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Ravi K Garg

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PubMed2006

Percutaneous thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism.

The current treatment of massive pulmonary embolism (PE) has been either thrombolysis or surgical embolectomy. Percutaneous rheolytic thrombectomy, however, has emerged as an alternative treatment in patients with contraindications to thrombolysis. This case illustrates the usefulness of the AngioJet(R) thrombectomy catheter in patients with contraindications to thrombolytics. Three-dimensional computed tomography imaging demonstrated the effectiveness of treatment in this patient with massive PE.

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PubMed2005

Diastolic coronary artery compression in a cardiac transplant recipient: treatment with a stent.

Myocardial bridges, with resultant systolic compression of the coronary artery, are common inborn anomalies that generally have a benign course. Diastolic compression of the coronary artery, however, is a rare finding that is believed to be an acquired lesion. It can be hypothesized that during diastole, when left ventricular filling occurs, the coronary artery is compressed against epicardial scar tissue or a noncompliant pericardium. This can then lead to diminished intracoronary blood flow. We present a case of functionally significant diastolic coronary artery compression in a cardiac transplant recipient who was successfully treated with intracoronary stent placement.

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PubMed2002

Contemporary use of beta receptor antagonists in chronic heart failure.

beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists slow disease progression, improve symptoms, and increase survival. They should be considered standard of care for patients with stable heart failure and understanding which drugs provide benefit and how to initiate therapy is crucial to improving prognosis.

Adrenergic beta-Antagonists↗