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Volume 22 - Issue 10 - October, 2010

Feature

Clinical Images
Anomalous Origin of the Three Major Coronary Arteries from a Single Common Ostium
10/08/2010
Biana Trost, MD, Leticia Fernandez-Friera, MD, Javier Sanz, MD
Biana Trost, MD, Leticia Fernandez-F...
ABSTRACT: The prevalence of coronary anomalies is about 1.3% among patients who undergo coronary angiography.1 Although the majority of coronary artery anomalies are incidental findings and are not clinically significant, the interarterial...
ABSTRACT: The prevalence of coronary anomalies is about 1.3% among patients who undergo coronary angiography.1 Although the majority of coronary artery anomalies are incidental findings and are not clinically significant, the interarterial...
ABSTRACT: The prevalence of...
10/08/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Rapid Communication
The GuideLiner “Child” Catheter for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention — Early Clinical Experience
10/08/2010
Sanjay Kumar, BSc, MBBS, MRCP,* Diana A. Gorog, MD, PhD, FRCP,*,§ Gioel G. Secco, MD,£ Carlo Di Mario, MD, PhD,§,£ Neville Kukreja, MA, MBBS, MRCP*
Sanjay Kumar, BSc, MBBS, MRCP,* Dian...
ABSTRACT: The failure to deliver a stent across the target lesion during percutaneous coronary intervention, especially in arteries with calcified tortuous anatomy, is often due to insufficient back-up support from the guiding catheter....
ABSTRACT: The failure to deliver a stent across the target lesion during percutaneous coronary intervention, especially in arteries with calcified tortuous anatomy, is often due to insufficient back-up support from the guiding catheter....
ABSTRACT: The failure to deliver...
10/08/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Thrombus Aspiration Without Additional Ballooning or Stenting to Treat Selected Patients (See Full Title Below)
10/07/2010
Giovanni Paolo Talarico, MD, Francesco Burzotta, MD, PhD, Carlo Trani, MD, Italo Porto, MD, Antonio Maria Leone, MD, Giampaolo Niccoli, MD, Valentina Coluccia, MD, Giovanni Schiavoni, MD, Filippo Crea, MD
Giovanni Paolo Talarico, MD, Frances...
Thrombus Aspiration Without Additional Ballooning or Stenting to Treat Selected Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Thrombus Aspiration Without Additional Ballooning or Stenting to Treat Selected Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Thrombus Aspiration Without...
10/07/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Endothelial-Cell-Binding Aptamer for Coating of Intracoronary Stents
10/07/2010
Yvonne Strahm, BA, Annina Flueckiger, BA, Michael Billinger, MD, Pascal Meier, MD, Daniel Mettler, DVM, Susan Weisser, RN, Thomas Schaffner, MD†, Otto Hess, MD
Yvonne Strahm, BA, Annina Flueckiger...
ABSTRACT: Oligonucleotides capturing CD31 endothelial cells (= aptamer) were used for coating of intracoronary stents to improve endothelialization and vascular healing. Methods. Three different coronary stents were implanted in 9 farm-raised...
ABSTRACT: Oligonucleotides capturing CD31 endothelial cells (= aptamer) were used for coating of intracoronary stents to improve endothelialization and vascular healing. Methods. Three different coronary stents were implanted in 9 farm-raised...
ABSTRACT: Oligonucleotides...
10/07/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Treatment and Outcomes of Nonagenarians with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
10/07/2010
Costin N. Ionescu, MD, PhD, Marcos Amuchastegui, MD, Simina Ionescu, MD, Constantin B. Marcu, MD, Thomas Donohue, MD
Costin N. Ionescu, MD, PhD, Marcos A...
ABSTRACT: There is no age limit for reperfusion therapy in the current guidelines for the treatment of patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Reperfusion therapy, although associated with better outcomes, is not always...
ABSTRACT: There is no age limit for reperfusion therapy in the current guidelines for the treatment of patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Reperfusion therapy, although associated with better outcomes, is not always...
ABSTRACT: There is no age limit...
10/07/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Incidence, Predictors and Outcome of Drug-Eluting Stent Thrombosis in Real-World Practice
10/06/2010
Miry Blich, MD, Tawfiq Zeidan-Shwiri, MD, Sirouch Petcherski, MD, Azriel Osherov, MD, Haim Hammerman, MD
Miry Blich, MD, Tawfiq Zeidan-Shwiri...
ABSTRACT: Background. Traditionally, stent thrombosis (STH) has been regarded as a complication of percutaneous coronary interventions during the first 30 post-procedural days. However, delayed endothelialization associated with the...
ABSTRACT: Background. Traditionally, stent thrombosis (STH) has been regarded as a complication of percutaneous coronary interventions during the first 30 post-procedural days. However, delayed endothelialization associated with the...
ABSTRACT: Background....
10/06/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
Thrombus Aspiration for Restoring Flow: Stents for Scaffolding?
10/07/2010
George W. Vetrovec, MD
George W. Vetrovec, MD
The majority of ST-elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI) result from disruption of the fibrous cap of a preexisting atherosclerotic plaque, most times due to plaque rupture, but to a lesser extent from plaque erosion.1 It has been...
The majority of ST-elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI) result from disruption of the fibrous cap of a preexisting atherosclerotic plaque, most times due to plaque rupture, but to a lesser extent from plaque erosion.1 It has been...
The majority of ST-elevation...
10/07/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Primary Angioplasty in the Very Elderly — How Old Is Too Old?
10/07/2010
Milan Patel, MD and Allen Jeremias, MD, MSc
Milan Patel, MD and Allen Jeremias, M...
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10/07/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Is Implantation of Drug-Eluting Stents a Faustian Choice?
10/06/2010
Sorin J. Brener, MD
Sorin J. Brener, MD
Faustian (fou’ stee-en) (adj) — from the Latin for lucky, auspicious; possessed with a hunger for knowledge or mastery (Dictionary.com)
Faustian (fou’ stee-en) (adj) — from the Latin for lucky, auspicious; possessed with a hunger for knowledge or mastery (Dictionary.com)
Faustian (fou’ stee-en) (adj) —...
10/06/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
The Relative Renal Safety of Iodixanol and Low-Osmolar Contrast Media in Patients Undergoing PCI (Full Title Below)
10/06/2010
Michael C. Reed, MDa, Mauro Moscucci, MDb, Dean E. Smith, PhD, MSa, David Share, MD, MPHc, Thomas LaLonde, MDd, Syed A. Mahmood, MDe, Chris D’Haem, DOf, Richard McNamara, MDg, Adam Greenbaum, MDh, Hitinder S. Gurm, MDa
Michael C. Reed, MDa, Mauro Moscucci...
The Relative Renal Safety of Iodixanol and Low-Osmolar Contrast Media in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Insights from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiovascular Consortium (BMC2)
The Relative Renal Safety of Iodixanol and Low-Osmolar Contrast Media in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Insights from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiovascular Consortium (BMC2)
The Relative Renal Safety of...
10/06/2010
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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