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Volume 35 - Issue 2 - February, 2023

February 2023 Table of Contents
02/01/2023
February 2023 TOC and Whole Issue PDF
February 2023 TOC and Whole Issue PDF
February 2023 TOC and Whole...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Feature

Original Contribution
Equipment Utilization in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Update From the PROGRESS-CTO Registry
02/01/2023

Spyridon Kostantinis, MD1;  Bahadir Simsek, MD1;  Judit Karacsonyi, MD, PhD1; Athanasios Rempakos, MD1;  Khaldoon Alaswad, MD2;  Farouc A. Jaffer, MD, PhD3;  Jaikirshan J. Khatri, MD4;  Paul Poommipanit, MD5;  Rhian E. Davies, DO6; Stephane Rinfret, MD7;  William Nicholson, MD7;  Wissam Jaber, MD7;  James W. Choi, MD8;  Mitul P. Patel, MD9;  Michael Koutouzis, MD10;
Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD10;  Sevket Gorgulu, MD11;  Taral N. Patel, MD12;  Brian K. Jefferson, MD12;  Jimmy L. Kerrigan, MD13;  Basem Elbarouni, MD14;  Nidal Abi Rafeh, MD15; Omer Goktekin, MD16;  Ahmed M. ElGuindy, MD17;  Salman Allana, MD1;  Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA1;  Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH1; Yader Sandoval, MD1;  M. Nicholas Burke, MD1;  Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1

Spyridon Kostantinis, MD1;  Bahadir S...
Guidewires and microcatheters are critical to the success of chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We examined equipment utilization in 11,202 CTO-PCIs performed in 10,952 patients at 42 United States (US)...
Guidewires and microcatheters are critical to the success of chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We examined equipment utilization in 11,202 CTO-PCIs performed in 10,952 patients at 42 United States (US)...
Guidewires and microcatheters...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Efficacy and Safety of an Upfront RotaTripsy Strategy in the Treatment of De Novo and In-Stent Restenosis Cases
02/01/2023

Prashant Dwivedi, MD1;  Vishal Dhulipala, MD1;  Kartik R. Kumar, MD1;  Anoop N. Koshy, MBBS, PhD1,2;  Keisuke Yasumura, MD1;  Amit Hooda, MD1;  Raman Sharma, MD1;  George Dangas, MD, PhD1;  Annapoorna S. Kini, MD1;  Samin K. Sharma, MD1

Prashant Dwivedi, MD1;  Vishal Dhulip...
Use of both rotational atherectomy (RA) and intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)—the “RotaTripsy” technique—offers a potentially synergistic calcium-modification strategy that can treat both luminal and abluminal calcification. An upfront...
Use of both rotational atherectomy (RA) and intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)—the “RotaTripsy” technique—offers a potentially synergistic calcium-modification strategy that can treat both luminal and abluminal calcification. An upfront...
Use of both rotational...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
A Procedural Guide for Implanting the Cordella Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor
02/01/2023

Jason L. Guichard, MD, PhD1;  Faisal Sharif, MD2;  Omid Forouzan, PhD3;  Jerson Martina, PhD4;  Liviu Klein, MD5

Jason L. Guichard, MD, PhD1;  Faisal ...
The Cordella pulmonary artery (PA) pressure sensor (Endotronix, Inc) is an investigational, wireless, microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensor that allows remote monitoring of PA pressures. Understanding the implantation procedure and...
The Cordella pulmonary artery (PA) pressure sensor (Endotronix, Inc) is an investigational, wireless, microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensor that allows remote monitoring of PA pressures. Understanding the implantation procedure and...
The Cordella pulmonary artery...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Efficacy of Transpedal Retrograde Approach in Endovascular Treatment of Patients With Buerger’s Disease
02/01/2023

Ersan Tatli, MD1; Ali Buturak, MD2; Mehmet Bülent Vatan, MD1; Imran Kurt Ömürlü, MD3; Alper Erkin, MD4

Ersan Tatli, MD1; Ali Buturak, MD2; M...
Endovascular treatment of Buerger’s disease is challenging, which usually impedes antegrade revascularization options. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of transpedal retrograde approach in patients with Buerger’s disease with ambiguous...
Endovascular treatment of Buerger’s disease is challenging, which usually impedes antegrade revascularization options. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of transpedal retrograde approach in patients with Buerger’s disease with ambiguous...
Endovascular treatment of...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Short- and Mid-Term Outcomes of Complex and High-Risk Versus Standard Percutaneous Coronary Interventions in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
02/01/2023

Arber Kodra, MD1;  Craig Basman, MD1;  Luigi Pirelli, MD1;  Denny Wang, BS1; Hamfreth Rahming, MD2;  Richard Chaudhary, MS1;  Shangyi Liu, MS1;  Ahmad Mustafa, MD2;  Bruce Rutkin, MD2;  Gregory Maniatis, MD2;  Robert Kalimi,MD3;  Sean Wilson, MD4;  Pey-Jen Yu, MD4;  Michael Kim, MD1; Varinder Singh, MD1;  Perwaiz Meraj, MD4;  Rajiv Jauhar, MD4;  Ruben Kandov, MD2; Puneet Gandotra, MD3;  S. Jacob Scheinerman, MD1;  Chad Kliger, MD1;  for the Northwell TAVR Investigatorsa

Arber Kodra, MD1;  Craig Basman, MD1;...
The prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients undergoing TAVR varies and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We evaluated the outcomes of complex and high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (CHIP-PCIs)...
The prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients undergoing TAVR varies and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We evaluated the outcomes of complex and high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (CHIP-PCIs)...
The prevalence of coronary...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Right Atrial Mass Biopsy Using Endobronchial Forceps
02/01/2023

Nahyr S. Lugo-Fagundo, MD;  Jordan Ray, MD;  Peter Pollak, MD;  Charles Ritchie, MD;  Abdallah El Sabbagh, MD

Nahyr S. Lugo-Fagundo, MD;  Jordan Ra...
An endobronchial alligator forceps was used to biopsy an RA mass under intracardiac echocardiographic guidance.
An endobronchial alligator forceps was used to biopsy an RA mass under intracardiac echocardiographic guidance.
An endobronchial alligator...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Stent Damage Associated With a Guide Catheter Extension During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
02/01/2023

Konstantinos C. Theodoropoulos, MD, MSc;  Antonios Kouparanis, MD;  Matthaios Didagelos, MD;  George Kassimis, MD, PhD;  Antonios Ziakas, MD, PhD

Konstantinos C. Theodoropoulos, MD, M...
Clinical images demonstrating stent damage during the insertion in the distal cylinder of the Telescope GCE.
Clinical images demonstrating stent damage during the insertion in the distal cylinder of the Telescope GCE.
Clinical images demonstrating...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Three Devices on One
02/01/2023

Ariana Gonzálvez-García, MD1;  Raúl Moreno, MD, PhD2;  Santiago Jiménez-Valero, MD2; Guillermo Galeote, MD, PhD2;  Alfonso Jurado-Román, MD, PhD2

Ariana Gonzálvez-García, MD1;  Raúl M...
This case represents the first patient with Mitraclip, Amplatzer, and TricValve devices with a profound clinical improvement and long-term follow-up.
This case represents the first patient with Mitraclip, Amplatzer, and TricValve devices with a profound clinical improvement and long-term follow-up.
This case represents the first...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Balloon Shaft Fracture: A Nightmare Scenario in the Setting of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
02/01/2023

Ömer Ferudun Akkuş, MD1;  Murat Gök, MD1;  Furkan Karahan, MD1;  Suat Canbaz, MD2;   Kenan Yalta, MD1

Ömer Ferudun Akkuş, MD1;  Murat Gök, ...
These images illustrate an attempt to pull back the balloon of an implanted proximal stent swiftly (before it was completely deflated) just following unplanned disengagement of the guiding catheter from the right coronary ostium.
These images illustrate an attempt to pull back the balloon of an implanted proximal stent swiftly (before it was completely deflated) just following unplanned disengagement of the guiding catheter from the right coronary ostium.
These images illustrate an...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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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...
10/23/2024
Cath Lab Digest
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...
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...
Tioga Cardiovascular, Inc., a...
10/23/2024
Cath Lab Digest
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...
MedAxiom News NEPTUNE BEACH,...
10/21/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiology Innovations
Philips Showcases Next Level Cardiology Innovations for Improved Patient Care at TCT 2024
10/21/2024
Philips portfolio of image-guided therapy and echocardiography solutions uniquely integrates artificial intelligence into imaging systems and software, with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic devices to support exceptional treatment...
Philips portfolio of image-guided therapy and echocardiography solutions uniquely integrates artificial intelligence into imaging systems and software, with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic devices to support exceptional treatment...
Philips portfolio of...
10/21/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Cardiovascular Risk After MI
Prolocor Announces Publication of Confirmatory Results From Multicenter 800 Patient Study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)
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...
10/21/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Pharmaceuticals
Acticor Biotech Repositions Glenzocimab in the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction
10/21/2024
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
plaque analysis
HeartFlow Announces New Category I CPT Code from the American Medical Association for AI-Enabled Plaque Analysis to Assess Risk for Coronary Artery Disease
10/18/2024
“We commend the AMA’s issuance of this upgraded Category I CPT billing code, which validates the technology’s clinical value in quantifying and characterizing plaque to help assess risk and personalize treatment for patients with coronary...
“We commend the AMA’s issuance of this upgraded Category I CPT billing code, which validates the technology’s clinical value in quantifying and characterizing plaque to help assess risk and personalize treatment for patients with coronary...
“We commend the AMA’s issuance...
10/18/2024
Cath Lab Digest
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...
“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...
“Young Middle Eastern women who...
10/18/2024
Cath Lab Digest

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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...
10/23/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Original Contribution
Intravascular Ultrasound in the Assessment of Coronary Artery Anomalies in Young Patients: A Tertiary Center Experience
10/23/2024
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...
10/23/2024
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...
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...
Tioga Cardiovascular, Inc., a...
10/23/2024
Cath Lab Digest
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
10/23/2024
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...
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...
The authors evaluated their...
10/23/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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...
MedAxiom News NEPTUNE BEACH,...
10/21/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiology Innovations
Philips Showcases Next Level Cardiology Innovations for Improved Patient Care at TCT 2024
10/21/2024
Philips portfolio of image-guided therapy and echocardiography solutions uniquely integrates artificial intelligence into imaging systems and software, with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic devices to support exceptional treatment...
Philips portfolio of image-guided therapy and echocardiography solutions uniquely integrates artificial intelligence into imaging systems and software, with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic devices to support exceptional treatment...
Philips portfolio of...
10/21/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Cardiovascular Risk After MI
Prolocor Announces Publication of Confirmatory Results From Multicenter 800 Patient Study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)
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...
10/21/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Pharmaceuticals
Acticor Biotech Repositions Glenzocimab in the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction
10/21/2024
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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