Complex PCI

Case Report

Novel Extreme Triple Telescopic Support for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

03/06/2017

Adam T. Stys MD, FACC, Muhammad A. Khan, MD, Naveen Rajpurohit, MD, Tomasz P. Stys, MD, FACC, Sanford Cardiovascular Institute, University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Adam T. Stys MD, FACC, Muhammad A. Kh...

We present a novel technique of extreme PCI support, as depicted in our case series, which allowed completion of PCI otherwise not possible by using conventional means. We describe a triple telescopic system, involving a smaller in a larger...

We present a novel technique of...

03/06/2017

Cath Lab Digest

Case Report

Robotic-Assisted Complex Coronary Intervention of Chronic Total Occlusion of Right Coronary Artery

03/05/2017

Kusum Lata, MD, Cindy Grines, MD, FSCAI,
DMC Cardiovascular Institute - Heart Hospital, Detroit, Michigan

Kusum Lata, MD, Cindy Grines, MD, FSC...

In this long, complex case, there was significant reduction in radiation exposure, as well as orthopedic strain, as the operator was permitted to sit in the comfort of a radiation-shielded cockpit.

In this long, complex case,...

03/05/2017

Cath Lab Digest

Original Contribution

Initial Experience of Bioabsorbable Polymer Everolimus-Eluting Synergy Stents in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Early Discontinuation of Dual-Antiplatelet Therapy

12/15/2016

Rebecca L. Noad, MB, PhD; Colm G. Hanratty, MD; Simon J. Walsh, MD

Rebecca L. Noad, MB, PhD; Colm G. Ha...

Synergy stents (Boston Scientific) allow for early cessation of DAPT. This study assessed those in our unit who underwent PCI with a Synergy stent to examine a minimum of 6 months of clinical outcomes after early discontinuation of DAPT.

Synergy stents (Boston...

12/15/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Transradial Series

How to Avoid Sacrificing the Benefits of Transradial PCI in Complex Patient Subsets

12/06/2016

Sukrut Nanavaty, MD, Nayanjyoti Kaushik, MD, Samir B. Pancholy, MD, FACC, FSCAI, The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Sukrut Nanavaty, MD, Nayanjyoti Kaush...

We describe a case where transradial access was used in the setting of complex primary PCI of the right coronary artery (RCA), using appropriate escalation of techniques known to enhance guide support without sacrificing the usual metrics...

We describe a case where...

12/06/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Why Radial Access for Complex Coronary Interventions?

10/06/2016

Cath Lab Digest talks with Michael J. Martinelli, MD, Chief of Cardiology, St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany, New York.

Cath Lab Digest talks with Michael J....

The majority of complex coronary interventions can be performed radially. There are some limitations, such as subclavian/innominate tortuosity and vasospasm, which often can be overcome with experience.

The majority of complex coronary...

10/06/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Radial Access Technique

The Utility of Extension Catheters in Transradial Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

01/09/2015

Tak W. Kwan, MD¹; Ravi Diwan, MD¹; Justin A. Ratcliffe, MD¹; David James, MD¹; Rahul Patri, MD¹; Yili Huang, DO¹; Michael Liou, MD¹; Aravinda Nanjundappa, MD²; Ramesh Daggubati, MD³; Samir Pancholy, MD⁴; Tejas Patel, MD⁵

Tak W. Kwan, MD1; Ravi Diwan, MD1; ...

An evaluation of the use of extension catheters in transradial intervention of complex coronary lesions. The use of an extension catheter may assist in improving successful intervention and decrease the frequency of crossover to a femoral...

An evaluation of the use of...

01/09/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology