Volume 16 - Issue 10 - October, 2004
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The presence of coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is revealed in 1–4% of coronary angiography1 but the association with aortic abdominal aneurysm (AAA) is only anecdotal.2–3 Atherosclerosis (50% of cases)1 and more rarely, Marfan disease,4...
The presence of coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is revealed in 1–4% of coronary angiography1 but the association with aortic abdominal aneurysm (AAA) is only anecdotal.2–3 Atherosclerosis (50% of cases)1 and more rarely, Marfan disease,4...
The presence of coronary artery...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Electrophysiology Corner
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The percutaneous implantation of left ventricular leads in patients with congestive heart failure can be difficult in approximately 5% of implants. A variety of curved introducer sheaths, guidewires and steerable electrophysiology catheters...
The percutaneous implantation of left ventricular leads in patients with congestive heart failure can be difficult in approximately 5% of implants. A variety of curved introducer sheaths, guidewires and steerable electrophysiology catheters...
The percutaneous implantation of...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Feature
Case Report
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The treatment of coronary or saphenous vein graft (SVG) aneurysms has traditionally been surgical.1,2 With the advent of percutaneous coronary techniques, less invasive approaches are possible in the management of this rare but serious...
The treatment of coronary or saphenous vein graft (SVG) aneurysms has traditionally been surgical.1,2 With the advent of percutaneous coronary techniques, less invasive approaches are possible in the management of this rare but serious...
The treatment of coronary or...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
It has been reported that the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for bifurcation lesions results in a much higher restenosis rate than that for non-bifurcation lesions.1,2 Moreover, stent implantation to bifurcation lesions often causes...
It has been reported that the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for bifurcation lesions results in a much higher restenosis rate than that for non-bifurcation lesions.1,2 Moreover, stent implantation to bifurcation lesions often causes...
It has been reported that the...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
The arterial access required during most invasive vascular procedures provides a common source of complications and morbidity. This problem has been aggravated by recent trends in earlier ambulation. Both suture mediated and collagen...
The arterial access required during most invasive vascular procedures provides a common source of complications and morbidity. This problem has been aggravated by recent trends in earlier ambulation. Both suture mediated and collagen...
The arterial access required...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
08/01/2008
Plaque rupture or fissure leading to the exposure of highly thrombogenic material to platelets and coagulation factors and subsequent thrombosis of the coronary artery is thought to be the principal mechanism associated with acute coronary...
Plaque rupture or fissure leading to the exposure of highly thrombogenic material to platelets and coagulation factors and subsequent thrombosis of the coronary artery is thought to be the principal mechanism associated with acute coronary...
Plaque rupture or fissure...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
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The transradial approach is a useful technique in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. As compared to femoral access, it is associated with reduced access site bleeding, lower patient morbidity, less post-procedure staff...
The transradial approach is a useful technique in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. As compared to femoral access, it is associated with reduced access site bleeding, lower patient morbidity, less post-procedure staff...
The transradial approach is a...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
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Case Report. This is the case of a 50-year-old woman who presented to hospital with an anterior myocardial infarction. She was treated with thrombolysis, with front loaded r-tPA, within 2 hours of onset of symptoms. She had previously been...
Case Report. This is the case of a 50-year-old woman who presented to hospital with an anterior myocardial infarction. She was treated with thrombolysis, with front loaded r-tPA, within 2 hours of onset of symptoms. She had previously been...
Case Report. This is the case of...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Column
Editorial Message
08/01/2008
Dear Readers,
This issue of The Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, case reports, a current topic review, as well as original articles or cases from the journal special sections Intervention in Peripheral...
Dear Readers,
This issue of The Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, case reports, a current topic review, as well as original articles or cases from the journal special sections Intervention in Peripheral...
Dear Readers,
This issue of The...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
