Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI

Editor's Message

Expanding the Boundaries of Interventional Cardiology

10/02/2012

Deepak L. Bhatt , MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI;

The boundaries of interventional cardiology continue to expand. In this issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, there are several articles describing cutting-edge techniques for coronary, peripheral, and structural intervention. One...

The boundaries of interventional...

10/02/2012

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Commentary

Identification of Vulnerable Plaque ‚Äî The Quest Continues

08/01/2008

Deepak L. Bhatt , MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI;

Peter Kelly , MD;

The majority of acute coronary syndromes are the result of nonobstructive coronary plaque rupture and subsequent thrombosis. The structure of these plaques, rather than their size, is the major determinant of plaque vulnerability. Identifying...

The majority of acute coronary...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Podcast

Review and Meta-Analysis Of Clinical Outcomes of CTO-PCI Patients: JIC Podcast Episode 3

11/07/2022

Emmanouil S. Brilakis , MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI;

Deepak L. Bhatt , MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI;

Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the largest meta-analysis to date investigating the impact of CTO-PCI on clinical events during long-term follow-up. The analysis (Simsek et al), included 58 publications containing a total of 45,527 who underwent...

Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the...

11/07/2022

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Report

Asymptomatic Acute Inferior ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction from Thermal Injury Complicating Radiofrequency Ablation for Atri

08/01/2008

Matthews Chacko , MD;

Deepak L. Bhatt , MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI;

Nassir F. Marrouche , MD;

Catheter-based radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an increasingly utilized modality for the treatment of symptomatic tachyarrhythmias. It is both safe and effective, but complications do infrequently occur. We present a case of asymptomatic...

Catheter-based radiofrequency...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Podcast

Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents as an Alternative to Iodinated Contrast: JIC Podcast Episode 1

06/07/2022

Hady Lichaa , MD;

Deepak L. Bhatt , MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI;

Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH and Hady Lichaa, MD, discuss the recent iodinated contrast media shortage as well as Dr Lichaa's recent JIC article on an alternative to iodinated contrast.

Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH and Hady...

06/07/2022

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Editor's Message

Showcasing Lessons From Around the World

04/26/2013

Deepak L. Bhatt , MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI;

As we continue to showcase lessons learned from leading cardiovascular centers located around the world, we have included numerous articles in the May issue that should be of great interest to the practicing interventionalist including...

As we continue to showcase...

04/26/2013

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Commentary

Bare Metal Stents: No Longer Pass√©?

08/01/2008

Deepak L. Bhatt , MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI;

Anthony A. Bavry , MD, MPH;

Urgent coronary reperfusion unequivocally saves lives in the setting of acute coronary syndromes, however for most patients, the goal of percutaneous coronary intervention remains the control of anginal symptoms.1,2 As a standalone procedure,...

Urgent coronary reperfusion...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Podcast

Door-To-Unload (DTU)-STEMI Pilot Trial: JIC Podcast Episode 4

12/05/2022

Dee Dee Wang , MD;

Deepak L. Bhatt , MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI;

In this interview, Drs Bhatt and Wang discuss the Door-To-Unload (DTU)-STEMI pilot trial, set up to evaluate the safety and feasibility of LV unloading and delayed reperfusion in patients with STEMI.

In this interview, Drs Bhatt and...

12/05/2022

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Report

Use of PercuSurge GuardWire in Native Coronary Arteries During Acute Myocardial Infarction

08/01/2008

Deepak L. Bhatt , MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI;

Jose Emilio Exaire , MD;

Cameron Haery , MD;

Jay S. Yadav , MD;

Irving Franco , MD;

Stephen G. Ellis , MD;

One of the most challenging scenarios encountered during the percutaneous treatment of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) is the presence of thrombus, and the subsequent distal embolization due to mechanical disruption of the culprit lesion.1...

One of the most challenging...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology