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Volume 26 - Issue 4 - April 2014

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Original Contribution
A Novel Flow-Based Parameter of Collateral Function Assessed by Intracoronary Thermodilution
05/21/2014
Markus Lindner, Stephan B. Felix, MD, Klaus Empen, MD, Thorsten Reffelmann, MD
Markus Lindner, Stephan B. Felix, MD,...
Currently, many methods for quantitation of coronary collateral function are based on intracoronary pressure measurements distal of an occluded balloon, which do not fully account for the dynamic nature of collateral flow. Therefore, a...
Currently, many methods for quantitation of coronary collateral function are based on intracoronary pressure measurements distal of an occluded balloon, which do not fully account for the dynamic nature of collateral flow. Therefore, a...
Currently, many methods for...
05/21/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of the Everolimus-Eluting Stent Compared to First-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents in Contemporary Clinical Practice
05/21/2014
Israel M. Barbash, MD, Sa’ar Minha, MD, Rebecca Torguson, MPH, Itsik Ben-Dor, MD, Salem Badr, MD, Joshua P. Loh, MBBS, Lowell F. Satler, MD, Augusto D. Pichard, MD, Ron Waksman, MD
Israel M. Barbash, MD, Sa’ar Minha,...
A comparison of the long-term safety and clinical effectiveness of the Xience V everolimus-eluting stent to both the Taxus paclitaxel-eluting stent and the Cypher sirolimus-eluting stent in an unselected patient population.
A comparison of the long-term safety and clinical effectiveness of the Xience V everolimus-eluting stent to both the Taxus paclitaxel-eluting stent and the Cypher sirolimus-eluting stent in an unselected patient population.
A comparison of the long-term...
05/21/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Longitudinal Deformation of Drug-Eluting Stents: Evaluation by Multislice Computed Tomography
05/21/2014
Rafael Romaguera, MD1*, Gerard Roura, MD1*, Josep Gomez-Lara, MD, PhD1, Jose L. Ferreiro, MD1, Montserrat Gracida, MD1, Luis Teruel, MD1, Matias de Albert, MD2, Albert Ariza, MD1, Joan A. Gomez-Hospital, MD, PhD1, Angel Cequier, MD, PhD1
Rafael Romaguera, MD1*, Gerard Roura,...
Longitudinal deformation of DES is common in all the studied platforms subject to longitudinal forces. Guiding catheter impingement is the only mechanical action significantly associated with DES shortening.
Longitudinal deformation of DES is common in all the studied platforms subject to longitudinal forces. Guiding catheter impingement is the only mechanical action significantly associated with DES shortening.
Longitudinal deformation of DES...
05/21/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
“Seesaw Balloon-Wire Cutting” Technique as a Novel Approach to “Balloon Uncrossable” Chronic Total Occlusions
05/21/2014
Yue Li, MD, Jianqiang Li, MD, Li Sheng, MD, Yongtai Gong, MD, Weimin Li, MD, Danghui Sun, MD, Jingyi Xue, MD
Yue Li, MD, Jianqiang Li, MD, Li Shen...
Balloon crossing failure after passing a guidewire usually leads to unsuccessful percutaneous recanalization of chronic total occlusions. We offer a novel technique to solve this problem.
Balloon crossing failure after passing a guidewire usually leads to unsuccessful percutaneous recanalization of chronic total occlusions. We offer a novel technique to solve this problem.
Balloon crossing failure after...
05/21/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Plaque Composition and Dynamics
Frequency and Evolution of Thin-Capped Fibroatheromas in Left Main Coronary Artery as Assessed by Serial Virtual Histology Intravascular Ultrasound Analysis
05/21/2014
Sang-Wook Kim, MD1, Gary S. Mintz, MD2, Neil J. Weissman, MD3, Wang Soo Lee, MD1, Nagendra Boopathy Senguttuvan, MD1, Jee Eun Kwon, MD1, Hyangkyoung Kim, MD1, Jae Seung Seo, MD1, Ju Won Seok, MD1, Eun Young Kim, MD1, Seong Hyeop Hyeon, MD1, Joon Hwa Hong, MD1, Chee Jeong Kim, MD1, Dai Yun Cho, MD1, Tae Ho Kim, MD1
Sang-Wook Kim, MD1, Gary S. Mintz, MD...
A virtual histology intravascular ultrasound assessment of thin-capped fibroatheromas of left main coronary artery and their changes after statin therapy.
A virtual histology intravascular ultrasound assessment of thin-capped fibroatheromas of left main coronary artery and their changes after statin therapy.
A virtual histology...
05/21/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Department

Advances in Vein Therapy
Percutaneous Revascularization of a Chronic Total Occlusion of the Left Lower Pulmonary Vein
05/21/2014
Dale Murdoch, MBBS, FRACP1,2, Karl Poon, MBBS, FRACP1,2, Darren L. Walters, MBBS, MPhil, FRACP1,2
Dale Murdoch, MBBS, FRACP1,2, Karl Po...
Percutaneous intervention with angioplasty and stenting is frequently performed for pulmonary vein stenosis, but management of pulmonary vein occlusion remains challenging. We report the case of a 47-year-old female who presented with dyspnea...
Percutaneous intervention with angioplasty and stenting is frequently performed for pulmonary vein stenosis, but management of pulmonary vein occlusion remains challenging. We report the case of a 47-year-old female who presented with dyspnea...
Percutaneous intervention with...
05/21/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Tips and Techniques
Percutaneous Vascular Plug for Incomplete Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Closure
05/21/2014
Justin P. Levisay, MD, Sandeep Sangodkar, DO, MS, Michael H. Salinger, MD, Mark Lampert, MD, Ted Feldman, MD
Justin P. Levisay, MD, Sandeep Sangod...
Surgical left atrial appendage (LAA) exclusion has a failure rate as high as 60% due to persistent residual flow in the LAA or large LAA remnants. We describe a novel technique for treatment of incomplete surgical LAA ligation, and define the...
Surgical left atrial appendage (LAA) exclusion has a failure rate as high as 60% due to persistent residual flow in the LAA or large LAA remnants. We describe a novel technique for treatment of incomplete surgical LAA ligation, and define the...
Surgical left atrial appendage...
05/21/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Incidence, Predictors, and Effects of Acute Kidney Injury After Percutaneous Valve Implantation
05/21/2014

J. García-Lara, MD, E. Pinar-Bermúdez, MD, PhD, J.R. Gimeno-Blanes, MD, PhD, J. Lacunza-Ruiz, MD, J.A. Hurtado Martinez, MD, R. Valdesuso-Aguilar, MD, PhD, M. Valdés-Chávarri, MD, PhD

J. García-Lara, MD, E. Pinar-Bermúd...
We sought to elucidate incidence, predictors, and effects of acute kidney injury after percutaneous aortic valve implantation.
We sought to elucidate incidence, predictors, and effects of acute kidney injury after percutaneous aortic valve implantation.
We sought to elucidate...
05/21/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Transradial Alcohol Septal Ablation
05/20/2014
Luke P. Groben, DO, Eric Rosen, DO, Kintur Sanghvi, MD
Luke P. Groben, DO, Eric Rosen, DO, K...
A patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy who underwent alcohol septal ablation via the right radial artery approach and discussion of the technique are presented.
A patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy who underwent alcohol septal ablation via the right radial artery approach and discussion of the technique are presented.
A patient with hypertrophic...
05/20/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Insertion of Impella 5.0 to Improve Candidacy for HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Device Placement
05/20/2014
Navin Rajagopalan, MD, Roh Yanagida, MD, Charles W. Hoopes, MD
Navin Rajagopalan, MD, Roh Yanagida, ...
A 49-year-old female in cardiogenic shock required left ventricular assist device (LVAD) placement, but was not an optimal candidate for surgery due to severe deconditioning and malnutrition. Surgical implantation of an Impella 5.0 pump...
A 49-year-old female in cardiogenic shock required left ventricular assist device (LVAD) placement, but was not an optimal candidate for surgery due to severe deconditioning and malnutrition. Surgical implantation of an Impella 5.0 pump...
A 49-year-old female in...
05/20/2014
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
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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
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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
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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...
“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
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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
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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
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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
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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