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Volume 13 - Issue 10 - October, 2001

Feature

Review
The Renaissance of Directional Coronary Atherectomy: A Second Look From the Inside
08/01/2008
The dawn of atherectomy. The concept of transcatheter atherectomy — removing obstructive tissue by a catheter-based excision technique — was first introduced by Simpson to overcome several unsolved limitations of the conventional...
The dawn of atherectomy. The concept of transcatheter atherectomy — removing obstructive tissue by a catheter-based excision technique — was first introduced by Simpson to overcome several unsolved limitations of the conventional...
The dawn of atherectomy. The...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Electrophysiology Corner
Role of Invasive Electrophysiologic Testing in Risk Stratification for Sudden Cardiac Death
08/01/2008
A comprehensive electrophysiologic study (EPS) is a useful diagnostic tool for the clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in the care of patients. It assists in diagnosing bradyarrhythmias and tachyarrhythmias; it also contributes immensely to...
A comprehensive electrophysiologic study (EPS) is a useful diagnostic tool for the clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in the care of patients. It assists in diagnosing bradyarrhythmias and tachyarrhythmias; it also contributes immensely to...
A comprehensive...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Feature
November 2001 Letter to Readers
08/01/2008
Dear Readers, This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, commentaries, a special teaching collection on innovative treatments for valvular heart disease, and articles from the special sections...
Dear Readers, This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, commentaries, a special teaching collection on innovative treatments for valvular heart disease, and articles from the special sections...
Dear Readers, This issue of the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
A Randomized Trial of the Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin Certoparin to Prevent Restenosis Following Coronary Angioplasty
08/01/2008
Coronary angioplasty has become a successful and widely used treatment for patients with coronary artery disease since its first clinical application in 1977. However, late (36 month) restenosis rates (20–30%) continue to be the most...
Coronary angioplasty has become a successful and widely used treatment for patients with coronary artery disease since its first clinical application in 1977. However, late (36 month) restenosis rates (20–30%) continue to be the most...
Coronary angioplasty has become...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Self-Expanding Stents for Carotid Interventions: Comparison of Nitinol Versus Stainless-Steel Stents
08/01/2008
Angioplasty and stenting are becoming increasingly accepted techniques for the treatment of carotid stenosis. Compared to endarterectomy, carotid stenting is a less invasive procedure that provides an attractive treatment alternative for some...
Angioplasty and stenting are becoming increasingly accepted techniques for the treatment of carotid stenosis. Compared to endarterectomy, carotid stenting is a less invasive procedure that provides an attractive treatment alternative for some...
Angioplasty and stenting are...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Aminophylline Does Not Protect Against Radiocontrast Nephropathy in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Angiographic Procedures
08/01/2008
Radiocontrast nephropathy (RCN) is a well-recognized cause of hospital-acquired renal insufficiency.1 Risk factors for RCN include baseline renal dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, high contrast volume, congestive heart failure, dehydration,...
Radiocontrast nephropathy (RCN) is a well-recognized cause of hospital-acquired renal insufficiency.1 Risk factors for RCN include baseline renal dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, high contrast volume, congestive heart failure, dehydration,...
Radiocontrast nephropathy (RCN)...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Direct Stenting in Angiographically Apparent Thrombus-Containing Lesions
08/01/2008
Although once considered to be a contraindication, accumulating data regarding stenting in thrombogenic milieu [acute myocardial infarction (AMI), unstable angina pectoris] in the presence of angiographically apparent thrombus reveal...
Although once considered to be a contraindication, accumulating data regarding stenting in thrombogenic milieu [acute myocardial infarction (AMI), unstable angina pectoris] in the presence of angiographically apparent thrombus reveal...
Although once considered to be a...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

News

Teaching Collection
Innovations in the Treatment of Valvular Disease —
Life-Saving Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty in Patient with Cardiogenic Shock A
08/01/2008
Elective balloon mitral valvuloplasty (BMV), performed over the last 15 years, has been shown to effectively relieve the symptoms of significant mitral stenosis in a selected group of patients.1,2 BMV performed in patients with suitable...
Elective balloon mitral valvuloplasty (BMV), performed over the last 15 years, has been shown to effectively relieve the symptoms of significant mitral stenosis in a selected group of patients.1,2 BMV performed in patients with suitable...
Elective balloon mitral...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Teaching Collection
Innovations in the Treatment of Valvular Disease — Successful Inoue Balloon Valvotomy in a Difficult Case of Mitral Stenosis Usi
08/01/2008
Balloon mitral commissurotomy (BMC) using the Inoue balloon catheter is now an established mode of therapy for suitable cases of mitral stenosis with results comparable to closed as well as open surgical commissurotomy.1–3 With growing...
Balloon mitral commissurotomy (BMC) using the Inoue balloon catheter is now an established mode of therapy for suitable cases of mitral stenosis with results comparable to closed as well as open surgical commissurotomy.1–3 With growing...
Balloon mitral commissurotomy...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
The End of Systemic Anticoagulation Therapy for Restenosis Prevention
08/01/2008
Multiple in vitro and in vivo studies have suggested that interactions involving thrombosis, coagulation proteins, and the arterial wall may be important in neointimal tissue growth and restenosis.1 It has also been shown that vascular smooth...
Multiple in vitro and in vivo studies have suggested that interactions involving thrombosis, coagulation proteins, and the arterial wall may be important in neointimal tissue growth and restenosis.1 It has also been shown that vascular smooth...
Multiple in vitro and in vivo...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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White Paper
SG2 Data Highlights Urgency for Increased Cardiovascular Intervention Resources in U.S. Hospitals
11/14/2024
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems...
11/14/2024
Cath Lab Digest
First Aid guidelines
AHA/American Red Cross: Updated First Aid Guidelines Enhance Care for Opioid Overdose, Bleeding, Other Emergencies
11/14/2024
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major...
11/14/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Thrombectomy
Data Show Patients Treated with Penumbra’s Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy Technology for Pulmonary Embolism Experience Shorter Hospital Stays and Fewer Complications Compared to Other Treatment Options
11/13/2024
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with...
11/13/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Atherosclerosis
Study Identifies Molecule That Simulates Inflammation-Reducing Effects of Low-Fat Diet
11/13/2024
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its...
11/13/2024
Cath Lab Digest
defibrillation
Researchers Discover Far Less Energy Is Needed Than Currently Used in State-of-the-Art Defibrillation Techniques
11/11/2024
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Heat & CVD
NEJM: Using a Fan and Wetting the Skin Reduces Risk of Deadly Cardiac Strain in Hot and Humid Weather
11/11/2024
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Endocarditis
New Catheter-Based Approach for Right-Sided Infective Endocarditis
11/11/2024
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Hearts in space
Artificial 'Mini-Hearts' Take Flight to the International Space Station
11/11/2024
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Microvascular Disease
Hourglass-Shaped Stent Could Ease Severe Chest Pain From Microvascular Disease
11/08/2024
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought...
11/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral IVL
DISRUPT BTK II: Shockwave Medical Further Validates Utility of Intravascular Lithotripsy in Lower Limb Lesions in Late-Breaking Presentation at VIVA 2024
11/08/2024
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary...
11/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest

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White Paper
SG2 Data Highlights Urgency for Increased Cardiovascular Intervention Resources in U.S. Hospitals
11/14/2024
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems...
11/14/2024
Cath Lab Digest
First Aid guidelines
AHA/American Red Cross: Updated First Aid Guidelines Enhance Care for Opioid Overdose, Bleeding, Other Emergencies
11/14/2024
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major...
11/14/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Thrombectomy
Data Show Patients Treated with Penumbra’s Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy Technology for Pulmonary Embolism Experience Shorter Hospital Stays and Fewer Complications Compared to Other Treatment Options
11/13/2024
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with...
11/13/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Atherosclerosis
Study Identifies Molecule That Simulates Inflammation-Reducing Effects of Low-Fat Diet
11/13/2024
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its...
11/13/2024
Cath Lab Digest
defibrillation
Researchers Discover Far Less Energy Is Needed Than Currently Used in State-of-the-Art Defibrillation Techniques
11/11/2024
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Heat & CVD
NEJM: Using a Fan and Wetting the Skin Reduces Risk of Deadly Cardiac Strain in Hot and Humid Weather
11/11/2024
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Endocarditis
New Catheter-Based Approach for Right-Sided Infective Endocarditis
11/11/2024
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Hearts in space
Artificial 'Mini-Hearts' Take Flight to the International Space Station
11/11/2024
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Microvascular Disease
Hourglass-Shaped Stent Could Ease Severe Chest Pain From Microvascular Disease
11/08/2024
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought...
11/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral IVL
DISRUPT BTK II: Shockwave Medical Further Validates Utility of Intravascular Lithotripsy in Lower Limb Lesions in Late-Breaking Presentation at VIVA 2024
11/08/2024
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary...
11/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest

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