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Volume 20 - Issue 3 - March, 2008

Feature

Case Report
Abdominal Aortic Pseudoaneurysm Repair Using the Amplatzer®
Septal Occluder Device
08/01/2008
Shaji C. Menon, MD, Charanjit Rihal, MD, Allison K. Cabalka, MD
Shaji C. Menon, MD, Charanjit Rihal, ...
Case Report. An 81-year-old male with a prior history of open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair using a tube graft (24 mm Hemashield Dacron, Meadox Medicals, Inc., Oakland, New Jersey) presented for treatment of a pseudoaneurysm. Ten...
Case Report. An 81-year-old male with a prior history of open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair using a tube graft (24 mm Hemashield Dacron, Meadox Medicals, Inc., Oakland, New Jersey) presented for treatment of a pseudoaneurysm. Ten...
Case Report. An 81-year-old male...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Transcatheter Closure of Postinfarction Ventricular Septal Rupture
with the Amplatzer® Occluder
08/01/2008
Ana Viana-Tejedor, MD, Ra√∫l Moreno, MD, Mar Moreno, MD
Ana Viana-Tejedor, MD, Ra√∫l Moreno, ...
Mechanical complications comprise the second leading cause of in-hospital mortality in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), especially in the elderly.1 Among them, ventricular septal rupture (VSR) complicates...
Mechanical complications comprise the second leading cause of in-hospital mortality in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), especially in the elderly.1 Among them, ventricular septal rupture (VSR) complicates...
Mechanical complications...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Rapid Communication
The Porcine Restenosis Model Using Thermal Balloon Injury:
Comparison with the Model by Coronary Stenting
08/01/2008
Yoriyasu Suzuki, MD, Jennifer K. Lyons, RVT, Alan C. Yeung, MD, Fumiaki Ikeno, MD
Yoriyasu Suzuki, MD, Jennifer K. Lyon...
Animal models have assumed a central position in understanding the mechanisms of angioplasty, stenting, restenosis and development of medical devices.1–5 The porcine coronary vascular injury models, by either stenting or overstretching injury...
Animal models have assumed a central position in understanding the mechanisms of angioplasty, stenting, restenosis and development of medical devices.1–5 The porcine coronary vascular injury models, by either stenting or overstretching injury...
Animal models have assumed a...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Aberrant Origin of the Left Anterior Descending Artery and
Quadrifurcation of Coronary Vessels Associated with Coronary
Artery
08/01/2008
*Neelima Penugonda, MD, §Sridevi Pitta, MD, §Mahir Elder, MD, §Delair Gardi, MD
*Neelima Penugonda, MD, §Sridevi Pit...
Case Presentation. A 50-year-old Caucasian male with a history significant for hypertension was admitted to the hospital with exertional chest pain. Laboratory findings showed the first set of troponin was 2.15 and the second set of troponin...
Case Presentation. A 50-year-old Caucasian male with a history significant for hypertension was admitted to the hospital with exertional chest pain. Laboratory findings showed the first set of troponin was 2.15 and the second set of troponin...
Case Presentation. A 50-year-old...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
An Illustrative Case of an Absent Right Coronary Artery
08/01/2008
Sayed T. Hussain, MD and Saeb F. Khoury, MD
Sayed T. Hussain, MD and Saeb F. Khou...
A 43-year-old patient presented to the hospital with complaints of recurrent chest pain episodes. His initial electrocardiogram was unremarkable and cardiac biomarkers were within normal limits. The patient underwent a myocardial perfusion...
A 43-year-old patient presented to the hospital with complaints of recurrent chest pain episodes. His initial electrocardiogram was unremarkable and cardiac biomarkers were within normal limits. The patient underwent a myocardial perfusion...
A 43-year-old patient presented...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Impact of Periprocedural Creatine Kinase-MB Isoenzyme Release
on Long-Term Mortality in Contemporary Percutaneous Coronary
Int
08/01/2008
Mohammed Andron, MD, MRCP, Rodney H. Stables, MA, DM, FRCP, Mohaned Egred, MD, MRCP, Albert E. Alahmar, MD, MRCP, Matthew A. Shaw, BSc, Elved Roberts, MD, MRCP, Khaled Albouaini, MD, MRCP, Anthony D. Grayson, BSc, Raphael A. Perry, MD, FRCP, Nicholas D. Palmer, MD, FRCP
Mohammed Andron, MD, MRCP, Rodney H. ...
Elevation of biochemical markers of myocardial damage following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is frequently observed,1–4 however, its significance remains controversial.5,6 Multiple reports have demonstrated a linear relationship...
Elevation of biochemical markers of myocardial damage following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is frequently observed,1–4 however, its significance remains controversial.5,6 Multiple reports have demonstrated a linear relationship...
Elevation of biochemical markers...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Timing and Correlates of Very Early Major Adverse Clinical Events Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
08/01/2008

Joseph Jozic, MDa, James Orford, MDb, Steven Steinhubl, MDc, Peter Berger, MDd, Amy Hsu, MDe, Eric Topol, MDf

Joseph Jozic, MDa, James Orford, MDb,...
The timing of, and risk factors for, very early (< 24 hours) major adverse clinical events (death, myocardial infarction [MI], urgent target vessel revascularization [uTVR], and major bleeding) following percutaneous coronary intervention...
The timing of, and risk factors for, very early (< 24 hours) major adverse clinical events (death, myocardial infarction [MI], urgent target vessel revascularization [uTVR], and major bleeding) following percutaneous coronary intervention...
The timing of, and risk factors...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Effect of Mean Platelet Volume on Postintervention Coronary
Blood Flow in Patients with Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris
08/01/2008
Hamza Duygu, MD, Cuneyt Turkoglu, MD, Bahadir Kirilmaz, MD, Ugur Turk, MD
Hamza Duygu, MD, Cuneyt Turkoglu, MD,...
Platelets play a crucial role in the pathophysiology, morbidity and mortality of coronary artery disease (CAD). It has been shown that platelet size, measured as mean platelet volume (MPV), correlates with their reactivity.1 MPV showing...
Platelets play a crucial role in the pathophysiology, morbidity and mortality of coronary artery disease (CAD). It has been shown that platelet size, measured as mean platelet volume (MPV), correlates with their reactivity.1 MPV showing...
Platelets play a crucial role in...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Troponin-Positive, CK-MB-Negative Acute Myocardial Infarction:Clinical, Electrocardiographic and Angiographic Characteristics
08/01/2008

Luis Gruberg, MD, Doron Sudarsky, MD, Arthur Kerner, MD, Haim Hammerman, MD, Michael Kapeliovich, MD, Rafael Beyar, MD, DSc

Luis Gruberg, MD, Doron Sudarsky, MD,...
The recent introduction of cardiac troponin I (cTn-I) into daily routine practice allows for highly accurate, sensitive and specific determination of myocardial injury in patients with chest pain. Any increase in these markers implies...
The recent introduction of cardiac troponin I (cTn-I) into daily routine practice allows for highly accurate, sensitive and specific determination of myocardial injury in patients with chest pain. Any increase in these markers implies...
The recent introduction of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Damage to Polymer of Undelivered Sirolimus-Eluting Stents
08/01/2008
aHideki Kitahara, MD, aYoshio Kobayashi, MD, bMasashi Yamaguchi, PhD, cYoshihide Fujimoto, MD, dMizuo Nameki, MD, aTakashi Nakayama, MD, aNakabumi Kuroda, MD, aIssei Komuro, MD
aHideki Kitahara, MD, aYoshio Kobayas...
A sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) consists of 3 components: 1) metallic stent; 2) sirolimus as an antiproliferative agent to inhibit neointimal formation; and 3) a polymer coating used as a drug-carrier vehicle (Figure 1).1 Polymer also plays...
A sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) consists of 3 components: 1) metallic stent; 2) sirolimus as an antiproliferative agent to inhibit neointimal formation; and 3) a polymer coating used as a drug-carrier vehicle (Figure 1).1 Polymer also plays...
A sirolimus-eluting stent (SES)...
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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