Category: Angiography and Interventions

Kokeshi phenomenon: stuck rotablator burr Kokeshi phenomenon is a stuck rotablator burr in a heavily calcified coronary artery during attempted rotablation. Though it is a rare complication, it

Inferior vena caval filter is deployed: a) Above the renal veins b) At the renal veins c) Below the renal veins d) Below the hepatic veins Correct answer: c)

Potential complication/s of bilateral internal iliac occlusion due to a stent graft: a) Gluteal claudication b) Erectile dysfunction c) Bowel ischemia d) All of the above Correct answer: d) All

Dual antiplatelet therapy beyond 1 year after coronary stenting It is standard practice to give dual antiplatelet therapy after implantation of a drug eluting stent in a coronary

Deficiency of aortic rim an important risk factor for cardiac erosion with ASD device Cardiac erosion is a potential nightmare of device closure of atrial septal defect (ASD)

IABP in action IABP monitor screen shot: Green tracing: ECG. White tracing: Respiration. Red tracing: Intra arterial blood pressure. Yellow tracing: Pulse oximetry. Displays on right side, from

Laid-back aortogram is a technique for the visualization of coronary arteries in d-transposition of great arteries in infants prior to surgery.

A new method for peripheral intra arterial thrombolysis is using a porous balloon with low pressure.

Pulmonary edema after device closure of ASD Device closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) is almost replacing surgical ASD closure in all cases with suitable morphology. Percutaneous ASD

Comprehensive article on atrial septal defect with ECG, chest X-ray and echocardiograms with video.