Influenza virus triggers cytokine release that destabilizes coronary plaques. Thus the benefit of the vaccine is much more than avoiding the fever and illness of the flu. It is a direct effect to protect us from plaque destabilization...

Physicians need a reliable treatment option for coronary perforations. “It's a game changer,” says Dr. William Lombardi. “A giant technology leap forward that'll make it much easier to deal with this complication.” #cardiotwitter #interventional #cardiology #PCI #CathLab

#NEWS: FDA Approves BIOTRONIK’s Ultrathin Orsiro Stent for the Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease #FDAnews #ComplexPCI #cardiotwitter #cardiology #cathlab #BIOTRONIKCARES prnewswire.com/news-releases/…

Orsiro!

#CardioTwitter congratulations our US colleagues you finally get something which outperformed the Xience! The most deliverable Stent available FDA Approves Orsiro Stent for Commercial Use - CRTOnline crtonline.org/marketplace-de…

Welcome to the United States! Great result distal LAD via a guide extender through a tortuous LIMA #Orsiro Mass General Heart BIOTRONIK US

#ICYMI: The Orsiro ultrathin strut DES is now available in the US. Explore this Twitter moment for news coverage, plus commentary from trial investigators & the first implanting physician. #inthenews #cardiotwitter #cathlab #cardiology #ComplexPCI #CRT2019 x.com/i/moments/1099…

#KeepMoving

#ShockwaveMedical lithotripsy balloon decimating a concrete sleeve in slo-mo. #IRad #CRT2019

#NEWS: FDA Approves Industry's Smallest, Slimmest 3T Tachycardia Devices from BIOTRONIK #FDA #cardiotwitter #cardiology #electrophysiology #tachycardia #medtech #meddevice #BIOTRONIKCARES #ProMRI #MRIAutoDetect prnewswire.com/news-releases/…

PK Papyrus #InTheNews: "We’ve transformed what was once a dreaded emergency use device into a reliable solution that physicians can deploy with confidence." -Dr. Alexander Uhl, SVP Corporate Marketing, BIOTRONIK | Medical Product Outsourcing #cardiotwitter bit.ly/MPOCVI

No medication! 65yo male, brought on due to two syncope episodes. During the monitoring he was asymptomatic and talking all the time. #cardiorocks #medtwitter

This is how you wrap a great weekend. #EasyBedtime AngelsEnvy

The BIOSTEMI trial showed that biodegradable polymer sirolimus-eluting stents were superior at preventing target lesion failure. #ESCCongress fal.cn/33JGd

#News: BIOTRONIK, Inc. appoints David Hayes, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer. Former Mayo Clinic Physician Administrator joins to drive collaboration between physicians, clinical research, and the continued development of life-improving technology. #Leadership cards.twitter.com/cards/18ce54bd…

I'm not sure who needs to hear this ... Fuck it, I'm totally sure who needs to hear this: pts don't want fucking surgery if they can get TAVR or PCI, even if it means mortality is the same or (AND GET THIS THROUGH YOUR SKULLS) marginally higher. Needle over bone saw every day.

Now FDA Approved! Orsiro Mission DES 2.25 - 3.00 mm now increased maximum expansion to 4.0 mm Ø for post-dilation. See the Orsiro Mission Instructions for Use for updated post-dilation information: ow.ly/GnNj50Qr8hw Rx Only. #CardioTwitter #ComplexPCI

I am privileged to be a #Cardiology Doctor which combines my passion for what I love, what the world needs and what you can be paid for! This Japanese concept for a happy, meaningful life! #ILookLikeACardiologist #Ikigai