Volume 24 - Issue 5 - May 2016
Feature
Case Report
05/09/2016
We present a case that demonstrates the versatility of the JETSTREAM Atherectomy System in treating a complex clinical and anatomical situation in a patient with critical limb ischemia (CLI).
We present a case that demonstrates the versatility of the JETSTREAM Atherectomy System in treating a complex clinical and anatomical situation in a patient with critical limb ischemia (CLI).
We present a case that...
05/09/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
05/08/2016
The current hybrid algorithm approach to CTO percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) uses a combination of antegrade and retrograde techniques to facilitate wire crossing and procedural success. In the early stages of adopting this approach,...
The current hybrid algorithm approach to CTO percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) uses a combination of antegrade and retrograde techniques to facilitate wire crossing and procedural success. In the early stages of adopting this approach,...
The current hybrid algorithm...
05/08/2016
Cath Lab Digest
05/09/2016
In this report, we demonstrate that excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA) can be performed robotically to restore flow to severely stenosed vessels.
In this report, we demonstrate that excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA) can be performed robotically to restore flow to severely stenosed vessels.
In this report, we demonstrate...
05/09/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
05/09/2016
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 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
Why I Like It
05/04/2016
Between the RUNTHROUGH Extra Floppy Guidewire and the RUNTHROUGH Hypercoat Guidewire, I rarely reach for another wire. I am successful 98% of the time with those two wires alone.
Between the RUNTHROUGH Extra Floppy Guidewire and the RUNTHROUGH Hypercoat Guidewire, I rarely reach for another wire. I am successful 98% of the time with those two wires alone.
Between the RUNTHROUGH Extra...
05/04/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Column
Case Files by Dr. George
05/09/2016
We present herein an interesting case of complex bypass graft angiography with multiple anastamoses supplying the entire myocardium.
We present herein an interesting case of complex bypass graft angiography with multiple anastamoses supplying the entire myocardium.
We present herein an interesting...
05/09/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Safety
05/08/2016
Experts in error analysis tell us that the old adage “to err is human” is completely correct, and that anyone can make an error or slip, especially if placed in a challenging environment. The cath lab is a particularly stressful environment.
Experts in error analysis tell us that the old adage “to err is human” is completely correct, and that anyone can make an error or slip, especially if placed in a challenging environment. The cath lab is a particularly stressful environment.
Experts in error analysis tell...
05/08/2016
Cath Lab Digest
News
News
05/09/2016
News: Michigan Outpatient Vascular Institute, (Dearborn Michigan) recently became the first center in the state of Michigan to enroll subjects in the clinical trial (MIMICS-2) of an investigational nitinol stent for femoropopliteal artery...
News: Michigan Outpatient Vascular Institute, (Dearborn Michigan) recently became the first center in the state of Michigan to enroll subjects in the clinical trial (MIMICS-2) of an investigational nitinol stent for femoropopliteal artery...
News: Michigan Outpatient...
05/09/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Continuing Education
Education
05/09/2016
I have a trick question that I ask of newcomers to the cardiac cath lab. How many major coronary arteries does the human heart have? Are there 2, 3, or 4 arteries?
I have a trick question that I ask of newcomers to the cardiac cath lab. How many major coronary arteries does the human heart have? Are there 2, 3, or 4 arteries?
I have a trick question that I...
05/09/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Department
CLI Perspectives
05/08/2016
Why are collateral vessels so valuable in CLI patients?
Why are collateral vessels so valuable in CLI patients?
Why are collateral vessels so...
05/08/2016
Cath Lab Digest
