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Volume 20 - Issue 6 - June, 2008

Insights

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

Feature

Original Contribution
Carotid Artery In-Stent Restenosis after Carotid Artery Stenting
08/01/2008
*Rasih Atilla Ener, MD, *David Fiss, MD, *Alexander Georgakis, MD, *Nelson M. Wolf, MD, §Niraj Pandit, MD, §Guy N. Piegari Jr., MD
*Rasih Atilla Ener, MD, *David Fiss, ...
Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and the third leading cause of death after cardiac- and cancer-related deaths. In 2004, the prevalence of stroke was estimated to be 5.7 million (2.4 million males, 3.3 million females)....
Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and the third leading cause of death after cardiac- and cancer-related deaths. In 2004, the prevalence of stroke was estimated to be 5.7 million (2.4 million males, 3.3 million females)....
Stroke is the leading cause of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Rapid Communication
Development of a Novel Calcified Total Occlusion Model in<br />
Porcine Coronary Arteries
08/01/2008
Kaori Suzuki, MD, Naritatsu Saito, MD, Geping Zhang, MD, Gerard Conditt, RCIS, Jennifer McGregor, BS, RLAT, Alyssa M. Flynn, BS, Danielle Leahy, BS, RLAT, Patricia Glennon, VMD, Martin B. Leon, MD, Motoya Hayase, MD
Kaori Suzuki, MD, Naritatsu Saito, MD...
Chronic total occlusion (CTO) represents 10–20% of all angioplasty cases and remains a challenge for interventional cardiologists.1–3 CTOs are associated with significant angina, impaired left ventricular function and poor long-term...
Chronic total occlusion (CTO) represents 10–20% of all angioplasty cases and remains a challenge for interventional cardiologists.1–3 CTOs are associated with significant angina, impaired left ventricular function and poor long-term...
Chronic total occlusion (CTO)...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Rapid Communication
A Universal Classification System for Chronic Total Occlusions
08/01/2008
Rohan Jayasinghe, MBBS, FRACP, PhD, Varghese Paul, MD, DM, Sharmalar Rajendran, MBBS, FRACP
Rohan Jayasinghe, MBBS, FRACP, PhD, V...
Chronic total occlusions (CTOs) present one of the most challenging obstacles to interventional cardiologists in the current era. Technical difficulties associated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of CTOs are reflected by lower...
Chronic total occlusions (CTOs) present one of the most challenging obstacles to interventional cardiologists in the current era. Technical difficulties associated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of CTOs are reflected by lower...
Chronic total occlusions (CTOs)...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Rapid Communication
Improvement of Regional Ischemia after Successful Percutaneous<br />
Intervention of Bypassed Native Coronary Chronic Total<br />
Occlusio
08/01/2008
*Paul C. Ho, MD and §Etsuo Tsuchikane, MD
*Paul C. Ho, MD and §Etsuo Tsuchikan...
During angiography, when the saphenous vein graft (SVG) bypassing a chronic total occlusion (CTO) in a coronary artery is found to be patent without significant obstructive disease, conventional wisdom would suggest adequate distal perfusion...
During angiography, when the saphenous vein graft (SVG) bypassing a chronic total occlusion (CTO) in a coronary artery is found to be patent without significant obstructive disease, conventional wisdom would suggest adequate distal perfusion...
During angiography, when the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
The Relation between Extent of Coronary Artery Disease<br />
Measured by Quantitative Coronary Angiography and Changes<br />
in Lipid Prof
08/01/2008
*Sorin J. Brener, MD, §Thomas B. Ivanc, MS, £Tingfei Hu, MD
*Sorin J. Brener, MD, §Thomas B. Iva...
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is inexorably linked to abnormal cholesterol levels, particularly low-density lipoprotein- C (LDL-C).1–4 Longstanding hyperlipidemia leads to deposition of oxidized LDL-C in activated macrophages and results,...
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is inexorably linked to abnormal cholesterol levels, particularly low-density lipoprotein- C (LDL-C).1–4 Longstanding hyperlipidemia leads to deposition of oxidized LDL-C in activated macrophages and results,...
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Acute Inferior ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Treated with Primary Angioplasty Using Only a Pronto
Aspiration Cath
08/01/2008
Dimitrios Avramides, MD, Konstantinos Raisakis, MD, Evangelos Matsakas, MD
Dimitrios Avramides, MD, Konstantinos...
The benefits of adjunctive mechanical devices to prevent distal embolization in patients undergoing mechanical revascularization for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are still a matter of debate.Case Report. A 34-year-old male smoker with...
The benefits of adjunctive mechanical devices to prevent distal embolization in patients undergoing mechanical revascularization for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are still a matter of debate.Case Report. A 34-year-old male smoker with...
The benefits of adjunctive...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Percutaneous Treatment of a Single Saphenous Vein Graft with
Two Different Protection Devices
08/01/2008
Francesco Bedogni, MD, Nuccia Morici, MD, Nedy Brambilla, MD
Francesco Bedogni, MD, Nuccia Morici,...
Although the efficacy of coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) has been enhanced by the widespread use of arterial grafts, the limited number of arterial anastomoses mandates continued heavy reliance on venous conduits. Saphenous vein...
Although the efficacy of coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) has been enhanced by the widespread use of arterial grafts, the limited number of arterial anastomoses mandates continued heavy reliance on venous conduits. Saphenous vein...
Although the efficacy of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Hemodynamics “Au Contraire” Despite Diastolic Flow Reversal
and Angiographically Severe Aortic Regurgitation
08/01/2008
*Sayed T. Hussain, MD, §Seher Iqbal, MD, £Syed N. Ahmed, MD, *Saeb F. Khoury, MD, ¶Faisal M. Syed, MD
*Sayed T. Hussain, MD, §Seher Iqbal,...
Aortic regurgitation (AR) is characterized by inadequate aortic valve closure that results in the reflux of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle (LV) during diastole. Assessment of the degree of regurgitation is paramount to clinical...
Aortic regurgitation (AR) is characterized by inadequate aortic valve closure that results in the reflux of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle (LV) during diastole. Assessment of the degree of regurgitation is paramount to clinical...
Aortic regurgitation (AR) is...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Single Right Coronary Artery Continuing as Left Circumflex
Artery and Hypoplastic Left Anterior Descending Artery: A Rare
Coro
08/01/2008
Panduranga Prashanth, MBBS, MD, and Mohammed Mukhaini, MD, FRCPC
Panduranga Prashanth, MBBS, MD, and M...
Case Report. A 63-year-old female with a history of longstanding diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and stable angina presented with recent worsening of exertional angina with rest anginal episodes. She underwent coronary...
Case Report. A 63-year-old female with a history of longstanding diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and stable angina presented with recent worsening of exertional angina with rest anginal episodes. She underwent coronary...
Case Report. A 63-year-old...
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
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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.
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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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...
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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,...
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Medaxiom survey
Cardiology Compensation and Production Reflect Post-Pandemic Changes to Provider Market
10/21/2024
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MedAxiom News NEPTUNE BEACH,...
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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...
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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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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...
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Vascular Disease Management
Pharmaceuticals
Acticor Biotech Repositions Glenzocimab in the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction
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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.
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The Yale team found PVD occurred...
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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...
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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...
“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...
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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...
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...
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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
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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...
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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
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...
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Cardiology Innovations
Philips Showcases Next Level Cardiology Innovations for Improved Patient Care at TCT 2024
10/21/2024
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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...
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Vascular Disease Management
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&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...
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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,...
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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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