Volume 14 - Issue 8 - August, 2002
08/01/2008
Michael R. Recto, MD and Walter L. Sobczyk, MD
Michael R. Recto, MD and Walter L. So...
Transcatheter closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) has recently gained acceptance as a form of therapy for patients with cryptogenic stroke.1–3 The standard approach involves passage of a large delivery sheath from the femoral vein into the...
Transcatheter closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) has recently gained acceptance as a form of therapy for patients with cryptogenic stroke.1–3 The standard approach involves passage of a large delivery sheath from the femoral vein into the...
Transcatheter closure of patent...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
08/01/2008
William C. Dixon IV, MD, Robert H. Peter, MD, Michael H. Sketch, Jr., MD
William C. Dixon IV, MD, Robert H. Pe...
Case Description. A 57-year-old male with no known coronary artery disease presented to an outside hospital with chest pain. He subsequently ruled in for a non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, with a peak CPK of 406 mg/mL, CPK-MB...
Case Description. A 57-year-old male with no known coronary artery disease presented to an outside hospital with chest pain. He subsequently ruled in for a non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, with a peak CPK of 406 mg/mL, CPK-MB...
Case Description. A 57-year-old...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Electrophysiology Corner
08/01/2008
Friederike von zur Muhlen, MD, Weilun Quan, PhD, David J. D’Agate, DO, Todd J. Cohen, MD
Friederike von zur Muhlen, MD, Weilun...
In a patient who presents with syncope of unknown origin, a thorough history can sometimes provide clues suggesting postural neurally mediated syncope or other forms of neurally mediated syncope, such as carotid sinus syndrome or micturition...
In a patient who presents with syncope of unknown origin, a thorough history can sometimes provide clues suggesting postural neurally mediated syncope or other forms of neurally mediated syncope, such as carotid sinus syndrome or micturition...
In a patient who presents with...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Feature
Practice Management and Economics
08/01/2008
The article by Mr. Barbo is very helpful and informative for those groups contemplating methods of developing new revenue-sharing opportunities in a setting of collaborative activity or strategic alliances with parties who have common...
The article by Mr. Barbo is very helpful and informative for those groups contemplating methods of developing new revenue-sharing opportunities in a setting of collaborative activity or strategic alliances with parties who have common...
The article by Mr. Barbo is very...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
Omer Goktekin, MD, Ahmet Unal?r, MD, Bulent Gorenek, MD, Gulmira Kudaiberdieva, MD, Yuksel Cavusoglu, MD, Mehmet Melek, MD, Recep Aslan, MD, Bilgin Timuralp, MD
Omer Goktekin, MD, Ahmet Unal?r, MD,...
Myocardial infarction is a rare complication that can occur immediately after a blunt chest trauma. We report a 36-year-old male who experienced a fatal anterolateral myocardial infarction after a nonpenetrating chest injury sustained in a...
Myocardial infarction is a rare complication that can occur immediately after a blunt chest trauma. We report a 36-year-old male who experienced a fatal anterolateral myocardial infarction after a nonpenetrating chest injury sustained in a...
Myocardial infarction is a rare...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
Hüseyin Y?lmaz, MD, Aytül Belgi, MD, Ibrahim Demir, MD, Ibrahim Basar?c?, MD, Oktay Sancaktar, MD
Hüseyin Y?lmaz, MD, Aytül Belgi, MD...
Dislodgement and embolization of coronary stents before deployment are rare and challenging complications of intracoronary stenting. Reported incidence varies between 0.56–0.90%.1,2 Intracoronary embolization may cause arterial occlusion with...
Dislodgement and embolization of coronary stents before deployment are rare and challenging complications of intracoronary stenting. Reported incidence varies between 0.56–0.90%.1,2 Intracoronary embolization may cause arterial occlusion with...
Dislodgement and embolization of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
Yusuf Atmaca, MD, Rabih Dandachi, MD, Dervis Oral, MD
Yusuf Atmaca, MD, Rabih Dandachi, MD,...
The reported incidence of a single coronary artery (SCA) ranges from 0.2–1.6% of the population undergoing coronary angiography.1 Many of these anomalies are found incidentally. Identification of these anomalies is especially important in...
The reported incidence of a single coronary artery (SCA) ranges from 0.2–1.6% of the population undergoing coronary angiography.1 Many of these anomalies are found incidentally. Identification of these anomalies is especially important in...
The reported incidence of a...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Column
Editorial Message
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, case reports, articles from the Journal special sections "Practice Management and Economics", "Clinical Decision Making", "The...
Dear Readers,
This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, case reports, articles from the Journal special sections "Practice Management and Economics", "Clinical Decision Making", "The...
Dear Readers,
This issue of the...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Insights
Commentary
08/01/2008
Participants: James P. Zidar, Fayaz Shawl, Alfredo Rodriguez, Luis de la Fuente, Kirk Garratt, Paul Overlie, Jeff Werner, Gian Feltrin, Howard Cohen, and Tom Linnemeier
Participants: James P. Zidar, Fayaz S...
Part ii
Continuation of discussion
Supporting Patients in Shock
Jeff Werner: I have a question for Dr. Shawl. I believe you said that you think patients should be completely revascularized during acute infarction using angioplasty and...
Part ii
Continuation of discussion
Supporting Patients in Shock
Jeff Werner: I have a question for Dr. Shawl. I believe you said that you think patients should be completely revascularized during acute infarction using angioplasty and...
Part ii
Continuation of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
08/01/2008
Paul A. Overlie, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.P., James P. Zidar, Luis de la Fuente, Gian Feltrin, Alfredo Rodriguez, Fayaz Shawl, Kirk Garratt, Jeff Werner, Howard Cohen, Tom Linnemeier
Paul A. Overlie, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A....
The High Mortality Among Patients in Cardiogenic Shock “LV or RV Infarcts:” What Have We Learned and Have We Made a Difference?
In this symposium, we will revisit the treatment of cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction...
The High Mortality Among Patients in Cardiogenic Shock “LV or RV Infarcts:” What Have We Learned and Have We Made a Difference?
In this symposium, we will revisit the treatment of cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction...
The High Mortality Among...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
