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Volume 26 - Issue 1 - January 2014

LAST (Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity) But Not Least: Systemic Lidocaine Toxicity During Cardiac Intervention
01/08/2014
Tanyanan Tanawuttiwat, MD; Piyapon Thisayakorn, MD; Juan F. Viles-Gonzalez, MD
Lidocaine is the most common medication used for local anesthesia in cardiac procedures. We describe a patient with idiopathic cardiomyopathy who underwent implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation for primary prevention and...
Lidocaine is the most common medication used for local anesthesia in cardiac procedures. We describe a patient with idiopathic cardiomyopathy who underwent implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation for primary prevention and...
Lidocaine is the most common...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Transcatheter Device Occlusion of a Large Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula by Exit Closure: The Road Less Travelled
01/08/2014
Bhavesh M. Thakkar, MD, DM; Jayal Shah, MD; Anand Shukla, MD
Large pulmonary arteriovenous fistula (PAVF) manifests as cyanosis and predisposes to serious complications of right-to-left shunt, and therefore necessitates early treatment. Complete thrombotic obliteration and isolation of fistulous sac...
Large pulmonary arteriovenous fistula (PAVF) manifests as cyanosis and predisposes to serious complications of right-to-left shunt, and therefore necessitates early treatment. Complete thrombotic obliteration and isolation of fistulous sac...
Large pulmonary arteriovenous...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
SINC or Swim (Should We Intervene in Non-Culprit Vessels During STEMI?)
01/08/2014
Patrick Antoun, MD; Jeffrey A. Breall, MD, PhD
Current practice guidelines discourage interventionalists from attempting to open a non-infarct artery at the time of an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI); the article by Mozid et al in this month’s Journal of Invasive Cardiology...
Current practice guidelines discourage interventionalists from attempting to open a non-infarct artery at the time of an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI); the article by Mozid et al in this month’s Journal of Invasive Cardiology...
Current practice guidelines...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Guidewire Withdrawal in Ascending Aorta Increases Cerebral Microembolism During Coronary Angiography — A Randomized Comparison of Two Guidewire Techniques
01/08/2014
Juliane Jurga, MD; Per Tornvall, MD, PhD; Jan van der Linden, MD, PhD; Nondita Sarkar, MD, PhD
An investigation of whether the occurrence of particulate cerebral microemboli during diagnostic coronary angiography is influenced by which guidewire technique is used.
An investigation of whether the occurrence of particulate cerebral microemboli during diagnostic coronary angiography is influenced by which guidewire technique is used.
An investigation of whether the...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Gradual Decline in the Age-Adjusted In-Hospital Mortality Rate From STEMI-Related Cardiogenic Shock Irrespective of Cause, Race or Gender With Persistent Higher Mortality Rates in Women Despite Multivariate Adjustment
01/08/2014
Mehrnoosh Hashemzadeh, PhD; Mohammad Reza Movahed, MD, PhD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI; Mehrtash Hashemzadeh, MS; Muhammad F. Khan, MD
An evaluation of the trends of age-adjusted mortality rates for all-cause and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)-related cardiogenic shock in the United States.
An evaluation of the trends of age-adjusted mortality rates for all-cause and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)-related cardiogenic shock in the United States.
An evaluation of the trends of...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Impact of a Chronic Total Occlusion in a Non-Infarct Related Artery on Clinical Outcomes Following Primary Percutaneous Intervention in Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
01/08/2014
Gerald J. Clesham, MD, FRCP; Reto A. Gamma, MD, FRCP; Kare H. Tang, FRCP; Paul A. Kelly, MD, FRCP; John R. Davies, PhD, MRCP; Abdul M. Mozid, MD, MRCP; Shah Mohdnazri, MRCP; Nilanka N. Mannakkara, MBBS; Nicholas M. Robinson, MD, MRCP; Rohan Jagathesan, MD, FRCP; Jeremy W. Sayer, MD, FRCP; Rajesh K. Aggarwal, MDCM, FRCP
The presence of a coexisting CTO in patients undergoing primary PCI for STEMI is associated with adverse clinical outcomes; further work is required to improve prognosis in these patients, which may include early staged revascularization of...
The presence of a coexisting CTO in patients undergoing primary PCI for STEMI is associated with adverse clinical outcomes; further work is required to improve prognosis in these patients, which may include early staged revascularization of...
The presence of a coexisting CTO...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Utility of Fluoroscopy in Teaching Trainees Groin Puncture Technique
01/08/2014
Megha Prasad, MD; Ray V. Matthews, MD; Han W. Tun
Femoral artery puncture at the femoral head is associated with improved outcomes. Groin puncture using fluoroscopy can be taught to a high proficiency level with appropriate instruction.
Femoral artery puncture at the femoral head is associated with improved outcomes. Groin puncture using fluoroscopy can be taught to a high proficiency level with appropriate instruction.
Femoral artery puncture at the...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
A Critical View of the Peripheral Atherectomy Data in the Treatment of Infrainguinal Arterial Disease
01/08/2014
Nidal Abi Rafeh, MD; Henry C. Quevedo, MD; Salman A. Arain, MD; Gholam Ali, MD
Atherectomy is the removal of atherosclerotic plaque by excision, abrasion, or ablation during endovascular treatment of PAD. It can be performed as a stand-alone therapy, but most commonly is performed as an adjunct to balloon angioplasty...
Atherectomy is the removal of atherosclerotic plaque by excision, abrasion, or ablation during endovascular treatment of PAD. It can be performed as a stand-alone therapy, but most commonly is performed as an adjunct to balloon angioplasty...
Atherectomy is the removal of...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Aneurysmal SAH: Current Management and Complications Associated With Treatment and Disease
01/06/2014
Joyce S. Balami, MD; Iris Grunwald, MD; Anna L. Kühn, MD, PhD; Anne J. Schmitt, MD
Aneurysmal SAH: Current Management and Complications Associated With Treatment and Disease
Aneurysmal SAH: Current Management and Complications Associated With Treatment and Disease
Aneurysmal SAH: Current...
01/06/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
2013 Reviewer Acknowledgment and Thank You
01/06/2014
The editors and staff wish to thank the following international cardiovascular experts who were active in evaluating manuscripts for the Journal of Invasive Cardiology during 2013.  We sincerely appreciate their tireless and largely unseen...
The editors and staff wish to thank the following international cardiovascular experts who were active in evaluating manuscripts for the Journal of Invasive Cardiology during 2013.  We sincerely appreciate their tireless and largely unseen...
The editors and staff wish to...
01/06/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

News

Covid-19
CARTESIAN Study: Even Mild Covid May Leave Blood Vessels Five Years Older
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Cardiac Arrest
Neurescue Device Secures CE Mark Approval for Non‑Shockable Cardiac Arrest Treatment
09/09/2025
The NEURESCUE device consists of a catheter and a handheld control unit. By temporarily inflating a soft balloon in the descending aorta, it redirects blood flow toward the heart and brain, supercharging circulation to the most critical...
The NEURESCUE device consists of a catheter and a handheld control unit. By temporarily inflating a soft balloon in the descending aorta, it redirects blood flow toward the heart and brain, supercharging circulation to the most critical...
The NEURESCUE device consists of...
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Venous Thromboembolism
Get Out the Clot Campaign: New Survey Shows Management of Blood Clots is Inconsistent, Even for Patients with the Same Risk Profile
09/09/2025
"Blood clots are often complex and the symptoms easily overlooked by both patients and healthcare providers, as symptoms can mimic other non-life-threatening medical conditions," said Leslie Lake, volunteer president of the National Blood...
"Blood clots are often complex and the symptoms easily overlooked by both patients and healthcare providers, as symptoms can mimic other non-life-threatening medical conditions," said Leslie Lake, volunteer president of the National Blood...
"Blood clots are often complex...
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Robotic Systems
Microbot Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Its Liberty Endovascular Robotic System
09/08/2025
The LIBERTY pivotal study showed 100% success in the robotic navigation to target, and zero device-related adverse events. The study also showed a 92% relative reduction in physician radiation exposure.
The LIBERTY pivotal study showed 100% success in the robotic navigation to target, and zero device-related adverse events. The study also showed a 92% relative reduction in physician radiation exposure.
The LIBERTY pivotal study showed...
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Mitral Valve Intervention
Sutra Medical Achieves World’s First Successful First-in-Human Implantation of Sutra Hemi-valve in New Zealand
09/08/2025
The Sutra Hemi-valve™ is a novel posterior leaflet replacement technology designed to restore mitral valve function without obstructing the left ventricular outflow tract.
The Sutra Hemi-valve™ is a novel posterior leaflet replacement technology designed to restore mitral valve function without obstructing the left ventricular outflow tract.
The Sutra Hemi-valve™ is a novel...
09/08/2025
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News
Cleerly Demonstrates Significant Cardiovascular Risk Prediction in Late-Breaking Clinical Science at European Society of Cardiology Congress 2025
09/04/2025
"Plaque burden quantification by AI-QCT provides critical insights that standard CT evaluation will miss," said Principal investigator Alexander van Rosendael, MD, PhD, "especially in patients with mild to moderate disease who represent a...
"Plaque burden quantification by AI-QCT provides critical insights that standard CT evaluation will miss," said Principal investigator Alexander van Rosendael, MD, PhD, "especially in patients with mild to moderate disease who represent a...
"Plaque burden quantification by...
09/04/2025
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PAD Pulse Alliance
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month Urges Screening and Advocacy in National Effort to Prevent Amputations
09/04/2025
"PAD too often goes unnoticed until it reaches a critical stage," said Srihari S. Naidu, MD, MSCAI, "Many patients only learn they have PAD when pain prevents them from walking, when wounds no longer heal, or when they are facing the...
"PAD too often goes unnoticed until it reaches a critical stage," said Srihari S. Naidu, MD, MSCAI, "Many patients only learn they have PAD when pain prevents them from walking, when wounds no longer heal, or when they are facing the...
"PAD too often goes unnoticed...
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Pulmonary Embolism
Imperative Care Announces FDA Clearance of Symphony Thrombectomy System, the First Large-Bore Continuous Vacuum System for Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism
09/04/2025
This clearance expands the use of Symphony — previously for the treatment of venous thrombosis — to now include PE, providing a comprehensive solution to effectively and efficiently treat the full spectrum of venous thromboembolism (VTE)...
This clearance expands the use of Symphony — previously for the treatment of venous thrombosis — to now include PE, providing a comprehensive solution to effectively and efficiently treat the full spectrum of venous thromboembolism (VTE)...
This clearance expands the use...
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Roxana Mehran, MD
Awards
Roxana Mehran, MD, Receives the Most Prestigious Award Given by the European Society of Cardiology
09/04/2025
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beta blockers
Beta Blockers, the Standard Treatment After a Heart Attack, May Offer No Benefit for Heart Attack Patients and Women Can Have Worse Outcomes
09/04/2025
“This trial will reshape all international clinical guidelines. It joins other previous landmark trials led by CNIC and Mount Sinai—such as SECURE with the polypill and DapaTAVI, with SLT2 inhibition associated to TAVI—that have already...
“This trial will reshape all international clinical guidelines. It joins other previous landmark trials led by CNIC and Mount Sinai—such as SECURE with the polypill and DapaTAVI, with SLT2 inhibition associated to TAVI—that have already...
“This trial will reshape all...
09/04/2025
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Quiz
Diagnosing Acute Chest Pain — From ECG to Imaging
09/15/2025
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of ECG interpretation and subtle imaging clues.
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of ECG interpretation and subtle imaging clues.
Take this quiz to test your...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Covid-19
CARTESIAN Study: Even Mild Covid May Leave Blood Vessels Five Years Older
09/12/2025
09/12/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiac Arrest
Neurescue Device Secures CE Mark Approval for Non‑Shockable Cardiac Arrest Treatment
09/09/2025
The NEURESCUE device consists of a catheter and a handheld control unit. By temporarily inflating a soft balloon in the descending aorta, it redirects blood flow toward the heart and brain, supercharging circulation to the most critical...
The NEURESCUE device consists of a catheter and a handheld control unit. By temporarily inflating a soft balloon in the descending aorta, it redirects blood flow toward the heart and brain, supercharging circulation to the most critical...
The NEURESCUE device consists of...
09/09/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Venous Thromboembolism
Get Out the Clot Campaign: New Survey Shows Management of Blood Clots is Inconsistent, Even for Patients with the Same Risk Profile
09/09/2025
"Blood clots are often complex and the symptoms easily overlooked by both patients and healthcare providers, as symptoms can mimic other non-life-threatening medical conditions," said Leslie Lake, volunteer president of the National Blood...
"Blood clots are often complex and the symptoms easily overlooked by both patients and healthcare providers, as symptoms can mimic other non-life-threatening medical conditions," said Leslie Lake, volunteer president of the National Blood...
"Blood clots are often complex...
09/09/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Images
Walls Within Walls: A Tale of Twin Aortic Stenosis in Type II Familial Hypercholesterolemia
09/08/2025
Anbhigya Kumar Arya, MD; Krishna Prasad Akkineni, MD, DM; Shrividya Rao, MS, MCh; Saurabh Kumar Singh, MD; Souvik Sardar, MD, DM; Anwar Hussain Ansari, MD, DM; Devesh Kumar, MD, MRCP, DM
A teenage boy presented with multiple episodes of exertional syncope over the previous 3 months. Clinical examination revealed pulsus parvus et tardus and a late-peaking, ejection systolic, crescendo-decrescendo murmur in the aortic area with...
A teenage boy presented with multiple episodes of exertional syncope over the previous 3 months. Clinical examination revealed pulsus parvus et tardus and a late-peaking, ejection systolic, crescendo-decrescendo murmur in the aortic area with...
A teenage boy presented with...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Right Coronary Artery Takeoff Plane and Implications for Brachiocephalic Interventions and Next Generation Transcatheter Aortic Valve Intervention Embolic Protection Devices
09/08/2025
Umair Bajwa, MD; Mohammad Chaudhry, MD; Danielle Retcho, MD; Sohira Idrees, BA; Lukasz Partyka, MD; Rajiv Tayal, MD; Arash Salemi, MD; Sergio Waxman, MD; Najam Wasty, MD
The objective of this study was to determine if the right coronary artery takeoff is in the same plane as the takeoff plane of the major aortic arch branches.
The objective of this study was to determine if the right coronary artery takeoff is in the same plane as the takeoff plane of the major aortic arch branches.
The objective of this study was...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Plug-Based Vascular Closure Device in Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
09/08/2025
Carlo Briguori, MD, PhD; Luca Paolucci, MD; Mario Scarpelli, MD; Antonietta Di Iorio, MD; Valeria Cavaliere, MD; Amelia Focaccio, MD; Francesca De Micco, PhD; Daniele Maselli, MD
The authors evaluated the safety and efficacy of the systematic use of arteriotomy-site ballooning with concomitant manual compression following the delivery of a plug-based vascular closure device.
The authors evaluated the safety and efficacy of the systematic use of arteriotomy-site ballooning with concomitant manual compression following the delivery of a plug-based vascular closure device.
The authors evaluated the safety...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Drug-Coated Balloon Strategy Following Intravascular Lithotripsy to Treat Coronary De Novo Lesion: Mid-Term Clinical Outcomes of a Preliminary Experience
09/08/2025
The authors report the short-term results of their preliminary experience managing calcified lesions using intravascular lithotripsy combined with drug-coated balloons.
The authors report the short-term results of their preliminary experience managing calcified lesions using intravascular lithotripsy combined with drug-coated balloons.
The authors report the...
09/08/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Robotic Systems
Microbot Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Its Liberty Endovascular Robotic System
09/08/2025
The LIBERTY pivotal study showed 100% success in the robotic navigation to target, and zero device-related adverse events. The study also showed a 92% relative reduction in physician radiation exposure.
The LIBERTY pivotal study showed 100% success in the robotic navigation to target, and zero device-related adverse events. The study also showed a 92% relative reduction in physician radiation exposure.
The LIBERTY pivotal study showed...
09/08/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Mitral Valve Intervention
Sutra Medical Achieves World’s First Successful First-in-Human Implantation of Sutra Hemi-valve in New Zealand
09/08/2025
The Sutra Hemi-valve™ is a novel posterior leaflet replacement technology designed to restore mitral valve function without obstructing the left ventricular outflow tract.
The Sutra Hemi-valve™ is a novel posterior leaflet replacement technology designed to restore mitral valve function without obstructing the left ventricular outflow tract.
The Sutra Hemi-valve™ is a novel...
09/08/2025
Cath Lab Digest

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