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Volume 17 - Issue 2 - February, 2005

Feature

Case Report
Use of Everolimus-eluting Stent with a Bioresorbable Polymer Coating for Treatment of Recurrent In-stent Restenosis
08/01/2008
Hidehiko Honda, MD, Taiichiro Meguro, MD, Kaname Takizawa, MD, Shogen Isoyama, MD
Hidehiko Honda, MD, Taiichiro Meguro,...
In-stent restenosis (ISR) often limits the long-term success of percutaneous coronary intervention. A number of clinical trials have shown that drug-eluting stents are both safe and effective in preventing ISR in de novo lesions.1,2,3 The use...
In-stent restenosis (ISR) often limits the long-term success of percutaneous coronary intervention. A number of clinical trials have shown that drug-eluting stents are both safe and effective in preventing ISR in de novo lesions.1,2,3 The use...
In-stent restenosis (ISR) often...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Rotational Ablation of an Unexpandable Sirolimus-Eluting Stent
08/01/2008
Stavros Hadjimiltiades, MD, *Dimitrios Tsikaderis, MD, George Louridas, MD
Stavros Hadjimiltiades, MD, *Dimitri...
The use of rotational atherectomy to ablate part of a metallic stent has been very limited, mainly because there are a small number of candidates for this type of procedure,1–7 but probably also because of the concern regarding the size and...
The use of rotational atherectomy to ablate part of a metallic stent has been very limited, mainly because there are a small number of candidates for this type of procedure,1–7 but probably also because of the concern regarding the size and...
The use of rotational...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Symbiot‚Ñ¢ Stent Delivery Via 8 Fr Guiding Catheter from the Right Radial Artery in an Acute Coronary Syndrome Due to a Degenerati
08/01/2008
Matthew Banks, MD, Mark Patterson, MD, Ferdinand Kiemeneij, MD
Matthew Banks, MD, Mark Patterson, M...
Recent studies have demonstrated that in the setting of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), with either intractable symptoms, acute left ventricular failure, acute mitral regurgitation, cardiac enzyme rise or electrocardiogram (ECG) change,...
Recent studies have demonstrated that in the setting of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), with either intractable symptoms, acute left ventricular failure, acute mitral regurgitation, cardiac enzyme rise or electrocardiogram (ECG) change,...
Recent studies have demonstrated...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Intra-operative Stenting of a Prosthetic Left Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Under Fluoroscopy
08/01/2008
Federico Brunelli, MD, Andrea Amaducci, MD, Gian Battista Danzi, MD
Federico Brunelli, MD, Andrea Amaducc...
Intraoperative stent placement under direct vision as a means of relieving pulmonary artery stenosis is an attractive alternative to complex surgical reconstruction or a valid option in patients with a limited vascular access.1,2 We describe...
Intraoperative stent placement under direct vision as a means of relieving pulmonary artery stenosis is an attractive alternative to complex surgical reconstruction or a valid option in patients with a limited vascular access.1,2 We describe...
Intraoperative stent placement...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Reversible Severe Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation and Cardiogenic Shock as a Complication of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
08/01/2008
Mohammad-Reza Movahed, MD, Harry Balian, MD, Pardise Moraghebi, MD
Mohammad-Reza Movahed, MD, Harry Bali...
Coronary artery occlusion during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) causes regional myocardial ischemia. There are few reports or experimental studies about new onset of transient acute mitral regurgitation (MR) during PCI. However,...
Coronary artery occlusion during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) causes regional myocardial ischemia. There are few reports or experimental studies about new onset of transient acute mitral regurgitation (MR) during PCI. However,...
Coronary artery occlusion during...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
A Novel Technique for Coronary Bifurcation Lesions: Cutting Balloons, Drug-Eluting Stents and the Kissing Technique
08/01/2008
Christopher B. Wong, MD, FACC and Scott Hardin RT(R), CV
Christopher B. Wong, MD, FACC and Sco...
Bifurcation coronary lesions remain challenging for interventional cardiologists. Before coronary stents were widely used, the rate of success of percutaneous revascularization was low and the procedure was fraught with complications and...
Bifurcation coronary lesions remain challenging for interventional cardiologists. Before coronary stents were widely used, the rate of success of percutaneous revascularization was low and the procedure was fraught with complications and...
Bifurcation coronary lesions...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

News

Teaching Collection
*Saving Time, Saving Money: A Time and Motion Study with Contrast Management Systems
08/01/2008
Craig Lehmann, PhD, CC (NRCC), FACB and Mary Hotaling, MS
Craig Lehmann, PhD, CC (NRCC), FACB a...
In 1929, in an attempt to find a safe way to inject drugs for cardiac resuscitation, a young surgical resident named Werner Forssmann inserted a catheter in his antecubital vein, positioning the catheter into the right atrium of the heart. He...
In 1929, in an attempt to find a safe way to inject drugs for cardiac resuscitation, a young surgical resident named Werner Forssmann inserted a catheter in his antecubital vein, positioning the catheter into the right atrium of the heart. He...
In 1929, in an attempt to find a...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
Letters to the Editor
08/01/2008
In response to: W.C. Kang, et al, Vol. 16, No. 12, pp. 725–726 Successful Management of a Resistant, Focal Calcified Lesion Following Direct Coronary Stenting with a Cutting Balloon I would like to commend Kang, et al for their innovative...
In response to: W.C. Kang, et al, Vol. 16, No. 12, pp. 725–726 Successful Management of a Resistant, Focal Calcified Lesion Following Direct Coronary Stenting with a Cutting Balloon I would like to commend Kang, et al for their innovative...
In response to: W.C. Kang, et...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Editorial Message
Feb-05
08/01/2008
Dear Readers, This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, case reports and reports with brief reviews, as well as articles from our special sections Interventional Pediatric Cardiology,...
Dear Readers, This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, case reports and reports with brief reviews, as well as articles from our special sections Interventional Pediatric Cardiology,...
Dear Readers, This issue of the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Percutaneous Closure of a Post-traumatic Muscular Ventricular Septal Defect Using the Amplatzer Duct Occluder
08/01/2008
Stephanie Schwalm, MD, Ziyad Hijazi, MD, Lissa Sugeng, MD, Roberto Lang, MD
Stephanie Schwalm, MD, Ziyad Hijazi,...
Post-traumatic ventricular septal defect (VSD) after penetrating cardiac trauma is infrequent, with an estimated incidence of 1–4.5% of cases.1,3 The decision to close a traumatic VSD is similar to that of a non-traumatic VSD and is based on...
Post-traumatic ventricular septal defect (VSD) after penetrating cardiac trauma is infrequent, with an estimated incidence of 1–4.5% of cases.1,3 The decision to close a traumatic VSD is similar to that of a non-traumatic VSD and is based on...
Post-traumatic ventricular...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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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
08/08/2024
A cardiovascular health construct based on the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 but enhanced with a ninth psychological health metric strongly predicts all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, according to a new study at...
A cardiovascular health construct based on the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 but enhanced with a ninth psychological health metric strongly predicts all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, according to a new study at...
A cardiovascular health...
08/08/2024
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Reprocessing Devices
SxanPro Introduces New Cost-Recovery Dashboard to Reduce Hospital Device Waste
08/08/2024
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...
The advanced XCHG dashboard uses...
08/08/2024
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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...
08/06/2024
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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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Cath Lab Digest
Scientists and clinicians at Scripps Research have shown that heart conditions can be diagnosed roughly as accurately using just three electrodes and an artificial intelligence (AI) tool. CREDIT Scripps Research
AI
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...
08/01/2024
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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.
The research, which analyzed...
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...
This analysis of a large...
07/31/2024
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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
08/08/2024
A cardiovascular health construct based on the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 but enhanced with a ninth psychological health metric strongly predicts all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, according to a new study at...
A cardiovascular health construct based on the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 but enhanced with a ninth psychological health metric strongly predicts all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, according to a new study at...
A cardiovascular health...
08/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Reprocessing Devices
SxanPro Introduces New Cost-Recovery Dashboard to Reduce Hospital Device Waste
08/08/2024
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...
The advanced XCHG dashboard uses...
08/08/2024
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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...
08/07/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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
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...
08/06/2024
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Al-Ogaili Figure
Clinical Videos
Stentectomy by an Entrapped Rotational Atherectomy Burr
08/05/2024
Video Supplement to "Stentectomy by an Entrapped Rotational Atherectomy Burr" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Stentectomy by an Entrapped Rotational Atherectomy Burr" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Stentectomy...
08/05/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Stentectomy by an Entrapped Rotational Atherectomy Burr
08/05/2024
A 73-year-old man presented with exertional angina and anterior ischemia on stress testing. He had undergone prior coronary artery bypass surgery and multiple percutaneous coronary interventions.
A 73-year-old man presented with exertional angina and anterior ischemia on stress testing. He had undergone prior coronary artery bypass surgery and multiple percutaneous coronary interventions.
A 73-year-old man presented with...
08/05/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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
Cath Lab Digest
Scientists and clinicians at Scripps Research have shown that heart conditions can be diagnosed roughly as accurately using just three electrodes and an artificial intelligence (AI) tool. CREDIT Scripps Research
AI
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...
08/01/2024
Cath Lab Digest

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