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Volume 30 - Issue 8 - August, 2018

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Original Contribution
Long-Term Outcomes of Different Two-Stent Techniques With Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents for Unprotected Left Main Bifurcation Disease: Insights From the FAILS-2 Study
07/30/2018

Marco Pavani, MD1;  Federico Conrotto, MD1;  Enrico Cerrato, MD2;  Fabrizio D‚ÄôAscenzo, MD1;  Hiroyoshi Kawamoto, MD3,4;  Ivan J. N√∫√±ez-Gil, MD5;  Mauro Pennone, MD1;  Roberto Garbo, MD6;  Francesco Tomassini, MD2;  Francesco Colombo, MD6;  Paolo Scacciatella, MD1;  Ferdinando Varbella, MD2;  Alaide Chieffo, MD4;  Antonio Colombo, MD4;  Javier Escaned, Prof, MD5

Marco Pavani, MD1;  Federico Conrotto...
Several two-stent techniques for unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) bifurcation lesions have been described, however, a paucity of data exists regarding the optimal strategy, especially in the second-generation drug-eluting stent...
Several two-stent techniques for unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) bifurcation lesions have been described, however, a paucity of data exists regarding the optimal strategy, especially in the second-generation drug-eluting stent...
Several two-stent techniques for...
07/30/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
State of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Spain Versus Europe and Non-European Countries
07/30/2018

Corina Biagioni, MD1;  Gabriela Tirado-Conte, MD1*;  Josep Rod√©s-Cabau, MD2;  Nicola Ryan, MD1*;  Enrico Cerrato, MD1,3;  Tamim M. Nazif, MD4;  Helene Eltchaninoff, MD5;  Lars Sondergaard, MD6;  Henrique B. Ribeiro, MD7;  Marco Barbanti, MD8;  Fabian Nietlispach, MD9;  Peter De Jaegere, MD10;  Pierfrancesco Agostoni, MD11;  Ramiro Trillo, MD12;  Pilar Jim√©nez-Quevedo, MD1;  Fabrizio D¬¥Ascenzo, MD13; Olaf Wendler, MD14;  Gabriel Maluenda, MD15;  Mao Chen, MD16;  Corrado Tamburino, MD8;  Carlos Macaya, MD1;  Martin B. Leon, MD4;  Luis Nombela-Franco, MD1*

Corina Biagioni, MD1;  Gabriela Tirad...
TAVI indications are expanding to lower-risk patients. The objective of this study was to analyze the state of TAVI in Spain vs other European and non-European countries. Using an online questionnaire, we analyzed the routine practice of 250...
TAVI indications are expanding to lower-risk patients. The objective of this study was to analyze the state of TAVI in Spain vs other European and non-European countries. Using an online questionnaire, we analyzed the routine practice of 250...
TAVI indications are expanding...
07/30/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Outcomes of Orbital Atherectomy in Severely Calcified Small (2.5 mm) Coronary Artery Vessels
07/30/2018

Michael S. Lee, MD1;  Evan Shlofmitz, DO2;  Richard Shlofmitz, MD3

Michael S. Lee, MD1;  Evan Shlofmitz,...
We evaluated the outcomes of plaque modification with orbital atherectomy followed by PCI with small-diameter stents for severely calcified coronary arteries.
We evaluated the outcomes of plaque modification with orbital atherectomy followed by PCI with small-diameter stents for severely calcified coronary arteries.
We evaluated the outcomes of...
07/30/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Management of a Balloon Shaft Fracture During Subintimal Retrograde Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Due to In-stent Restenosis
07/30/2018

Judit Karacsonyi, MD1,2;  Viktor Sasi, MD2;  Imre Ungi, MD2;  Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1,3

 

Judit Karacsonyi, MD1,2;  Viktor Sasi...
Balloon shaft fracture can be challenging to treat in the setting of retrograde CTO-PCI with guidewire externalization; withdrawal of the guide catheter may allow successful removal of the balloon shaft fragment.
Balloon shaft fracture can be challenging to treat in the setting of retrograde CTO-PCI with guidewire externalization; withdrawal of the guide catheter may allow successful removal of the balloon shaft fragment.
Balloon shaft fracture can be...
07/30/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Percutaneous Closure of a Femoral Arteriovenous Fistula During Transfemoral TAVI
07/30/2018

Leire Unzue, MD, PhD;  Eulogio Garc√≠a, MD;  Rodrigo Teijeiro, MD;  Belen Rubio-Alonso, MD

 

Leire Unzue, MD, PhD;  Eulogio Garc√≠...
Percutaneous AVF closure was performed post TAVI in a patient with severe aortic stenosis and an AVF between the right SFA and femoral vein.
Percutaneous AVF closure was performed post TAVI in a patient with severe aortic stenosis and an AVF between the right SFA and femoral vein.
Percutaneous AVF closure was...
07/30/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Unusual Implantation of a Coronary Sinus Reducer in the Middle Cardiac Vein
07/30/2018

Riccardo Gorla, MD, PhD1;  Francesco Giannini, MD2;  Francesco Bedogni, MD1;  Federico De Marco, MD, PhD1

 

Riccardo Gorla, MD, PhD1;  Francesco ...
In patients with small or unfavorable coronary sinus (CS) anatomies, implantation of a CS reducer in atypical sites might be considered, if the target vein is of appropriate size and provides appropriate venous drainage.  
In patients with small or unfavorable coronary sinus (CS) anatomies, implantation of a CS reducer in atypical sites might be considered, if the target vein is of appropriate size and provides appropriate venous drainage.  
In patients with small or...
07/30/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Mother-and-Child Telescopic Guide-Catheter Extension to Identify Severe Left Main Stem Disease in a Patient With a Severely Dilated Aortic Root
07/30/2018

Rupert Williams, PhD*;  Genevieve Shouls, MRCP*;  Sami Firoozi, MD

Rupert Williams, PhD*;  Genevieve Sho...
The importance of selective coronary angiography in patients with severely dilated aortas awaiting surgery is discussed.
The importance of selective coronary angiography in patients with severely dilated aortas awaiting surgery is discussed.
The importance of selective...
07/30/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Preprocedural Utility of the Echocardiographic Retroaortic Anomalous Coronary Sign
07/30/2018

Brody D. Slostad, MD1;  Chance M. Witt, MD2;  Abdallah El Sabbagh, MD2;  Thomas A. Foley, MD2

Brody D. Slostad, MD1;  Chance M. Wit...
Image highlights echocardiographic findings associated with the RAC sign and its utility as a non-invasive modality to recognize technically complex and high-risk retroaortic coronary anomalies prior to intervention.
Image highlights echocardiographic findings associated with the RAC sign and its utility as a non-invasive modality to recognize technically complex and high-risk retroaortic coronary anomalies prior to intervention.
Image highlights...
07/30/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Radiation Safety in the Catheterization Laboratory: Current Perspectives and Practices
06/15/2018

Rohan Menon, MD1;  Aris Karatasakis, MD1;  Siddharth Patel, MD1;  Barbara Anna Danek, MD1;  Judit Karacsonyi, MD1;  Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH1;  Tayo Addo, MD1;  Dharam Kumbhani, MD1;  Samir Kapadia, MD2;  Michael Luna, MD1;  Ehtisham Mahmud, MD3;  Charles Chambers, MD4;  Subhash Banerjee, MD1;  Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1,5

Rohan Menon, MD1;  Aris Karatasakis, ...
There is great variability in radiation safety practices in cardiac catheterization laboratories around the world. We performed an international online survey on radiation safety including interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists,...
There is great variability in radiation safety practices in cardiac catheterization laboratories around the world. We performed an international online survey on radiation safety including interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists,...
There is great variability in...
06/15/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
The SYNTAX II Score Predicts Mortality at 4 Years in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
06/15/2018

Sorin J. Brener, MD;  Venkatesh Alapati, MD;  Doris Chan, DO;  Akanibo Da-Wariboko, MD;  Yousef Kaid, MD;  Yevgeniy Latyshev, MD;  Amr Moussa, MD;  Chockalingham A. Narayanan, MD;  John P. O‚ÄôLaughlin, MD;  Amol Raizada, MD;  Gautam Verma, MD;  Terrence J. Sacchi, MD

Sorin J. Brener, MD;  Venkatesh Alapa...
We evaluate the utility of the SYNTAX II score, which incorporates angiographic and clinical parameters, for risk stratification and prediction of 4-year mortality in 831 real-world patients.   
We evaluate the utility of the SYNTAX II score, which incorporates angiographic and clinical parameters, for risk stratification and prediction of 4-year mortality in 831 real-world patients.   
We evaluate the utility of...
06/15/2018
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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Black Patients More Likely to Die After Coronary Bypass Surgery
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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...
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Greater than 2-fold...
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Hypertension
New Study Links Obesity to Elevated Hypertension Risk Among Young Middle Eastern Women
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“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...
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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...
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Cardiology Compensation and Production Reflect Post-Pandemic Changes to Provider Market
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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...
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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...
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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.
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