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Volume 31 - Issue 12 - December, 2019

Featured Article

Cover Story
11/25/2019

Johann Auer, MD1 and Gudrun Lamm2

Johann Auer, MD1 and Gudrun Lamm2 ...
Alport syndrome (AS) is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal alpha chains of type IV collagen in multiple organs including the kidney, cochlea, cornea, lens, and retina. Aortic disease including dissection and aneurysm has been...
Alport syndrome (AS) is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal alpha chains of type IV collagen in multiple organs including the kidney, cochlea, cornea, lens, and retina. Aortic disease including dissection and aneurysm has been...
Alport syndrome (AS) is a...
11/25/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/25/2019

Mohammed K. Rashid, MD1;  Kuljit Singh, MD, PhD2;  Jordan Bernick, MSc3;  George A. Wells, PhD3;  Benjamin Hibbert, MD3;  Juan Russo, MD3;  Derek Y. So, MD3;  Michel R. Le May, MD3;  on behalf of the CAPITAL PCI Group

Mohammed K. Rashid, MD1;  Kuljit Sing...
We sought to assess the bivalirudin compared with unfractionated heparin used during PCI as part of a pharmacoinvasive strategy.
We sought to assess the bivalirudin compared with unfractionated heparin used during PCI as part of a pharmacoinvasive strategy.
We sought to assess the...
11/25/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
11/25/2019
DECEMBER 2019 TOC and ISSUE PDF
DECEMBER 2019 TOC and ISSUE PDF
DECEMBER 2019 TOC and ISSUE PDF
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Initiatives
11/25/2019

Rajesh Vijayvergiya, MD;  Sudhanshu Budhakoty, MD;  Ganesh Kasinadhuni, MD;  Kewal Kanabar, MD

Rajesh Vijayvergiya, MD;  Sudhanshu B...
A 34-year-old man was referred for percutaneous transvenous mitral commissurotomy (PTMC); he had undergone 2 PTMC attempts at another institute, but both attempts failed because of inability to cross the mitral valve with the balloon. We...
A 34-year-old man was referred for percutaneous transvenous mitral commissurotomy (PTMC); he had undergone 2 PTMC attempts at another institute, but both attempts failed because of inability to cross the mitral valve with the balloon. We...
A 34-year-old man was referred...
11/25/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
11/25/2019

Gianmarco Iannopollo, MD1*;  Francesco Gallo, MD2,3*;  Antonio Mangieri, MD2;  Alessandra Laricchia, MD2;  Andrea Erriquez, MD3;  Georgios Tzanis, MD, PhD4;  Antonio Colombo, MD2;  Francesco Giannini, MD

Gianmarco Iannopollo, MD1*;  Francesc...
The aim of this review is to analyze the components and the use of the Rotablator System (Boston Scientific) and to better understand helpful tips and tricks in order to face the most common complications occurring during the procedure.
The aim of this review is to analyze the components and the use of the Rotablator System (Boston Scientific) and to better understand helpful tips and tricks in order to face the most common complications occurring during the procedure.
The aim of this review is to...
11/25/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
11/23/2019

Mohamed O. Mohamed, MBBCh, MRCP(UK)1;  Mamas A. Mamas, BMBCh, DPhil, MRCP1;  Vinayak Nagaraja, MBBS, MS, MMed (ClinEpi), FRACP1;  M. Chadi Alraies, MD2;  Pablo Lamelas, MD, MSc3;  Nikolaos Tzemos, MD4;  Diana Ayan, MSc4;  Shahar Lavi, MD4;  Rodrigo Bagur, MD, PhD1,4,5

Mohamed O. Mohamed, MBBCh, MRCP(UK)1;...
PCI of coronary bifurcation lesions (CBLs) remains a challenge in contemporary practice due to the procedural and technical difficulties involved. We review the current evidence on the safety and clinical outcomes of dedicated bifurcation...
PCI of coronary bifurcation lesions (CBLs) remains a challenge in contemporary practice due to the procedural and technical difficulties involved. We review the current evidence on the safety and clinical outcomes of dedicated bifurcation...
PCI of coronary bifurcation...
11/23/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
11/23/2019

Georgios Tzanis, MD, PhD1,2;  Francesco Giannini, MD3;  Serafim Nanas, MD, PhD2;  Antonio Colombo, MD3

Georgios Tzanis, MD, PhD1,2;  Frances...
CTO recanalization and its effects on LV function and patient outcomes has intrigued the interventional community over the last several years. Now that there is plenty of knowledge and experience on “how to treat” the lesion, another...
CTO recanalization and its effects on LV function and patient outcomes has intrigued the interventional community over the last several years. Now that there is plenty of knowledge and experience on “how to treat” the lesion, another...
CTO recanalization and its...
11/23/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
11/23/2019

Konstantinos Marmagkiolis, MD1*;  Cezar Iliescu, MD2*;  Mohan Mallikarjuna Rao Edupuganti, MD3;  Marwan Saad, MD, PhD3,4;  Konstantinos Dean Boudoulas, MD5;  Akash Gupta6;  Nikolaos Lontos, MD7;  Mehmet Cilingiroglu, MD8 

Konstantinos Marmagkiolis, MD1*;  Cez...
Abstract: Objectives. To evaluate the efficacy of advanced stent technology in the management of failing arteriovenous grafts (AVGs). Background. End-stage renal disease rates and the need for hemodialysis are increasing worldwide. AVG...
Abstract: Objectives. To evaluate the efficacy of advanced stent technology in the management of failing arteriovenous grafts (AVGs). Background. End-stage renal disease rates and the need for hemodialysis are increasing worldwide. AVG...
Abstract: Objectives. To...
11/23/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Feature Interview
11/25/2019

Giuseppe Talanas, MD;  Roberta Siciliano, MD;  Guido Parodi, MD, PhD

Giuseppe Talanas, MD;  Roberta Sicili...
To date, complete fracture of a coronary wire into a radial artery loop has never been reported. We describe the occurrence of a new complication in the transradial intervention era.
To date, complete fracture of a coronary wire into a radial artery loop has never been reported. We describe the occurrence of a new complication in the transradial intervention era.
To date, complete fracture of a...
11/25/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Women in Electrophysiology
11/25/2019

Harold Hernández-Matamoros, MD;  Ariana Gonzálvez-Garcia, MD;  Raúl Moreno-Gómez, MD, PhD;  Santiago Jiménez-Valero, MD

Harold Hernández-Matamoros, MD;  Aria...
This case illustrates the value of OCT to identify and correctly diagnose longitudinal stent deformation.
This case illustrates the value of OCT to identify and correctly diagnose longitudinal stent deformation.
This case illustrates the value...
11/25/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Spotlight Interview
11/25/2019

Eleftherios Kontopodis, MD;  Nikolaos Oikonomidis, MD;  Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD;  Efstathios Lazaris, MD;  Michael Koutouzis, MD, PhD

Eleftherios Kontopodis, MD;  Nikolaos...
To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a dual injection using a single sheath approach, in order to evaluate a CTO and plan a future intervention.
To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a dual injection using a single sheath approach, in order to evaluate a CTO and plan a future intervention.
To our knowledge, this is the...
11/25/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Continuing Education

Education
11/25/2019

Abdul Moiz Hafiz, MD1;  Mary Perras, MS, ANP2;  Nikolaos Kakouros, MBBS, PhD2

Abdul Moiz Hafiz, MD1;  Mary Perras, ...
We demonstrate how tandem anatomic and physiologic assessment can be used to diagnose, functionally evaluate, and effectively treat angiographic coronary fenestration.
We demonstrate how tandem anatomic and physiologic assessment can be used to diagnose, functionally evaluate, and effectively treat angiographic coronary fenestration.
We demonstrate how tandem...
11/25/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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