Tesfaldet T. Michael, MD, MPH

Distal Open Sesame and Hairpin Wire Techniques to Facilitate a Chronic Total Occlusion Intervention

Shuaib M. Abdullah , MD;

Daisha J. Cipher , PhD, MD;

Vishal G. Patel , MD;

Owen Mogabgab , MD;

Eric Fuh , MD;

Avantika Banerjee , MD, BS , MS;

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

Abstract: Objectives. To identify clinical, angiographic, and procedural factors associated with increased risk of periprocedural complications during chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Background....

Abstract: Objectives. To...

03/06/2014

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

03/01/2012

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

Long-Term Outcomes With Use of the CrossBoss and Stingray Coronary CTO Crossing and Re-Entry Devices

ABSTRACT: We describe a novel distal “open sesame” and “hairpin wire” technique application in a right coronary artery (RCA) chronic total occlusion intervention. Antegrade wiring was successful in entering an acute marginal branch distal to...

ABSTRACT: We describe a novel...

03/01/2012

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

10/30/2013

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

Mohammed E. Alomar , MD;

Shuaib M. Abdullah , MD;

Vishal G. Patel , MD;

Owen Mogabgab , MD;

Eric Fuh , MD;

Challenges Associated With Use of the GuideLiner Catheter in Percutaneous Coronary Interventions

Use of the CrossBoss/Stingray devices for CTO PCI is associated with equally high success and equally low complication rates as other techniques, both immediately post procedure and during long-term follow-up, in spite of its use in higher...

Use of the CrossBoss/Stingray...

10/30/2013

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Clinical Images

07/02/2012

Recurrent Cardiovascular Events with Paclitaxel-Eluting Versus Bare-Metal Stents in Saphenous Vein Graft Lesions: Insights from the SOS (Stenting of Saphenous Vein Grafts) Trial

Aristotelis C. Papayannis , MD;

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

Abstract: The GuideLiner catheter is an easy-to-use guide catheter extension that can facilitate vessel engagement and equipment delivery. We present two cases that illustrate two potential challenges associated with use of the GuideLiner...

Abstract: The GuideLiner...

07/02/2012

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

05/26/2011

Donald Haagen , RCIS, MD;

Tayo Addo , MD;

Aristotelis C. Papayannis , MD;

Abdul-Rahman Abdel-Karim , MD;

Bilal Saeed , MD;

Panagiotis Karyofillis , MD;

Biswajit Kar , MD;

Peter B. Berger , MD;

Christopher Lichtenwalter , MD;

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

Owen Obel , MD;

Joseph K. Bissett , MD;

Rajesh Sachdeva , MD;

Vassilios V. Voudris , MD, PhD;

Michele Roesle , RN, BSN, MD;

James Rossen , MD;

Optical Coherence Tomography Analysis of the Stenting of Saphenous Vein Graft (SOS) Xience V Study: Use of the Everolimus-Eluting Stent in Saphenous Vein Graft Lesions

Panayotis Fasseas , MD;

James A. de Lemos , MD;

ABSTRACT: The Stenting of Saphenous Vein Grafts (SOS) trial demonstrated a reduction in clinical and angiographic adverse events with paclitaxel-eluting stents (PES) compared to bare-metal stents (BMS) in saphenous vein graft (SVG) lesions,...

ABSTRACT: The Stenting of...

05/26/2011

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

07/27/2012

Donald Haagen , RCIS, MD;

Tayo Addo , MD;

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

Arif Mahmood , MD;

Aristotelis C. Papayannis , MD;

Dinara Yangirova , MD;

Abdul-Rahman Abdel-Karim , MD;

Michele Roesle , RN, BSN, MD;

Julia Kohlhaas , MD;

Stent Loss and Retrieval During Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Lorenza Makke , MD;

Abstract: Objectives. The Stenting of Saphenous Grafts-Xience V (SOS-Xience V) trial prospectively examined the frequency of angiographic in-stent restenosis in saphenous vein graft (SVG) lesions 12 months after implantation of a Xience V...

Abstract: Objectives. The...

07/27/2012

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

11/26/2013

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

Mohammed E. Alomar , MD;

Clara G. Altomare ;

Role of Internal Mammary Artery Bypass Grafts in Retrograde Chronic Total Occlusion Interventions

Daisha J. Cipher , PhD, MD;

Vishal G. Patel , MD;

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the frequency, consequences, and treatment of stent loss during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

A systematic review and...

11/26/2013

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Tips and Techniques

07/02/2012

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

Subintimal Distal Anchor Technique for "Balloon-Uncrossable" Chronic Total Occlusions

Abstract: The role of internal mammary artery grafts in facilitating retrograde chronic total occlusion interventions is controversial. We describe two cases demonstrating: (a) retrograde wiring via a left internal mammary artery graft; and...

Abstract: The role of internal...

07/02/2012

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Tips and Techniques

09/27/2013

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

The AngiographiC Evaluation of the Everolimus-Eluting Stent in Chronic Total Occlusion (ACE-CTO) Study

We offer a creative solution to assist crossing of balloon-uncrossable CTOs that entails use of a balloon placed over a wire that has been advanced though the subintimal space to “anchor” the guidewire that has crossed through the CTO true...

We offer a creative solution to...

09/27/2013

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

09/02/2015

Calin Maniu , MD;

Shuaib M. Abdullah , MD;

Michele Roesle , RN, BSN, MD;

Jeffrey L. Hastings , MD, MS;

Dharam J. Kumbhani , MD, SM;

Michael Luna , MD;

Tayo Addo , MD;

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

Santiago Garcia , MD;

Ashish Pershad , MD;

Anna P. Kotsia , MD, PhD;

Georgios Christopoulos , MD;

Rachita Navara , MD;