Publications by authors named "G A Cogert"
Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with left ventricular (LV) leads may cause tissue or lead heating, dislodgment, venous damage, or lead dysfunction.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the safety of MRI in patients with LV pacing leads.
Methods: Prospective data on patients with coronary sinus LV leads undergoing clinically indicated MRI at 3 institutions were collected.
Atrioesophageal fistula during cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation.
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol
February 2014
Article Synopsis
- This text discusses a case report of an atrioesophageal (AE) fistula that occurred during the use of a second-generation cryoballoon, which is a device used in afib (atrial fibrillation) ablation procedures.
- The first-generation cryoballoon had only one reported case of AE fistula prior to this, highlighting increased awareness with the newer technology.
- The article also emphasizes best practices to minimize the risk of AE fistula during AF ablation procedures, which is important for peer education in the medical community.
Limitations of the DF-4 defibrillator connector necessitating device removal.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
January 2012
The DF-4 implantable defibrillator connector was recently released for clinical practice. This connector facilitates lead to device connection, reduces bulk in the device pocket, and eliminates the risk of incorrect device connection. Unfortunately, new technology often introduces new challenges.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPimecrolimus and dual pimecrolimus-paclitaxel eluting stents decrease neointimal proliferation in a porcine model.
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv
November 2007
Objectives And Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness and vascular response of a pimecrolimus drug eluting stent and a combination (pimecrolimus + paclitaxel) stent as compared with bare metal controls in the porcine coronary model.
Methods And Results: In the first phase of the study, cobalt chromium stents were loaded with an erodible polymer and either a slow release or a fast release formulation of pimecrolimus. Thirty stents (metal, n = 10; pimecrolimus slow, n = 10; pimecrolimus fast, n = 10) were implanted in the coronary arteries of 10 pigs.