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Volume 20 - Issue 4 - April, 2008

Feature

Original Contribution
Transcatheter Device Closure of Atrial Septal Defects in Patients
Older than 60 Years of Age: Immediate and Follow-Up Results
08/01/2008
*Huda Elshershari, MD, †Qi-Ling Cao, MD, †Ziyad M. Hijazi, MD, MPH
*Huda Elshershari, MD, †Qi-Ling Cao...
Percutaneous closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs) is a safe procedure and has been routinely performed in many centers around the world as an alternative to surgical closure.1–5 However, in elderly patients with ASD, prolonged...
Percutaneous closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs) is a safe procedure and has been routinely performed in many centers around the world as an alternative to surgical closure.1–5 However, in elderly patients with ASD, prolonged...
Percutaneous closure of atrial...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Long-Term Outcomes after Intracoronary Beta-Irradiation for In-Stent Restenosis in Bare-Metal Stents
08/01/2008
*Micha T. Maeder, MD, *Matthias E. Pfisterer, MD, *Peter T. Buser, MD, §Hans W. Roser, MD, £Jakob Roth, MD, *Daniel Weilenmann, MD, *Fabian P. Nietlispach, MD, *Michael J. Zellweger, MD, £Beat Amsler, MD, *Christoph A. Kaiser, MD
*Micha T. Maeder, MD, *Matthias E. Pf...
Intracoronary brachytherapy using β- or γ-irradiation is effective in reducing angiographic restenosis as well as target vessel revascularization (TVR) in patients with in-stent restenosis (ISR) after bare-metal stent (BMS) implantation.1–5...
Intracoronary brachytherapy using β- or γ-irradiation is effective in reducing angiographic restenosis as well as target vessel revascularization (TVR) in patients with in-stent restenosis (ISR) after bare-metal stent (BMS) implantation.1–5...
Intracoronary brachytherapy...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Efficacy of a Novel Procedure Sheath and Closure Device during
Diagnostic Catheterization: The Multicenter Randomized Clinical
08/01/2008
aAnthony A. Bavry, MD, MPH, aRussell E. Raymond, DO, aDeepak L. Bhatt, MD, bCharles E. Chambers, MD, cAndrew J. DeNardo, MD, dJames B. Hermiller, MD, ePaul R. Myers, MD, cDouglas E. Pitts, MD, cJohn A. Scott, MD, fScott J. Savader, MD, gSteven Steinhubl, MD
aAnthony A. Bavry, MD, MPH, aRussell ...
Multiple devices are currently available for closure of the femoral artery access site after cardiac catheterization.1 Currently, the most widely used closure devices are the Angio-Seal™ device (St. Jude Medical, St. Paul, Minnesota)2–4 and...
Multiple devices are currently available for closure of the femoral artery access site after cardiac catheterization.1 Currently, the most widely used closure devices are the Angio-Seal™ device (St. Jude Medical, St. Paul, Minnesota)2–4 and...
Multiple devices are currently...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Short- or Long-Term Outcomes of Coronary Artery Aneurysms Occurring after Directional Coronary Atherectomy
08/01/2008

Yuji Oikawa, MD, Junji Yajima, MD, †Dominick J. Angiolillo, MD, PhD, Masafumi Akabane, MD, Ryuichi Funada, MD, Shunsuke Matsuno, MD, Toshiro Inaba, MD, Yuya Nakagawa, MD, Michinari Nakamura, MD, Hitoshi Sawada, MD, Tadanori Aizawa, MD

Yuji Oikawa, MD, Junji Yajima, MD, ‚Ä...
Coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) represent a relatively uncommon finding in patients who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, the prevalence of CAAs has been shown to be higher in patients undergoing PCI utilizing...
Coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) represent a relatively uncommon finding in patients who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, the prevalence of CAAs has been shown to be higher in patients undergoing PCI utilizing...
Coronary artery aneurysms...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Urgent PCI in Patients with Stent Thrombosis: An Observational
Single-Center Study Comparing Thrombus Aspiration and
Standard
08/01/2008
Maria De Vita, MD, Francesco Burzotta, MD, PhD, Carlo Trani, MD, Enrico Romagnoli, MD, Giovanni Paolo Talarico, MD, Italo Porto, MD, Antonio Maria Leone, MD, Giuseppe G.L. Biondi-Zoccai, MD, Giampaolo Niccoli, MD, Antonio Giuseppe Rebuzzi, MD, Rocco Mongiardo, MD, Mario Attilio Mazzari, MD, Giovanni Schiavoni, MD, Filippo Crea, MD
Maria De Vita, MD, Francesco Burzotta...
Stent thrombosis (ST) is a recognized complication limiting the clinical efficacy of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), the incidence reported being between 0.5% and 2.2%.1–5 Due to the increasing number of stent-based PCI procedures,...
Stent thrombosis (ST) is a recognized complication limiting the clinical efficacy of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), the incidence reported being between 0.5% and 2.2%.1–5 Due to the increasing number of stent-based PCI procedures,...
Stent thrombosis (ST) is a...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide and Serum Unbound Free Fatty Acid
Levels after Contemporary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
08/01/2008
aWarren J. Cantor, MD, bHahn Hoe Kim, MD, cSanjit Jolly, MD, cGordon Moe, MD, dJason M. Burstein, MD, eAurora Mendelsohn, fAlan M. Kleinfeld, PhD, cDavid Fitchett, MD
aWarren J. Cantor, MD, bHahn Hoe Kim,...
B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and serum unbound free fatty acid (FFAu) are novel cardiac markers. BNP is a polypeptide secreted by the cardiac ventricles in response to volume and pressure overload. Measurement of BNP levels has...
B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and serum unbound free fatty acid (FFAu) are novel cardiac markers. BNP is a polypeptide secreted by the cardiac ventricles in response to volume and pressure overload. Measurement of BNP levels has...
B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Protection Devices and Thrombectomy for Native Coronary
Artery ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
08/01/2008
*Ronen Gurvitch, MBBS, FRACP, *,§Andrew E. Ajani, MBBS, MD, FRACP, FJFICM, FCSANZ, *Bryan P. Yan, MBBS, FRACP, £Ron Waksman, MD
*Ronen Gurvitch, MBBS, FRACP, *,§And...
Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is established as optimal therapy for patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).1 The goal of primary PCI is to achieve a thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) 3 flow and...
Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is established as optimal therapy for patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).1 The goal of primary PCI is to achieve a thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) 3 flow and...
Primary percutaneous coronary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
The Declining Relevance of Age in the Treatment of Atrial Septal Defects
08/01/2008
Srihari S. Naidu, MD
Srihari S. Naidu, MD
Atrial septal defects (ASD), which comprise roughly 10% of all congenital cardiac disease, are frequently first encountered in the adult population.1 Significant shunting results in the insidious development of symptoms, culminating in overt...
Atrial septal defects (ASD), which comprise roughly 10% of all congenital cardiac disease, are frequently first encountered in the adult population.1 Significant shunting results in the insidious development of symptoms, culminating in overt...
Atrial septal defects (ASD),...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Vascular Closure Devices: Have We Caught the Right FISH?
08/01/2008
*Dominique Joyal, MD and §Robert S. Dieter, MD, RVT
*Dominique Joyal, MD and §Robert S. ...
The introduction of vascular closure devices (VCDs) in the mid-1990s has truly made a difference for the interventional cardiologist. Despite a multitude of studies showing either decreased, increased or similar rates of vascular...
The introduction of vascular closure devices (VCDs) in the mid-1990s has truly made a difference for the interventional cardiologist. Despite a multitude of studies showing either decreased, increased or similar rates of vascular...
The introduction of vascular...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Stent Thrombosis – A Complication Best Avoided
08/01/2008
Madan Sharma, MD and Yerem Yeghiazarians, MD
Madan Sharma, MD and Yerem Yeghiazari...
Stent thrombosis (ST), while infrequent, is a serious complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) resulting in myocardial infarction (MI) or death.1–4 While drug- eluting stents (DES) have reduced the rate of restenosis and...
Stent thrombosis (ST), while infrequent, is a serious complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) resulting in myocardial infarction (MI) or death.1–4 While drug- eluting stents (DES) have reduced the rate of restenosis and...
Stent thrombosis (ST), while...
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
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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
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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...
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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