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Volume 17 - Issue 10 - October, 2005

Feature

Case Report
Survival after Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Presenting with Ventricular Fibrillation Arrest
08/01/2008
Edward Bergen, DO, Linda Huffer, MD, Mark Peele, MD
Edward Bergen, DO, Linda Huffer, MD, ...
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an infrequently documented etiology of myocardial ischemia, infarction and sudden cardiac death (SCD). There have been approximately 160 reported cases since the first description in 1931. In...
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an infrequently documented etiology of myocardial ischemia, infarction and sudden cardiac death (SCD). There have been approximately 160 reported cases since the first description in 1931. In...
Spontaneous coronary artery...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Impact of Routine In-Hospital Assessment of Low-Density Lipoprotein Levels and Standardized Orders on Statin Therapy
in Patient
08/01/2008
Mayraj Ahmad, MD, Jon-David Schwalm, MD, James L. Velianou, MD, Madhu K. Natarajan, MD
Mayraj Ahmad, MD, Jon-David Schwalm, ...
Elevated cholesterol is a well-established major cardiac risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease (CAD). Multiple randomized controlled trials have clearly demonstrated that lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels with...
Elevated cholesterol is a well-established major cardiac risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease (CAD). Multiple randomized controlled trials have clearly demonstrated that lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels with...
Elevated cholesterol is a...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Clinical Experience with a Circumferential Clip-Based Vascular Closure Device in Diagnostic Catheterization
08/01/2008
James Hermiller, MD1, Charles Simonton, MD2, Tom Hinohara, MD3, Daniel Lee4, MD, Louis Cannon, MD5, Michael Mooney, MD6, Charles O’Shaughnessy, MD7, Harold Carlson, MD8, Richard Fortuna, MD9, Carol Anne Yarbrough, RN10, Michael Zapien10, Tony Chou, MD1
James Hermiller, MD1, Charles Simonto...
Approximately 7 million angiograms and interventional procedures are performed worldwide each year, and the incidence of these procedures continues to rise, particularly in developing countries. The vast majority of these procedures are...
Approximately 7 million angiograms and interventional procedures are performed worldwide each year, and the incidence of these procedures continues to rise, particularly in developing countries. The vast majority of these procedures are...
Approximately 7 million...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
Coexistent Fibromuscular Dysplasia and Atherosclerotic Renal Artery Stenosis
08/01/2008
Raed Aqel, MD, Ritesh Gupta, MD, Gilbert Zoghbi, MD
Raed Aqel, MD, Ritesh Gupta, MD, Gilb...
Renal artery stenosis is the second most common cause of secondary hypertension. Its prevalence is increasing with advancing age and has been shown to be 28% in high-risk males referred for cardiac catheterization, or 15% in an autopsy series...
Renal artery stenosis is the second most common cause of secondary hypertension. Its prevalence is increasing with advancing age and has been shown to be 28% in high-risk males referred for cardiac catheterization, or 15% in an autopsy series...
Renal artery stenosis is the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Transradial Treatment of Bifurcation Coronary Disease Using the
Multi-Link Frontier‚Ñ¢ Bifurcation Stent System
08/01/2008
Shahid Aziz MB, ChB, BSc, MRCP, John L. Morris MD, FRCP
Shahid Aziz MB, ChB, BSc, MRCP, John ...
The percutaneous revascularization of coronary bifurcation lesions by coronary stenting remains technically challenging. Side branch occlusion due to plaque shift can occur during stenting of the main branch, and this may result in non-Q wave...
The percutaneous revascularization of coronary bifurcation lesions by coronary stenting remains technically challenging. Side branch occlusion due to plaque shift can occur during stenting of the main branch, and this may result in non-Q wave...
The percutaneous...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Severe Intravascular Hemolysis after Transcatheter Coil Occlusion of Patent Ductus Arteriosus
08/01/2008
Kamal Gupta, MD and P. Syamasundar Rao, MD
Kamal Gupta, MD and P. Syamasundar Ra...
Since the initial description in late 1960s by Porstmann and associates1,2 of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occluding device, a number of other devices have been studied, as reviewed elsewhere.3,4 Transcatheter closure of PDA using various...
Since the initial description in late 1960s by Porstmann and associates1,2 of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occluding device, a number of other devices have been studied, as reviewed elsewhere.3,4 Transcatheter closure of PDA using various...
Since the initial description in...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Percutaneous Repair of a Left Internal Mammary Graft Entrapped Under Sternal Wires
08/01/2008
John A. Ternay, MD, Tarek Helmy, MD, Peter Block, MD
John A. Ternay, MD, Tarek Helmy, MD, ...
Injury to a left internal mammary artery (LIMA) bypass graft is a known complication of repeat cardiothoracic surgical intervention. This report details the percutaneous intervention to an entrapped LIMA graft to the left anterior descending...
Injury to a left internal mammary artery (LIMA) bypass graft is a known complication of repeat cardiothoracic surgical intervention. This report details the percutaneous intervention to an entrapped LIMA graft to the left anterior descending...
Injury to a left internal...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Department

Letters to the Editor
Nickel Allergy: Lack of Correlation Between Systemic TH1 Immune Response and Skin Patch Testing
08/01/2008
Gordon E. Pate, Vivian Wu*, John G. Webb
Gordon E. Pate, Vivian Wu*, John G. W...
Dear Editor, We read with interest the article in the November 2004 issue concerning nickel allergy in a case where an atrial septal defect was being closed.1 To test whether a patient reporting nickel allergy was sensitive to a device, they...
Dear Editor, We read with interest the article in the November 2004 issue concerning nickel allergy in a case where an atrial septal defect was being closed.1 To test whether a patient reporting nickel allergy was sensitive to a device, they...
Dear Editor, We read with...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Sizing Balloon-Induced Tear of the Atrial Septum
08/01/2008
S. Harikrishnan, MD, Namboodiri K.K. Narayanan, MD, Sivasankaran Sivasubramonian, MD
S. Harikrishnan, MD, Namboodiri K.K. ...
Atrial septal defects (ASD) are increasingly being subjected to closure by percutaneous techniques.1–3 Exact sizing of the ASD is a prerequisite for optimal selection of the occlusion device. Sizing of ASDs can be done by echocardiography...
Atrial septal defects (ASD) are increasingly being subjected to closure by percutaneous techniques.1–3 Exact sizing of the ASD is a prerequisite for optimal selection of the occlusion device. Sizing of ASDs can be done by echocardiography...
Atrial septal defects (ASD) are...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Editorial Message
Oct-05
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 research articles, case reports, a CME offering in the area of pediatric cardiology, a review, as well as articles from our journal sections on peripheral vascular...
Dear Readers, This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes research articles, case reports, a CME offering in the area of pediatric cardiology, a review, as well as articles from our journal sections on peripheral vascular...
Dear Readers, This issue of the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Psychological Stress & HD
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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...
08/06/2024
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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...
“Our goal is to empower ASCs to...
08/05/2024
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AI
New AI Tool Simplifies ECG: Fewer Leads, Same Accuracy
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Psychological Stress & HD
Stock Market Turbulence Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Suicide: A Groundbreaking Study Analyzes 12 Million Deaths
08/01/2024
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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08/01/2024
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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...
07/30/2024
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Psychological Stress & HD
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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The advanced XCHG dashboard uses customizable algorithms to analyze inventory data, collected from the UDI using SxanPro's mobile technology, to identify items that can be transferred, sold, or repurposed. This unique capability minimizes...
The advanced XCHG dashboard uses customizable algorithms to analyze inventory data, collected from the UDI using SxanPro's mobile technology, to identify items that can be transferred, sold, or repurposed. This unique capability minimizes...
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Clinical Images
Redo Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in a Young Patient With Congenital Aortic Valve Disease
08/07/2024
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.
A 39-year-old man with Shone...
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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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Cath Lab Digest
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...
08/06/2024
Cath Lab Digest
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...
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Al-Ogaili Figure
Clinical Videos
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Video Supplement to "Stentectomy by an Entrapped Rotational Atherectomy Burr" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Stentectomy by an Entrapped Rotational Atherectomy Burr" (Clinical Image).
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Clinical Images
Stentectomy by an Entrapped Rotational Atherectomy Burr
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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...
“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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New AI Tool Simplifies ECG: Fewer Leads, Same Accuracy
08/01/2024
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...
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...
Scientists report that their AI...
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