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Volume 14 - Issue 11 - November, 2002

Feature

Vascular Disease
Percutaneous Femoral Artery Angioplasty with Stent-in-Stent Technique and Tirofiban Administration
08/01/2008
Vittorio Ambrosini, MD, Salvatore Battaglia, MD, Angelo Cioppa, MD, Letizia Lo Muzio, MD, Luigi Salemme, MD, Giovanni Sorropago, MD, Tullio Tesoria, MD, Paolo Rubino, MD
Vittorio Ambrosini, MD, Salvatore Ba...
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of the femoral artery is one method that has been used for many years, especially for patients with a high level of surgical risk. The use of stents alongside the traditional balloon techniques has...
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of the femoral artery is one method that has been used for many years, especially for patients with a high level of surgical risk. The use of stents alongside the traditional balloon techniques has...
Percutaneous transluminal...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Significant Atheromatous Debris Following Uncomplicated Vein Graft Direct Stenting: Evidence Supporting Routine Use of Distal Pr
08/01/2008
Harry C. Lowe, MD, *S.L. Houser, MD, *T. Aretz, MD, B.D. MacNeill, MD, S.N. Oesterle, MD, I.F. Palacios, MD
Harry C. Lowe, MD, *S.L. Houser, MD, ...
Massive particulate atheromatous material was observed on histological examination of debris from a Percusurge embolization containment device, used in clinically uncomplicated direct stent coronary vein graft intervention. This is provided...
Massive particulate atheromatous material was observed on histological examination of debris from a Percusurge embolization containment device, used in clinically uncomplicated direct stent coronary vein graft intervention. This is provided...
Massive particulate atheromatous...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Percusurge Guardwire Balloon-Associated Thrombus — A Limitation of the Percusurge Distal Protection System
08/01/2008
Ashish Pershad, MD, Gopi Cherukiri, MD, Alex Kirby, MD
Ashish Pershad, MD, Gopi Cherukiri, M...
Within ten years of coronary artery bypass surgery, up to 66% of saphenous vein grafts either occlude or demonstrate significant atherosclerosis.1 This necessitates either repeat coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary...
Within ten years of coronary artery bypass surgery, up to 66% of saphenous vein grafts either occlude or demonstrate significant atherosclerosis.1 This necessitates either repeat coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary...
Within ten years of coronary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Treatment of Medically Uncontrolled Coronary Artery Spasm in the Normal Coronary Artery with Coronary Stenting
08/01/2008
Milan A. Nedeljkovic, MD, PhD, Miodrag Ostojic, MD, PhD, Branko Beleslin, MD
Milan A. Nedeljkovic, MD, PhD, Miodr...
Coronary artery spasm is localized to a segment of epicardial coronary artery; in most patients, it is superimposed on the angiographically detectable atherosclerotic lesion.1,12 However, it can also occur in coronary arteries that lack...
Coronary artery spasm is localized to a segment of epicardial coronary artery; in most patients, it is superimposed on the angiographically detectable atherosclerotic lesion.1,12 However, it can also occur in coronary arteries that lack...
Coronary artery spasm is...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Recurrent Spasm of Radial Artery Graft Mimicking Fixed Stenosis
08/01/2008
Andrew Macina, MD, Mikhail Torosoff, MD, PhD, Robert D. Millar, MD
Andrew Macina, MD, Mikhail Torosoff, ...
The radial artery is now frequently used as a conduit for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Spasm of the radial artery conduit has been reported.1 We report a case in which spasm simulates the appearance of a fixed lesion. Case Report....
The radial artery is now frequently used as a conduit for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Spasm of the radial artery conduit has been reported.1 We report a case in which spasm simulates the appearance of a fixed lesion. Case Report....
The radial artery is now...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in a Sequential Radial Artery Graft Anastomosed to <br />
the Descending Aorta, Left Circumflex Ar
08/01/2008
Yoshio Kobayashi, MD, Nadim Al-Mubarak, MD, Jeffrey W. Moses, MD
Yoshio Kobayashi, MD, Nadim Al-Mubara...
Poor long-term patency rates have been documented for saphenous vein grafts; only 50–60% of saphenous vein grafts are patent 10 years post-operation.1 On the other hand, excellent long-term patency of the left internal mammary artery for...
Poor long-term patency rates have been documented for saphenous vein grafts; only 50–60% of saphenous vein grafts are patent 10 years post-operation.1 On the other hand, excellent long-term patency of the left internal mammary artery for...
Poor long-term patency rates...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Late Superior Vena Cava Perforation and Aortic Laceration After Stent Placement for Treatment of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Sec
08/01/2008
Michael R. Recto, MD, *Michael Bousamra, MD, *Thomas Yeh, Jr., MD, PhD
Michael R. Recto, MD, *Michael Bousam...
Stent implantation has long been used to treat many types of vascular stenoses. Stents were initially used in the late 1980’s to treat patients with branch pulmonary artery stenoses.1–3 In the 1990’s, stents were used to relieve right...
Stent implantation has long been used to treat many types of vascular stenoses. Stents were initially used in the late 1980’s to treat patients with branch pulmonary artery stenoses.1–3 In the 1990’s, stents were used to relieve right...
Stent implantation has long been...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Diabetic Retinopathy as a Predictor of Late Clinical Events Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention<br />
08/01/2008
Young-Hak Kim, MD, Myeong-Ki Hong, MD, PhD, Cheol Whan Lee, MD, PhD, Jong-Min Song, MD, PhD, Ki-Hoon Han, MD, PhD, Duk-Hyun Kang, MD, PhD, Jae-Kwan Song, MD, PhD, Jae-Joong Kim, MD, PhD, Seong-Wook Park, MD, PhD, Seung-Jung Park, MD, PhD
Young-Hak Kim, MD, Myeong-Ki Hong, MD...
Coronary artery disease is frequently encountered in diabetic patients.1 Previous reports showed that 15–25% of patients undergoing coronary revascularization had diabetes mellitus (DM).2–4 Although the initial success and in-hospital...
Coronary artery disease is frequently encountered in diabetic patients.1 Previous reports showed that 15–25% of patients undergoing coronary revascularization had diabetes mellitus (DM).2–4 Although the initial success and in-hospital...
Coronary artery disease is...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Editorial Message
Editorial Message October 2002
08/01/2008
Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC Editor-in-Chief
Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC Editor-in-...
Dear Readers, This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, case reports, and articles from the Journal special sections “Interventions in Peripheral Disease”, “Acute Coronary Syndromes” and...
Dear Readers, This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, case reports, and articles from the Journal special sections “Interventions in Peripheral Disease”, “Acute Coronary Syndromes” and...
Dear Readers, This issue of the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
The Constant Search for Indices of Coronary Flow and Perfusion<br />
08/01/2008
Rafael Beyar, MD, DSc
Rafael Beyar, MD, DSc
Assessment of coronary flow is an important task for diagnosis and assessment of interventions in ischemic heart disease. Since the early days of coronary catheterizations, a reliable index of epicardial coronary flow and myocardial perfusion...
Assessment of coronary flow is an important task for diagnosis and assessment of interventions in ischemic heart disease. Since the early days of coronary catheterizations, a reliable index of epicardial coronary flow and myocardial perfusion...
Assessment of coronary flow is...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Reprocessing Devices
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Sleep and CVD
Study of Sleep in Women Shows Delaying Bedtime by Just 90 Minutes Each Night Damages Endothelial Cells
08/06/2024
After just six weeks of shortened sleep, the study found, the cells that line our blood vessels are flooded by damaging oxidants. And unlike well-rested cells, sleep-restricted cells fail to activate antioxidant responses to clear the...
After just six weeks of shortened sleep, the study found, the cells that line our blood vessels are flooded by damaging oxidants. And unlike well-rested cells, sleep-restricted cells fail to activate antioxidant responses to clear the...
After just six weeks of...
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TAVR
Can a Cerebral Embolic Protection Device Prevent a Stroke During a Heart Valve Procedure? New Research Shows Potential Benefit
08/06/2024
The study population consisted of 414,649 patients. Of those, 53,398 patients received an embolic protection device. This is the largest study to date among patients undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
The study population consisted of 414,649 patients. Of those, 53,398 patients received an embolic protection device. This is the largest study to date among patients undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
The study population consisted...
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Risk Factors
Study Reveals Link Between Transthyretin (TTR) Protein Levels and Heart Disease Risk
08/06/2024
"Our research highlights the critical role of TTR levels in predicting heart disease risk," said Pankaj Arora, MD. "By understanding the factors that influence TTR levels, we can better identify individuals at high risk and develop targeted...
"Our research highlights the critical role of TTR levels in predicting heart disease risk," said Pankaj Arora, MD. "By understanding the factors that influence TTR levels, we can better identify individuals at high risk and develop targeted...
"Our research highlights the...
08/06/2024
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Out-of-Hospital Care
Corazon Offers Comprehensive Services to Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Including those Looking to Enter Cardiovascular
08/05/2024
“Our goal is to empower ASCs to enhance their cardiovascular services, ultimately improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency,” said Karen Hartman, President of Corazon. “With our comprehensive approach, we guide ASCs through the...
“Our goal is to empower ASCs to enhance their cardiovascular services, ultimately improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency,” said Karen Hartman, President of Corazon. “With our comprehensive approach, we guide ASCs through the...
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08/05/2024
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Psychological Stress & HD
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The research, which analyzed over 12 million deaths across China from 2013 to 2019, provides compelling evidence that the psychological stress induced by stock market fluctuations has severe and immediate health implications.
The research, which analyzed over 12 million deaths across China from 2013 to 2019, provides compelling evidence that the psychological stress induced by stock market fluctuations has severe and immediate health implications.
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Mental Health
AHA: Risks of Anxiety, Suicide Attempt May Rise Significantly After Cardiovascular Hospitalization
07/31/2024
This analysis of a large database included environmental and lifestyle factors that assessed both short- and long-term risk. It also reviewed whether different genetic susceptibilities to psychiatric disorders affect the possible link between...
This analysis of a large database included environmental and lifestyle factors that assessed both short- and long-term risk. It also reviewed whether different genetic susceptibilities to psychiatric disorders affect the possible link between...
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Peripheral Interventions
VentureMed Completes Enrollment of the FLEX Vessel Prep System FLEX First AV Registry For The Treatment of Arteriovenous (AV) Access Management
07/30/2024
The FLEX Vessel Prep System has a unique non-balloon-based mechanism of action that creates longitudinal micro-incisions that release circumferential tension in diseased vessels. This release of tension is how FLEX modifies AV stenoses to...
The FLEX Vessel Prep System has a unique non-balloon-based mechanism of action that creates longitudinal micro-incisions that release circumferential tension in diseased vessels. This release of tension is how FLEX modifies AV stenoses to...
The FLEX Vessel Prep System has...
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Adding 9th Psychological Health Metric to Life’s Essential 8 Enhances Cardiovascular Health Construct for Predicting Mortality Risk
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SxanPro Introduces New Cost-Recovery Dashboard to Reduce Hospital Device Waste
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Clinical Images
Redo Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in a Young Patient With Congenital Aortic Valve Disease
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A 39-year-old man with Shone complex presented with acute decompensated heart failure. He had undergone 4 previous sternotomies and a 23-mm Sapien XT transcatheter aortic valve replacement for severe bioprosthetic aortic regurgitation in 2014.
A 39-year-old man with Shone complex presented with acute decompensated heart failure. He had undergone 4 previous sternotomies and a 23-mm Sapien XT transcatheter aortic valve replacement for severe bioprosthetic aortic regurgitation in 2014.
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Sleep and CVD
Study of Sleep in Women Shows Delaying Bedtime by Just 90 Minutes Each Night Damages Endothelial Cells
08/06/2024
After just six weeks of shortened sleep, the study found, the cells that line our blood vessels are flooded by damaging oxidants. And unlike well-rested cells, sleep-restricted cells fail to activate antioxidant responses to clear the...
After just six weeks of shortened sleep, the study found, the cells that line our blood vessels are flooded by damaging oxidants. And unlike well-rested cells, sleep-restricted cells fail to activate antioxidant responses to clear the...
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TAVR
Can a Cerebral Embolic Protection Device Prevent a Stroke During a Heart Valve Procedure? New Research Shows Potential Benefit
08/06/2024
The study population consisted of 414,649 patients. Of those, 53,398 patients received an embolic protection device. This is the largest study to date among patients undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
The study population consisted of 414,649 patients. Of those, 53,398 patients received an embolic protection device. This is the largest study to date among patients undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
The study population consisted...
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Cath Lab Digest
Risk Factors
Study Reveals Link Between Transthyretin (TTR) Protein Levels and Heart Disease Risk
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"Our research highlights the critical role of TTR levels in predicting heart disease risk," said Pankaj Arora, MD. "By understanding the factors that influence TTR levels, we can better identify individuals at high risk and develop targeted...
"Our research highlights the critical role of TTR levels in predicting heart disease risk," said Pankaj Arora, MD. "By understanding the factors that influence TTR levels, we can better identify individuals at high risk and develop targeted...
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Clinical Images
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“Our goal is to empower ASCs to enhance their cardiovascular services, ultimately improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency,” said Karen Hartman, President of Corazon. “With our comprehensive approach, we guide ASCs through the...
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Scientists report that their AI algorithm can recreate full 12-lead ECGs with data from only three ECG leads. Moreover, clinicians can identify heart attacks with nearly the same accuracy when they review the AI-generated ECGs as compared to...
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