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A 57-year-old female patient was referred to our clinic for cardiac defibrillator (ICD) insertion. During procedure, arterial hemorrhage was seen when the dilator was pulled to place the ICD lead and it was realized that the access site was the left subclavian artery. Subclavian artery cannulation which was done inadvertently was succeeded in management with 6-French Perclose Proglide® vascular closure device.
Keywords
Subclavian artery; ICD; Ejection fraction; Cardiology.
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Nuss procedure is currently the most popular operation for pectus excavatum, but it is not suitable for pectus excavatum patients with low age. In order to get these patients managed satisfactorily, we designed a novel technique with a new principle.
Keywords
Pectus excavatum; Nuss procedure
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Objectives: Hemodialysis in patients with renal insufficiency may affect cardiac
function due to acute changes in blood volume, blood pressure, electrolytes and
sympathico-vagal balance. The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the
impact of the hemodialysis on echocardiographic indices of left ventricular function.
Keywords
Hemodialysis,
Adult,
Echocardiography.
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Same-day discharge after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention is a marginalized strategy mainly because of hemorrhagic and vascular risks, but also represents a topical approach by its ambulatory nature.
Keywords
Same-day discharge after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Day hospital unit Coronary artery disease
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An 84-year-old male patient, with highly symptomatic ischemic cardiomyopathy, LBBB (QRS= 160 ms) and LVEF 30 %, was admitted for CRT implantation. Using three separate (ultrasound-guided) axillary vein punctures, the right atrial and ventricular leads were easily positioned, but it was not possible to catheterize the coronary sinus (CS).
Keywords
Left Ventricular, Ostium, Fluoroscopy.
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