Amir Ravandi, MD, PhD

Original Contribution

Adoption of the Hybrid CTO Approach by a Single Non-CTO Operator: Procedural and Clinical Outcomes

02/24/2015

John Ducas , MD;

James M. McCabe , MD, FACC;

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

William L. Lombardi , MD;

Amir Ravandi , MD, PhD;

Minh N. Vo , MD;

This study tested the feasibility of adopting the “hybrid” approach by a single operator without prior experience in CTO-PCI. The authors conclude that the “hybrid” approach to CTO-PCI can be successfully adopted by a single operator with...

This study tested the...

02/24/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

"Tip-In" Technique for Retrograde Chronic Total Occlusion Revascularization

04/29/2015

Amir Ravandi , MD, PhD;

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

Minh N. Vo , MD;

Use of the retrograde approach significantly improves the success rate of chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention. We describe the “tip-in” technique, which involves intubation of the retrograde guidewire with an...

Use of the retrograde approach...

04/29/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Subintimal Space Plaque Modification for ‚ÄúBalloon-Uncrossable‚Äù Chronic Total Occlusions

09/27/2014

Minh N. Vo , MD;

Amir Ravandi , MD, PhD;

J. Aaron Grantham , MD;

We describe a subintimal space plaque modification that involves use of antegrade and retrograde dissection reentry techniques to treat balloon-uncrossable coronary lesions.

We describe a subintimal space...

09/27/2014

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Complex Case Intervention

Successful Retrieval of a Frayed Coronary Stent Using the Peripheral Crossover Technique

03/30/2011

Anand Prasad , MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI;

Manjusha Ilapakurti , MBBS, MPH;

Amir Ravandi , MD, PhD;

ABSTRACT: With the advent of modern thin-strut coronary stents, there is potential for damage to the stent structure during delivery. Fraying of the stent during unsuccessful attempts at lesion passage can be particularly problematic as...

ABSTRACT: With the advent of...

03/30/2011

Journal of Invasive Cardiology