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Volume 19 - Issue 5 - May, 2007

Feature

Case Report
Kugel’s Artery Arising from an Anomalous Left Circumflex Coronary Artery
08/01/2008
Kevin P. Theleman, MD, Charles M. Gottlich, MD, Jeffrey M. Schussler, MD
Kevin P. Theleman, MD, Charles M. Got...
Case Report. A 65-year-old male with no known history of coronary disease presented with dyspnea on exertion and electrocardiographic (ECG) changes suggesting an old inferior infarct. Stress testing suggested ischemia based on ECG criteria....
Case Report. A 65-year-old male with no known history of coronary disease presented with dyspnea on exertion and electrocardiographic (ECG) changes suggesting an old inferior infarct. Stress testing suggested ischemia based on ECG criteria....
Case Report. A 65-year-old male...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
HIV Disease in Thrombocardiology
08/01/2008
Rasih Atilla Ener, MD, Jason Palermo, MD, Brian O’Murchu, MD, James A. Burke, MD, PhD, Nelson M. Wolf, MD, William A. Van Decker, MD
Rasih Atilla Ener, MD, Jason Palermo,...
HIV Disease Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection results from one of two similar retroviruses (HIV-1 and HIV-2) that destroy CD4+ lymphocytes and impair cell-mediated immunity, affecting multiple organ systems, increasing the risk of...
HIV Disease Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection results from one of two similar retroviruses (HIV-1 and HIV-2) that destroy CD4+ lymphocytes and impair cell-mediated immunity, affecting multiple organ systems, increasing the risk of...
HIV Disease Human...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Myocardial Ischemia Due to Kinking of Left Internal Mammary Artery Graft with the Expiratory Phase of Respiration
08/01/2008
Rajesh Sachdeva, MD, Kunal Sarkar, MD, Ravi K. Sureddi, MD
Rajesh Sachdeva, MD, Kunal Sarkar, MD...
Case Presentation. A 58-year-old male presented with substernal chest pain that started while mowing his lawn. The chest pain radiated to the left shoulder and was not relieved with sublingual nitroglycerin. He had controlled hypertension and...
Case Presentation. A 58-year-old male presented with substernal chest pain that started while mowing his lawn. The chest pain radiated to the left shoulder and was not relieved with sublingual nitroglycerin. He had controlled hypertension and...
Case Presentation. A 58-year-old...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Editorial Message
May
08/01/2008
Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC, FACA Editor-in-Chief
Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC, FACA Edit...
Dear Readers,The May 2007 issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, commentaries, a review article, clinical images, online case reports, and a continuation of discussions from the Biennial Andreas...
Dear Readers,The May 2007 issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, commentaries, a review article, clinical images, online case reports, and a continuation of discussions from the Biennial Andreas...
Dear Readers,The May 2007 issue...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Should Patients in Cardiogenic Shock Undergo Rescue Angioplasty after Failed Fibrinolysis? Comparison of Primary versus Rescue A
08/01/2008
Babu Kunadian, MBBS, MRCP, Kunadian Vijayalakshmi, MBBS, MRCP, Joel Dunning, MRCS, PhD, Andrew R. Thornley, MB, MRCP, Andrew G.C. Sutton, MA, MD, MRCP, Douglas F. Muir, MB, MRCP, Robert A. Wright, MD, FRCP, James A. Hall, MA, MD, FRCP, Mark A. de Belder, MA, MD, FRCP
Babu Kunadian, MBBS, MRCP, Kunadian ...
Cardiogenic shock is the leading cause of death in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who reach the hospital alive.1,2 The reported incidence of cardiogenic shock in patients with AMI is 7–10%.1,3 The mortality rate in these...
Cardiogenic shock is the leading cause of death in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who reach the hospital alive.1,2 The reported incidence of cardiogenic shock in patients with AMI is 7–10%.1,3 The mortality rate in these...
Cardiogenic shock is the leading...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
COMMENTARY: Cardiogenic Shock — The Role of Revascularization after Failed Thrombolysis
08/01/2008
*Pranab Das, MD, §Aravinda Nanjundappa, MD, 1Robert S. Dieter, MD
*Pranab Das, MD, §Aravinda Nanjundap...
Technological advancements have revolutionized the field of interventional cardiology by introducing newer devices and better pharmacological agents. The incidence of cardiogenic shock (CS) complicating acute myocardial infarction (AMI)...
Technological advancements have revolutionized the field of interventional cardiology by introducing newer devices and better pharmacological agents. The incidence of cardiogenic shock (CS) complicating acute myocardial infarction (AMI)...
Technological advancements have...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
The Safety of a Bivalirudin-Based Approach in Patients undergoing Rotational Atherectomy
08/01/2008
§Hitinder S. Gurm, MBBS, ¶Vivek Rajagopal, MD, ¶Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, ¶Stephen G. Ellis, MD,¶A. Michael Lincoff, MD
§Hitinder S. Gurm, MBBS, ¶Vivek Raj...
While contemporary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is predominantly a stent-based strategy, other modalities are occasionally used in lieu of or in addition to stents. Rotational atherectomy uses a high-speed rotating bit to...
While contemporary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is predominantly a stent-based strategy, other modalities are occasionally used in lieu of or in addition to stents. Rotational atherectomy uses a high-speed rotating bit to...
While contemporary percutaneous...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Validation of a Predictive Risk Score for Radiocontrast-Induced Nephropathy following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
08/01/2008
*Kimberly A. Skelding, MD, §Patricia J.M. Best, MD, £Beth A. Bartholomew, MD, §Ryan J. Lennon, MSb, •William W. O’Neill, MD, §Charanjit S. Rihal, MD
*Kimberly A. Skelding, MD, §Patrici...
Percutaneous diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures rely on intravascular use of iodinated radiocontrast agents for visualization in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The use of radiocontrast agents has been associated...
Percutaneous diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures rely on intravascular use of iodinated radiocontrast agents for visualization in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The use of radiocontrast agents has been associated...
Percutaneous diagnostic and...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery in the Emergent/Urgent Setting
08/01/2008
Alberto Hendler, MD,Edo Kaluski, MD, Alex Blatt, MD,Yosef Gurevich, MD, Izhak Zyssman, MD,Zvi Vered, MD, Vladimir Danicek, MD, Ricardo Krakover, MD
Alberto Hendler, MD,Edo Kaluski, MD, ...
Significant left main coronary stenosis occurs in 5–7% of patients undergoing coronary angiography.1,2 Patients with “unprotected” left main coronary artery (ULMCA) disease treated medically have an estimated 3-year mortality rate of ...
Significant left main coronary stenosis occurs in 5–7% of patients undergoing coronary angiography.1,2 Patients with “unprotected” left main coronary artery (ULMCA) disease treated medically have an estimated 3-year mortality rate of ...
Significant left main coronary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
An Evaluation of Fluoroscopy Time and Correlation with Outcomes after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
08/01/2008
Eugenia Nikolsky, MD, PhD, Tereza Pucelikova, MD, Roxana Mehran, MD, Stephen Balter, PhD, Liz Kaufman, PhD, Martin Fahy, MSc, Alexandra J. Lansky, MD, Martin B. Leon, MD,Jeffrey W. Moses, MD, Gregg W. Stone, MD, George Dangas, MD, PhD
Eugenia Nikolsky, MD, PhD, Tereza Puc...
Advances in interventional cardiology are reflected in the increased complexity of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). This leads to an increasing use of fluoroscopic guidance in these procedures with a concomitant increase in concern...
Advances in interventional cardiology are reflected in the increased complexity of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). This leads to an increasing use of fluoroscopic guidance in these procedures with a concomitant increase in concern...
Advances in interventional...
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
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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  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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