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PFO Closure to Prevent Stroke

How the closure of pathological patent foramen ovale may lower the rate of CS.

By Ryan Ko, MBBS, MRCP, and Michael J. Mullen, MBBS, FRCP, MD

CHIEF MEDICAL EDITOR'S PAGE: Primary PCI for STEMI

Transcatheter PFO Closure Update

A look at the current status of randomized trials and how the results may affect future treatment choices.

By Michael S. Kim, MD, and John D. Carroll, MD, Commentary by Anthony J. Furlan, MD

Thrombocytopenia in PCI Patients

Recognizing and managing this important adverse event.

By Michael W. Tempelhof, MD, and Sunil V. Rao, MD

Massive Pulmonary Embolism: The Role of Mechanical Circulatory Support

Use of mechanical circulatory support appears to be feasible in a subset of patients with pulmonary embolism, but expertise in placement and postprocedural management is critical.

By Catalin Toma, MD; Michael Jolly, MD; and Christopher Huff, MD

Current Approach to Slow Flow and No-Reflow

A preventive approach appears to be the best strategy based on current understanding of this phenomenon.

By Sandhir Prasad, MBBS, FRACP, and Ian T. Meredith, MBBS, PhD, FRACP, FACC, FSCAI