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Volume 24 - Issue 6 - June 2012

Feature

Rapid Communication
05/30/2012

David G. Rizik, MD1, Bruce Samuels, MD2, Thomas R. Hatten, RN, RCIS3, Robert J. Gil, MD, PhD4 

David G. Rizik, MD1, Bruce Samuels, M...
Abstract: The everolimus-eluting XIENCE side-branch access (SBA) stent has been the focus of numerous recent publications. Most of the information available on this device comes from the preclinical studies performed in ovine models as well...
Abstract: The everolimus-eluting XIENCE side-branch access (SBA) stent has been the focus of numerous recent publications. Most of the information available on this device comes from the preclinical studies performed in ovine models as well...
Abstract: The everolimus-eluting...
05/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
05/29/2012

Michael S. Lee, MD1, Ritu Sachdeva, MD2, Moo Hyun Kim, MD3, Rajesh Sachdeva, MD4

Michael S. Lee, MD1, Ritu Sachdeva, M...
Abstract: Objective. The purpose of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with bare-metal and drug-eluting stent (DES) use in pediatric orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT) recipients...
Abstract: Objective. The purpose of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with bare-metal and drug-eluting stent (DES) use in pediatric orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT) recipients...
Abstract: Objective. The purpose...
05/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
05/29/2012

Sang-Yup Lim, MD1*, Hyun-Woong Park, MD2*, Woo-Young Chung, MD3, Song-Yee Kim, MD4, Ki-Seok Kim, MD4, Jang-Whan Bae, MD5, Tae-Jin Youn, MD2; the PROMETHEUS Study Investigators

Sang-Yup Lim, MD1*, Hyun-Woong Park, ...
Abstract: Background. We evaluated the clinical and angiographic outcomes of silicon carbide-coated cobalt chromium PRO-Kinetic bare-metal stent in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who underwent primary...
Abstract: Background. We evaluated the clinical and angiographic outcomes of silicon carbide-coated cobalt chromium PRO-Kinetic bare-metal stent in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who underwent primary...
Abstract: Background. We...
05/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
05/29/2012

Bryan G. Schwartz, MD1, Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD1,2, Steven Burstein, MD3, Christina Economides, MD3, Guy S. Mayeda, MD3

Bryan G. Schwartz, MD1, Robert A. Klo...
Abstract: Purpose. To determine clinical outcomes of patients who underwent percutaneous revascularization (PR) with multiple devices. Methods. PR cases at a private, tertiary referral hospital were reviewed retrospectively. Limb salvage and...
Abstract: Purpose. To determine clinical outcomes of patients who underwent percutaneous revascularization (PR) with multiple devices. Methods. PR cases at a private, tertiary referral hospital were reviewed retrospectively. Limb salvage and...
Abstract: Purpose. To determine...
05/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Radial Access Technique
05/30/2012

William M. Suh, MD1 and Morton J. Kern, MD2

William M. Suh, MD1 and Morton J. Ker...
Abstract: Transradial cardiac catheterization in patients with previous coronary artery bypass graft surgery can be technically challenging. The presence of a left internal mammary artery (LIMA) graft was previously considered a relative...
Abstract: Transradial cardiac catheterization in patients with previous coronary artery bypass graft surgery can be technically challenging. The presence of a left internal mammary artery (LIMA) graft was previously considered a relative...
Abstract: Transradial cardiac...
05/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
05/29/2012

Adel Aminian, MD, Dariouch Dolatabadi, MD, Jacques Lalmand, MD

Adel Aminian, MD, Dariouch Dolatabadi...
Abstract: Anatomic variations during transradial (TR) procedures are relatively common and represent a significant cause of technical failure, even for experienced radial operators. In this study, we present an interesting alternative...
Abstract: Anatomic variations during transradial (TR) procedures are relatively common and represent a significant cause of technical failure, even for experienced radial operators. In this study, we present an interesting alternative...
Abstract: Anatomic variations...
05/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
05/29/2012

Norio Tada, MD, Tatsushi Ootomo, MD, Taiichiro Meguro, MD, PhD

Norio Tada, MD, Tatsushi Ootomo, MD, ...
Abstract: Percutaneous transcatheter aortic valvuloplasty is seriously limited by high restenosis rates. We report a case where the use of a buddy-catheter technique during balloon inflation allowed increased focused force onto calcified...
Abstract: Percutaneous transcatheter aortic valvuloplasty is seriously limited by high restenosis rates. We report a case where the use of a buddy-catheter technique during balloon inflation allowed increased focused force onto calcified...
Abstract: Percutaneous...
05/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
05/29/2012

Ulrike Krumsdorf, MD1, Emmanuel Chorianopoulos, MD1, Sven T. Pleger, MD1, Klaus Kallenbach, MD2, Matthias Karck, MD2, Hugo A. Katus, MD1, Raffi Bekeredjian, MD1

Ulrike Krumsdorf, MD1, Emmanuel Chori...
Abstract: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has become an established therapeutic option in high-risk patients with severe aortic valve stenosis. The potential threat of a postinterventional infection is one of several...
Abstract: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has become an established therapeutic option in high-risk patients with severe aortic valve stenosis. The potential threat of a postinterventional infection is one of several...
Abstract: Transcatheter aortic...
05/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
05/29/2012

Nazmi Krasniqi, MD*, Janice Roth, MD*, Patrick T. Siegrist, MD, Stefan Toggweiler, MD, Christiane Gruner, MD, Matthias Greutmann, MD, Felix C. Tanner, MD, Thomas F. Lüscher, MD, Roberto Corti, MD

Nazmi Krasniqi, MD*, Janice Roth, MD*...
Abstract: Background. Percutaneous closure of the patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a widely used procedure in patients with paradoxical embolism. Whether or not implantation of a PFO closure device alters cardiac chamber anatomy and in turn...
Abstract: Background. Percutaneous closure of the patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a widely used procedure in patients with paradoxical embolism. Whether or not implantation of a PFO closure device alters cardiac chamber anatomy and in turn...
Abstract: Background....
05/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
05/29/2012

Puja B. Parikh, MD and Luis Gruberg, MD

Puja B. Parikh, MD and Luis Gruberg, ...
With over 1 million percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) performed in the United States annually, nearly one-third of these procedures are performed in women.1 Female patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) tend to have a higher risk...
With over 1 million percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) performed in the United States annually, nearly one-third of these procedures are performed in women.1 Female patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) tend to have a higher risk...
With over 1 million percutaneous...
05/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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