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Volume 21 - Issue 9 - September, 2009

Feature

Review
Structural Heart Disease Interventions: An Emerging Discipline in Cardiovascular Medicine
09/01/2009
Roberto J. Cubeddu, MD, Ignacio Inglessis, MD, Igor F. Palacios, MD
Roberto J. Cubeddu, MD, Ignacio Ingle...
ABSTRACT: Within the past decade, we have witnessed the exponential growth of novel percutaneous transcatheter therapies for the treatment of valvular and congenital heart disorders among others. Consequently, a new field has emerged in the...
ABSTRACT: Within the past decade, we have witnessed the exponential growth of novel percutaneous transcatheter therapies for the treatment of valvular and congenital heart disorders among others. Consequently, a new field has emerged in the...
ABSTRACT: Within the past...
09/01/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Effect of Radiographic Contrast Media on Markers of Complement Activation and Apoptosis (Full title below)
09/01/2009
Spyridon Deftereos, MD, Georgios Giannopoulos, MD, Charalampos Kossyvakis, MD, Konstantinos Raisakis, MD, Andreas Kaoukis, MD, Metaxia Driva, MD, Olga Ntzouvara, MD, Vasiliki Panagopoulou, MD, Ilias Rentoukas, MD, Dimitrios J. Nikas, MD, Vlasios Pyrgakis, MD, *Martin A. Alpert, MD
Spyridon Deftereos, MD, Georgios Gian...
Effect of Radiographic Contrast Media on Markers of Complement Activation and Apoptosis in Patients with Chronic Coronary Artery Disease Undergoing Coronary Angiography ________________________ ABSTRACT: The effects of radiographic...
Effect of Radiographic Contrast Media on Markers of Complement Activation and Apoptosis in Patients with Chronic Coronary Artery Disease Undergoing Coronary Angiography ________________________ ABSTRACT: The effects of radiographic...
Effect of Radiographic Contrast...
09/01/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Peripheral Chronic Total Occlusions Treated with Subintimal Angioplasty and a True Lumen Re-Entry Device
09/01/2009
*Hazim Al-Ameri, MD, †Victoria Shin, MD, †Guy S. Mayeda, MD, †Steven Burstein, MD, ‡Ray V. Matthews, MD, *,‡Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD, †,§David M. Shavelle, MD
*Hazim Al-Ameri, MD, †Victoria Shin...
ABSTRACT: Objective. We sought to verify how effective the Pioneer catheter (Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota) is in overcoming the complexity of re-entry during subintimal angioplasty and provide a case series describing the...
ABSTRACT: Objective. We sought to verify how effective the Pioneer catheter (Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota) is in overcoming the complexity of re-entry during subintimal angioplasty and provide a case series describing the...
ABSTRACT: Objective. We sought...
09/01/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Patient Satisfaction is Comparable to Early Discharge versus Overnight Observation after Elective PCI (see full title below)
09/01/2009

FULL TITLE: Patient Satisfaction is Comparable to Early Discharge versus Overnight Observation after Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention aRuchira Glaser, MD, MSCE, bZachary Gertz, MD, dWilliam H. Matthai, MD, cRobert L. Wilensky, MD, dMark Weiner, MD, bDaniel Kolansky, MD, bJohn Hirshfeld Jr., MD, bHoward Herrmann, MD

FULL TITLE: Patient Satisfaction is C...
ABSTRACT: Background. Previous investigation has suggested that early discharge after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is feasible and safe, but these studies have utilized largely radial approaches or been conducted in non-U.S....
ABSTRACT: Background. Previous investigation has suggested that early discharge after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is feasible and safe, but these studies have utilized largely radial approaches or been conducted in non-U.S....
ABSTRACT: Background. Previous...
09/01/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Intravascular Ultrasound-Based Left Main Coronary Artery Assessment: (Full title below)
09/01/2009
aYves Suter, MD, bAndreas W. Schoenenberger, MD, cStefan Toggweiler, MD, aPeiman Jamshidi, MD, dTherese Resink, PhD, aPaul Erne, MD
aYves Suter, MD, bAndreas W. Schoenen...
Intravascular Ultrasound-Based Left Main Coronary Artery Assessment: Comparison between Pullback from Left Anterior Descending and Circumflex Arteries ______________________ ABSTRACT: Objective. We compared continuous pullback from the...
Intravascular Ultrasound-Based Left Main Coronary Artery Assessment: Comparison between Pullback from Left Anterior Descending and Circumflex Arteries ______________________ ABSTRACT: Objective. We compared continuous pullback from the...
Intravascular Ultrasound-Based...
09/01/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Effects of the Number and Interval of Balloon Inflations during Primary PCI (Full title below)
09/01/2009
a,bGuisong Wang, MD, c,dSanguo Zhang, MD, aSteven J. Joggerst, MD, aJohn McPherson, MD, aDavid X. Zhao, MD
a,bGuisong Wang, MD, c,dSanguo Zhang,...
Effects of the Number and Interval of Balloon Inflations during Primary PCI on the Extent of Myocardial Injury in Patients with STEMI: Does Postconditioning Exist in Real-World Practice? ____________________________ ABSTRACT:...
Effects of the Number and Interval of Balloon Inflations during Primary PCI on the Extent of Myocardial Injury in Patients with STEMI: Does Postconditioning Exist in Real-World Practice? ____________________________ ABSTRACT:...
Effects of the Number and...
09/01/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Transcatheter Occlusion (PLAATO) for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: 2-Year Outcome
09/01/2009
Jai-Wun Park, MD, PhD, Boris Leithäuser, MD, Ulrich Gerk, MD, *Martin Vršansky, Friedrich Jung, PhD
Jai-Wun Park, MD, PhD, Boris Leithäu...
ABSTRACT: Purpose. In more than 90% of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), stroke is due to thrombotic embolization from the left atrial appendage (LAA). Transcatheter occlusion with percutaneous left atrial appendage transcatheter...
ABSTRACT: Purpose. In more than 90% of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), stroke is due to thrombotic embolization from the left atrial appendage (LAA). Transcatheter occlusion with percutaneous left atrial appendage transcatheter...
ABSTRACT: Purpose. In more than...
09/01/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Causes of Death in Patients undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Drug-Eluting Stents in a Real-World Setting
09/01/2009
Michael S. Lee, MD, Timothy Canan, BS, Alice Perlowski, MD, Ravi Bhatia, MD, Daniel Jurewitz, MD, Jonathan M. Tobis, MD
Michael S. Lee, MD, Timothy Canan, BS...
ABSTRACT: Background. Reports of stent thrombosis and death in patients who have received drug-eluting stents (DES) have provoked debate regarding their long-term safety. We investigated the specific causes of death in patients receiving DES...
ABSTRACT: Background. Reports of stent thrombosis and death in patients who have received drug-eluting stents (DES) have provoked debate regarding their long-term safety. We investigated the specific causes of death in patients receiving DES...
ABSTRACT: Background. Reports of...
09/01/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
Assessment of Left Main Coronary Disease: Does it Matter Which Road One Takes?
09/01/2009
V. S. Srinivas, MBBS and Sangita-Ann J. Christian, MD
V. S. Srinivas, MBBS and Sangita-Ann ...
Assessment of intermediate severity left main coronary artery (LMCA) lesions is often performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory because obstructive disease in this location is associated with a worse long–term prognosis.1–3 Some...
Assessment of intermediate severity left main coronary artery (LMCA) lesions is often performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory because obstructive disease in this location is associated with a worse long–term prognosis.1–3 Some...
Assessment of intermediate...
09/01/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Myocardial Salvage beyond Recanalization of the STEMI Lesion
09/01/2009
Sameer Mehta, MD and Estefania Oliveros, MD
Sameer Mehta, MD and Estefania Oliver...
As rapid global progress is being made to reduce door-to-balloon times (D2B) for primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) by improving the ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) procedure and the D2B process, it is imperative to...
As rapid global progress is being made to reduce door-to-balloon times (D2B) for primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) by improving the ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) procedure and the D2B process, it is imperative to...
As rapid global progress is...
09/01/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Mechanical Circulatory Support
A Simple Risk Score for Weaning Patients From Mechanical Circulatory Support
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Researchers from Shinshu University developed a simple risk score model using readily measurable health indicators to predict successful MCS weaning. The study analyzed data from 114 patients.
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CABG
Black Patients More Likely to Die After Coronary Bypass Surgery
10/22/2024
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Compared to white patients,...
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Medaxiom survey
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plaque analysis
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Hypertension
New Study Links Obesity to Elevated Hypertension Risk Among Young Middle Eastern Women
10/18/2024
“Young Middle Eastern women who are obese or overweight are facing a higher risk for the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and its associated risk factors like hypertension and Type Two diabetes,” said Mohammad Adnan Bani...
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“Young Middle Eastern women who...
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A study led by researchers from Shinshu University propose a simplified risk-scoring model helps clinicians assess when patients with cardiogenic shock can be safely weaned off from MCS devices, such as VA-ECMO or IMPELLA, using easily measurable health indicators like blood pressure and heart function. Credit Sho Suzuki from Shinshu University
Mechanical Circulatory Support
A Simple Risk Score for Weaning Patients From Mechanical Circulatory Support
10/23/2024
Researchers from Shinshu University developed a simple risk score model using readily measurable health indicators to predict successful MCS weaning. The study analyzed data from 114 patients.
Researchers from Shinshu University developed a simple risk score model using readily measurable health indicators to predict successful MCS weaning. The study analyzed data from 114 patients.
Researchers from Shinshu...
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Original Contribution
Intravascular Ultrasound in the Assessment of Coronary Artery Anomalies in Young Patients: A Tertiary Center Experience
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The authors describe a young population of patients with anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery and myocardial bridge and review the safety of intravascular ultrasound in this population.
The authors describe a young population of patients with anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery and myocardial bridge and review the safety of intravascular ultrasound in this population.
The authors describe a young...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
The initial cases with the Luna TMVR System were conducted in Paraguay and the Republic of Georgia and supported by leading US structural heart experts and the Tioga Cardiovascular team.
Mitral Valve intervention
Tioga Cardiovascular Announces First-In-Human Cases With Its Luna Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) System
10/23/2024
Tioga Cardiovascular, Inc., a Shifamed portfolio company, announced the first-in-human transseptal implantations using the 28 French) Luna™ transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system. The first patients achieved excellent...
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Original Contribution
Comparison of Two Vascular Closure Device Strategies for Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Using Suture-Based and Collagen-Plug-Based Techniques and Associated Vascular Complications
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The authors evaluated their experience with 2 distinct vascular closure device approaches using the Perclose ProGlide and the Angio-Seal, as well as the impact on vascular access site complications during transcatheter aortic valve...
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CABG
Black Patients More Likely to Die After Coronary Bypass Surgery
10/22/2024
Compared to white patients, Black patients were 22% more likely to die in the hospital. Black patients stayed in the hospital 1.5 days longer on average (9.6 days for white patients, 10.7 days for Hispanic patients and 11.8 days for Black...
Compared to white patients, Black patients were 22% more likely to die in the hospital. Black patients stayed in the hospital 1.5 days longer on average (9.6 days for white patients, 10.7 days for Hispanic patients and 11.8 days for Black...
Compared to white patients,...
10/22/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Medaxiom survey
Cardiology Compensation and Production Reflect Post-Pandemic Changes to Provider Market
10/21/2024
MedAxiom News NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – MedAxiom, the premier source for cardiovascular organizational performance solutions, has released its 2024 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation and Production Survey Report that includes data from the...
MedAxiom News NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – MedAxiom, the premier source for cardiovascular organizational performance solutions, has released its 2024 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation and Production Survey Report that includes data from the...
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Cardiology Innovations
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10/21/2024
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Cardiovascular Risk After MI
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10/21/2024
Greater than 2-fold predictive value (p=0.001) for heart attack, stroke, and death  Significant unmet need in balancing the risks and benefits of antithrombotic treatment in patients with acute coronary syndrome...
Greater than 2-fold predictive value (p=0.001) for heart attack, stroke, and death  Significant unmet need in balancing the risks and benefits of antithrombotic treatment in patients with acute coronary syndrome...
Greater than 2-fold...
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The LIBERATE phase 2b, randomized and double-blind study will include more than 212 patients suffering from STEMI who are scheduled to undergo PCI. The study’s primary objective is to assess the safety and efficacy of glenzocimab 1000 mg...
The LIBERATE phase 2b, randomized and double-blind study will include more than 212 patients suffering from STEMI who are scheduled to undergo PCI. The study’s primary objective is to assess the safety and efficacy of glenzocimab 1000 mg...
The LIBERATE phase 2b,...
10/21/2024
Cath Lab Digest
PVD
Yale Study Finds Link Between Eczema and Peripheral Vascular Disease
10/21/2024
The Yale team found PVD occurred in 11% of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), but just 6.2% of patients without AD.
The Yale team found PVD occurred in 11% of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), but just 6.2% of patients without AD.
The Yale team found PVD occurred...
10/21/2024
Cath Lab Digest

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