Norman Briffa’s Post

🫀Data shows the use of vMap during complex AF ablation procedures can significantly improve freedom from atrial arrhythmias compared with standard-of-care pulmonary vein isolation. ⬇️ A recent study found that additional AF driver site ablation guided by vMap was associated with an 86.5% freedom from all atrial arrhythmias compared to 48.0% of the control group. Presented at AF Symposium, "Ablation of Non-Pulmonary Vein Atrial Fibrillation Drivers Identified by vMap in Addition to Pulmonary Vein Isolation Improves Procedural Outcomes." Details available here: https://lnkd.in/gN8Z8Mdx #cardiology #clinicaldata #medtech

🫀Data shows the use of vMap during complex AF ablation procedures can significantly improve freedom from atrial arrhythmias compared with standard-of-care pulmonary vein isolation. ⬇️ A recent study found that additional AF driver site ablation guided by vMap was associated with an 86.5% freedom from all atrial arrhythmias compared to 48.0% of the control group. Presented at AF Symposium, "Ablation of Non-Pulmonary Vein Atrial Fibrillation Drivers Identified by vMap in Addition to Pulmonary Vein Isolation Improves Procedural Outcomes." Details available here: https://lnkd.in/gfmS3yBD #cardiology #clinicaldata #medtech

🌟 Assessing Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis with Angio FFR by Medtronic 🌟 An advanced non-invasive technology! 📌Computational Fluid Dynamics: Calculates blood flow and pressure from angiographic images, providing FFR values without the need for pressure wires or hyperemic agents. 📌Optimal Angiograms: Requires high-quality angiographic images for accurate assessments. Ensuring clear visualization and proper opacification of the coronary arteries is essential. 📌Precise Angles: Angio FFR needs 2 to 3 specific projections to capture the coronary tree effectively. Correct angles are critical for accurate 3D reconstruction and reliable FFR values. Does NOT require a wire in the coronary artery. Does NOT require hyperemic agents. Keep innovating! #Cardiology #MedicalInnovation #AngioFFR #Medtronic #CathLab #HealthcareTech #FFR #CardiovascularHealth

This report presents a case of distal radial artery pseudoaneurysm following cardiac catheterization and its successful endovascular management: https://lnkd.in/emzf4v7m

Availability of the right equipment during a case makes life easy for the doctor and the patient. During a primary PCI on RCA , I was faced with a long segment calcific RCA disease that was easily dealt with using a 6F LiquID guide extension with a 7F ID.. This made passage of a 4.0 stent a breeze. Also demonstrated is the inch-worm technique(and a little bit of distal anchor) to coax the guide extension over a balloon when a simple push wont do! kudos to the LiquID team for a flexible and usable catheter! #primaryPCI, #accessmedical, #LiquID, #cardiology, #burjeelhospital

Yesterday’s #ClinicalChallenge question was: True or false? In patients with severe aortic stenosis, long-term mortality rates are higher with transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) compared with surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). The answer is: False. In a recent trial in 280 patients with severe aortic stenosis who were randomly assigned to receive a bioprosthetic valve via transcatheter implantation or surgical replacement, mortality rates at 10 years were similar between the two groups. View the related What's New topic in #UpToDate: https://ow.ly/yalK50TYlhr #cardiology #meded

Case Study: PCI for LAD Occlusion in a 72-Year-Old Male performed in Innvolution Cathlab. A 72-year-old male presented with an Anterior Wall Myocardial Infarction (AWMI) and underwent thrombolysis. Despite this treatment, the patient continued to experience angina. The following day, angiography revealed a 100% occlusion in the Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery, prompting a plan for Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) to the LAD. During pre-dilation, the balloon did not expand due to an eccentric calcium nodule, so a cutting balloon was used instead. Post-dilation angiography showed dissection, and the patient’s blood pressure dropped. The doctor promptly deployed a stent, followed by post-dilation with the balloon, successfully sealing the dissection. The final result was excellent, and the patient remained stable. Gaurav Agarwal Ashvini Suthar Atul Sharma Sachin Garg #innvolution #cathlab #cardiology #medtech #healthcare #heartcare #cathlabtech #cardiac #angioplasty #angiography #medicalequipment #medical #imagequality #CardiacProcedure #MedicalInnovation #PremierCathLab