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Volume 14 - Issue 6 - June, 2002

Feature

Original Contribution
Clinical Evaluation of the SyvekPatch in Consecutive Patients Undergoing Interventional, EPS and Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization Procedures
08/01/2008
Management of bleeding at the femoral vascular access site following percutaneous catheterization is of paramount importance. Traditionally, manual or mechanical compression has been the standard approach to achieve hemostasis.
Management of bleeding at the femoral vascular access site following percutaneous catheterization is of paramount importance. Traditionally, manual or mechanical compression has been the standard approach to achieve hemostasis.
Management of bleeding at the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Direct Stent Implantation in Acute Coronary Syndrome
08/01/2008
Intracoronary stents have been a major milestone in interventional cardiology ever since two large, randomized trials1,2 documented that they reduced restenosis and repeat revascularization rates and increased event-free survival at 6 months....
Intracoronary stents have been a major milestone in interventional cardiology ever since two large, randomized trials1,2 documented that they reduced restenosis and repeat revascularization rates and increased event-free survival at 6 months....
Intracoronary stents have been a...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Safety and Feasibility of the Radial Approach for Primary Angioplasty in Acute Myocardial Infarction During Pregnancy
08/01/2008
Even though myocardial infarction during pregnancy is a rare occurrence, it is associated with a 37–50% mortality rate.1 Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in pregnancy was first described by Katz in 1922 and has a reported incidence of 1 in...
Even though myocardial infarction during pregnancy is a rare occurrence, it is associated with a 37–50% mortality rate.1 Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in pregnancy was first described by Katz in 1922 and has a reported incidence of 1 in...
Even though myocardial...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
Editorial Commentary: <br />
In-stent Restenosis and Cutting Balloon
08/01/2008
In-stent restenosis (ISR) is the most important limitation to current percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) practice. Intimal hyperplasia has been well defined as the principal mechanism involved in recurrence after stent implantation....
In-stent restenosis (ISR) is the most important limitation to current percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) practice. Intimal hyperplasia has been well defined as the principal mechanism involved in recurrence after stent implantation....
In-stent restenosis (ISR) is the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Intragraft Verapamil: “An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure”
08/01/2008
In the current issue of the Journal, Michaels et al.1 provide convincing evidence that the prophylactic administration of verapamil prior to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of saphenous vein grafts See Michaels et al. on pages...
In the current issue of the Journal, Michaels et al.1 provide convincing evidence that the prophylactic administration of verapamil prior to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of saphenous vein grafts See Michaels et al. on pages...
In the current issue of the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Pretreatment with Intragraft Verapamil Prior to Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Saphenous Vein Graft Lesions: Results of t
08/01/2008
Intracoronary calcium channel blockers have been administered during percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) for the management of reduced coronary flow due to microvascular dysfunction.1–3 More recent studies have shown that intracoronary...
Intracoronary calcium channel blockers have been administered during percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) for the management of reduced coronary flow due to microvascular dysfunction.1–3 More recent studies have shown that intracoronary...
Intracoronary calcium channel...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Rotablator® Versus Cutting Balloon® for the <br />
Treatment of Long In-Stent Restenoses
08/01/2008
In comparison to conventional balloon dilatation, intracoronary stents reduce the rate of restenoses and peri-interventional complications for specific vessel segments and in vessels with a diameter of &gt; 3 mm. The lower rate of restenoses...
In comparison to conventional balloon dilatation, intracoronary stents reduce the rate of restenoses and peri-interventional complications for specific vessel segments and in vessels with a diameter of &gt; 3 mm. The lower rate of restenoses...
In comparison to conventional...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Editorial Message
Editor's Message (June 2002)
08/01/2008
As many of you may know, the field of Invasive Cardiology experienced a huge loss on May 6th, 2002. Dr. Thomas Linnemeier, a member of our editorial board and a long-time close personal friend and colleague of mine, was fatally injured in an...
As many of you may know, the field of Invasive Cardiology experienced a huge loss on May 6th, 2002. Dr. Thomas Linnemeier, a member of our editorial board and a long-time close personal friend and colleague of mine, was fatally injured in an...
As many of you may know, the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

News

Teaching Collection
UNUSUAL CASES -<br />
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The Versatility of the Amplatzer Septal<br />
Occluder for the Management of Multiple Atrial Septal Defects in a P
08/01/2008
Percutaneous closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASD) has become a promising alternative to surgical closure in selected patients. Fenestrated atrial septal defects do not preclude the use of multiple Amplatzer® Septal Occluders (Cook...
Percutaneous closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASD) has become a promising alternative to surgical closure in selected patients. Fenestrated atrial septal defects do not preclude the use of multiple Amplatzer® Septal Occluders (Cook...
Percutaneous closure of secundum...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Teaching Collection
UNUSUAL CASES - <br />
Stent Implantation for Acute Left Main Coronary Artery Occlusion in an HIV-Infected Patient on Protease Inhibi
08/01/2008
Severe metabolic disorders and related cardiovascular complications, including myocardial infarction, peripheral vascular disease and stroke, have been reported in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients on high-activity antiretroviral...
Severe metabolic disorders and related cardiovascular complications, including myocardial infarction, peripheral vascular disease and stroke, have been reported in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients on high-activity antiretroviral...
Severe metabolic disorders and...
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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