training was followed by… View more