Coronary artery disease

Original Contribution

"Single-Operator" Technique for Advancing the Orbital Atherectomy Device

02/28/2017

Michael S. Lee, MD¹; Heajung Nguyen, MD¹; Daniel Philipson, MD¹; Richard A. Shlofmitz, MD²

Michael S. Lee, MD1; Heajung Nguyen,...

We assessed the feasibility and safety of the “single-operator” technique in which the operator autonomously advanced the orbital atherectomy device while maintaining wire position.

We assessed the feasibility and...

02/28/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Novel Crossing System for Chronic Total Occlusion Recanalization: First-in-Man Experience With the SoundBite Crossing System

01/31/2017

Andrew Benko, MD¹; Simon B√©rub√©, MD¹; Christopher E. Buller, MD²; Steven Dion, MSc¹; Louis-Philippe Riel, MSc¹; Martin Brouillette, PhD¹; Philippe G√©n√©reux, MD^3,4,5

Andrew Benko, MD1; Simon B√©rub√©, M...

The SoundBite Crossing System (SoundBite Medical Solutions, Inc) is a newly-developed device using shockwaves (short-duration, high-amplitude pressure pulses) delivered to the tip of guidewire to facilitate penetration of the proximal cap and...

The SoundBite Crossing System...

01/31/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

First Clinical Experience With Targeted REnal Nerve Demodulation (TREND-1) Using a Neurotropic Agent for the Treatment of Sympathetic Hypertension

01/15/2017

Nicholas Kipshidze, MD, PhD¹; Horst Sievert, MD^2,3; Michael H. Wholey, MD, MBA⁴; Konstantin Kipiani, MD⁵; Vakhtang Kipiani, MD⁵; Tea Mukhuradze, MD⁵; Mark Wholey, MD⁶; Emily Stein, PhD⁶; K.T. Venkateswara Rao, PhD⁶

Nicholas Kipshidze, MD, PhD1; Horst ...

An evaluation of the feasibility and safety of a novel targeted neuromodulatory treatment for sympathetic hypertension involving a one-time local injection of neurotropic agents near renal nerves.

An evaluation of the feasibility...

01/15/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Impact of Impaired Renal Function in Patients With Severely Calcified Coronary Lesions Treated With Orbital Atherectomy

01/15/2017

Michael S. Lee, MD¹; Evan Shlofmitz, DO²; Gentian Lluri, MD, PhD¹; Richard A. Shlofmitz, MD³

Michael S. Lee, MD1; Evan Shlofmitz,...

We evaluated the clinical outcomes of patients with chronic kidney disease who underwent orbital atherectomy for severe coronary artery calcification prior to stent implantation.

We evaluated the clinical...

01/15/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Impact of Coronary Artery Disease on Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): Is Preoperative Coronary Revascularization Necessary?

11/30/2016

Dhaval Chauhan, MD^1,2; Mohammad Thawabi, MD³; Nicky Haik, BA²; Bruce J. Haik, MD^2,3; Chunguang Chen, MD^2,3; Marc Cohen, MD^2,3; Mark Russo, MD, MS^1,2

Dhaval Chauhan, MD1,2; Mohammad Thaw...

A study that addresses the controversy over the impact of preoperative coronary artery disease and necessity of preoperative coronary revascularization on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing TAVR.

A study that addresses the...

11/30/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Gender-Based Differences in Outcomes After Orbital Atherectomy for the Treatment of De Novo Severely Calcified Coronary Lesions

10/28/2016

Michael S. Lee, MD¹; Evan Shlofmitz, MD²; Pejman Mansourian, MD¬π; Sanjum Sethi, MD¬π; Richard A. Shlofmitz, MD³

Michael S. Lee, MD1; Evan Shlofmitz,...

This study evaluated the relationship between gender and angiographic and clinical outcomes in patients with severely calcified lesions who underwent orbital atherectomy.

This study evaluated the...

10/28/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Commentary

Orbital Atherectomy in Women 2.0 – Another Brick in the Wall

10/28/2016

Konstantinos V. Voudris, MD and Mladen I. Vidovich, MD

Konstantinos V. Voudris, MD and Mlade...

The authors discuss this month's article by Lee et al, which focuses on device-specific outcomes and reports similar angiographic and clinical outcomes between females and males undergoing orbital atherectomy for plaque modification.

The authors discuss this month's...

10/28/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Clinical Images

Coronary Fistula and Myocardial Ischemia: What is the Relationship?

10/28/2016

Ashish H. Shah, MD, MD-Research; Robert J. Cusimano, MD, MSc; Maral Ouzounian, MD, PhD

Ashish H. Shah, MD, MD-Research; Rob...

We present the case of a 73-year-old male who presented with exertional angina; imaging demonstrated severe coronary artery disease and a large coronary artery fistula. Ligation of the fistula resulted in severe right ventricular failure and...

We present the case of a...

10/28/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Alternative Rota-Flush Solution for Patients With Severe Coronary Artery Calcification who Undergo Rotational Atherectomy

06/15/2016

Michael S. Lee, MD¬π; Moo-Hyun Kim, MD¬≤; Seung-Woon Rha, MD¬≥

Michael S. Lee, MD¬π; Moo-Hyun Kim, ...

We assessed the feasibility and safety of a rota-flush solution with 10,000 U of unfractionated heparin in 1 L of normal saline in rotational atherectomy patients as an alternative to the routinely used solution, which includes the RotaGlide...

We assessed the feasibility and...

06/15/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Clinical and Industry News

News: U.S. Heart Disease Rates Decline Overall; Some Southern Areas See Less Progress

04/05/2016

While heart disease death rates have declined overall in the United States, there are dramatic differences in those rates among U.S. counties, including weaker declines found south of the Mason-Dixon Line.

While heart disease death rates...

04/05/2016

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