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Volume 18 - Issue 12 - December, 2006

Feature

Clinical Images
Percutaneous Thrombectomy for Pulmonary Embolism
08/01/2008
Ravi K. Garg, MD and Neeraj Jolly, MD
Ravi K. Garg, MD and Neeraj Jolly, MD...
Case Presentation. A 65-year-old female with squamous cell carcinoma of the uterus was admitted with acute dyspnea and hypotension. A computed tomography (CT) angiogram using the pulmonaryembolism (PE) protocol revealed evidence of multiple...
Case Presentation. A 65-year-old female with squamous cell carcinoma of the uterus was admitted with acute dyspnea and hypotension. A computed tomography (CT) angiogram using the pulmonaryembolism (PE) protocol revealed evidence of multiple...
Case Presentation. A 65-year-old...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Large Spontaneous Coronary Artery-to-Right Ventricular Fistula
08/01/2008
Brian Cabarrus, MD, Nazim U. Khan, MD, Rony L. Shammas, MD
Brian Cabarrus, MD, Nazim U. Khan, MD...
Coronary fistulae are congenital or acquired communications between a coronary artery and either a chamber of the heart (coronary-cameral fistula) or any segment of the systemic or pulmonary circulation bypassing the myocardial capillary...
Coronary fistulae are congenital or acquired communications between a coronary artery and either a chamber of the heart (coronary-cameral fistula) or any segment of the systemic or pulmonary circulation bypassing the myocardial capillary...
Coronary fistulae are congenital...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
To Close or Not To Close? PFO, Sex and Cerebrovascular Events
08/01/2008
Toby Ferguson, MD, Lauren H. Sansing, MD, Howard Herrmann, MD, Brett Cucchiara, MD
Toby Ferguson, MD, Lauren H. Sansing,...
The precise role of patent foramen ovale (PFO) in causing stroke remains controversial. Clinical factors felt to support a diagnosis of paradoxical embolization through a PFO include presence of concurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and onset...
The precise role of patent foramen ovale (PFO) in causing stroke remains controversial. Clinical factors felt to support a diagnosis of paradoxical embolization through a PFO include presence of concurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and onset...
The precise role of patent...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Late Stent Thrombosis Mimicking Focal Restenosis after Sirolimus Stent Implantation: Angiographic and Intravascular Ultrasound A
08/01/2008
Carlos Fernandez-Pereira, MD, Gaston Rodriguez-Granillo, MD, Alfredo E. Rodriguez, MD, PhD
Carlos Fernandez-Pereira, MD, Gaston ...
Since the introduction of drug-eluting stents (DES) during interventional procedures, several randomized studies have demonstrated a significant reduction in coronary restenosis and target vessel revascularizations.1–4 However, despite the...
Since the introduction of drug-eluting stents (DES) during interventional procedures, several randomized studies have demonstrated a significant reduction in coronary restenosis and target vessel revascularizations.1–4 However, despite the...
Since the introduction of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Department

Letters to the Editor
Difficult Anatomies: Just Hold Your (Patient’s) Breath
08/01/2008
Jack P. Chen, MD
Jack P. Chen, MD
To the Editor: Today’s vast armamentarium of percutaneous coronary interventional devices has both simplified and complicated the procedure. While user-friendly catheters, wires and stents have allowed the seasoned interventionalist to...
To the Editor: Today’s vast armamentarium of percutaneous coronary interventional devices has both simplified and complicated the procedure. While user-friendly catheters, wires and stents have allowed the seasoned interventionalist to...
To the Editor: Today’s vast...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
COMMENTARY: Bugs and Clots: The Value of Transesophageal Echocardiography in Defining Permanent Pacemaker Lead Infections
08/01/2008
Kul Aggarwal, MD and Lokesh Tejwani, MD
Kul Aggarwal, MD and Lokesh Tejwani, ...
The number of patients receiving pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implants is rapidly increasing. The number of permanent pacemaker implants in the United States increased from about 95,000 in 1990 to 250,000 in...
The number of patients receiving pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implants is rapidly increasing. The number of permanent pacemaker implants in the United States increased from about 95,000 in 1990 to 250,000 in...
The number of patients receiving...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
PCI with and without Abciximab after Upstream Eptifibatide Use: Outcomes in High-Risk Patients
08/01/2008
Robert J. Applegate, MD, Mark A. Grabarczyk, MD, David C. Sane, MD, Matthew T. Sacrinty, MPH, Jason E. Goodin, BA, G. Sidney Statonk, MD, Talal T. Baki, MD, Sanjay K. Gandhi, MD, Michael A. Kutcher, MD, William C. Little, MD
Robert J. Applegate, MD, Mark A. Grab...
Several clinical trials have demonstrated that platelet glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa receptor inhibition reduces the ischemic complications of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI).1–4 Comparative data between agents, however, are very...
Several clinical trials have demonstrated that platelet glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa receptor inhibition reduces the ischemic complications of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI).1–4 Comparative data between agents, however, are very...
Several clinical trials have...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
GENOMICS AND CELLULAR THERAPY: Successful Mobilization of Peripheral Blood Stem Cells by Use of Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating F
08/01/2008
Clemens Steinwender, MD, Christian Gabriel, MD, Franz Leisch, MD
Clemens Steinwender, MD, Christian G...
There is increasing evidence that the liberation of stem cells by use of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) with or without their transcoronary transplantation is feasible and can improve cardiac function in humans after acute...
There is increasing evidence that the liberation of stem cells by use of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) with or without their transcoronary transplantation is feasible and can improve cardiac function in humans after acute...
There is increasing evidence...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Continuing Education
Strategies for Optimizing Outcomes in the NSTE-ACS Patient: The CATH (Cardiac Catheterization and Antithrombotic Therapy
in th
08/01/2008
*Marc Cohen, MD, Jose Diez, MD, Edward Fry, MD, Sunil V. Rao, MD, James J. Ferguson III, MD, James Zidar, MD, Glenn Levine, MD, Jacob Shani, MD
*Marc Cohen, MD, Jose Diez, MD, Edwar...
Target Audience: Clinical Cardiologists, Interventional Cardiologists and Nurses. Release Date: 12-01-06 Expiration Date: 11-30-07 Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to: Educate...
Target Audience: Clinical Cardiologists, Interventional Cardiologists and Nurses. Release Date: 12-01-06 Expiration Date: 11-30-07 Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to: Educate...
Target Audience: Clinical...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Continuing Education
Strategies for Optimizing Outcomes in the NSTE-ACS Patient: The CATH (Cardiac Catheterization and Antithrombotic Therapy
in th
08/01/2008
*Marc Cohen, MD, Jose Diez, MD, Edward Fry, MD, Sunil V. Rao, MD, James J. Ferguson III, MD, James Zidar, MD, Glenn Levine, MD, Jacob Shani, MD
*Marc Cohen, MD, Jose Diez, MD, Edwar...
(PART II) A second group of patients who have received less attention were those who were switched at randomization; approximately three quarters of the patients were on some form of antithrombotic therapy prior to randomization — half of...
(PART II) A second group of patients who have received less attention were those who were switched at randomization; approximately three quarters of the patients were on some form of antithrombotic therapy prior to randomization — half of...
(PART II) A second group of...
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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