2017
Review of coronary subclavian steal syndrome
Cua B, Mamdani N, Halpin D, Jhamnani S, Jayasuriya S, Mena-Hurtado C. Review of coronary subclavian steal syndrome. Journal Of Cardiology 2017, 70: 432-437. PMID: 28416323, DOI: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2017.02.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiographyBlood PressureCoronary-Subclavian Steal SyndromeHumansPrevalenceRisk FactorsUltrasonographyConceptsCoronary-subclavian steal syndromeLeft internal mammary arteryCoronary artery bypass surgerySubclavian artery stenosisSubclavian steal syndromeSteal syndromeBypass surgeryArtery stenosisUpper extremity perfusionArtery bypass surgeryInternal mammary arteryMyocardial blood supplyExtremity perfusionLIMA graftMammary arteryLeft anteriorClinical benefitTreatment optionsCurrent guidelinesBlood supplyArm exertionsRare phenomenonHigh gradeStenosisSurgery
2014
Dysautonomic responses during percutaneous carotid intervention
Bujak M, Stilp E, Meller SM, Cal N, Litsky J, Setaro JF, Mena C. Dysautonomic responses during percutaneous carotid intervention. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2014, 85: 282-291. PMID: 25131191, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.25622.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCarotid artery stentingPercutaneous carotid artery stentingPostganglionic sympathetic nerve activityNeuro-vascular complicationsSympathetic nerve activityLong-term outcomesCarotid atherosclerotic diseaseLong-term safetyAutonomic dysfunctionBaroreceptor stimulationPeriprocedural managementPeriprocedural periodArtery stentingNerve activityAtherosclerotic diseaseCarotid endarterectomyPrognostic significanceRetrospective studyCarotid sinusRisk factorsBalloon inflationInvasive alternativeProcedural experienceConsistent findingHomeostasis results
2006
Detection of Heart Transplant Rejection in Adults by Echocardiographic Diastolic Indices: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Mena C, Wencker D, Krumholz HM, McNamara RL. Detection of Heart Transplant Rejection in Adults by Echocardiographic Diastolic Indices: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Journal Of The American Society Of Echocardiography 2006, 19: 1295-1300. PMID: 17000376, DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2006.04.029.Peer-Reviewed Original Research