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Volume 17 - Issue 3 - March, 2005

Feature

Case Report
Self-fabricated Covered Stent to Exclude an Aortic Aneurysm after Balloon Angioplasty for Post-surgical Recoarctation
08/01/2008
The management of coarctation of the aorta beyond the immediate neonatal period has long been the focus of much controversy. Development of aortic aneurysms, with their inherent risk of spontaneous rupture and death,1,2 is not infrequently...
The management of coarctation of the aorta beyond the immediate neonatal period has long been the focus of much controversy. Development of aortic aneurysms, with their inherent risk of spontaneous rupture and death,1,2 is not infrequently...
The management of coarctation of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Doppler Evaluation and Coil Embolization of Left Internal Mammary Artery Bypass Graft Side Branch
08/01/2008
The presence of cardiovascular symptoms secondary to the existence of a large branch of the internal mammary artery before its anastomosis to the anterior descending artery is controversial. Sutherland and Desai described the presence of the...
The presence of cardiovascular symptoms secondary to the existence of a large branch of the internal mammary artery before its anastomosis to the anterior descending artery is controversial. Sutherland and Desai described the presence of the...
The presence of cardiovascular...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
A Novel Use for a Distal Embolic Protection Device: Stent Retrieval
08/01/2008
Stent embolization is an uncommon but potentially serious complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The incidence of coronary stent embolization is 0.3–8.3% and varies with stent type, need for manual crimping, and clinical...
Stent embolization is an uncommon but potentially serious complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The incidence of coronary stent embolization is 0.3–8.3% and varies with stent type, need for manual crimping, and clinical...
Stent embolization is an...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
A 40-Year-Old Female with Exertional Angina
08/01/2008
The incidence of coronary anomalies in patients undergoing coronary angiography is approximately 1.3%.1 Most of these anomalies are clinically benign, but some of them are associated with a high risk of myocardial infarction and sudden...
The incidence of coronary anomalies in patients undergoing coronary angiography is approximately 1.3%.1 Most of these anomalies are clinically benign, but some of them are associated with a high risk of myocardial infarction and sudden...
The incidence of coronary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Editorial
Use of a Second, “Buddy” Wire During Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: A Simple Solution for Some Challenging Situations
08/01/2008
The appropriate selection of the type of guide wire and its correct manipulation and positioning inside the coronary vessels are essential for successful percutaneous intervention (PCI). In most procedures, one guide wire is sufficient to...
The appropriate selection of the type of guide wire and its correct manipulation and positioning inside the coronary vessels are essential for successful percutaneous intervention (PCI). In most procedures, one guide wire is sufficient to...
The appropriate selection of the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Routine Transradial Coronary Angiography in Unselected Patients
08/01/2008
Transfemoral coronary angiography is not always possible because of obstructive arterial disease, and following the procedure, hemostasis can be difficult to achieve. An alternative transradial procedure described by Campeau1 has been widely...
Transfemoral coronary angiography is not always possible because of obstructive arterial disease, and following the procedure, hemostasis can be difficult to achieve. An alternative transradial procedure described by Campeau1 has been widely...
Transfemoral coronary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Use of a Tacrolimus-Eluting Stent to Inhibit Neointimal Hyperplasia in a Porcine Coronary Model
08/01/2008
Materials and Methods Stent and stent coating. Stainless steel balloon-expandable stents (Jostent,™ Germany) were used for these studies. The bare stents, 16 mm long, were dip-coated in a biological polymer (SAE coating) or in a...
Materials and Methods Stent and stent coating. Stainless steel balloon-expandable stents (Jostent,™ Germany) were used for these studies. The bare stents, 16 mm long, were dip-coated in a biological polymer (SAE coating) or in a...
Materials and Methods Stent and...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Preparedness of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Other Epidemics
08/01/2008
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is an emergent global threat caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV),1–3 which had caused outbreaks worldwide in 2003 with substantial morbidity and mortality,4–8 affecting over 8,000 patients and...
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is an emergent global threat caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV),1–3 which had caused outbreaks worldwide in 2003 with substantial morbidity and mortality,4–8 affecting over 8,000 patients and...
Severe acute respiratory...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Cardiac Cath Lab Activation by the Emergency Physician Without Prior Consultation Decreases Door-to-Balloon Time
08/01/2008
It is well established that early angioplasty reduces mortality in acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).1–5 As the benefits of primary angioplasty over thrombolysis are time-dependent, it is important to minimize...
It is well established that early angioplasty reduces mortality in acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).1–5 As the benefits of primary angioplasty over thrombolysis are time-dependent, it is important to minimize...
It is well established that...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
SARS — So Are You Ready for Safety?
08/01/2008
In 2005, we live in a world full of lurking danger with biological terrorism, antimicrobial resistance, and new virulent and deadly viruses, always threatening on the horizon. Since 2003, we have seen the emergence of SARS as a major...
In 2005, we live in a world full of lurking danger with biological terrorism, antimicrobial resistance, and new virulent and deadly viruses, always threatening on the horizon. Since 2003, we have seen the emergence of SARS as a major...
In 2005, we live in a world full...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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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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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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