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Volume 27 - Issue 7 - July, 2015

06/29/2015

Hirotoshi Watanabe, MD;  Naritatsu Saito, MD;  Syojiro Tatsushima, MD;  Junichi Tazaki, MD;  Toshiaki Toyota, MD;  Masao Imai, MD;  Shin Watanabe, MD;  Erika Yamamoto, MD;  Bingyuan Bao, MD;  Kenji Nakatsuma, MD;  Hiroki Watanabe, MD;  Satoshi Shizuta, MD;  Takeshi Kimura, MD

Hirotoshi Watanabe, MD;  Naritatsu Sa...
We constructed a three-dimensional (3D) aortocoronary model and conducted an in vitro simulation for PCI planning purposes. Our experience suggests that case-specific 3D models are useful for strategic planning of complex PCIs.
We constructed a three-dimensional (3D) aortocoronary model and conducted an in vitro simulation for PCI planning purposes. Our experience suggests that case-specific 3D models are useful for strategic planning of complex PCIs.
We constructed a...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
06/29/2015

Tiago Pereira-da-Silva, MD;  Lino Patr√≠cio, MD, PhD;  Rui Cruz Ferreira, MD

Tiago Pereira-da-Silva, MD;  Lino Pat...
The optimal treatment for recurrent in-stent restenosis (ISR) is uncertain. The authors describe a feasible combined treatment for recurrent ISR using neointimal debulking and ablation of underexpanded stents by rotational atherectomy...
The optimal treatment for recurrent in-stent restenosis (ISR) is uncertain. The authors describe a feasible combined treatment for recurrent ISR using neointimal debulking and ablation of underexpanded stents by rotational atherectomy...
The optimal treatment for...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
06/29/2015

Zaheed Tai, MD1 and Arthur Lee, MD2

Zaheed Tai, MD1 and Arthur Lee, MD2 ...
Reentry catheters have become an important tool in the treatment of chronic total occlusion of the peripheral vasculature. The authors describe an alternative strategy to achieve success with the use of Outback and Pioneer reentry catheters...
Reentry catheters have become an important tool in the treatment of chronic total occlusion of the peripheral vasculature. The authors describe an alternative strategy to achieve success with the use of Outback and Pioneer reentry catheters...
Reentry catheters have become an...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Feature

Original Contribution
06/29/2015

Giovanni Luigi De Maria, MD1,2;  Francesco Burzotta, MD, PhD2;  Carlo Trani, MD2; George Kassimis, MD, MSc, PhD1;  Giancarlo Pirozzolo, MD2;  Niket Patel, MBBS, BSc, MRCP1;  Ilaria Dato, MD2;  Italo Porto, MD, PhD2;  Antonio Maria Leone, MD, PhD2;  Giampaolo Niccoli, MD, PhD2; Rajeh Kharbanda, PhD, MRCP1;  Filippo Crea, MD2;  Adrian P. Banning, MBBS, MD, FRCP

Giovanni Luigi De Maria, MD1,2;  Fran...
An analysis of the immediate and long-term outcomes of transradial (TR) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to unprotected left main stem (ULMS) bifurcation and to assess the main aspects affecting access-site choice in this specific PCI...
An analysis of the immediate and long-term outcomes of transradial (TR) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to unprotected left main stem (ULMS) bifurcation and to assess the main aspects affecting access-site choice in this specific PCI...
An analysis of the immediate and...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
06/29/2015

Feng Qian, MD, PhD1;  Edward L. Hannan, PhD1;  Michael Pine, MD, MBA2;  Donald E. Fry, MD2; Kay Whitman2;  Barbara A. Dennison, MD1,3  

Feng Qian, MD, PhD1;  Edward L. Hanna...
Registry data for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are being used to risk-adjust provider mortality rates; these registries contain very few numerical laboratory data for risk adjustment. The pros and cons of adding key laboratory...
Registry data for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are being used to risk-adjust provider mortality rates; these registries contain very few numerical laboratory data for risk adjustment. The pros and cons of adding key laboratory...
Registry data for percutaneous...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
06/29/2015

Maria Sobolev, MD1;  David P. Slovut, MD, PhD2;  Alfredo Lee Chang, MD3;  Ariel L. Shiloh, MD3;  Lewis A. Eisen, MD3

Maria Sobolev, MD1;  David P. Slovut,...
Vascular complications related to femoral artery cannulation can be quite devastating; preventing these complications is vital. The goal of this meta-analysis was to determine the utility of real-time 2D ultrasound guidance for femoral artery...
Vascular complications related to femoral artery cannulation can be quite devastating; preventing these complications is vital. The goal of this meta-analysis was to determine the utility of real-time 2D ultrasound guidance for femoral artery...
Vascular complications related...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
06/29/2015

Deborah Shorrock1,2;  Georgios Christopoulos, MD1;  Jedrek Wosik, MD1;  Anna Kotsia, MD1;  Bavana Rangan, BDS, MPH1;  Shuaib Abdullah, MD1;  Daisha Cipher, MD1;  Subhash Banerjee, MD1;  Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1  

Deborah Shorrock1,2;  Georgios Christ...
Daily radiation exposure in the cath lab over many years can adversely impact the health of medical professionals. This study recorded operator radiation exposure at a single institution and compared exposure of operators using the Radpad...
Daily radiation exposure in the cath lab over many years can adversely impact the health of medical professionals. This study recorded operator radiation exposure at a single institution and compared exposure of operators using the Radpad...
Daily radiation exposure in the...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Invasive Thoughts
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Alexander G. Truesdell, MD

Alexander G. Truesdell, MD
Dr Truesdell discusses the explosion of specialty and subspecialty certifications required. As he prepares to register for his eighth postresidency certification or “board” exam, he starts to question his enthusiasm for pursuing more and more...
Dr Truesdell discusses the explosion of specialty and subspecialty certifications required. As he prepares to register for his eighth postresidency certification or “board” exam, he starts to question his enthusiasm for pursuing more and more...
Dr Truesdell discusses the...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
06/29/2015

Srikanth Vallurupalli, MD and Barry F. Uretsky, MD

Srikanth Vallurupalli, MD and Barry F...
CTO-PCI operators should plan effective shielding techniques to minimize risk to themselves and their lab personnel and consider use of the Radpad drape when a case is expected to require a relatively high radiation dose.
CTO-PCI operators should plan effective shielding techniques to minimize risk to themselves and their lab personnel and consider use of the Radpad drape when a case is expected to require a relatively high radiation dose.
CTO-PCI operators should plan...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
06/29/2015

Pradeep K. Nair, MD and Craig M. Walker, MD

Pradeep K. Nair, MD and Craig M. Walk...
Should ultrasound (US)-guided vascular access be used to guide all femoral artery cannulations? Editorial commentary discusses femoral access-related complications and the promise of US guidance.
Should ultrasound (US)-guided vascular access be used to guide all femoral artery cannulations? Editorial commentary discusses femoral access-related complications and the promise of US guidance.
Should ultrasound (US)-guided...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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