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Volume 26 - Issue 6 - June 2018

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Clinical Editor's Corner
A Primer on Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for the Cath Lab
05/29/2018
Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI; Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
A question came from one of our cath lab staff, who asked if we could describe how chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is done and what the options are for a successful procedure.
A question came from one of our cath lab staff, who asked if we could describe how chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is done and what the options are for a successful procedure.
A question came from one of our...
05/29/2018
Cath Lab Digest

Department

Cath Lab Spotlight
Spotlight: West Hills Hospital & Medical Center
05/29/2018
Michael Aquino, MBA, BS, BM, RT(R)(CI)
Our average D2B is 42 minutes (2Q2017). For a period of time last year, we were the number-one STEMI receiving center for D2B in all of Los Angeles county.
Our average D2B is 42 minutes (2Q2017). For a period of time last year, we were the number-one STEMI receiving center for D2B in all of Los Angeles county.
Our average D2B is 42 minutes...
05/29/2018
Cath Lab Digest
CLI Perspectives
Limb Salvage Based on the Best Access Site to Maximize Crossing of Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Caps at Origin and at Reconstitution
05/29/2018
Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Fadi Saab, MD, FACC, FSCAI
A deeper understanding of CTOs in tibial arteries was recently described by Saab et al1 in a study designed to determine if cap morphologies can be used to predict the success of different interventional approaches for the access and crossing...
A deeper understanding of CTOs in tibial arteries was recently described by Saab et al1 in a study designed to determine if cap morphologies can be used to predict the success of different interventional approaches for the access and crossing...
A deeper understanding of CTOs...
05/29/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Contrast Management
Reducing Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in the Cath Lab at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
05/29/2018
Daniel Castro, RT(R); Anita Marban
In 2015, the AKI results, to say the least, were not up to our standards. After we implemented evidence-based changes, at best the results now place us in the top 75th percentile for AKI rates in our region.
In 2015, the AKI results, to say the least, were not up to our standards. After we implemented evidence-based changes, at best the results now place us in the top 75th percentile for AKI rates in our region.
In 2015, the AKI results, to say...
05/29/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Use of the ACIST CVi System in Structural Heart Interventions: Efficiency and Image Quality for Different Contrast Injection Needs
05/29/2018
Creighton W. Don, MD, PhD
Because the ACIST offers higher flows in certain circumstances, such as when there is a very high-flow state, the system allows you to get a better injection than with a hand injection.
Because the ACIST offers higher flows in certain circumstances, such as when there is a very high-flow state, the system allows you to get a better injection than with a hand injection.
Because the ACIST offers higher...
05/29/2018
Cath Lab Digest
The Best ACIST-ant in the Cath Lab: How the CVi Power Injector System was Used to Treat a Complex TAVR Patient
05/29/2018
Sandeep K. Krishnan, MD; Mario Ramos, RT(R); Creighton W. Don, MD, PhD
This case highlights the versatility of the ACIST CVi contrast injection system to navigate the various challenges of complex anatomy. We were able to transition seamlessly from an aortic arch angiogram, to an aortic root angiogram, to...
This case highlights the versatility of the ACIST CVi contrast injection system to navigate the various challenges of complex anatomy. We were able to transition seamlessly from an aortic arch angiogram, to an aortic root angiogram, to...
This case highlights the...
05/29/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
SCAI Expert Consensus Document Supports Decreased Length of Stay for PCI
05/29/2018
We are joined this month by Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, Chief, Cardiology, Long Beach VA Medical Center, Long Beach, California. Dr. Seto was the chair of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) writing committee...
We are joined this month by Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, Chief, Cardiology, Long Beach VA Medical Center, Long Beach, California. Dr. Seto was the chair of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) writing committee...
We are joined this month by...
05/29/2018
Cath Lab Digest

Feature

Case Series
Radiation for Refractory Restenosis via the Radial Route: Compatibility of Coronary Brachytherapy With Transradial Access
05/29/2018
Goutham Ravipati, BS; Marguerite Davis, BS, RT; Robert B. Den, MD; David L. Fischman, MD; Michael P. Savage, MD, CVT
In this report, we describe two patients with a history of numerous procedures for recurrent DES restenosis, in whom coronary brachytherapy with the Beta-Cath system was successfully used through a transradial approach.
In this report, we describe two patients with a history of numerous procedures for recurrent DES restenosis, in whom coronary brachytherapy with the Beta-Cath system was successfully used through a transradial approach.
In this report, we describe two...
05/29/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Case Series
Aspiration Thrombectomy With 6 French GuideLiner to Prevent Distal Embolization: Three Case Examples
05/29/2018
Adam T. Stys, MD, FACC; Tomasz P. Stys, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Jimmy Yee, MD; Prince Sethi, MD; Vishesh Kumar, MD
Our technique of using the GuideLiner (GL) catheter (Teleflex) for manual aspiration thrombectomy has been described in a previous article.2 Here we describe an additional three cases that were successful with this technique.
Our technique of using the GuideLiner (GL) catheter (Teleflex) for manual aspiration thrombectomy has been described in a previous article.2 Here we describe an additional three cases that were successful with this technique.
Our technique of using the...
05/29/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
GuideLiner-Assisted Orbital Atherectomy for PCI of Calcific and Tortuous RCA Stenoses
05/28/2018
Milad El Hajj, MD; Stephanie El Hajj, MD; Anbukarasi Maran, MD
Increased vessel tortuosity carries an increased risk of vessel perforation during device delivery. The soft distal tip of the GuideLiner (Teleflex) is designed to counteract this risk. It is our belief that the following two cases are the...
Increased vessel tortuosity carries an increased risk of vessel perforation during device delivery. The soft distal tip of the GuideLiner (Teleflex) is designed to counteract this risk. It is our belief that the following two cases are the...
Increased vessel tortuosity...
05/28/2018
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Clinical Editor
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FAHA, FACC 

Managing Editor
Rebecca Kapur, rkapur@hmpglobal.com

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Elizabeth Vasil

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Rebecca Kapur, Managing Editor, Cath Lab Digest
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