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Volume 18 - Issue 6 - June, 2006

Feature

Case Report
Cold Leg in Patient with High Coated Platelets: Possible Association with the Use of Rofecoxib
08/01/2008
Abdul Rashid, MD, George Dale, MD, Thomas Hennebry, MD
Abdul Rashid, MD, George Dale, MD, ...
Diagnostic coronary angiography in the current era is a remarkably safe procedure, yet major complications do occur. Many of these complications are related to vascular access. Although discomfort at the site of access is frequent and minor...
Diagnostic coronary angiography in the current era is a remarkably safe procedure, yet major complications do occur. Many of these complications are related to vascular access. Although discomfort at the site of access is frequent and minor...
Diagnostic coronary angiography...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Pronto‚Ñ¢ Catheter Thrombectomy in Acute ST-Segment Myocardial Infarction: A Case Series
08/01/2008
Ashish Pershad, MD, David Hoelzinger, MD, *Shirish Patel, MD
Ashish Pershad, MD, David Hoelzinger,...
The aim in the treatment of patients with myocardial infarction is the early restoration of TIMI 3 blood flow in the infarct related artery.1 Primary angioplasty during an acute myocardial infarction achieves this objective but is associated...
The aim in the treatment of patients with myocardial infarction is the early restoration of TIMI 3 blood flow in the infarct related artery.1 Primary angioplasty during an acute myocardial infarction achieves this objective but is associated...
The aim in the treatment of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Cardiogenic Shock due to Complete Thrombotic Occlusion of the Left Main Coronary Ostium in a Young Female
08/01/2008
Angel Sanchez-Recalde, MD, Luis Calvo Orbe, MD, Guillermo Galeote, MD
Angel Sanchez-Recalde, MD, Luis Calvo...
Cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction is associated with high mortality.1,2 Early recognition and coronary revascularization are crucial to improve its poor prognosis. Successful early reperfusion of the infarct-related...
Cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction is associated with high mortality.1,2 Early recognition and coronary revascularization are crucial to improve its poor prognosis. Successful early reperfusion of the infarct-related...
Cardiogenic shock complicating...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Cardiac Arrest Secondary to ST-Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction. Influence of Immedi
08/01/2008
Benigno Quintero-Moran, MD, Raul Moreno, MD, Sergio Villarreal, MD, Maria-José Perez-Vizcayno, MD, Rosana Hernandez, MD, César Conde, MD, Paul Vazquez, MD, Fernando Alfonso, MD,Camino Bañuelos, MD, Javier Escaned, MD, Antonio Fernandez-Ortiz, MD, Luis Azcona, MD, Carlos Macaya, MD
Benigno Quintero-Moran, MD, Raul Mor...
Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the best reperfusion strategy in patients with ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction (AMI).1 This is mainly because it achieves a very high rate of successful recanalization of the...
Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the best reperfusion strategy in patients with ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction (AMI).1 This is mainly because it achieves a very high rate of successful recanalization of the...
Primary percutaneous coronary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Clinical Outcomes after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Drug-Eluting Stents in Dialysis Patients
08/01/2008
Salah-Eddine Hassani, MD, William W. Chu, MD, PhD, Roswitha M. Wolfram, MD, Pramod K. Kuchulakanti, MD, Zhenyi Xue, MS, Natalie Gevorkian, MD, William O. Suddath, MD, Lowell F. Satler, MD, Kenneth M. Kent, MD, PhD, Augusto D. Pichard, MD, Neil J. Weissman, MD, Ron Waksman, MD
Salah-Eddine Hassani, MD, William W....
The major cause of mortality in dialysis patients is attributable to cardiovascular diseases.1,2 The higher prevalence of coronary artery disease in this population is thought to be related to a higher risk factor distribution, platelet...
The major cause of mortality in dialysis patients is attributable to cardiovascular diseases.1,2 The higher prevalence of coronary artery disease in this population is thought to be related to a higher risk factor distribution, platelet...
The major cause of mortality in...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in the Elderly Patient (Part I of II)
08/01/2008
Lloyd W. Klein, MD
Lloyd W. Klein, MD
The elderly patient with coronary artery disease (CAD) poses unique challenges in clinical management. The basic problem is that there are insufficient data from dedicated clinical trials to provide a framework for decision making. Clinical...
The elderly patient with coronary artery disease (CAD) poses unique challenges in clinical management. The basic problem is that there are insufficient data from dedicated clinical trials to provide a framework for decision making. Clinical...
The elderly patient with...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in the Elderly Patient (Part II of II)
08/01/2008
Lloyd W. Klein, MD
Lloyd W. Klein, MD
Continued (Part II of II) Cardiogenic Shock Although several registries suggest that elderly patients who present with cardiogenic shock have a significant improvement in survival with PCI, neither the SHOCK trial nor the Northern New...
Continued (Part II of II) Cardiogenic Shock Although several registries suggest that elderly patients who present with cardiogenic shock have a significant improvement in survival with PCI, neither the SHOCK trial nor the Northern New...
Continued (Part II of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Impact of Functional Testing Results on Prescription Patterns of Anti-Anginal Medication after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surg
08/01/2008
Karen Wou, Hiep Nguyen, MD, Robert Duerr, MD, Michael Del Core, MD, Dominique Fourchy, MD, Thao Huynh, MD, Ellis Lader, MD, Felix J. Rogers, DO, Rashid Chaudhry, MD, Louise Pilote, MD, MPH, PhD, Mark J. Eisenberg, MD, MPH
Karen Wou, Hiep Nguyen, MD, Robert Du...
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08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Impact of Functional Testing Results on Prescription Patterns of Anti-Anginal Medication after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surg
08/01/2008
Karen Wou, Hiep Nguyen, MD, Robert Duerr, MD, Michael Del Core, MD, Dominique Fourchy, MD, Thao Huynh, MD, Ellis Lader, MD, Felix J. Rogers, DO, Rashid Chaudhry, MD, Louise Pilote, MD, MPH, PhD, Mark J. Eisenberg, MD, MPH
Karen Wou, Hiep Nguyen, MD, Robert Du...
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) relieves anginal symptoms and decreases morbidity and mortality in patients suffering from coronary artery disease (CAD).1,2 Unless comorbid diseases are present, guidelines do not recommend the...
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) relieves anginal symptoms and decreases morbidity and mortality in patients suffering from coronary artery disease (CAD).1,2 Unless comorbid diseases are present, guidelines do not recommend the...
Coronary artery bypass graft...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Immediate- and Short-Term Outcome following Recanalization
of Long Chronic Total Occlusions (> 50 mm) of Native Coronary Arteri
08/01/2008
aAkil Loli, MD, aRex Liu, MD, bAshish Pershad, MD
aAkil Loli, MD, aRex Liu, MD, bAshish...
Chronic total occlusion (CTO) is present in approximately 30% of diagnostic angiograms. Data suggest that 10-year survival of patients with CTO is improved if the CTO is successfully recanalized.1 Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of a...
Chronic total occlusion (CTO) is present in approximately 30% of diagnostic angiograms. Data suggest that 10-year survival of patients with CTO is improved if the CTO is successfully recanalized.1 Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of a...
Chronic total occlusion (CTO) is...
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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