Publications by authors named "Dmitry Chuprun"
Safety and Efficacy of Direct Oral Anticoagulants Versus Warfarin Following WATCHMAN in High-Risk Patients.
J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- In a study of 318 high-risk atrial fibrillation patients who had left atrial appendage closure, researchers compared the safety and efficacy of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) to warfarin post-procedure.
- The study found no significant difference in the rates of bleeding, thromboembolism, or cardiovascular death within 7 and 45 days between those discharged on DOACs and those on warfarin.
- Overall, both medications showed similar patient outcomes, with low incidences of complications like major bleeding or device-related issues after the WATCHMAN procedure.
Background: As the use of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) becomes more widespread, improvements in resource utilization and cost-effectiveness are necessary. Currently, there are limited data on same-day discharge (SDD) after LAAC. We aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of SDD versus non-SDD in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation who underwent LAAC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To identify predictors of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) improvement in patients with newly detected cardiomyopathy using wearable cardioverter defibrillators (WCDs).
Background: WCDs are useful in preventing sudden cardiac death in patients with reduced LVEF <35% while awaiting implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) placement. In many patients, LVEF improves and an ICD is not indicated.
Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy following electroconvulsive therapy.
J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown)
April 2009
A 70-year-old woman with extensive psychiatric history, including depression and bipolar disorder, and past medical history of mitral valve prolapse repair (3 years ago) was brought in from the psychiatry ward to the emergency department for evaluation of ECG changes following electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). ECG done after the procedure showed ST elevations in V2-V3 and new T-wave inversions in the precordial leads. Troponin level was 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA 53-year-old male presented to the emergency room with acute cardiopulmonary compromise. Echocardiography revealed cardiac tamponade. The patient was taken emergently for surgery and a 28 gauge wire of 1.
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