Publications by authors named "Georgios Bobotis"
Objective: We examined trans-radial approach (TRA) use in coronary angiographies (CAs) as well as in percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) in specific regions of Greece, its distribution in public and private catheterization laboratories (CLs) and its preference by operators. Reliable data regarding the use of TRA are not available in Greece.
Methods: The study was performed in northern and central Greece, which constitutes 35.
Introduction: In this brief report, we present our experience from placing temporary pacing electrodes through peripheral venous access sites, at bedside, in a series of patients needing temporary pacing.
Methods: Consecutive patients requiring temporary pacing were selected. The median cubital or the basilic vein of the left upper extremity were used for catheterization at the bedside in all cases.
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of acute coronary syndromes. We present the case of a young woman with an acute coronary syndrome caused by SCAD, where grey-scale intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and ChromaFlo were instrumental in deciding against interventional treatment. The patient's urgent angiogram gave the impression of a spiral dissection in the right coronary artery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The transfemoral approach (TFA) has been the mainstay for arterial access during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the setting of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). However, the transradial approach (TRA) has been shown to be an equally effective and possibly safer way of performing primary PCI (pPCI).
Methods: The study population included 98 serially recruited patients who underwent pPCI in our institution.