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Fluoroscopy-Only Guided Transcatheter Patent Foramen Ovale Closure: The Importance of Pre-Procedural Echocardiography
07/17/2024
The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of patent foramen ovale closure guided by fluoroscopy only vs transoesophageal echocardiography plus fluoroscopy.
The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of patent foramen ovale closure guided by fluoroscopy only vs transoesophageal echocardiography plus fluoroscopy.
The aim of the study was to...
07/17/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Perceptions of Interventional Cardiologists on Diversity and Discrimination
07/10/2024
The authors conducted a global, web-based survey of interventional cardiology fellows and attendings to assess their perceptions of diversity and discrimination.
The authors conducted a global, web-based survey of interventional cardiology fellows and attendings to assess their perceptions of diversity and discrimination.
The authors conducted a global,...
07/10/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Technical Success and Long-Term Experience of a Novel Radial Guide-Catheter Shape: The JCLRAD
07/08/2024
The authors present their long-term experience in performing percutaneous coronary intervention using a novel transradial guide catheter.
The authors present their long-term experience in performing percutaneous coronary intervention using a novel transradial guide catheter.
The authors present their...
07/08/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
ALSTER-TAVR 2024: Clinical Results at One Year Following Optimized Self-Expanding, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Employing the Cusp-Overlay Technique
06/18/2024

Martin W. Bergmann, MD, FESC1,2; Janina Maren Krause, MD1; Niklas Schofer, MD3,4; Felix Meincke, MD1; Christina Paitazoglou, MD5; Christian-Hendrik Heeger, MD1,6; Stephan Willems, MD7; Samer Hakmi, MD8; Eike Tigges, MD7 

Martin W. Bergmann, MD, FESC1,2; Jani...
The authors studied the safety, feasibility, and clinical outcomes at 1 year following the 2020 implementation of the cusp-overlay technique compared to the previously studied conventional implantation techniques.
The authors studied the safety, feasibility, and clinical outcomes at 1 year following the 2020 implementation of the cusp-overlay technique compared to the previously studied conventional implantation techniques.
The authors studied the safety,...
06/18/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Transcatheter Subocclusion of an Aortopulmonary Window as a Bridge to Surgery
06/14/2024

Katia Librandi, MD; Mohammad Abumehdi, MD; Andreas Hoschtitzky, MD; Thomas Semple, MD; Rodney Franklin, MD; Alain Fraisse, MD, PhD

Katia Librandi, MD; Mohammad Abumehdi...
The authors report a late-diagnosed APW in a 4-year-old male with high pulmonary arterial pressure and high pulmonary vascular resistance index who was initially treated with transcatheter device closure as a bridge for surgical repair.
The authors report a late-diagnosed APW in a 4-year-old male with high pulmonary arterial pressure and high pulmonary vascular resistance index who was initially treated with transcatheter device closure as a bridge for surgical repair.
The authors report a...
06/14/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
Invasive Hemodynamic Characteristics in Patients With Mitral Annular Calcification Related Mitral Stenosis and Chest Radiation
06/13/2024

Nikita Jhawar, MD1; Samantha Espinosa, MD2; Faaiq Aslam, MD1; Jordan Ray, MD2; Abdallah El Sabbagh, MD2

Nikita Jhawar, MD1; Samantha Espinosa...
The authors sought to explore the invasive hemodynamic parameters in patients with and without chest radiation who had a diagnosis of mitral annular calcification-related mitral stenosis and underwent transseptal hemodynamic catheterization.
The authors sought to explore the invasive hemodynamic parameters in patients with and without chest radiation who had a diagnosis of mitral annular calcification-related mitral stenosis and underwent transseptal hemodynamic catheterization.
The authors sought to explore...
06/13/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Remedy of a Deep Downward Shift of a Valve Using Double Snares and “Sandwich” Technique
06/03/2024

Dawei Lin, MD1,2; Shasha Chen, MD1,2; Daxin Zhou, MD1,2; Wenzhi Pan, MD1,2; Junbo Ge, MD1,2

Dawei Lin, MD1,2; Shasha Chen, MD1,2;...
A 76-year-old man diagnosed with severe pure native aortic regurgitation underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement due to high surgical risk. The computed tomography angiography showed no calcification and no stenosis of the aortic...
A 76-year-old man diagnosed with severe pure native aortic regurgitation underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement due to high surgical risk. The computed tomography angiography showed no calcification and no stenosis of the aortic...
A 76-year-old man diagnosed with...
06/03/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Coronary Angiography Through the Interosseous Artery: Expanding the Limits of the Wrist Approach
05/30/2024

Konstantinos Antoniades, MD; Sotirios C. Kotoulas, MD; Dimitrios Iliopoulos, MD;Efthymia Koutsogiannaki, MD; Aimilianos Kalogeris, MD; Leonidas E. Poulimenos, MD; Andreas S. Triantafyllis, MD, PhD

Konstantinos Antoniades, MD; Sotirios...
A 59-year-old diabetic man with a history of numerous coronary angiographies (CAs) and peripheral artery disease underwent CA due to a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. Femoral, radial, and ulnar arteries were unpalpable.
A 59-year-old diabetic man with a history of numerous coronary angiographies (CAs) and peripheral artery disease underwent CA due to a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. Femoral, radial, and ulnar arteries were unpalpable.
A 59-year-old diabetic man with...
05/30/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Retrograde Closure of Post-Infarct Ventricular Septal Rupture to Avoid Moderator Band Entanglement
05/24/2024

Cheuk Bong Ho, MBBS; Ivan Wong, MBBS; Michael Chi Shing Chiang, MBBS; Angus Shing Fung Chui, MBChB; Alan Ka Chun Chan, MBBS; Chi Yuen Wong, MBBS; Kam Tim Chan, MBBS; Michael Kang Yin Lee, MBBS

Cheuk Bong Ho, MBBS; Ivan Wong, MBBS;...
A 63-year-old man presented with delayed inferior ST-elevation myocardial infarction complicated with ventricular septal rupture. He developed cardiogenic shock and respiratory failure requiring intubation and Impella (Abiomed) support.
A 63-year-old man presented with delayed inferior ST-elevation myocardial infarction complicated with ventricular septal rupture. He developed cardiogenic shock and respiratory failure requiring intubation and Impella (Abiomed) support.
A 63-year-old man presented with...
05/24/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Use of Intravascular Ultrasound in Inferior STEMI Due to Type A Aortic Dissection
05/24/2024

Esmond Yan Hang Fong, MBBS; Brian Po Kwan Ng, MBChB; Jake Yin Kei Yeung, MBChB; Calvin Leung,MBChB; Alan Ka Chun Chan, MBBS; Michael Kang-Yin Lee, MBBS

Esmond Yan Hang Fong, MBBS; Brian Po ...
A 57-year-old woman with good past health attended the accident and emergency department at an outside hospital for sudden onset chest pain. Electrocardiogram revealed ST-segment elevation at inferior leads.
A 57-year-old woman with good past health attended the accident and emergency department at an outside hospital for sudden onset chest pain. Electrocardiogram revealed ST-segment elevation at inferior leads.
A 57-year-old woman with good...
05/24/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Structural Heart
Medtronic Begins Multicenter Study to Address Health Disparities in Structural Heart Disease Care
11/20/2024
The study will utilize the Tempus Next platform to identify severe aortic stenosis or moderate to severe mitral regurgitation patients who meet guideline indicated therapy criteria, but do not have a treatment plan in place.
The study will utilize the Tempus Next platform to identify severe aortic stenosis or moderate to severe mitral regurgitation patients who meet guideline indicated therapy criteria, but do not have a treatment plan in place.
The study will utilize the...
11/20/2024
Cath Lab Digest
News
Double Win With Bridging Stents: FEVAR Certifications for BeGraft and BeFlared
11/20/2024
Hechingen, November 20th, 2024. With two certificates granted by TÜV, Bentley achieved another break-through in extending indications for its stents in complex aortic interventions. Thanks to one certificate, the Bentley BeGraft stent now is...
Hechingen, November 20th, 2024. With two certificates granted by TÜV, Bentley achieved another break-through in extending indications for its stents in complex aortic interventions. Thanks to one certificate, the Bentley BeGraft stent now is...
Hechingen, November 20th, 2024....
11/20/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Heart research
Study: Genetic Information Related to Heart Shape Can Provide Risk Score for Heart Disease
11/18/2024
"We've long known that size and volume of the heart matter, but by examining shape, we're uncovering new insights into genetic risks," said study co-author Professor Patricia B. Munroe. Researchers are the first to examine the genetic basis...
"We've long known that size and volume of the heart matter, but by examining shape, we're uncovering new insights into genetic risks," said study co-author Professor Patricia B. Munroe. Researchers are the first to examine the genetic basis...
"We've long known that size and...
11/18/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Coronary Calcium Scores
Intermountain Health Study Finds Prognostic Value of Coronary Calcium Scores Effective in Predicting Risk of Heart Attack
11/18/2024
A major new study by Intermountain Health researchers finds coronary artery calcium scores are not only highly effective in identifying those at risk for future heart attacks, but also for death, and risk prediction was found to be as good in...
A major new study by Intermountain Health researchers finds coronary artery calcium scores are not only highly effective in identifying those at risk for future heart attacks, but also for death, and risk prediction was found to be as good in...
A major new study by...
11/18/2024
Cath Lab Digest
spironolactone
CLEAR SYNERGY Trial: Spironolactone May Reduce Heart Failure Risk But Did Not Significantly Impact Rate of Death, New Heart Attack, or Stroke
11/18/2024
“While spironolactone didn’t reduce deaths or other major heart complications after a heart attack, it did reduce the likelihood of heart failure, which is an important finding for patients and health care professionals," said Sanjit Jolly,...
“While spironolactone didn’t reduce deaths or other major heart complications after a heart attack, it did reduce the likelihood of heart failure, which is an important finding for patients and health care professionals," said Sanjit Jolly,...
“While spironolactone didn’t...
11/18/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Patient Care
AHA: Fear of Another Heart Attack May Be Major Source of Ongoing Stress for Survivors
11/18/2024
The researchers suggest that fear of another heart attack should be evaluated and addressed separately from depression and anxiety. In the survey, the fear of another heart attack was significant at 6 months after the heart attack and still...
The researchers suggest that fear of another heart attack should be evaluated and addressed separately from depression and anxiety. In the survey, the fear of another heart attack was significant at 6 months after the heart attack and still...
The researchers suggest that...
11/18/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Sex Differences
JAMA Network Open: First Extensive Investigation of Sex-Specific Differences in Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
11/18/2024
Men are more frequently affected by cerebral microbleeds (CMBs)—around 28% of patients had at least one microbleeding event, whereby the prevalence in men was significantly higher than in women. In contrast, women appeared to suffer damage to...
Men are more frequently affected by cerebral microbleeds (CMBs)—around 28% of patients had at least one microbleeding event, whereby the prevalence in men was significantly higher than in women. In contrast, women appeared to suffer damage to...
Men are more frequently affected...
11/18/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Kidney Transpant & CVD/Stroke Risk
Innovative Risk Score Accurately Calculates Which Kidney Transplant Candidates Are Also at Risk for Heart Attack or Stroke, Intermountain Health Study Finds
11/18/2024
Using an innovative risk score assessment score, heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City say they can accurately predict whether patients being assessed for kidney transplant will likely have a future major cardiac event,...
Using an innovative risk score assessment score, heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City say they can accurately predict whether patients being assessed for kidney transplant will likely have a future major cardiac event,...
Using an innovative risk score...
11/18/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Inflammation
AHA: Air Pollution Increases Inflammation Primarily in Patients With Heart Disease
11/18/2024
"Individuals with known heart disease, including those diagnosed with heart failure, need to be especially cautious during periods of poor air quality. This includes exercising indoors, making sure to take their prescribed medications, and...
"Individuals with known heart disease, including those diagnosed with heart failure, need to be especially cautious during periods of poor air quality. This includes exercising indoors, making sure to take their prescribed medications, and...
"Individuals with known heart...
11/18/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Bleeding Reduction
AHA: AZALEA-TIMI 71 Study Demonstrates Factor XI Inhibitor Abelacimab Substantially Reduced Bleeding in Patients on Antiplatelet Therapy Compared to Rivaroxaban
11/18/2024
"Given the elevated bleeding risks associated with traditional anticoagulants, particularly when combined with antiplatelet agents, abelacimab may offer a safer alternative for patients with atrial fibrillation,” said Christian T. Ruff, MD,...
"Given the elevated bleeding risks associated with traditional anticoagulants, particularly when combined with antiplatelet agents, abelacimab may offer a safer alternative for patients with atrial fibrillation,” said Christian T. Ruff, MD,...
"Given the elevated bleeding...
11/18/2024
Cath Lab Digest

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Diabetes and Heart Disease
Proactively Screening Diabetics for Heart Disease Does Not Improve Long-term Mortality Rates or Reduce Future Cardiac Events, New Study Finds
11/20/2024
“Our study found that doing these kinds of screenings on patients doesn’t make any marked difference in their long-term survival rates,” said J. Brent Muhlestein, principal investigator of the study and co-director of cardiovascular research...
“Our study found that doing these kinds of screenings on patients doesn’t make any marked difference in their long-term survival rates,” said J. Brent Muhlestein, principal investigator of the study and co-director of cardiovascular research...
“Our study found that doing...
11/20/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Ku Figure
Clinical Videos
Giant Traumatic External Iliac Artery-Femoral Arteriovenous Fistula
11/20/2024
Video Supplement to "Giant Traumatic External Iliac Artery-Femoral Arteriovenous Fistula" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Giant Traumatic External Iliac Artery-Femoral Arteriovenous Fistula" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Giant...
11/20/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Giant Traumatic External Iliac Artery-Femoral Arteriovenous Fistula
11/20/2024
A 53-year-old woman presented with shortness of breath and fatigue for 1 week. The patient had a medical history of left thigh trauma for more than 20 years.
A 53-year-old woman presented with shortness of breath and fatigue for 1 week. The patient had a medical history of left thigh trauma for more than 20 years.
A 53-year-old woman presented...
11/20/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Structural Heart
Medtronic Begins Multicenter Study to Address Health Disparities in Structural Heart Disease Care
11/20/2024
The study will utilize the Tempus Next platform to identify severe aortic stenosis or moderate to severe mitral regurgitation patients who meet guideline indicated therapy criteria, but do not have a treatment plan in place.
The study will utilize the Tempus Next platform to identify severe aortic stenosis or moderate to severe mitral regurgitation patients who meet guideline indicated therapy criteria, but do not have a treatment plan in place.
The study will utilize the...
11/20/2024
Cath Lab Digest
News
Double Win With Bridging Stents: FEVAR Certifications for BeGraft and BeFlared
11/20/2024
Hechingen, November 20th, 2024. With two certificates granted by TÜV, Bentley achieved another break-through in extending indications for its stents in complex aortic interventions. Thanks to one certificate, the Bentley BeGraft stent now is...
Hechingen, November 20th, 2024. With two certificates granted by TÜV, Bentley achieved another break-through in extending indications for its stents in complex aortic interventions. Thanks to one certificate, the Bentley BeGraft stent now is...
Hechingen, November 20th, 2024....
11/20/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Original Contribution
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
11/19/2024
The aim of this LOGIC (Left atrial appendage Occlusion in patients with Gastrointestinal or IntraCranial bleeding) registry sub-study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with non-valvular...
The aim of this LOGIC (Left atrial appendage Occlusion in patients with Gastrointestinal or IntraCranial bleeding) registry sub-study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with non-valvular...
The aim of this LOGIC (Left...
11/19/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Coronary Complications of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
11/18/2024
The authors summarize studies on percutaneous coronary intervention complications, including coronary dissection, no reflow, perforation, and equipment loss/entrapment.
The authors summarize studies on percutaneous coronary intervention complications, including coronary dissection, no reflow, perforation, and equipment loss/entrapment.
The authors summarize studies on...
11/18/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
A Precise Endomyocardial Biopsy Method Guided by the Electroanatomical Mapping System
11/18/2024
The authors report a precise endomyocardial biopsy procedure in a patient with unexplained heart failure under guidance of an electroanatomical mapping system, which can avoid the complications of cardiac tamponade and arrhythmias.
The authors report a precise endomyocardial biopsy procedure in a patient with unexplained heart failure under guidance of an electroanatomical mapping system, which can avoid the complications of cardiac tamponade and arrhythmias.
The authors report a precise...
11/18/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
Cardiac Rupture Following Myocardial Infarction With Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
11/18/2024
Video Supplement to "Cardiac Rupture Following Myocardial Infarction With Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Cardiac Rupture Following Myocardial Infarction With Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Cardiac...
11/18/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Cardiac Rupture Following Myocardial Infarction With Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
11/18/2024
A 71-year-old man with a history of smoking presented to the emergency room of our hospital complaining of long-lasting angina symptoms. Upon physical examination, he was hypotensive.
A 71-year-old man with a history of smoking presented to the emergency room of our hospital complaining of long-lasting angina symptoms. Upon physical examination, he was hypotensive.
A 71-year-old man with a history...
11/18/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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