Stroke

Long-Term Outcome After Percutaneous Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale for Cryptogenic Ischemic Events

07/25/2019

Julia Seeger, MD; Anja Uber; Jochen Wöhrle, MD

Julia Seeger, MD; Anja Uber; Jochen...

The aim of this long-term follow-up analysis was to validate the impact of patent foramen ovale closure on recurrent ischemic events.

The aim of this long-term...

07/25/2019

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Immediate Improvement in Left Atrial Function After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement on Doppler Echocardiography

11/11/2018

Derek Phan, MD¹; Armen Chalian, MD²; Raj Makkar, MD³; Robert J. Siegel, MD³; Florian Rader, MD, MSc³

Derek Phan, MD1; Armen Chalian, MD2;...

More than 50% of embolic strokes occur >24 hours after TAVR and are therefore not directly procedure related. We aimed to determine immediate changes in LA function after TAVR, that may alter short-term and long-term stroke risk after...

More than 50% of embolic strokes...

11/11/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Clinical Images

Cardioembolic Stroke in Patient With Transcatheter Occluded Left Atrial Appendage

12/27/2017

Umberto Cucchini, MD, PhD; Denisa Muraru, MD, PhD; Luigi P. Badano, MD, PhD

Umberto Cucchini, MD, PhD; Denisa Mu...

A cerebral ischemic event in a patient managed with LAA transcatheter obliteration is illustrated. TEE allowed identification and accurate definition of the LAA device leakage.

A cerebral ischemic event in a...

12/27/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Your Path to Success: Expert Advice

Planning for the Next Phase of Interventional Care: The Combined Interventional Platform

12/27/2017

James Burns, Vice President, Corazon, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

James Burns, Vice President, Corazon,...

While not necessarily feasible in higher-volume, large facilities, co-locating “like” interventional services into one main area can make sense for community-sized facilities.

While not necessarily feasible...

12/27/2017

Cath Lab Digest

Calcium Corner

A Look at the SENTINEL Trial: Cerebral Protection in TAVR

01/10/2017

Cath Lab Digest talks with Axel Linke, MD,
University of Leipzig Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany.

Cath Lab Digest talks with Axel Linke...

We as physicians should be very interested in the promise of a device like Sentinel that is showing potential in reducing brain lesions in TAVR.

We as physicians should be very...

01/10/2017

Cath Lab Digest

Original Contribution

Initial Experience Using the Gore Embolic Filter in Carotid Interventions

07/22/2016

Marius Hornung, MD¹; Jennifer Franke, MD¹; Stefan C. Bertog, MD¹; Sameer Gafoor, MD¹; Iris Grunwald, MD^1,2; Horst Sievert, MD^1,2

Marius Hornung, MD1; Jennifer Franke...

This is the first clinical report on experience in the use of the Gore embolic filter in carotid interventions.

This is the first clinical...

07/22/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Rheolytic Thrombectomy for Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock

05/15/2016

Ruben Vergara, MD; Renato Valenti, MD; Angela Migliorini, MD; Guido Parodi, MD; Letizia Giurlani, MD; Marco Marrani, MD; Giulia Cantini, MD; David Antoniucci, MD

Ruben Vergara, MD; Renato Valenti, M...

We sought to investigate the prognostic impact of rheolytic thrombectomy in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock.

We sought to investigate the...

05/15/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Your Path to Success: Expert Advice

Interventional Stroke Care in the Cath Lab Setting: Foundational Elements for Expansion

05/09/2016

Stacey Lang, Senior Vice President, Corazon, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stacey Lang, Senior Vice President, C...

Many centers are now exploring the feasibility of an expanded primary stroke program model — one that includes clot retrieval, but does not include treatment of hemorrhagic stroke via more advanced coiling and embolization procedures. As...

Many centers are now exploring...

05/09/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Original Contribution

Side-by-Side Comparison of LAA Occlusion Performance With the Amplatzer Cardiac Plug and Amplatzer Amulet

12/30/2015

Ali Abualsaud, MD¹; Xavier Freixa, MD, PhD²; Apostolos Tzikas, MD, PhD³; Jason Chan, MD¹; Patrick Garceau, MD¹; Ars√®ne Basmadjian, MD¹; R√©da Ibrahim, MD¹

Ali Abualsaud, MD1; Xavier Freixa, M...

A comparison of the Amplatzer Cardiac Plug with the Amplatzer Amulet for left atrial appendage occlusion.

A comparison of the Amplatzer...

12/30/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Your Path to Success: Expert Advice

A Newly Demonstrated Safe Approach: The Rationale for Intravenous rtPA Used in Acute Stroke Patients with an NIHSS of 5 or Less

04/30/2015

Rhonda Long, Director, Corazon, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Rhonda Long, Director, Corazon, Inc.,...

As catheterization procedural volumes increase and the population ages, Corazon believes that preparation in the cath lab for an increased frequency of stroke is warranted.

As catheterization procedural...

04/30/2015

Cath Lab Digest