Invasive Cardiology
Cardiologists at Sequoia are widely recognized for their preeminent development of percutaneous treatment devices for patients with coronary and peripheral artery disease.
Achievements
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Developed second-generation balloon angioplasty now commonly used worldwide.
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Invented and developing the Simpson Directional Coronary AtheroCath (DCA) procedure to remove vascular blockages.
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Participated in coronary stenting clinical trials.
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Participated in the first U.S. trial using distal protection (PercuSurge) when intervening in Saphenous vein coronary bypass grafts.
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Successfully performed the first and ongoing Septal Ablation for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy on the West Coast.
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Developed the "Perclose" suturing device for closing femoral arteries after cardiac catheterization that greatly enhances patient comfort and reduces complications.
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Managed many drug trials for acute myocardial infraction and coronary intervention.
Procedures Performed
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Stents
- Atherectomies
- PICA/Cutting Balloons
- Chronic Total Occlusion Procedures
