Volume 23 - Issue 12 - December 2011
12/02/2011
Danny Dvir, MD; Eyal Porat, MD; Abid R. Assali, MD; Ran Kornowski, MD
ABSTRACT: Apical complications are considered the “Achilles’ heel” of transapical aortic valve implantation, in which laceration and hemorrhage are potentially fatal. We describe the case of a rare complication of the transapical aortic valve...
ABSTRACT: Apical complications are considered the “Achilles’ heel” of transapical aortic valve implantation, in which laceration and hemorrhage are potentially fatal. We describe the case of a rare complication of the transapical aortic valve...
ABSTRACT: Apical complications...
12/02/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
12/02/2011
Corrado Tamburino, MD, PhD, FESC, FSCAI; Alessio La Manna, MD; Salvatore Geraci, MD
ABSTRACT: Coronary artery aneurysm is a relatively uncommon disorder characterized by coronary artery dilatation with diameter that exceeds 50% of the normal adjacent segments with atherosclerosis being the most common etiology.1 Aneurysms...
ABSTRACT: Coronary artery aneurysm is a relatively uncommon disorder characterized by coronary artery dilatation with diameter that exceeds 50% of the normal adjacent segments with atherosclerosis being the most common etiology.1 Aneurysms...
ABSTRACT: Coronary artery...
12/02/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
12/01/2011
Michael C. Kim, MD; Jennifer E. Taylor-Sutton, PhD
ABSTRACT: This work describes the longest reported interval between drug-eluting stent (DES) placement and very late stent thrombosis (VLST). A 69-year-old male presented with substernal chest pain associated with ST-segment myocardial...
ABSTRACT: This work describes the longest reported interval between drug-eluting stent (DES) placement and very late stent thrombosis (VLST). A 69-year-old male presented with substernal chest pain associated with ST-segment myocardial...
ABSTRACT: This work describes...
12/01/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
New Techniques
12/01/2011
Faisal Latif, MD; Jigar Patel, MD; Jimmy A. Thomas, MD
Abstract: Anomalous coronary arteries pose a great challenge during percutaneous intervention due to various technical factors. Inadequate guide support leads to significant obstacles for delivery of interventional devices to stenotic areas....
Abstract: Anomalous coronary arteries pose a great challenge during percutaneous intervention due to various technical factors. Inadequate guide support leads to significant obstacles for delivery of interventional devices to stenotic areas....
Abstract: Anomalous coronary...
12/01/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
12/01/2011
Juergen Kammler, MD; Clemens Steinwender, MD; Franz Leisch, MD
Abstract: We report on a case of a false aneurysm at the access site after transapical aortic valve replacement. Although this is not the first case report about this issue, our case emphasizes the importance of follow-up echocardiography...
Abstract: We report on a case of a false aneurysm at the access site after transapical aortic valve replacement. Although this is not the first case report about this issue, our case emphasizes the importance of follow-up echocardiography...
Abstract: We report on a case of...
12/01/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
12/01/2011
Lida P. Papavasileiou, MD, PhD; Giovanni B. Forleo, MD, PhD; Francesco Romeo, MD
Abstract: Although myocardial ischemia monitored by some implantable cardioverter-defibrillators has the potential to improve patient care, no clinical experience with this novel technology has been described yet. We report for the first time...
Abstract: Although myocardial ischemia monitored by some implantable cardioverter-defibrillators has the potential to improve patient care, no clinical experience with this novel technology has been described yet. We report for the first time...
Abstract: Although myocardial...
12/01/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
12/01/2011
Ivica Kristic, MD; Josip Lukenda, MD, PhD
Abstract: Although transradial access (TRA) for coronary procedures has many advantages over the transfemoral approach, it’s still not the dominant route used in coronary interventions. Radial artery spasm (RAS) is an important limitation of...
Abstract: Although transradial access (TRA) for coronary procedures has many advantages over the transfemoral approach, it’s still not the dominant route used in coronary interventions. Radial artery spasm (RAS) is an important limitation of...
Abstract: Although transradial...
12/01/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
12/01/2011
Dean Ferrera, DO; Adhir R. Shroff, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI
The elderly are often poorly represented in major clinical trials of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).1 An exact definition for “elderly” varies; for instance, the 2002 ACC/AHA practice guideline for the management of acute coronary...
The elderly are often poorly represented in major clinical trials of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).1 An exact definition for “elderly” varies; for instance, the 2002 ACC/AHA practice guideline for the management of acute coronary...
The elderly are often poorly...
12/01/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
12/01/2011
Alberto Hendler, MD; Izhak Zyssman, MD; Yosef Gurevich, MD; Alex Blatt, MD; Meir Reicher, MD; Zvi Vered, MD; Ricardo Krakover, MD; Mark Katz, MD; Zyad Gabara, MD
Abstract: Background. Nonagenarians have been systematically excluded from randomized trials dealing with invasive coronary strategies, resulting in a lack of evidence-based guidelines regarding the optimal approach in this population. Aim....
Abstract: Background. Nonagenarians have been systematically excluded from randomized trials dealing with invasive coronary strategies, resulting in a lack of evidence-based guidelines regarding the optimal approach in this population. Aim....
Abstract: Background....
12/01/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
12/01/2011
P. Syamasundar Rao, MD, FACC
Since the description of successful surgical ligation of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) by Gross and Hubbard in 1939,1 surgery has been the procedure of choice in the treatment of PDA. Surgical treatment has been shown to be safe and...
Since the description of successful surgical ligation of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) by Gross and Hubbard in 1939,1 surgery has been the procedure of choice in the treatment of PDA. Surgical treatment has been shown to be safe and...
Since the description of...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
