Category: Angiography and Interventions

Coronary thrombus increased the rate of ischemic complications at 30 days and 3 fold increase of death and MI in the first year after intervention.

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) represents a minimally invasive alternative to conventional surgery (aortic valve replacement).

Partial fenestration of Fontan circuit leaving an ASD prevents rapid rise in venous pressure as it relieves excessive RA pressure in immediate postop period.

Congenital heart disease which require intervention in adults: ASD, valvar AS, coarctation of aorta, valvar PS, PDA and VSD in that order.

CREST found a higher risk of myocardial infarction after carotid endarterectomy while the risk of stroke was higher after carotid artery stenting.

Myocardial injury following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) can occur due to various reasons.

Angiographically evident thrombus has been classified from grade 0 (no thrombus) to 5 (total occlusion).

Grollman PA is an angled pigtail catheter with the curve generally on the reverse side, for right ventricular and pulmonary angiography by femoral approach.

Disadvantage of using Fondaparinux as the sole agent in PCI: Catheter related thrombosis is higher due to low anti-Factor IIa activity.

Which of the following is NOT a catheter used for coronary angiography? a. Cournand b. Amplatz c. Judkins d. Sones