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Volume 17 - Issue 2 - February, 2005

Effectiveness of Acetylcysteine in Prevention of Contrast Nephropathy
08/01/2008
Alexandre D. Azmus, MD, Carlos Gottschall, MD, Andre Manica, MD, Jo√£o Manica, MD, Kaue Duro, MD, Marcos Frey, MD, Lauro Bulc√£o, MD, Cristiane Lima, RN
Alexandre D. Azmus, MD, Carlos Gottsc...
Contrast nephropathy (CN) is a recognized complication following cardiac catheterization. Ongoing advances in catheter-based technologies have resulted in an increased number of procedures performed which, in turn, could be related to an...
Contrast nephropathy (CN) is a recognized complication following cardiac catheterization. Ongoing advances in catheter-based technologies have resulted in an increased number of procedures performed which, in turn, could be related to an...
Contrast nephropathy (CN) is a...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors (Part 2 of 2)
08/01/2008
Umesh K. Arora, MD and Meeney Dhir, MD
Umesh K. Arora, MD and Meeney Dhir, M...
Clinical Trials of Direct Thrombin Inhibitors The 2 direct thrombin inhibitors that have been studied most extensively are hirudin and bivalirudin. The earlier trials focussed on hirudin in the setting of acute coronary syndromes, MI and PCI...
Clinical Trials of Direct Thrombin Inhibitors The 2 direct thrombin inhibitors that have been studied most extensively are hirudin and bivalirudin. The earlier trials focussed on hirudin in the setting of acute coronary syndromes, MI and PCI...
Clinical Trials of Direct...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Electrophysiology Corner
Acute Right Coronary Artery Occlusion Following Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Atrial Flutter
08/01/2008
Nicolas Raio, MD, Todd J. Cohen, MD, Ramesh Daggubati, MD, Kevin Marzo, MD
Nicolas Raio, MD, Todd J. Cohen, MD, ...
Acute coronary occlusion following radiofrequency catheter ablation has previously been reported as a very rare complication in the treatment of accessory pathways.1 We report a case of acute coronary occlusion following a routine atrial...
Acute coronary occlusion following radiofrequency catheter ablation has previously been reported as a very rare complication in the treatment of accessory pathways.1 We report a case of acute coronary occlusion following a routine atrial...
Acute coronary occlusion...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Correlations Between Cardiac Troponin I, Cardiac Troponin T, and Creatine Phosphokinase MB Elevation Following Successful Percut
08/01/2008
Ertan Okmen, MD, Hulya Kasikcioglu, MD, Arda Sanli, MD, Huseyin Uyarel, MD, Nese Cam, MD
Ertan Okmen, MD, Hulya Kasikcioglu, M...
Measurement of cardiac troponins has gained a leading position in the field of biochemical diagnosis of myocardial necrosis, as compared with conventional creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) measurement. Data reported during the past decade have...
Measurement of cardiac troponins has gained a leading position in the field of biochemical diagnosis of myocardial necrosis, as compared with conventional creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) measurement. Data reported during the past decade have...
Measurement of cardiac troponins...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
The Guidewire Technique for Transseptal Puncture
08/01/2008
Seiichi Haruta, MD, Hiroki Kouno, MD, Hiroshi Akanuma, MD, Hiroyuki Ichinose, MD, Tadayuki Shimakura, MD
Seiichi Haruta, MD, Hiroki Kouno, MD,...
Transseptal puncture has recently been a very important therapeutic technique in the treatment of mitral stenosis1,2 and radiofrequency ablation of a left-sided accessory pathway.3 It has increased in importance since ablation for atrial...
Transseptal puncture has recently been a very important therapeutic technique in the treatment of mitral stenosis1,2 and radiofrequency ablation of a left-sided accessory pathway.3 It has increased in importance since ablation for atrial...
Transseptal puncture has...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Assessment of Coronary Blood Flow in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Using Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction Frame Count Method
08/01/2008
Ayse Saatci Yasar, MD, *Hasan Turhan, MD, Ali Riza Erbay, MD, Orhan Karabal, MD, Asuman Bicer, MD, Hatice Sasmaz, MD, *Ertan Yetkin, MD
Ayse Saatci Yasar, MD, *Hasan Turhan...
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetically transmitted disease of the sarcomeres, characterized phenotypically by an inappropriate thickness of the interventricular septum and less frequently, of the free left ventricular wall of a...
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetically transmitted disease of the sarcomeres, characterized phenotypically by an inappropriate thickness of the interventricular septum and less frequently, of the free left ventricular wall of a...
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Feature

Case Report
Unexpected Adverse Effects of Coronary Brachytherapy Remote from Intended Target
08/01/2008
Gurpreet Baweja, MD, Raghunandan Kamineni, MD, Samuel Butman, MD
Gurpreet Baweja, MD, Raghunandan Kami...
Vascular brachytherapy using beta and gamma radiation was the standard for percutaneous reintervention in patients with in-stent restenosis.1–4 While its beneficial effect has been excellent, the development of new lesions at the proximal and...
Vascular brachytherapy using beta and gamma radiation was the standard for percutaneous reintervention in patients with in-stent restenosis.1–4 While its beneficial effect has been excellent, the development of new lesions at the proximal and...
Vascular brachytherapy using...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
The Transulnar Approach for Coronary Intervention: A Safe Alternative to Transradial Approach in Selected Patients
08/01/2008
Lionel Mangin, MD, Olivier F. Bertrand, MD, PhD, Robert De La Rochellière, MD, Guy Proulx, MD, René Lemay, RN, Gérald Barbeau, MD, Onil Gleeton, MD, Josep Rodés-Cabau, MD, Can Manh Nguyen, MD, Louis Roy, MD
Lionel Mangin, MD, Olivier F. Bertran...
The transradial artery approach (TRA) for coronary interventions is now well accepted as a safe and cost-effective alternative to the traditional transfemoral approach (TFA).1,2 In our center, more than 90% of coronary interventions are...
The transradial artery approach (TRA) for coronary interventions is now well accepted as a safe and cost-effective alternative to the traditional transfemoral approach (TFA).1,2 In our center, more than 90% of coronary interventions are...
The transradial artery approach...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
Another Trick to Improve the Safety of Transseptal Puncture
08/01/2008
Antonio Colombo, MD and Ioannis Iakovou, MD
Antonio Colombo, MD and Ioannis Iakov...
Transseptal puncture of the interatrial septum was introduced in 1960 by Brockenbrough.1 The technique relied on fluoroscopic landmarks to identify anatomical boundaries. The movement of the tip of the needle, which resembles a “jump” from...
Transseptal puncture of the interatrial septum was introduced in 1960 by Brockenbrough.1 The technique relied on fluoroscopic landmarks to identify anatomical boundaries. The movement of the tip of the needle, which resembles a “jump” from...
Transseptal puncture 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  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  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
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
Cath Lab Digest

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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
Cath Lab Digest
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  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  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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