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Volume 22 - Issue 7 - July, 2010

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Clinical Images
Intracardiac Echo Imaging of a Transfemoral Aortic Edwards SAPIEN Valve Implantation in a Degenerated Bioprosthesis (Valve-in-Va
07/06/2010
Joelle Kefer, MD, PhD*, Parla Astarci, MD§, Jean Renkin, MD, PhD*
Joelle Kefer, MD, PhD*, Parla Astarc...
Intracardiac Echo Imaging of a Transfemoral Aortic Edwards SAPIEN Valve Implantation in a Degenerated Bioprosthesis (Valve-in-Valve)    Case description. An 87-year-old male (58 kg body weight, 172 cm height) who had undergone in 1998 an...
Intracardiac Echo Imaging of a Transfemoral Aortic Edwards SAPIEN Valve Implantation in a Degenerated Bioprosthesis (Valve-in-Valve)    Case description. An 87-year-old male (58 kg body weight, 172 cm height) who had undergone in 1998 an...
Intracardiac Echo Imaging of a...
07/06/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Focus
Percutaneous Closure of Recurrent Noncoronary Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm Rupture: Utility of Computed Tomography in Procedural P
07/06/2010
Leonid Mandel,MD*, Mandip Gakhal,MD§, James Hopkins,MD*
Leonid Mandel,MD*, Mandip Gakhal,MD§...
Percutaneous Closure of Recurrent Noncoronary Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm Rupture: Utility of Computed Tomography in Procedural Planning    ABSTRACT: This case demonstrates the benefit of CT angiography in procedure planning and device...
Percutaneous Closure of Recurrent Noncoronary Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm Rupture: Utility of Computed Tomography in Procedural Planning    ABSTRACT: This case demonstrates the benefit of CT angiography in procedure planning and device...
Percutaneous Closure of...
07/06/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Focus
Lesion Characteristics and Coronary Stent Selection with Computed Tomographic Coronary Angiography: A Pilot Investigation Compar
07/06/2010
Malek Kass, MD*, Christopher A. Glover, MD*, Marino Labinaz, MD*, Derek Y. F. So, MD*, Li Chen, MSc§, Yeung Yam, BSc§, Benjamin J. W. Chow, MD*,∞
Malek Kass, MD*, Christopher A. Glov...
Lesion Characteristics and Coronary Stent Selection with Computed Tomographic Coronary Angiography: A Pilot Investigation Comparing CTA, QCA and IVUS    ABSTRACT: Objective. The accurate assessment of a target coronary lesion and appropriate...
Lesion Characteristics and Coronary Stent Selection with Computed Tomographic Coronary Angiography: A Pilot Investigation Comparing CTA, QCA and IVUS    ABSTRACT: Objective. The accurate assessment of a target coronary lesion and appropriate...
Lesion Characteristics and...
07/06/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Pooled Analysis of Trials Comparing Titanium-Nitride-Oxide-Coated Stents with Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents in Patients Undergoing
07/06/2010
Pasi P. Karjalainen, MD, PhDa, Fausto Biancari, MD, PhDb, Antti Ylitalo, MD, PhDa, Lorentz Raeber, MDc, Michael Billinger, MDc, Otto Hess, MD, PhDc, K. E. Juhani Airaksinen, MD, PhDd
Pasi P. Karjalainen, MD, PhDa, Faust...
   ABSTRACT: We performed a pooled analysis of three trials comparing titanium-nitride-oxide-coated bioactive stents (BAS) with paclitaxel-eluting stents (PES) in 1,774 patients. All patients were followed for 12 months. The primary outcomes...
   ABSTRACT: We performed a pooled analysis of three trials comparing titanium-nitride-oxide-coated bioactive stents (BAS) with paclitaxel-eluting stents (PES) in 1,774 patients. All patients were followed for 12 months. The primary outcomes...
   ABSTRACT: We performed a...
07/06/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Long-Term Clinical Outcome of Sirolimus-Eluting Stent Implantation in Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes
07/06/2010
Mohammad Almalla, MD, Jörg Schröder, MD, Verena Deserno, MS, Felix Vogt, MD, Ralf Koos, MD, Karl-Christian Koch, MD, Nikolaus Marx, MD, Rainer Hoffmann, MD
Mohammad Almalla, MD, Jörg Schröde...
   ABSTRACT: Background. Patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) are at increased risk of cardiovascular events. The long-term effectiveness of sirolimus-eluting stents (SES) in patients with MetS and in diabetic patients is not well defined....
   ABSTRACT: Background. Patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) are at increased risk of cardiovascular events. The long-term effectiveness of sirolimus-eluting stents (SES) in patients with MetS and in diabetic patients is not well defined....
   ABSTRACT: Background....
07/06/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Efficacy and Safety of Rapamycin as Compared to Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents: A Meta-Analysis
07/06/2010
Yahya B. Juwana, MD, Saman Rasoul, MD, PhD, Jan Paul Ottervanger, MD, PhD, Harry Suryapranata, MD, PhD
Yahya B. Juwana, MD, Saman Rasoul, M...
   ABSTRACT: Objective. To compare the efficacy of rapamycin-eluting stents (RES) and paclitaxel-eluting stents (PES) in patients undergo percutaneous coronary intervention. Background. RES and PES differ significantly with respect to polymer...
   ABSTRACT: Objective. To compare the efficacy of rapamycin-eluting stents (RES) and paclitaxel-eluting stents (PES) in patients undergo percutaneous coronary intervention. Background. RES and PES differ significantly with respect to polymer...
   ABSTRACT: Objective. To...
07/06/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Focus
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation with Preexisting Mechanical Mitral Prosthesis — Use of CT Angiography
07/02/2010
Victor T. Chao, MBBS, FRCS*, Paul T. Chiam, MBBS, MRCP†, Swee Yaw Tan, MBBS, MRCP†
Victor T. Chao, MBBS, FRCS*, Paul T....
ABSTRACT: A 72-year-old Chinese female with prior mitral valve replacement with a mechanical prosthesis 13 years before was diagnosed with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis. She was considered a high-risk surgical candidate and was...
ABSTRACT: A 72-year-old Chinese female with prior mitral valve replacement with a mechanical prosthesis 13 years before was diagnosed with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis. She was considered a high-risk surgical candidate and was...
ABSTRACT: A 72-year-old Chinese...
07/02/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Prognostic Significance of the Occurrence of Acute Heart Failure After Successful Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
07/02/2010
Lidija Savic, MD*, Igor Mrdovic, MD, PhD*,£, Jovan Perunicic, MD, PhD*,£, Milika Asanin, MD, PhD*,£, Ratko Lasica, MD, PhD*, Jelena Marinkovic, PhD£,∞, Zorana Vasiljevic, MD, PhD*,£, Miodrag Ostojic, MD, PhD§,£
Lidija Savic, MD*, Igor Mrdovic, MD,...
ABSTRACT: Background. Acute heart failure (AHF) has an adverse impact on short- and long-term outcomes in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The aims of the present study were to determine independent predictors...
ABSTRACT: Background. Acute heart failure (AHF) has an adverse impact on short- and long-term outcomes in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The aims of the present study were to determine independent predictors...
ABSTRACT: Background. Acute...
07/02/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
Role of Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography in Coronary Stent Selection
07/06/2010
Mohit Gupta, MD*, Borut Jug, MD§, Matthew J. Budoff, MD§
Mohit Gupta, MD*, Borut Jug, MD§, Ma...
   The importance of atherosclerotic lesion characteristics in determining long-term vessel patency and rate of complications after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been recognized virtually since the inception of coronary...
   The importance of atherosclerotic lesion characteristics in determining long-term vessel patency and rate of complications after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been recognized virtually since the inception of coronary...
   The importance of...
07/06/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Is Same-Day Discharge After Elective PCI in the Elderly Ready for Prime Time?
07/02/2010
Michael Liou, MD and Tak W. Kwan, MD
Michael Liou, MD and Tak W. Kwan, MD ...
   In the modern era of elective cardiac catheterization, there is a major difference in hospital discharge after a diagnostic and interventional procedure. While the majority of diagnostic catheterization is performed on an outpatient basis,...
   In the modern era of elective cardiac catheterization, there is a major difference in hospital discharge after a diagnostic and interventional procedure. While the majority of diagnostic catheterization is performed on an outpatient basis,...
   In the modern era of elective...
07/02/2010
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
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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
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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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