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Volume 36 - Issue 9 - September, 2024

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Clinical Images
Ballerina Foot in Heart
04/25/2024

Aatish Rengan, MD; Sourabh Agstam, MD, DM, MRCP(UK), FACC; Mohsin Raj Mantoo, MD; Sivasubramanian Ramakrishnan, MD, DM, FACC

Aatish Rengan, MD; Sourabh Agstam, MD...
A 67-year-old woman with no known risk factors for coronary artery disease presented to the outpatient department with complaints of exertional fatigue and angina New York Heart Association class III.
A 67-year-old woman with no known risk factors for coronary artery disease presented to the outpatient department with complaints of exertional fatigue and angina New York Heart Association class III.
A 67-year-old woman with no...
04/25/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Clinical Images
Severe Functional Mitral Regurgitation and Cardiogenic Shock After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
05/23/2024

Oludamilola Akinmolayemi, MD, MPH1; Charlotte McCreery, BS2; Francesca Romana Prandi, MD1; Rajeev Samtani, MD1; Adrija Mehta, MBBS3; Umer Suleman, MD1; Arjun B. Kapoor MD1; Jehanzeb Kayani, MD, MPH1; Umesh K. Gidwani, MD4; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD1; George D. Dangas, MD, PhD1

Oludamilola Akinmolayemi, MD, MPH1; C...
An 83-year-old woman with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis was referred for transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Diagnostic left heart catheterization documented diffuse 3-vessel coronary artery disease.
An 83-year-old woman with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis was referred for transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Diagnostic left heart catheterization documented diffuse 3-vessel coronary artery disease.
An 83-year-old woman with...
05/23/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Geographic Diversity in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insights From the PROGRESS-CTO Registry
05/22/2024

Michaella Alexandrou, MD1; Athanasios Rempakos, MD1; Deniz Mutlu, MD1; Ahmed Al Ogaili, MD1; James W. Choi, MD2; Paul Poommipanit, MD3; Khaldoon Alaswad, MD4; Mir Babar Basir, DO4; Rhian Davies, DO, MS5; Farouc A. Jaffer, MD, PhD6; Raj H. Chandwaney, MD7; Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD, MSc8; Nazif Aygul, MD9; Ahmed M. ElGuindy, MD10; Brian K. Jefferson, MD11; Sevket Gorgulu, MD12; Jaikirshan J. Khatri, MD13; Oleg Krestyaninov, MD14; Dmitrii Khelimskii, MD14; Jarrod Frizzell, MD15; Basem Elbarouni, MD16; Omer Goktekin, MD17; Margaret B. McEntegart, MD18; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH1; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA1; M. Nicholas Burke, MD1; Yader Sandoval, MD1; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1

Michaella Alexandrou, MD1; Athanasios...
The authors analyzed patient and lesion characteristics, techniques, and outcomes in 11 503 CTO-PCI procedures performed in North America and in the combined regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa from 2017 to 2023 as documented in the...
The authors analyzed patient and lesion characteristics, techniques, and outcomes in 11 503 CTO-PCI procedures performed in North America and in the combined regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa from 2017 to 2023 as documented in the...
The authors analyzed patient and...
05/22/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
Outcomes With Treatment Interventions for Clot-In-Transit in Patients With Pulmonary Embolism: A Meta-Analysis
05/21/2024

Muhammad Haisum Maqsood, MD, MS1; Robert S. Zhang, MD2; David M. Zlotnick, MD3; Sahil A. Parikh, MD4; Sripal Bangalore, MD, MHA2

Muhammad Haisum Maqsood, MD, MS1; Rob...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the pooled efficacy of each of the 4 interventions (anticoagulation alone, systemic thrombolytic therapy, surgical thrombectomy, and catheter-based thrombectomy) using mortality as the primary outcome.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the pooled efficacy of each of the 4 interventions (anticoagulation alone, systemic thrombolytic therapy, surgical thrombectomy, and catheter-based thrombectomy) using mortality as the primary outcome.
The aim of this study was to...
05/21/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Simultaneous Stent Implantation for Pulmonary Artery Bifurcation Stenosis in Infants
05/15/2024

Kristin T. Fujita, MD; Oliver M. Barry, MD; Alejandro J. Torres, MD; Matthew A. Crystal, MD; Mariel E. Turner, MD

Kristin T. Fujita, MD; Oliver M. Barr...
The study aimed to report the procedural outcomes and safety of bifurcation stent placement in infants, particularly the long-term trajectory of re-interventions.
The study aimed to report the procedural outcomes and safety of bifurcation stent placement in infants, particularly the long-term trajectory of re-interventions.
The study aimed to report the...
05/15/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Valve-in-Valve Implantation to Seal Post-Dilation-Induced Annular Rupture in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
05/13/2024

Kun Wang, MB1; Yiming Qi, MB2,3;Wenzhi Pan2,3

Kun Wang, MB1; Yiming Qi, MB2,3;Wenzh...
The authors report a case of annulus rupture post-balloon dilation during transcatheter aortic valve replacement , which was sealed successfully with the valve-in-valve implantation technique.
The authors report a case of annulus rupture post-balloon dilation during transcatheter aortic valve replacement , which was sealed successfully with the valve-in-valve implantation technique.
The authors report a case of...
05/13/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Balloon Venoplasty for Right Heart Catheterization From the Arm in Patients With Subclavian Vein Stenosis
05/07/2024

Kishor Khanal, MD1; Juan A. Pastor-Cervantes, MD1; Sunay Shah, MD1; Jianli Niu, MD, PhD2; Jonathan Roberts, MD1

Kishor Khanal, MD1; Juan A. Pastor-Ce...
In this retrospective study, the authors aimed to determine whether subclavian/innominate venoplasty allows successful right heart catheterization in patients with subclavian/innominate vein stenosis .
In this retrospective study, the authors aimed to determine whether subclavian/innominate venoplasty allows successful right heart catheterization in patients with subclavian/innominate vein stenosis .
In this retrospective study, the...
05/07/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
In Between the Cracks
05/07/2024

Yann Shan Keh, MD; Chee Yang Chin, MBChB; Chee Tang Chin, MBChB, Soo Teik Lim, MBBS

Yann Shan Keh, MD; Chee Yang Chin, MB...
The authors present a rare intravascular ultrasound finding of a side branch guidewire being entrapped by a crack in coronary calcification.
The authors present a rare intravascular ultrasound finding of a side branch guidewire being entrapped by a crack in coronary calcification.
The authors present a rare...
05/07/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Percutaneous Closure of a Sinus Venosus Defect With Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
05/07/2024

Solomon W. Bienstock, MD; Kali Hopkins, MD; Barry Love, MD; Ali Zaidi, MD; Gina LaRocca, MD; George Dangas, MD, PhD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD

Solomon W. Bienstock, MD; Kali Hopkin...
A 73-year-old man with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity presented for cardiovascular evaluation. He was experiencing mild fatigue and dyspnea on exertion. Transthoracic echocardiogram showed right ventricular dilation,...
A 73-year-old man with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity presented for cardiovascular evaluation. He was experiencing mild fatigue and dyspnea on exertion. Transthoracic echocardiogram showed right ventricular dilation,...
A 73-year-old man with a history...
05/07/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Percutaneous Closure of Incomplete Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Ligation: Success Begins With the Decision to Try
04/25/2024

Luisa Salido-Tahoces, MD, PhD; Angel Sánchez-Recalde, MD, PhD; Covadonga Fernández-Golfín, MD; PhD, José L. Zamorano-Gómez, MD, PhD

Luisa Salido-Tahoces, MD, PhD; Angel ...
The authors present a case of percutaneous closure of an incomplete surgical left atrial appendage (LAA) ligation with a new device LAmbre (Lifetech ScientificCo Ltd).
The authors present a case of percutaneous closure of an incomplete surgical left atrial appendage (LAA) ligation with a new device LAmbre (Lifetech ScientificCo Ltd).
The authors present a case of...
04/25/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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As of August 7, 2024, the U.S. FDA has authorized 950 AI/ML-enabled medical devices; more than 100 of these were authorized this year. The rate of algorithm authorization is surging at an exponential pace. 
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New Cardiovascular Disease Risk Marker Discovered in Older Women
10/03/2024
“We can show that a low level of the natural antibody to phosphorylcholine can be used as a risk marker for cardiovascular disease also in women, independent of previously known risk factors," said Dr. Johan Frostegård.
“We can show that a low level of the natural antibody to phosphorylcholine can be used as a risk marker for cardiovascular disease also in women, independent of previously known risk factors," said Dr. Johan Frostegård.
“We can show that a low level of...
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Surmodics Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Pounce™ XL Thrombectomy System, Expanding the Pounce Thrombectomy Platform to Larger Peripheral Arteries up to 10 mm in Diameter
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The Pounce XL Thrombectomy System is indicated for the non-surgical removal of thrombi and emboli from the peripheral arterial vasculature in vessels 5.5–10 mm in diameter, making it suitable for iliac, femoral, and other arteries within...
The Pounce XL Thrombectomy...
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Global Study Highlights the Life-Saving Impact of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) in Heart Failure Patients
10/02/2024
“There are significant regional disparities that exist across the world, and this study draws attention to the fact that heart failure is not a monolithic entity, but a condition that varies greatly based on socioeconomic and cultural...
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“There are significant regional...
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Elucid Receives U.S. 510(k) Clearance of PlaqueIQ Image Analysis Software to Aid Cardiovascular Disease Assessment
10/01/2024
PlaqueIQ is the first FDA-cleared non-invasive software that can objectively quantify and classify plaque morphology based on ground-truth histology, the gold standard for characterization of plaques.
PlaqueIQ is the first FDA-cleared non-invasive software that can objectively quantify and classify plaque morphology based on ground-truth histology, the gold standard for characterization of plaques.
PlaqueIQ is the first...
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ASD Closure
Gore Releases 3-Year Data For The Gore Cardioform ASD Occluder
10/01/2024
"The GORE CARDIOFORM ASD Occluder continues to be a useful device for interventional cardiologists,” said Robert J. Sommer, MD, co-principal investigator of the ASSURED Study.
"The GORE CARDIOFORM ASD Occluder continues to be a useful device for interventional cardiologists,” said Robert J. Sommer, MD, co-principal investigator of the ASSURED Study.
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Figure: The images show a large atherosclerotic plaque in a carotid artery. The top panels show an axial view (left) and a longitudinal view (right). The 3D volumetric representation (bottom) provides a detailed and accurate visualization of the plaque, allowing a thorough assessment of the disease.
Atherosclerosis
Presence of Subclinical Atherosclerosis Is Marker of Mortality and Its Progression Increases Risk of Death
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“The long asymptomatic phase of the disease presents a window of opportunity that has not been exploited in the younger population,” says lead author Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD.
“The long asymptomatic phase of the disease presents a window of opportunity that has not been exploited in the younger population,” says lead author Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD.
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IVUS and iFR Technologies Receive Top-Level Recognition in New ESC Guidelines, Reinforcing Their Role in Optimizing Coronary Interventions and Patient Outcomes
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Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR) have both demonstrated significant benefits in improving patient outcomes through numerous large-scale randomized trials like DEFINE FLAIR and iFR SWEDEHEART.
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One-Year Data Show Excellent Outcomes for Endotronix Cordella Pulmonary Artery Sensor System
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"These data are consistent and compelling validating that PA pressure-guided therapy improves heart failure outcomes," said Liviu Klein, MD.
"These data are consistent and compelling validating that PA pressure-guided therapy improves heart failure outcomes," said Liviu Klein, MD.
"These data are consistent and...
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Heart Failure
Alnylam Highlights New Data From HELIOS-B Study of Vutrisiran for the Treatment of Transthyretin Amyloidosis With Cardiomyopathy
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“These new data show that vutrisiran attenuated measures of disease progression across multiple domains of cardiac structure and function, NT-proBNP and troponin I, in a contemporary ATTR-CM patient population,” said Pushkal Garg, MD.
“These new data show that vutrisiran attenuated measures of disease progression across multiple domains of cardiac structure and function, NT-proBNP and troponin I, in a contemporary ATTR-CM patient population,” said Pushkal Garg, MD.
“These new data show that...
09/30/2024
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As of August 7, 2024, the U.S. FDA has authorized 950 AI/ML-enabled medical devices; more than 100 of these were authorized this year. The rate of algorithm authorization is surging at an exponential pace. 
As of August 7, 2024, the U.S. FDA has authorized 950 AI/ML-enabled medical devices; more than 100 of these were authorized this year. The rate of algorithm authorization is surging at an exponential pace. 
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Risk Markers
New Cardiovascular Disease Risk Marker Discovered in Older Women
10/03/2024
“We can show that a low level of the natural antibody to phosphorylcholine can be used as a risk marker for cardiovascular disease also in women, independent of previously known risk factors," said Dr. Johan Frostegård.
“We can show that a low level of the natural antibody to phosphorylcholine can be used as a risk marker for cardiovascular disease also in women, independent of previously known risk factors," said Dr. Johan Frostegård.
“We can show that a low level of...
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thrombectomy
Surmodics Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Pounce™ XL Thrombectomy System, Expanding the Pounce Thrombectomy Platform to Larger Peripheral Arteries up to 10 mm in Diameter
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The Pounce XL Thrombectomy System is indicated for the non-surgical removal of thrombi and emboli from the peripheral arterial vasculature in vessels 5.5–10 mm in diameter, making it suitable for iliac, femoral, and other arteries within...
The Pounce XL Thrombectomy System is indicated for the non-surgical removal of thrombi and emboli from the peripheral arterial vasculature in vessels 5.5–10 mm in diameter, making it suitable for iliac, femoral, and other arteries within...
The Pounce XL Thrombectomy...
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Global Study Highlights the Life-Saving Impact of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) in Heart Failure Patients
10/02/2024
“There are significant regional disparities that exist across the world, and this study draws attention to the fact that heart failure is not a monolithic entity, but a condition that varies greatly based on socioeconomic and cultural...
“There are significant regional disparities that exist across the world, and this study draws attention to the fact that heart failure is not a monolithic entity, but a condition that varies greatly based on socioeconomic and cultural...
“There are significant regional...
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Elucid Receives U.S. 510(k) Clearance of PlaqueIQ Image Analysis Software to Aid Cardiovascular Disease Assessment
10/01/2024
PlaqueIQ is the first FDA-cleared non-invasive software that can objectively quantify and classify plaque morphology based on ground-truth histology, the gold standard for characterization of plaques.
PlaqueIQ is the first FDA-cleared non-invasive software that can objectively quantify and classify plaque morphology based on ground-truth histology, the gold standard for characterization of plaques.
PlaqueIQ is the first...
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Gore Releases 3-Year Data For The Gore Cardioform ASD Occluder
10/01/2024
"The GORE CARDIOFORM ASD Occluder continues to be a useful device for interventional cardiologists,” said Robert J. Sommer, MD, co-principal investigator of the ASSURED Study.
"The GORE CARDIOFORM ASD Occluder continues to be a useful device for interventional cardiologists,” said Robert J. Sommer, MD, co-principal investigator of the ASSURED Study.
"The GORE CARDIOFORM ASD...
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Original Contribution
Artificial Intelligence for Predicting Primary Antegrade Wiring Success of Chronic Total Occlusion Crossing
09/30/2024
The authors compared the predictions for successful antegrade wiring of chronic total occlusion lesions made by interventional cardiologists with those from a machine learning model.
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Figure: The images show a large atherosclerotic plaque in a carotid artery. The top panels show an axial view (left) and a longitudinal view (right). The 3D volumetric representation (bottom) provides a detailed and accurate visualization of the plaque, allowing a thorough assessment of the disease.
Atherosclerosis
Presence of Subclinical Atherosclerosis Is Marker of Mortality and Its Progression Increases Risk of Death
09/30/2024
“The long asymptomatic phase of the disease presents a window of opportunity that has not been exploited in the younger population,” says lead author Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD.
“The long asymptomatic phase of the disease presents a window of opportunity that has not been exploited in the younger population,” says lead author Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD.
“The long asymptomatic phase of...
09/30/2024
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ULC PCI
Intravascular Imaging
IVUS and iFR Technologies Receive Top-Level Recognition in New ESC Guidelines, Reinforcing Their Role in Optimizing Coronary Interventions and Patient Outcomes
09/30/2024
Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR) have both demonstrated significant benefits in improving patient outcomes through numerous large-scale randomized trials like DEFINE FLAIR and iFR SWEDEHEART.
Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR) have both demonstrated significant benefits in improving patient outcomes through numerous large-scale randomized trials like DEFINE FLAIR and iFR SWEDEHEART.
Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)...
09/30/2024
Cath Lab Digest
heart failure
One-Year Data Show Excellent Outcomes for Endotronix Cordella Pulmonary Artery Sensor System
09/30/2024
"These data are consistent and compelling validating that PA pressure-guided therapy improves heart failure outcomes," said Liviu Klein, MD.
"These data are consistent and compelling validating that PA pressure-guided therapy improves heart failure outcomes," said Liviu Klein, MD.
"These data are consistent and...
09/30/2024
Cath Lab Digest

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