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Volume 15 - Issue 1 - January, 2004

Successful Placement of a Stent in a Previously Treated Un-Stentable Vessel Segment, Made Possible by the ACS Hi-Torque Wiggle Wire‚Ñ¢: A Case Report
05/04/2012
Case Description. A 66-year-old male presented with angina pectoris. He had a long history of coronary artery disease treated with multiple coronary interventions over an eight-year period. Significant cardiac risk factors included...
Case Description. A 66-year-old male presented with angina pectoris. He had a long history of coronary artery disease treated with multiple coronary interventions over an eight-year period. Significant cardiac risk factors included...
Case Description. A 66-year-old...
05/04/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Multi-Lesion "Culotte" and "Crush" Bifurcation Stenting with Sirolimus-Eluting Stents: Long-Term Angiographic Outcome
08/01/2008
Case Report. A 63-year-old man, an ex-smoker with a history of hypertension and previous myocardial infarction, was admitted with stable angina (Canadian Cardiovascular Society Class 1) for elective percutaneous coronary intervention....
Case Report. A 63-year-old man, an ex-smoker with a history of hypertension and previous myocardial infarction, was admitted with stable angina (Canadian Cardiovascular Society Class 1) for elective percutaneous coronary intervention....
Case Report. A 63-year-old man,...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Considerations on Radiation Source Selection and Utilization in Vascular Brachytherapy<br />
08/01/2008
The initial evaluation of radiotherapy in animal models of restenosis focused on the used of 192Iridium ribbons, a commercially available source. After initial animal studies revealed that therapy with this isotope reliably inhibited vascular...
The initial evaluation of radiotherapy in animal models of restenosis focused on the used of 192Iridium ribbons, a commercially available source. After initial animal studies revealed that therapy with this isotope reliably inhibited vascular...
The initial evaluation of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Feature

Clinical Images
Thrombolytic Therapy for Right Atrial and Pulmonary Embolus
08/01/2008
A 68-year-old male with a history of hypertension presented to the emergency department with acute onset pain and severe swelling of the left lower extremity. Pleuritic chest discomfort was also noted. He had been traveling by automobile from...
A 68-year-old male with a history of hypertension presented to the emergency department with acute onset pain and severe swelling of the left lower extremity. Pleuritic chest discomfort was also noted. He had been traveling by automobile from...
A 68-year-old male with a...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Treatment of In-Stent Restenosis in a Gastroepiploic Artery Coronary Bypass Graft with Brachytherapy
08/01/2008
Since it was first used in 1984 and reported in 1987,1,2 the right gastroepiploic artery (RGEA) has emerged as an effective third or isolated arterial conduit for complete arterial bypass grafting or for use in cases of limited graft numbers...
Since it was first used in 1984 and reported in 1987,1,2 the right gastroepiploic artery (RGEA) has emerged as an effective third or isolated arterial conduit for complete arterial bypass grafting or for use in cases of limited graft numbers...
Since it was first used in 1984...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Percutaneous Coronary Artery Stenting of an Anomalous Right <br />
Coronary Artery with High Anterior Takeoff Using Standard Size 7 <br />
08/01/2008
The anomalous right coronary artery (RCA) with high anterior takeoff is an uncommon, yet technically difficult vessel to cannulate, moreover to intervene upon. The high anterior location of the anomalous ostium is often difficult to reach...
The anomalous right coronary artery (RCA) with high anterior takeoff is an uncommon, yet technically difficult vessel to cannulate, moreover to intervene upon. The high anterior location of the anomalous ostium is often difficult to reach...
The anomalous right coronary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Anomalous Origin of Left Internal Mammary Artery
08/01/2008
Origin of the internal mammary artery from sites other than the inferior surface of the first part of the subclavian artery is not uncommon. We describe the case of a left internal mammary artery (LIMA) originating from the third part of the...
Origin of the internal mammary artery from sites other than the inferior surface of the first part of the subclavian artery is not uncommon. We describe the case of a left internal mammary artery (LIMA) originating from the third part of the...
Origin of the internal mammary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Successful Treatment in a Case of Acute Aortic Dissection Complicated with Acute Myocardial Infarction Due to Occlusion of the L
08/01/2008
Recently, the surgical results of acute aortic dissection (Stanford type A) have improved. However, the treatment of cases complicated with severe organ ischemia, especially myocardial ischemia, is very difficult. When the aortic dissection...
Recently, the surgical results of acute aortic dissection (Stanford type A) have improved. However, the treatment of cases complicated with severe organ ischemia, especially myocardial ischemia, is very difficult. When the aortic dissection...
Recently, the surgical results...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Hemostasis in the Era of the Chronic Anticoagulated Patient
08/01/2008
Mechanisms for Hemostasis and Comparative Efficacy The technology to produce poly-N-acetylglucosamine (pGlcNAc) polymer is based on a biomaterial that is derived in a fiber form from aseptic cultures of a marine microalgae diatom. Once...
Mechanisms for Hemostasis and Comparative Efficacy The technology to produce poly-N-acetylglucosamine (pGlcNAc) polymer is based on a biomaterial that is derived in a fiber form from aseptic cultures of a marine microalgae diatom. Once...
Mechanisms for Hemostasis and...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Editorial Message
Editor`s Message - November 2003
08/01/2008
This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology coincides with the Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association and includes original research articles, case reports, a special review, two CME offerings and articles from the...
This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology coincides with the Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association and includes original research articles, case reports, a special review, two CME offerings and articles from the...
This issue of the Journal of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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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.
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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
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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...
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Atherosclerosis
Study Identifies Molecule That Simulates Inflammation-Reducing Effects of Low-Fat Diet
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"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...
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Heat & CVD
NEJM: Using a Fan and Wetting the Skin Reduces Risk of Deadly Cardiac Strain in Hot and Humid Weather
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"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...
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Endocarditis
New Catheter-Based Approach for Right-Sided Infective Endocarditis
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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.
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Hearts in space
Artificial 'Mini-Hearts' Take Flight to the International Space Station
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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.
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Microvascular Disease
Hourglass-Shaped Stent Could Ease Severe Chest Pain From Microvascular Disease
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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.
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Peripheral IVL
DISRUPT BTK II: Shockwave Medical Further Validates Utility of Intravascular Lithotripsy in Lower Limb Lesions in Late-Breaking Presentation at VIVA 2024
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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.
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Hearts in space
Artificial 'Mini-Hearts' Take Flight to the International Space Station
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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.
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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.
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Peripheral IVL
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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...
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