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Volume 14 - Issue 5 - May, 2002

Unstable Angina In a Patient With a Single Sequential Saphenous Vein Bypass Graft <br />
Supplying the Entire Coronary Circulation
08/01/2008
Wiwun Tantibhedhyangkul, MD and J. Lawrence Stafford, MD
Wiwun Tantibhedhyangkul, MD and J. La...
Case Description. A 72-year-old man was admitted to our institution with unstable angina pectoris. In 1980, he underwent single-vessel coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) receiving a saphenous vein bypass graft (SVG) to the left...
Case Description. A 72-year-old man was admitted to our institution with unstable angina pectoris. In 1980, he underwent single-vessel coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) receiving a saphenous vein bypass graft (SVG) to the left...
Case Description. A 72-year-old...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Part II: Risk Stratification in Patients with Unstable Angina and Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Evidence-Based
08/01/2008
Rami Doukky, MD and James E. Calvin, MD
Rami Doukky, MD and James E. Calvin, ...
In last month’s issue of the Journal, we published Part I of this article. This month’s conclusion focuses on other risk stratification models and tools. Several major studies have established the benefit of glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa...
In last month’s issue of the Journal, we published Part I of this article. This month’s conclusion focuses on other risk stratification models and tools. Several major studies have established the benefit of glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa...
In last month’s issue of the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clopidogrel Treatment Before Percutaneous <br />
Coronary Intervention Reduces Adverse Cardiac Events
08/01/2008
Ulf Berglund, MD and Arina Richter, MD, PhD
Ulf Berglund, MD and Arina Richter, M...
The benefit of platelet inhibition during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been known for some time.1 In recent years, the interest has focused on the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors, which block the final common pathway...
The benefit of platelet inhibition during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been known for some time.1 In recent years, the interest has focused on the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors, which block the final common pathway...
The benefit of platelet...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Standardized, Angiographically-Guided<br />
“Over-Dilatation” of Stents Using High-Pressure Technique Optimizes Results Without Incre
08/01/2008
Benny Johansson, MD, Mats Allared, MD, Bertil Borgencrantz, MD, Leif Brorson, MD, Håkan Geijer, MD, Thomas Kellerth, MD, Hans Olsson, MD, Asgrimur Ragnarsson, MD, Helge Skoglund, MD, Bertil Wennerblom, MD
Benny Johansson, MD, Mats Allared, M...
The introduction of stents in clinical practice resulted in a reduction of the restenosis rate from 30–40% to 16–27% and a target lesion revascularization (TLR) rate of 6–15% after 6 months, although angio-guided stent implantation often...
The introduction of stents in clinical practice resulted in a reduction of the restenosis rate from 30–40% to 16–27% and a target lesion revascularization (TLR) rate of 6–15% after 6 months, although angio-guided stent implantation often...
The introduction of stents in...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

News

Teaching Collection
Treatment of a Giant Coronary Aneurysm with a Novel Technique: Scaffolding (Tunnel) Stenting to Support PTFE-Covered Stents: Ins
08/01/2008
Mauricio López-Meneses, MD, Fernando Alfonso, MD, PhD, Antonio Fernández-Ortíz, MD, PhD, Javier Escaned, MD, PhD, Alex Flores, MD, Pablo García, MD, Jaime Arias, MD, Manel Sabaté, MD, PhD, Rosana Hernández, MD, PhD, Camino Bañuelos, MD, PhD, Carlos Macaya, MD, PhD
Mauricio López-Meneses, MD, Fernand...
Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is an uncommon condition with a natural history and prognosis still obscure.1 Aneurysmal coronary artery disease is defined as coronary dilatation that exceeds the diameter of the adjacent reference vessel by...
Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is an uncommon condition with a natural history and prognosis still obscure.1 Aneurysmal coronary artery disease is defined as coronary dilatation that exceeds the diameter of the adjacent reference vessel by...
Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA)...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Teaching Collection
Subclavian Artery Pseudoaneurysm: Successful Exclusion with a Covered Self-Expanding Stent<br />
CATHETER TECHNIQUES FOR THE TREATME
08/01/2008
Jorge A. Hernandez, MD, Ashish Pershad, MD, Nathan Laufer, MD
Jorge A. Hernandez, MD, Ashish Persh...
Pseudoaneurysms are encapsulated hematomas that communicate with an artery because of an incomplete seal by the media. Although femoral artery pseudo-aneurysms occurring as a complication of cardiac catheterization are familiar to an...
Pseudoaneurysms are encapsulated hematomas that communicate with an artery because of an incomplete seal by the media. Although femoral artery pseudo-aneurysms occurring as a complication of cardiac catheterization are familiar to an...
Pseudoaneurysms are encapsulated...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
A Simple Step Towards Better Stent Deployment
08/01/2008
Antonio Colombo, MD and Leo Finci, MD
Antonio Colombo, MD and Leo Finci, MD...
The idea of achieving an optimal stent deployment is a simple one: a stent deployed in a lesion has to reach its nominal size which should be close to the measured vessel size, taking into account that the plaque is still there and that the...
The idea of achieving an optimal stent deployment is a simple one: a stent deployed in a lesion has to reach its nominal size which should be close to the measured vessel size, taking into account that the plaque is still there and that the...
The idea of achieving an optimal...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Editorial Message
May Letter to Readers
08/01/2008
Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC
Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC
Dear Readers, This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, a special teaching collection on catheter treatments for aneurysms, articles from four of the Journal special sections, and a case report. ...
Dear Readers, This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, a special teaching collection on catheter treatments for aneurysms, articles from four of the Journal special sections, and a case report. ...
Dear Readers, This issue of the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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A study led by researchers from Shinshu University propose a simplified risk-scoring model helps clinicians assess when patients with cardiogenic shock can be safely weaned off from MCS devices, such as VA-ECMO or IMPELLA, using easily measurable health indicators like blood pressure and heart function. Credit Sho Suzuki from Shinshu University
Mechanical Circulatory Support
A Simple Risk Score for Weaning Patients From Mechanical Circulatory Support
10/23/2024
Researchers from Shinshu University developed a simple risk score model using readily measurable health indicators to predict successful MCS weaning. The study analyzed data from 114 patients.
Researchers from Shinshu University developed a simple risk score model using readily measurable health indicators to predict successful MCS weaning. The study analyzed data from 114 patients.
Researchers from Shinshu...
10/23/2024
Cath Lab Digest
The initial cases with the Luna TMVR System were conducted in Paraguay and the Republic of Georgia and supported by leading US structural heart experts and the Tioga Cardiovascular team.
Mitral Valve intervention
Tioga Cardiovascular Announces First-In-Human Cases With Its Luna Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) System
10/23/2024
Tioga Cardiovascular, Inc., a Shifamed portfolio company, announced the first-in-human transseptal implantations using the 28 French) Luna™ transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system. The first patients achieved excellent...
Tioga Cardiovascular, Inc., a Shifamed portfolio company, announced the first-in-human transseptal implantations using the 28 French) Luna™ transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system. The first patients achieved excellent...
Tioga Cardiovascular, Inc., a...
10/23/2024
Cath Lab Digest
CABG
Black Patients More Likely to Die After Coronary Bypass Surgery
10/22/2024
Compared to white patients, Black patients were 22% more likely to die in the hospital. Black patients stayed in the hospital 1.5 days longer on average (9.6 days for white patients, 10.7 days for Hispanic patients and 11.8 days for Black...
Compared to white patients, Black patients were 22% more likely to die in the hospital. Black patients stayed in the hospital 1.5 days longer on average (9.6 days for white patients, 10.7 days for Hispanic patients and 11.8 days for Black...
Compared to white patients,...
10/22/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Medaxiom survey
Cardiology Compensation and Production Reflect Post-Pandemic Changes to Provider Market
10/21/2024
MedAxiom News NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – MedAxiom, the premier source for cardiovascular organizational performance solutions, has released its 2024 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation and Production Survey Report that includes data from the...
MedAxiom News NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – MedAxiom, the premier source for cardiovascular organizational performance solutions, has released its 2024 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation and Production Survey Report that includes data from the...
MedAxiom News NEPTUNE BEACH,...
10/21/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiology Innovations
Philips Showcases Next Level Cardiology Innovations for Improved Patient Care at TCT 2024
10/21/2024
Philips portfolio of image-guided therapy and echocardiography solutions uniquely integrates artificial intelligence into imaging systems and software, with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic devices to support exceptional treatment...
Philips portfolio of image-guided therapy and echocardiography solutions uniquely integrates artificial intelligence into imaging systems and software, with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic devices to support exceptional treatment...
Philips portfolio of...
10/21/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Cardiovascular Risk After MI
Prolocor Announces Publication of Confirmatory Results From Multicenter 800 Patient Study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)
10/21/2024
Greater than 2-fold predictive value (p=0.001) for heart attack, stroke, and death&nbsp; Significant unmet need in balancing the risks and benefits of antithrombotic treatment in patients with acute coronary syndrome...
Greater than 2-fold predictive value (p=0.001) for heart attack, stroke, and death&nbsp; Significant unmet need in balancing the risks and benefits of antithrombotic treatment in patients with acute coronary syndrome...
Greater than 2-fold...
10/21/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Pharmaceuticals
Acticor Biotech Repositions Glenzocimab in the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction
10/21/2024
The LIBERATE phase 2b, randomized and double-blind study will include more than 212 patients suffering from STEMI who are scheduled to undergo PCI. The study’s primary objective is to assess the safety and efficacy of glenzocimab 1000 mg...
The LIBERATE phase 2b, randomized and double-blind study will include more than 212 patients suffering from STEMI who are scheduled to undergo PCI. The study’s primary objective is to assess the safety and efficacy of glenzocimab 1000 mg...
The LIBERATE phase 2b,...
10/21/2024
Cath Lab Digest
PVD
Yale Study Finds Link Between Eczema and Peripheral Vascular Disease
10/21/2024
The Yale team found PVD occurred in 11% of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), but just 6.2% of patients without AD.
The Yale team found PVD occurred in 11% of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), but just 6.2% of patients without AD.
The Yale team found PVD occurred...
10/21/2024
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plaque analysis
HeartFlow Announces New Category I CPT Code from the American Medical Association for AI-Enabled Plaque Analysis to Assess Risk for Coronary Artery Disease
10/18/2024
“We commend the AMA’s issuance of this upgraded Category I CPT billing code, which validates the technology’s clinical value in quantifying and characterizing plaque to help assess risk and personalize treatment for patients with coronary...
“We commend the AMA’s issuance of this upgraded Category I CPT billing code, which validates the technology’s clinical value in quantifying and characterizing plaque to help assess risk and personalize treatment for patients with coronary...
“We commend the AMA’s issuance...
10/18/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Hypertension
New Study Links Obesity to Elevated Hypertension Risk Among Young Middle Eastern Women
10/18/2024
“Young Middle Eastern women who are obese or overweight are facing a higher risk for the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and its associated risk factors like hypertension and Type Two diabetes,” said Mohammad Adnan Bani...
“Young Middle Eastern women who are obese or overweight are facing a higher risk for the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and its associated risk factors like hypertension and Type Two diabetes,” said Mohammad Adnan Bani...
“Young Middle Eastern women who...
10/18/2024
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A study led by researchers from Shinshu University propose a simplified risk-scoring model helps clinicians assess when patients with cardiogenic shock can be safely weaned off from MCS devices, such as VA-ECMO or IMPELLA, using easily measurable health indicators like blood pressure and heart function. Credit Sho Suzuki from Shinshu University
Mechanical Circulatory Support
A Simple Risk Score for Weaning Patients From Mechanical Circulatory Support
10/23/2024
Researchers from Shinshu University developed a simple risk score model using readily measurable health indicators to predict successful MCS weaning. The study analyzed data from 114 patients.
Researchers from Shinshu University developed a simple risk score model using readily measurable health indicators to predict successful MCS weaning. The study analyzed data from 114 patients.
Researchers from Shinshu...
10/23/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Original Contribution
Intravascular Ultrasound in the Assessment of Coronary Artery Anomalies in Young Patients: A Tertiary Center Experience
10/23/2024
The authors describe a young population of patients with anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery and myocardial bridge and review the safety of intravascular ultrasound in this population.
The authors describe a young population of patients with anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery and myocardial bridge and review the safety of intravascular ultrasound in this population.
The authors describe a young...
10/23/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
The initial cases with the Luna TMVR System were conducted in Paraguay and the Republic of Georgia and supported by leading US structural heart experts and the Tioga Cardiovascular team.
Mitral Valve intervention
Tioga Cardiovascular Announces First-In-Human Cases With Its Luna Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) System
10/23/2024
Tioga Cardiovascular, Inc., a Shifamed portfolio company, announced the first-in-human transseptal implantations using the 28 French) Luna™ transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system. The first patients achieved excellent...
Tioga Cardiovascular, Inc., a Shifamed portfolio company, announced the first-in-human transseptal implantations using the 28 French) Luna™ transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system. The first patients achieved excellent...
Tioga Cardiovascular, Inc., a...
10/23/2024
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Original Contribution
Comparison of Two Vascular Closure Device Strategies for Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Using Suture-Based and Collagen-Plug-Based Techniques and Associated Vascular Complications
10/23/2024
The authors evaluated their experience with 2 distinct vascular closure device approaches using the Perclose ProGlide and the Angio-Seal, as well as the impact on vascular access site complications during transcatheter aortic valve...
The authors evaluated their experience with 2 distinct vascular closure device approaches using the Perclose ProGlide and the Angio-Seal, as well as the impact on vascular access site complications during transcatheter aortic valve...
The authors evaluated their...
10/23/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
CABG
Black Patients More Likely to Die After Coronary Bypass Surgery
10/22/2024
Compared to white patients, Black patients were 22% more likely to die in the hospital. Black patients stayed in the hospital 1.5 days longer on average (9.6 days for white patients, 10.7 days for Hispanic patients and 11.8 days for Black...
Compared to white patients, Black patients were 22% more likely to die in the hospital. Black patients stayed in the hospital 1.5 days longer on average (9.6 days for white patients, 10.7 days for Hispanic patients and 11.8 days for Black...
Compared to white patients,...
10/22/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Medaxiom survey
Cardiology Compensation and Production Reflect Post-Pandemic Changes to Provider Market
10/21/2024
MedAxiom News NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – MedAxiom, the premier source for cardiovascular organizational performance solutions, has released its 2024 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation and Production Survey Report that includes data from the...
MedAxiom News NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – MedAxiom, the premier source for cardiovascular organizational performance solutions, has released its 2024 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation and Production Survey Report that includes data from the...
MedAxiom News NEPTUNE BEACH,...
10/21/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiology Innovations
Philips Showcases Next Level Cardiology Innovations for Improved Patient Care at TCT 2024
10/21/2024
Philips portfolio of image-guided therapy and echocardiography solutions uniquely integrates artificial intelligence into imaging systems and software, with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic devices to support exceptional treatment...
Philips portfolio of image-guided therapy and echocardiography solutions uniquely integrates artificial intelligence into imaging systems and software, with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic devices to support exceptional treatment...
Philips portfolio of...
10/21/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Cardiovascular Risk After MI
Prolocor Announces Publication of Confirmatory Results From Multicenter 800 Patient Study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)
10/21/2024
Greater than 2-fold predictive value (p=0.001) for heart attack, stroke, and death&nbsp; Significant unmet need in balancing the risks and benefits of antithrombotic treatment in patients with acute coronary syndrome...
Greater than 2-fold predictive value (p=0.001) for heart attack, stroke, and death&nbsp; Significant unmet need in balancing the risks and benefits of antithrombotic treatment in patients with acute coronary syndrome...
Greater than 2-fold...
10/21/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Pharmaceuticals
Acticor Biotech Repositions Glenzocimab in the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction
10/21/2024
The LIBERATE phase 2b, randomized and double-blind study will include more than 212 patients suffering from STEMI who are scheduled to undergo PCI. The study’s primary objective is to assess the safety and efficacy of glenzocimab 1000 mg...
The LIBERATE phase 2b, randomized and double-blind study will include more than 212 patients suffering from STEMI who are scheduled to undergo PCI. The study’s primary objective is to assess the safety and efficacy of glenzocimab 1000 mg...
The LIBERATE phase 2b,...
10/21/2024
Cath Lab Digest
PVD
Yale Study Finds Link Between Eczema and Peripheral Vascular Disease
10/21/2024
The Yale team found PVD occurred in 11% of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), but just 6.2% of patients without AD.
The Yale team found PVD occurred in 11% of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), but just 6.2% of patients without AD.
The Yale team found PVD occurred...
10/21/2024
Cath Lab Digest

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