New devices

Case Study

Intravascular Lithotripsy for Infrapopliteal Stenosis in Critical Limb Ischemia

04/06/2018

This case demonstrates the feasibility and usefulness of intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) in infrapopliteal calcified stenosis to achieve improved acute results.

This case demonstrates the...

04/06/2018

Cath Lab Digest

Case Study

Intravascular Lithotripsy for Infrapopliteal Stenosis in Critical Limb Ischemia

04/06/2018

Sarang Mangalmurti , MD;

This case demonstrates the feasibility and usefulness of intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) in infrapopliteal calcified stenosis to achieve improved acute results.

This case demonstrates the...

04/06/2018

Cath Lab Digest

News

News: Clinical Trial Finds Philips` Instant Wave-Free Ratio (iFR) More Cost-Effective Than Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) in Guidance of PCI for Heart Disease

04/03/2018

Health economic data from the DEFINE-FLAIR trial demonstrates an iFR-guided strategy reduces costs and improves patient comfort compared to an FFR-guided strategy, while delivering consistent cost savings and patient outcome.

Health economic data from the...

04/03/2018

Cath Lab Digest

Original Contribution

Safety and Feasibility of a Novel Active Fixation Temporary Pacing Lead

02/15/2018

Mark W.I. Webster , MD, MBChB;

Sanjeevan Pasupati , MB, FRACP, MBChB;

Nigel Lever , MB, FRACP;

Martin K. Stiles , MB, FRACP, PhD, MBChB;

This first-in-human study evaluated the safety and technical feasibility of the Tempo temporary cardiac pacing lead (BioTrace Medical), which includes a novel fixation mechanism and soft tip.

This first-in-human study...

02/15/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Tools

The One-of-a-Kind “Radial Access Sleeve” Finally, an Answer to the Left Radial Prep: “The Black Swan of Radials”

01/10/2017

Richard Casazza , MAS, RT(R)(CI);

With the “Transradial Revolution” in full swing, cath lab staff have also looked for new and innovative ways to contribute to this paradigm shift. One of these innovations is the Radial Access Sleeve (RAS) (Tesslagra Design Solutions, Staten...

With the “Transradial...

01/10/2017

Cath Lab Digest

CLI Perspectives

Technologies Built for an Unmet Need: Hostile Arterial Conduits

10/07/2016

Jihad A. Mustapha , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Robert E. Beasley , MD, FSCAI, FSIR;

In this interview, we showcase how one start-up company is focused on developing not only low profile, but ultra-low profile devices, for this unchartered territory. We, as critical limb ischemia (CLI) therapists, try to deliver the most...

In this interview, we showcase...

10/07/2016

Cath Lab Digest

CRF-SKIRBALL Interventional Innovation Corner

The “Shark Tank” Innovation Competition: Potential Disruptors at TCT

10/06/2016

Juan F. Granada , MD;

Several years ago, inspired by the fact that we receive so many applications to present innovation at TCT, we decided to separate innovation from mainstream education and hold dedicated sessions in order to display the best innovative...

Several years ago, inspired by...

10/06/2016

Cath Lab Digest

New Ideas

Can Upper Torso Vibro Acoustic Stimulation Treat No Reflow Following STEMI-Directed PPCI? Rationale and Literature Review. What’s the Buzzzzzzz?

09/05/2016

Arkady Uryash , MD;

Harjit Gill , PhD;

Andrew Hoffmann , BSc;

Low sonic vibroacoustic stimulation (VAS) has shown to enhance clot disruption and stimulate vasodilation. Moreover, transthoracic diastolic timed VAS (tdVAS) (50 Hz, 2 mm) has shown to enhance myocardial relaxation, improve left ventricular...

Low sonic vibroacoustic...

09/05/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Review

The CardioMEMS Heart Failure Sensor: A Procedural Guide for Implanting Physicians

06/30/2016

Rita Jermyn , MD;

David M. Shavelle , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

A review of the CardioMEMS heart failure system that summarizes implantation procedure, discusses the required imaging steps, reviews procedural supplies, and presents a series of case studies to illustrate clinically relevant issues.

A review of the CardioMEMS heart...

06/30/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Report

Chocolate CHIP Intervention Reloaded: Rotational Strikes Back!

06/07/2016

Bernetta M. Howard , BSN, CCRN, RN-BC;

Orlando Marrero , RCIS, MBA;

Gautam Kumar , MD, FSCAI;

Rupak Desai , MBBS;

Here, we have demonstrated that rotational atherectomy with adjunctive Chocolate balloon angioplasty facilitates excellent stent expansion and apposition, and will hopefully decrease the risk of restenosis and thrombosis in this very...

Here, we have demonstrated that...

06/07/2016

Cath Lab Digest