Volume 24 - Issue 5 - May 2016
Feature
Case Report
05/09/2016
Fadi Saab, MD, FACC, FASE, FSCAI, Cardiovascular Medicine-Interventional Cardiology, Associate Director of Cardiovascular & Endovascular Laboratories,
Associate Director of Pulmonary Embolism and Venous Thrombosis Services,
Clinical Assistant Professor-Michigan State University, School of Medicine,
Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming, Michigan
Fadi Saab, MD, FACC, FASE, FSCAI, Car...
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
Orlando Marrero, RCIS, MBA, Tampa, Florida, Zaheed Tai, DO, FACC, FSCAI, Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven, Florida
Orlando Marrero, RCIS, MBA, Tampa, Fl...
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
Stanley C. Mannino, MD, and Cherian John, MD, Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, West Virginia
Stanley C. Mannino, MD, and Cherian J...
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
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 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
Column
Case Files by Dr. George
05/09/2016
Vincent Varghese, DO, and Jon C. George*, MD, Division of Interventional Cardiology and Endovascular Medicine, Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, New Jersey
Vincent Varghese, DO, and Jon C. Geor...
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
Arnold Seto, MD, MPA, Chief, Cardiology, Long Beach VA Medical Center, Long Beach, California
Arnold Seto, MD, MPA, Chief, Cardiolo...
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
Why I Like It
05/04/2016
Cath Lab Digest talks with Amit Srivastava, MD, FACC, FABVM,
Bay Area Heart Center, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Dr. Amit Srivastava shares his experience with the nitinol workhorse RUNTHROUGH Extra Floppy Guidewire and the enhanced hydrophilic “specialty” RUNTHROUGH Hypercoat Guidewire.
Cath Lab Digest talks with Amit Sriva...
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
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
Marshall W. Ritchey, MS, MBA, RCIS, Manager*, Cardiac Cath Lab,
Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, South Carolina
Marshall W. Ritchey, MS, MBA, RCIS, M...
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
CLI Perspectives is headed by section editor J.A. Mustapha, MD, Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming, Michigan.
This month, Dr. Mustapha interviews Craig Walker, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine,
LSU School of Medicine; New Orleans, Louisiana
Founder, President and Medical Director,
Cardiovascular Institute of the South, Houma, Louisiana.
CLI Perspectives is headed by section...
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
