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Volume 20 - Issue 6 - June, 2008

Feature

Case Report
Novel Use of Twin-Pass Catheter in Successful Recanalization of<br />
a Chronic Coronary Total Occlusion
08/01/2008
Imran Arif, MD, Richard Callihan, MD, Tarek Helmy,MD
Imran Arif, MD, Richard Callihan, MD,...
The exact incidence of chronic total occlusions (CTOs) during routine coronary angiography is not well defined. It has been reported in the literature that CTOs are encountered in approximately one-third of diagnostic cardiac...
The exact incidence of chronic total occlusions (CTOs) during routine coronary angiography is not well defined. It has been reported in the literature that CTOs are encountered in approximately one-third of diagnostic cardiac...
The exact incidence of chronic...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Retrograde Recanalization of a Left Anterior Descending<br />
Chronic Total Occlusion via an Ipsilateral Intraseptal Collateral
08/01/2008
Satoru Otsuji, MD, Kunihiko Terasoma, MD, Shin Takiuchi, MD
Satoru Otsuji, MD, Kunihiko Terasoma,...
Successful recanalization and percutaneous revascularization of coronary arteries with chronic total occlusions (CTO) is one of the last frontiers in percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Successful CTO treatment is associated with...
Successful recanalization and percutaneous revascularization of coronary arteries with chronic total occlusions (CTO) is one of the last frontiers in percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Successful CTO treatment is associated with...
Successful recanalization and...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Rapid Communication
Single-Center Experience with the TandemHeart Percutaneous<br />
Ventricular Assist Device to Support Patients undergoing<br />
High-Risk
08/01/2008
Wael Al-Husami, MD, Frederick Yturralde, MD, Guru Mohanty, MD, Christopher Pastore, MD, Kapil Lotun, MD, David Venesy, MD, Sergio Waxman, MD, Christopher Pyne, MD, David Gossman, MD, Richard Nesto, MD, Thomas Piemonte, MD
Wael Al-Husami, MD, Frederick Yturral...
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) offers an alternative form of therapy for patients considered to be at high risk for coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). PCI is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality in the...
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) offers an alternative form of therapy for patients considered to be at high risk for coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). PCI is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality in the...
Percutaneous coronary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Management of Distal Coronary Perforations
08/01/2008
Ashish Pershad, MD, *Alon Yarkoni, MD, *David Biglari, DO
Ashish Pershad, MD, *Alon Yarkoni, MD...
Coronary artery perforation (CAP) is an uncommon, yet potentially devastating, complication of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI).1 Early reports of this catastrophic complication date back to the early 1980s.2 In a recent review of...
Coronary artery perforation (CAP) is an uncommon, yet potentially devastating, complication of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI).1 Early reports of this catastrophic complication date back to the early 1980s.2 In a recent review of...
Coronary artery perforation...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Very Late Sirolimus-Eluting Stent Displaced Fracture in the<br />
Mid-Left Anterior Descending Artery
08/01/2008
Nasir Rahman, MBBS, FCPS, Sajid Dhakam, MD, Khawar Abbass Kazmi, MD, MCPS, FCPS
Nasir Rahman, MBBS, FCPS, Sajid Dhaka...
Case Report. A 66-year-old female was admitted in March 2005 with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). She had a prior history of hypertension, dyslipidemia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Her coronary...
Case Report. A 66-year-old female was admitted in March 2005 with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). She had a prior history of hypertension, dyslipidemia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Her coronary...
Case Report. A 66-year-old...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Late Complete Heart Block in an Adult Patient undergoing<br />
Percutaneous Ventricular Septal Defect Closure
08/01/2008
Nicholas J. Collins, FRACP, *Lee Benson, FRCPC, Eric M. Horlick, FRCPC
Nicholas J. Collins, FRACP, *Lee Bens...
Transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defects has emerged as an attractive therapeutic modality, with excellent procedural and intermediate hemodynamic outcomes. While experience with this technique is relatively limited, longerterm...
Transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defects has emerged as an attractive therapeutic modality, with excellent procedural and intermediate hemodynamic outcomes. While experience with this technique is relatively limited, longerterm...
Transcatheter closure of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Three-Dimensional Balloon Catheter Sizing Identifies Significant<br />
Underdeployed Stents Using Conventional Methods in Renal<br />
Arte
08/01/2008
*,†,§Raed A. Aqel, MD, *,†,§Gilbert J. Zoghbi, MD, *,†Fadi G. Hage, MD, †,§Louis Dell’Italia, MD
*,†,§Raed A. Aqel, MD, *,†,§Gil...
Percutaneous renal artery stenting is a well-established revascularization modality for the treatment of significant renal artery stenosis (RAS) in selected patients with uncontrolled hypertension, renal insufficiency or heart failure...
Percutaneous renal artery stenting is a well-established revascularization modality for the treatment of significant renal artery stenosis (RAS) in selected patients with uncontrolled hypertension, renal insufficiency or heart failure...
Percutaneous renal artery...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Self-Expanding Platinum-Coated Nitinol Devices for<br />
Transcatheter Closure of Atrial Septal Defect: Prevention<br />
of Nickel Release
08/01/2008
*Pornthep Lertsapcharoen, MD, *Apichai Khongphatthanayothin, MD, §Suphot Srimahachota, MD, £Ruenreong Leelanukrom, MD
*Pornthep Lertsapcharoen, MD, *Apicha...
Nitinol, an alloy composed of 55% nickel and 45% titanium, has been widely used in medical products. With its superelastic and shape-memory properties, nitinol has generated new models of occlusion devices for transcatheter closure of atrial...
Nitinol, an alloy composed of 55% nickel and 45% titanium, has been widely used in medical products. With its superelastic and shape-memory properties, nitinol has generated new models of occlusion devices for transcatheter closure of atrial...
Nitinol, an alloy composed of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
Optimal Renal Artery Stenting: Does Size Matter?
08/01/2008
Michael C. Nguyen, MBBS and Lawrence A. Garcia, MD
Michael C. Nguyen, MBBS and Lawrence ...
Renal artery stenosis is mainly a disease of progressive atherosclerosis involving the ostium and proximal third of the main renal artery and the peri-renal aorta. Atherosclerosis accounts for 90% of cases of renal artery stenosis (RAS).1 The...
Renal artery stenosis is mainly a disease of progressive atherosclerosis involving the ostium and proximal third of the main renal artery and the peri-renal aorta. Atherosclerosis accounts for 90% of cases of renal artery stenosis (RAS).1 The...
Renal artery stenosis is mainly...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Continued Development of Devices for Transcatheter Closure<br />
of Atrial Septal Defects
08/01/2008
P. Syamasundar Rao, MD
P. Syamasundar Rao, MD
Since the description by King,1–3 Rashkind4–6 and their associates of devices to occlude atrial septal defects (ASDs), a number of ASD occluding devices have been designed, investigated and were reviewed elsewhere.7–12 The devices were...
Since the description by King,1–3 Rashkind4–6 and their associates of devices to occlude atrial septal defects (ASDs), a number of ASD occluding devices have been designed, investigated and were reviewed elsewhere.7–12 The devices were...
Since the description by...
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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