New Technique

Subintimal TRAnscatheter Withdrawal (STRAW) of Hematomas Compressing the Distal True Lumen: A Novel Technique to Facilitate Distal Reentry During Recanalization of Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)

01/09/2015

Elliot J. Smith, MD, MRCP¹; Carlo Di Mario, MD, PhD²; James C. Spratt, MD, FRCP³;
Colm G. Hanratty, MD⁴; Ranil de Silva, MD, PhD^2,5; Alistair C. Lindsay, MD, MBA, PhD²; J. Aaron Grantham, MD⁶

Elliot J. Smith, MD, MRCP1; Carlo Di...

The development of a large hematoma impairing visualization of the distal true lumen is a recognized complication of antegrade recanalization of chronic total occlusions, often forcing the operator to abort the procedure or switch to a...

The development of a large...

01/09/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Commentary

The Power of the Story in an Era of Big Data and Huge Databases

01/09/2015

James C. Blankenship, MD, MSc

Dr Blankenship opines on the enduring value of the case report in scientific literature.

Dr Blankenship opines on the...

01/09/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Novel OCT Flushing Technique for Complex Scenarios: Imaging During Iatrogenic Transient AV Block Induced by Intracoronary Adenosine

10/27/2014

Miodrag J. Sreckovic, MD ¹; Nikola B. Jagic, MD, PhD^1,2; Aleksandar N. Neskovic, MD, PhD³

Miodrag J. Sreckovic, MD 1; Nikola B...

We report the application of a novel optical coherence tomography (OCT) flushing technique where OCT run was performed during transient complete atrioventricular block induced by intracoronary bolus of adenosine.

We report the application of a...

10/27/2014

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Clinical and Angiographic Outcomes After Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation With Triple-Kissing-Balloon Technique for Left Main Trifurcation Lesion: Comparison of Single-Stent and Multi-Stent Procedures

10/27/2014

Shunsuke Kubo, MD; Kazushige Kadota, MD, PhD; Mahmoud Sabbah, MD; Suguru Otsuru, MD; Daiji Hasegawa, MD; Seiji Habara, MD; Takeshi Tada, MD, PhD; Hiroyuki Tanaka, MD; Yasushi Fuku, MD; Harumi Katoh, MD, PhD; Tsuyoshi Goto, MD; Kazuaki Mitsudo, MD

Shunsuke Kubo, MD; Kazushige Kadota,...

This study evaluated clinical and angiographic outcomes after drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation with triple-kissing-balloon technique (triple-KBT) for left main (LM) trifurcation lesions and compared them between single-stent and...

This study evaluated clinical...

10/27/2014

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

New Modified Balloon-Assisted Technique to Provide Appropriate Deployment in the Closure of Large Secundum Atrial Septal Defect Using Amplatzer Septal Occluder in Children

10/27/2014

Nazmi Narin, MD¹; Ali Baykan, MD¹; Mustafa Argun, MD¬π; Abdullah Ozyurt, MD¬π; Ozge Pamukcu, MD¬π; Adnan Bayram, MD²; Kazim Uzum, MD¬π

Nazmi Narin, MD1; Ali Baykan, MD1; ...

Transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) is accepted as a safe alternative method to surgery, but can be challenging with large ASDs.This study compared large ASD closure using the modified BAT versus a group who underwent...

Transcatheter closure of...

10/27/2014

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Subintimal Space Plaque Modification for ‚ÄúBalloon-Uncrossable‚Äù Chronic Total Occlusions

09/27/2014

Minh N. Vo, MD¹; Amir Ravandi, MD, PhD²; J. Aaron Grantham, MD³

Minh N. Vo, MD1; Amir Ravandi, MD, P...

We describe a subintimal space plaque modification that involves use of antegrade and retrograde dissection reentry techniques to treat balloon-uncrossable coronary lesions.

We describe a subintimal space...

09/27/2014

Journal of Invasive Cardiology