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Volume 17 - Issue 9 - September, 2005

Feature

Review
Developments in Nuclear Cardiology: Transition from Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography to Positron Emission Tomography/C
08/01/2008
*Martin A. Lodge, PhD, *Henning Braess, PhD, *Faaiza Mahmoud, MD, *Jongdae Suh, MD, *Nancy Englar, RN, *Sandra Geyser-Stoops, BCNP, *Jason Jenkins, CNMT, ¥Stephen L. Bacharach, PhD, *Vasken Dilsizian, MD
*Martin A. Lodge, PhD, *Henning Braes...
The advent of single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) in the late 1970s and PET in the 1980s dramatically changed the clinical utility of radiotracer techniques for the assessment of myocardial ischemia and viability. Recent...
The advent of single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) in the late 1970s and PET in the 1980s dramatically changed the clinical utility of radiotracer techniques for the assessment of myocardial ischemia and viability. Recent...
The advent of single photon...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Sirolimus- and Taxol-eluting Stents Differ Towards Intimal Hyperplasia and Re-endothelialization
08/01/2008
John P. Liuzzo, MD, PhD, John A. Ambrose, MD, John T. Coppola, MD
John P. Liuzzo, MD, PhD, John A. Amb...
In-stent restenosis of coronary arteries is the major reason for the recurrence of occlusion after successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and occurs in 20–50% of patients.1 The development of in-stent restenosis depends on...
In-stent restenosis of coronary arteries is the major reason for the recurrence of occlusion after successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and occurs in 20–50% of patients.1 The development of in-stent restenosis depends on...
In-stent restenosis of coronary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
Arterial Kink and Damage in Normal Segments of the Superficial Femoral and Popliteal Arteries Abutting Nitinol Stents — A Common
08/01/2008
Frank J. Arena, MD
Frank J. Arena, MD
The superficial femoral artery (SFA) and popliteal arterial systems are among the last of the large arterial trees to be plagued by clinically excessive restenosis rates. The SFA and popliteal are difficult arteries to treat endovascularly....
The superficial femoral artery (SFA) and popliteal arterial systems are among the last of the large arterial trees to be plagued by clinically excessive restenosis rates. The SFA and popliteal are difficult arteries to treat endovascularly....
The superficial femoral artery...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
Paradoxical Coronary Embolism, Extensive Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Venous Thrombosis
08/01/2008
Constantin B. Marcu, MD, Douglas H. Israel, MD, Thomas J. Donohue, MD
Constantin B. Marcu, MD, Douglas H. ...
Case report. A 51-year-old female was admitted with complaints of the sudden onset of severe dyspnea, followed by precordial discomfort. The patient was obese. Admission blood pressure was 190/100 mmHg, with a heart rate of 102 b.p.m,...
Case report. A 51-year-old female was admitted with complaints of the sudden onset of severe dyspnea, followed by precordial discomfort. The patient was obese. Admission blood pressure was 190/100 mmHg, with a heart rate of 102 b.p.m,...
Case report. A 51-year-old...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Electrophysiology: A Novel Radiation Protection Drape Reduces Radiation Exposure during Fluroscopy-Guided Electrophysiology Proc
08/01/2008
Joseph J. Germano, MD, Gina Day, MD, David Gregorious, MD, Venkataraman Natarajan, MD, Todd Cohen, MD
Joseph J. Germano, MD, Gina Day, MD, ...
Over the past 15 years, there has been an exponential increase in the number of procedures performed in the electrophysiology (EP) laboratory. These procedures can be technically difficult with relatively long fluoroscopy times and high...
Over the past 15 years, there has been an exponential increase in the number of procedures performed in the electrophysiology (EP) laboratory. These procedures can be technically difficult with relatively long fluoroscopy times and high...
Over the past 15 years, there...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Adjunctive Therapy: Angiographic and Intravascular Ultrasound Findings of the Late Catch-Up Phenomenon after Intracoronary Beta-
08/01/2008
Fausto Feres, MD, Juan Munoz, MD, Alexandre Abizaid, MD, Rodolfo Staico, MD, Mirtes Kuwabara, MSc, Luiz Mattos, MD, Marinella Centemero, MD, Galo Maldonado, MD, Mariano Albertal, MD, Vinicius D. Vaz, MD, Eduardo Ferreira, MD, Luiz F. Tanajura, MD, Aurea Chaves, MD, Amanda Sousa, MD, J. Eduardo Sousa, MD
Fausto Feres, MD, Juan Munoz, MD, A...
Feasibility and short- and mid-term safety of catheter-based intravascular brachytherapy (IVBT) has been demonstrated in several clinical trials.1–4 Moreover, randomized studies using IVBT (beta or gamma) have reported a significant reduction...
Feasibility and short- and mid-term safety of catheter-based intravascular brachytherapy (IVBT) has been demonstrated in several clinical trials.1–4 Moreover, randomized studies using IVBT (beta or gamma) have reported a significant reduction...
Feasibility and short- and...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Editorial Message
Editor`s Message
08/01/2008
Dear Readers, This issue of The Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, a rapid communication article, a case reports, two reviews, and articles from the journal’s special sections Adjunctive Therapy, Intervention...
Dear Readers, This issue of The Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, a rapid communication article, a case reports, two reviews, and articles from the journal’s special sections Adjunctive Therapy, Intervention...
Dear Readers, This issue of The...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Electrophysiology Corner
Emergent Mechanical and Electrical Guidewire Pacing of the Right Ventricle for Asystole in the Cardiac Catheterization Laborator
08/01/2008
Rolf Vogel, MD, PhD and Bernhard Meier, MD
Rolf Vogel, MD, PhD and Bernhard Me...
Case Report. A 72-year-old female with severe symptomatic mitral stenosis, chronic atrial fibrillation, and left bundle branch block was admitted to the hospital for percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty. Catheterization of the right ventricle...
Case Report. A 72-year-old female with severe symptomatic mitral stenosis, chronic atrial fibrillation, and left bundle branch block was admitted to the hospital for percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty. Catheterization of the right ventricle...
Case Report. A 72-year-old...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
Distal Embolic Protection — Don`t Cause a Stroke Trying to Prevent One!
08/01/2008
Barry S. George, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Barry S. George, MD, FACC, FSCAI ...
The article published in this issue of the Journal regarding initial experience with the SPIDER™ Embolic Protection Device (ev3 Inc., Plymouth, Minnesota) provides further evidence of the merit of these newer-generation “gizmos” in reducing...
The article published in this issue of the Journal regarding initial experience with the SPIDER™ Embolic Protection Device (ev3 Inc., Plymouth, Minnesota) provides further evidence of the merit of these newer-generation “gizmos” in reducing...
The article published in this...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Late Loss and Clinical Events
08/01/2008
Raoul Bonan, MD
Raoul Bonan, MD
“The clinical impact of this phenomenon does not affect the long-term efficacy and longevity of the intracoronary radiation therapy when compared with conventional therapeutic approach.”1 The delayed in-stent lumen loss may also be related to...
“The clinical impact of this phenomenon does not affect the long-term efficacy and longevity of the intracoronary radiation therapy when compared with conventional therapeutic approach.”1 The delayed in-stent lumen loss may also be related to...
“The clinical impact of this...
08/01/2008
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