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Volume 14 - Issue 3 - March, 2002

New Techniques for the Evaluation of the Vulnerable Plaque
08/01/2008
Evidence accumulated along converging lines of investigation indicates that acute coronary syndromes are due to the activation of a vulnerable plaque. The tools available for interventionalists to identify such vulnerable plaques are...
Evidence accumulated along converging lines of investigation indicates that acute coronary syndromes are due to the activation of a vulnerable plaque. The tools available for interventionalists to identify such vulnerable plaques are...
Evidence accumulated along...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Relationship Between Pressure-Derived Collateral Blood Flow and Diabetes Mellitus in Patients with Stable Angina Pectoris: A Stu
08/01/2008
Collaterals are vessels structured as a connecting network between different coronary arteries. They are probably remnants of the embryonic arterial network and may develop under influence of various stimuli. The pressure gradient between the...
Collaterals are vessels structured as a connecting network between different coronary arteries. They are probably remnants of the embryonic arterial network and may develop under influence of various stimuli. The pressure gradient between the...
Collaterals are vessels...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
The Relationship Between Corrected TIMI Frame Count and Myocardial Fractional Flow Reserve
08/01/2008
Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) frame count (TFC) is a reproducible, objective and quantitative index of coronary flow that allows standardization of TIMI flow grades.1 The quality of coronary flow restored by percutaneous...
Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) frame count (TFC) is a reproducible, objective and quantitative index of coronary flow that allows standardization of TIMI flow grades.1 The quality of coronary flow restored by percutaneous...
Thrombolysis in myocardial...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Late Stent Thrombosis in Brachytherapy: The Role of Long-term Antiplatelet Therapy
08/01/2008
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has significantly changed the management of coronary artery disease. According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 539,000 percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) procedures...
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has significantly changed the management of coronary artery disease. According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 539,000 percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) procedures...
Percutaneous coronary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Feature

Case Report
Transradial Renal Artery Angioplasty and Stenting
08/01/2008
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stent implantation to treat renal artery stenosis have been proven to be beneficial in atherosclerotic lesions.1,2 The indications for the treatment of renal artery stenosis (RAS) are renovascular...
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stent implantation to treat renal artery stenosis have been proven to be beneficial in atherosclerotic lesions.1,2 The indications for the treatment of renal artery stenosis (RAS) are renovascular...
Percutaneous transluminal...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Transcatheter Endovascular Therapy of a Traumatic Common Hepatic Artery Aneurysm
08/01/2008
We present a case in which a computerized tomographic scan was initially misleading, resulting in confusion over the diagnosis and treatment of a progressively increasing pulsatile abdominal mass. Angiography further clarified the situation,...
We present a case in which a computerized tomographic scan was initially misleading, resulting in confusion over the diagnosis and treatment of a progressively increasing pulsatile abdominal mass. Angiography further clarified the situation,...
We present a case in which a...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Interview
Interview with Frank J. Criado, MD
08/01/2008
LG: What are you doing now? What are your primary areas of interest? FC: As you know, I am a vascular surgeon by training and background. However, along with a few of my peers, I began to develop an interest in performing percutaneous...
LG: What are you doing now? What are your primary areas of interest? FC: As you know, I am a vascular surgeon by training and background. However, along with a few of my peers, I began to develop an interest in performing percutaneous...
LG: What are you doing now? What...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Coronary Collaterals and Their Assessment
08/01/2008
Evidence suggests that collateralization may be impaired in diabetics.1,2 This issue of the Journal provides interesting new support for these data.3 The factors responsible for deficient collateral development in diabetes are incompletely...
Evidence suggests that collateralization may be impaired in diabetics.1,2 This issue of the Journal provides interesting new support for these data.3 The factors responsible for deficient collateral development in diabetes are incompletely...
Evidence suggests that...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Combination Antiplatelet Therapy Following Brachytherapy with Restenting: “It Ain’t Over ‘til the Fat Lady Sings”
08/01/2008
Coronary vascular brachytherapy reduces recurrent restenosis and is a valuable adjunct to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the treatment of in-stent restenosis (level of evidence A).1–3 Although both late (6 month) coronary...
Coronary vascular brachytherapy reduces recurrent restenosis and is a valuable adjunct to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the treatment of in-stent restenosis (level of evidence A).1–3 Although both late (6 month) coronary...
Coronary vascular brachytherapy...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Editorial Message
Editor’s Message - March 2002
08/01/2008
Dear Readers, This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, commentaries, case reports, an article from the Journal special section “Acute Coronary Syndromes,” a special CME offering and an interview...
Dear Readers, This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, commentaries, case reports, an article from the Journal special section “Acute Coronary Syndromes,” a special CME offering and an interview...
Dear Readers, This issue of the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

News

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

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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