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Volume 19 - Issue 8 - August, 2007

Feature

Original Contribution
Cost-Effectiveness of the Radial versus Femoral Artery Approach
to Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
08/01/2008
Oleg Roussanov, MD, S. Jeanne Wilson, RN, Katherine Henley, FNP, Greta Estacio, FNP, Judith Hill, FNP, Brenda Dogan, RN, William F. Henley, PhD, Nabil Jarmukli, MD
Oleg Roussanov, MD, S. Jeanne Wilson,...
The radial artery approach to diagnostic cardiac catheterization has emerged as an attractive alternative to the femoral artery approach in recent years, especially in Canada and Europe, due to more familiarity and training.1,2 In experienced...
The radial artery approach to diagnostic cardiac catheterization has emerged as an attractive alternative to the femoral artery approach in recent years, especially in Canada and Europe, due to more familiarity and training.1,2 In experienced...
The radial artery approach to...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
A Life-Saving Procedure for Treatment of Massive Pulmonary
Air Embolism
08/01/2008
Mohamad Ali Ostovan, MD and Amir Aslani, MD
Mohamad Ali Ostovan, MD and Amir Asla...
 Case report. A 65-year-old female with a history of repeated episodes of syncope was admitted for permanent pacemaker implantation due to sick sinus syndrome. A 9 Fr peel-away sheath, which is devoid of a hemostatic valve, was inserted....
 Case report. A 65-year-old female with a history of repeated episodes of syncope was admitted for permanent pacemaker implantation due to sick sinus syndrome. A 9 Fr peel-away sheath, which is devoid of a hemostatic valve, was inserted....
 Case report. A 65-year-old...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Coronary Stenting with M-Guard: Feasibility and Safety Porcine Trial
08/01/2008
Edo Kaluski, MD, §Adam Groothuis, MS, MBA, *Marc Klapholz, MD, §Philip Seifart, MS, HTL, ACSP, £Elazar Edelman, MD
Edo Kaluski, MD, §Adam Groothuis, MS...
Coronary and peripheral interventions can result in distal embolization. Although guidelines mandate the use of embolic protection devices (EPDs) in PCI of vein grafts1 and carotid arteries,2,3 these devices are at most 50% effective4 and...
Coronary and peripheral interventions can result in distal embolization. Although guidelines mandate the use of embolic protection devices (EPDs) in PCI of vein grafts1 and carotid arteries,2,3 these devices are at most 50% effective4 and...
Coronary and peripheral...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Short- and Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Coronary Drug-
Eluting Stent Recipients Presenting with Chronic Renal Disease
08/01/2008
*†‡Gregory J. Mishkel, MD, ‡Joji J. Varghese, MD, †Anna L. Moore, MPH, *†‡Frank Aguirre, MD, ‡Stephen J. Markwell, MS, *†‡Marc Shelton, MD
*†‡Gregory J. Mishkel, MD, ‡Joj...
Chronic renal disease (CRD) is a common health concern in wealthy countries, with approximately 20 million American adults currently affected.1 While the association between renal insufficiency and increased risk of adverse non-fatal and...
Chronic renal disease (CRD) is a common health concern in wealthy countries, with approximately 20 million American adults currently affected.1 While the association between renal insufficiency and increased risk of adverse non-fatal and...
Chronic renal disease (CRD) is a...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Intra-Aortic Counterpulsation Does Not Improve Coronary Flow
Early after PCI in a High-Risk Group of Patients: Observations
fr
08/01/2008
Kunadian Vijayalakshmi, MBBS, MRCP, Babu Kunadian, MBBS, MRCP, *Victoria J. Whittaker, MSc, Robert A. Wright, MD, FRCP, James A. Hall, MA, MD, FRCP, Andrew Sutton, MD, MRCP, Douglas Muir, MRCP, Mark A. de Belder, MA, MD, FRCP
Kunadian Vijayalakshmi, MBBS, MRCP, B...
The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is the most commonly used temporary cardiac assist device. It has immediate beneficial hemodynamic effects, augmenting coronary perfusion, increasing myocardial oxygen supply and decreasing myocardial...
The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is the most commonly used temporary cardiac assist device. It has immediate beneficial hemodynamic effects, augmenting coronary perfusion, increasing myocardial oxygen supply and decreasing myocardial...
The intra-aortic balloon pump...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
Cost-effectiveness of Transradial Coronary Access
08/01/2008
Ferdinand Kiemeneij, MD, PhD
Ferdinand Kiemeneij, MD, PhD
The current study of Oleg Roussanov et al describes the cost-effectiveness of the radial approach to diagnostic catheterization compared with the femoral approach, with and without use of closure devices.1 Despite the fact that this is a...
The current study of Oleg Roussanov et al describes the cost-effectiveness of the radial approach to diagnostic catheterization compared with the femoral approach, with and without use of closure devices.1 Despite the fact that this is a...
The current study of Oleg...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
PCI in CKD: A-OK???
08/01/2008
Ted Parris, MD, FACC
Ted Parris, MD, FACC
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is endemic in our population, as is cardiovascular disease. Both carry large risks of major morbidity and mortality. The interaction of these two conditions is complex and the addition of CKD to cardiovascular...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is endemic in our population, as is cardiovascular disease. Both carry large risks of major morbidity and mortality. The interaction of these two conditions is complex and the addition of CKD to cardiovascular...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Is it Time to Burst the “Balloon” for High-Risk Patients?
08/01/2008
Sukesh C Burjonroppa, MD, Andrew J. Boyle, MD, Yerem Yeghiazarians, MD
Sukesh C Burjonroppa, MD, Andrew J. B...
The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a mechanical unloading device that is used to decrease myocardial oxygen demand while at the same time increasing cardiac output.1–3 In patients with acute MI who present with cardiogenic shock...
The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a mechanical unloading device that is used to decrease myocardial oxygen demand while at the same time increasing cardiac output.1–3 In patients with acute MI who present with cardiogenic shock...
The intra-aortic balloon pump...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Department

Letters to the Editor
Percutaneous Septal Cryoablation for the Treatment of Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy
08/01/2008
Tsung O. Cheng, MD Professor of Medicine George Washington University Washington, D.C. 20037 Email: tcheng@mfa.gwu.edu
Tsung O. Cheng, MD Professor of Medic...
I read with interest the innovative procedure of percutaneous transvalvular endomyocardial cryoablation for the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy reported by Keane et al1 in the June 2007 issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology....
I read with interest the innovative procedure of percutaneous transvalvular endomyocardial cryoablation for the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy reported by Keane et al1 in the June 2007 issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology....
I read with interest the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Editorial Message
Editor`s Message
08/01/2008
Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC, FACA Editor-in-Chief
Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC, FACA Edit...
Dear Readers, This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, a review, “Clinical Images”, and online case reports. These case reports can be found on our web site (www.invasivecardiology. com). I...
Dear Readers, This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, a review, “Clinical Images”, and online case reports. These case reports can be found on our web site (www.invasivecardiology. com). I...
Dear Readers, This issue of the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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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.
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CABG
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10/22/2024
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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)
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“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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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10/21/2024
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Cardiovascular Risk After MI
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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...
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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...
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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
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