Catheter Cardiovasc Interv
September 2011
We present an interesting complication of late stent thrombosis after percutaneous treatment of aortic coartaction and a new modality of treatment with radiofrequency perforation and implantation of additional stent to resolve this problem.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aortic aneurysm is part of the acute aortic syndromes (AAS). Aortic aneurysms have a weakened tunica media. Acute aneurysm expansion may herald rupture with high morbility and mortality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe cardiomyopathies are defined as a primary disease of the myocardium and occur in children as well as in adults. Restrictive cardiomyopathy is the least common type of cardiomyopathy and is characterized by the restriction of ventricular filling. This condition can affect one or both ventricles.
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