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Volume 20 - Issue 5 - May, 2008

Feature

Original Contribution
The CAIRP (CAndesartan for In-stent Restenosis Prevention)<br />
Trial — A Multicenter Study of AT1-Receptor Blocker Therapy<br />
in Coro
08/01/2008
‡oeJochen Krämer, MD, *oeRainer G. Ruf, MD, *Sibylle Schmidt, SN, °Christoph Axthelm, MD, §Ruth Strasser, MD, ¶Gerhard Janssen, MD, ^†Torsten Thieme, MD, *Angelika Kusch, MD, #Jürgen Waigand, MD, *#Rainer Dietz, MD, *C. Michael Gross, MD
‡oeJochen Krämer, MD, *oeRainer G....
Stent implantation revolutionized interventional cardiology. Stent development required improved antiplatelet therapy and new materials.1–3 Nonetheless, intimal hyperplasia resulting in in-stent restenosis (ISR) occurs in a significant number...
Stent implantation revolutionized interventional cardiology. Stent development required improved antiplatelet therapy and new materials.1–3 Nonetheless, intimal hyperplasia resulting in in-stent restenosis (ISR) occurs in a significant number...
Stent implantation...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Invasive Measurements of Atrioventricular Conduction Parameters<br />
Prior to and Following Ventricular Septal Defect Closure with t
08/01/2008
*Euloge Kouadio Kramoh, MD, *Nagib Dahdah, MD, *Anne Fournier, MD, †Shubhayan Sanatani, MD, †Martin Hosking, MD, *Joaquim Miró, MD
*Euloge Kouadio Kramoh, MD, *Nagib Da...
Nearly two decades have elapsed since the early percutaneous closure of ventricular septal defects (VSD),1,2 and controversies surrounding such techniques persist.3 The early types of devices developed for VSD closure were associated with low...
Nearly two decades have elapsed since the early percutaneous closure of ventricular septal defects (VSD),1,2 and controversies surrounding such techniques persist.3 The early types of devices developed for VSD closure were associated with low...
Nearly two decades have elapsed...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
High-Speed Rotational Atherectomy during Transradial<br />
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
08/01/2008
Mohaned Egred, BSc, MB ChB, MRCP, MD, Mohammed Andron, MSc, MB ChB, MRCP, Albert Alahmar, BSc, MB ChB, MRCP, Khaled Albouaini, MSc, MB ChB, MRCP, Raphael A. Perry, BMBS, FRCP, MD, BSc
Mohaned Egred, BSc, MB ChB, MRCP, MD,...
The transradial approach to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is established as a safe procedure with improved patient comfort and early ambulation.1–3 This has translated into early discharge with reduced procedural costs leading to...
The transradial approach to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is established as a safe procedure with improved patient comfort and early ambulation.1–3 This has translated into early discharge with reduced procedural costs leading to...
The transradial approach to...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Culprit Vessel PCI versus Traditional Cath and PCI for STEMI
08/01/2008
Robert J. Applegate, MD, Stacy H. Graham, MD, Sanjay K. Gandhi, MD, Michael A. Kutcher, MD, Matthew T. Sacrinty, MPH, Renato M. Santos, MD, William C. Little, MD
Robert J. Applegate, MD, Stacy H. Gra...
Achieving rapid reperfusion in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEM) has been established as an effective and life-saving treatment for these patients. The mortality benefit of primary percutaneous coronary intervention...
Achieving rapid reperfusion in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEM) has been established as an effective and life-saving treatment for these patients. The mortality benefit of primary percutaneous coronary intervention...
Achieving rapid reperfusion in...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect Closure with the<br />
Amplatzer Device
08/01/2008
P. Syamasundar Rao, MD
P. Syamasundar Rao, MD
Rashkind1 performed catheter closure of ventricular septal defects (VSDs) in animal models in the early 1970s; he initially used hooked, single-disc and double-disc Rashkind devices. Subsequently, other investigators2–6 attempted...
Rashkind1 performed catheter closure of ventricular septal defects (VSDs) in animal models in the early 1970s; he initially used hooked, single-disc and double-disc Rashkind devices. Subsequently, other investigators2–6 attempted...
Rashkind1 performed catheter...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Transradial Complex Coronary Interventions: Expanding<br />
the Comfort Zone
08/01/2008
Paul C. Ho, MD
Paul C. Ho, MD
Rotational coronary atherectomy can be utilized for maximal plaque debulking or for a less aggressive strategy of lesion modification. The early recommended burr-to-artery ratio of 0.75–8, which was deemed to achieve a delicate balance of...
Rotational coronary atherectomy can be utilized for maximal plaque debulking or for a less aggressive strategy of lesion modification. The early recommended burr-to-artery ratio of 0.75–8, which was deemed to achieve a delicate balance of...
Rotational coronary atherectomy...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Breaking with Tradition: Is Diagnostic Angiography Really
Necessary before Primary PCI?
08/01/2008
Adnan K. Chhatriwalla, MD and Deepak L. Bhatt, MD
Adnan K. Chhatriwalla, MD and Deepak ...
The superiority of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) over fibrinolytic therapy for the treatment of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has been demonstrated in several large studies.1-3 Nevertheless, the preponderance...
The superiority of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) over fibrinolytic therapy for the treatment of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has been demonstrated in several large studies.1-3 Nevertheless, the preponderance...
The superiority of primary...
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&nbsp; 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&nbsp; 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&nbsp; 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&nbsp; 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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