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Volume 18 - Issue 12 - December, 2006

Troponin-Positive Chest Pain with Unobstructed Coronary Arteries: A Role for Delayed Enhanced Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
08/01/2008
Acute coronary syndromes represent a significant health burden and convey a prognosis that is far from benign. Indeed, United Kingdom registry data reveal that 6 months following admission for a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction...
Acute coronary syndromes represent a significant health burden and convey a prognosis that is far from benign. Indeed, United Kingdom registry data reveal that 6 months following admission for a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction...
Acute coronary syndromes...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Incidence and Prognosis of Pacemaker Lead-Associated Masses: A Study of 1,569 Transesophageal Echocardiograms
08/01/2008
Cardiac permanent pacemaker (PPM) and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) devices have significantly enhanced the treatment of patients with dysrhythmias, and their application in clinical practice has become increasingly common. As...
Cardiac permanent pacemaker (PPM) and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) devices have significantly enhanced the treatment of patients with dysrhythmias, and their application in clinical practice has become increasingly common. As...
Cardiac permanent pacemaker...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Outcomes following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Drug-Eluting vs. Bare-Metal Stents in Dialysis Patients
08/01/2008
Late mortality rates following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) among dialysis patients markedly exceed those in patients without end-stage renal disease,1,2 and data preceding the approval and widespread use of drug-eluting stents...
Late mortality rates following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) among dialysis patients markedly exceed those in patients without end-stage renal disease,1,2 and data preceding the approval and widespread use of drug-eluting stents...
Late mortality rates following...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Severe, Diffuse Coronary Artery Spasm after Drug-Eluting Stent Placement
08/01/2008
Drug-eluting stents have dramatically changed the care of patients with coronary artery disease, leading to decreased neointimal proliferation and clinical restenosis.1 However, concerns have been raised regarding hypersensitivity reactions.2...
Drug-eluting stents have dramatically changed the care of patients with coronary artery disease, leading to decreased neointimal proliferation and clinical restenosis.1 However, concerns have been raised regarding hypersensitivity reactions.2...
Drug-eluting stents have...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
COMMENTARY: Vasoconstriction and Coronary Artery Spasm after Drug-Eluting Stent Placement
08/01/2008
In this issue of the Journal, Brott et al1 report a series of 13 patients who developed severe, life-threatening coronary artery spasms after implantation of a drug-eluting stent. Symptoms occurred either during or immediately after the...
In this issue of the Journal, Brott et al1 report a series of 13 patients who developed severe, life-threatening coronary artery spasms after implantation of a drug-eluting stent. Symptoms occurred either during or immediately after the...
In this issue of the Journal,...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Editorial Message
Dec-06
08/01/2008
Dear Readers, The December 2006 issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, a continuing medical education offering, articles from the journal’s special sections Clinical Images and Genomics and Cellular...
Dear Readers, The December 2006 issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, a continuing medical education offering, articles from the journal’s special sections Clinical Images and Genomics and Cellular...
Dear Readers, The December...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Feature

Case Report
Ostial RCA Intervention: Guiding Catheter Challenges and Use of a Buddy Wire to Perform Focused-Force Angioplasty on a Severely
08/01/2008
Case Report. A 67-year-old female presented to our catheterization laboratory with a recent history of unstable angina for 3 weeks. Her cardiac markers were normal. Her past history was significant for diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension...
Case Report. A 67-year-old female presented to our catheterization laboratory with a recent history of unstable angina for 3 weeks. Her cardiac markers were normal. Her past history was significant for diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension...
Case Report. A 67-year-old...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Percutaneous Treatment of a Large Coronary Aneurysm with a Ball Thrombus: An Interventional Challenge
08/01/2008
A coronary artery aneurysm is defined as a coronary artery dilatation greater than 1.5 times the diameter of either the normal adjacent segments or the diameter of the patient’s largest coronary vessel.1,2 The prevalence varies from 0.3% to...
A coronary artery aneurysm is defined as a coronary artery dilatation greater than 1.5 times the diameter of either the normal adjacent segments or the diameter of the patient’s largest coronary vessel.1,2 The prevalence varies from 0.3% to...
A coronary artery aneurysm is...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Fibrinolysis and Coronary Stenting for Treatment of an Acute Inferior Myocardial Infarction after Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Repa
08/01/2008
Anastamotic complications of the coronary ostia after successful Bentall-type surgery for aortic root replacement have been reported, with an estimated incidence of 5–6%.1 These problems are usually minimized by coronary artery bypass graft...
Anastamotic complications of the coronary ostia after successful Bentall-type surgery for aortic root replacement have been reported, with an estimated incidence of 5–6%.1 These problems are usually minimized by coronary artery bypass graft...
Anastamotic complications of the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Retrograde-Antegrade Left Main Coronary Artery Stenting
08/01/2008
Recurrent ischemic symptoms are the most frequent reason for repeat revascularization in post coronary artery bypass artery (CABG) patients. Of the reported 8% per year of patients who suffer from recurrent ischemia, 5% annually are...
Recurrent ischemic symptoms are the most frequent reason for repeat revascularization in post coronary artery bypass artery (CABG) patients. Of the reported 8% per year of patients who suffer from recurrent ischemia, 5% annually are...
Recurrent ischemic symptoms are...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

News

AI & Imaging
With Help of AI, CT Scans Taken to Look for Tumors, Bleeding, or Infections, Also Revealed Calcium Buildup in Arteries
01/17/2025
"Instead of relying on dedicated CT scans of coronary arteries, which are rare and not always covered by insurance, to find heart disease, we seek to use AI to help screen abdominal CT scans that are done for many reasons," said study senior...
"Instead of relying on dedicated CT scans of coronary arteries, which are rare and not always covered by insurance, to find heart disease, we seek to use AI to help screen abdominal CT scans that are done for many reasons," said study senior...
"Instead of relying on dedicated...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs)
Cell-Based Therapy Improves Outcomes in Pig Model of Heart Attacks
01/17/2025
"In our current study, at week 4 after ischemia/reperfusion, we observed a significant 35.8 percent decrease in the infarct area in the hearts treated with the KO/OEhiPSC-cardiomyocyte spheroids," said Jianyi "Jay" Zhang, MD, PhD.
"In our current study, at week 4 after ischemia/reperfusion, we observed a significant 35.8 percent decrease in the infarct area in the hearts treated with the KO/OEhiPSC-cardiomyocyte spheroids," said Jianyi "Jay" Zhang, MD, PhD.
"In our current study, at week 4...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Noise Pollution
Study: Exposure to Aircraft Noise Linked to Worse Heart Function
01/17/2025
The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), looked at detailed heart imaging data from 3,635 people who lived close to four major airports in England.
The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), looked at detailed heart imaging data from 3,635 people who lived close to four major airports in England.
The study, published in...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
HCM Diagnosis
JACC: Women May Be Missing Diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Due to Guidelines That Don't Account for Natural Differences in Sex and Body Size
01/17/2025
Women may be missing a diagnosis of a potentially deadly heart condition due to guidelines that don't account for natural differences in sex and body size, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers and funded...
Women may be missing a diagnosis of a potentially deadly heart condition due to guidelines that don't account for natural differences in sex and body size, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers and funded...
Women may be missing a diagnosis...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiac Rehab
Cost of Initial Cardiac Rehab Session Strongest Predictor of Lower Attendance
01/17/2025
In a national study of over 40,000 people with Medicare and commercial insurance, 81.6% of patients did not have to pay for their initial cardiac rehabilitation session. The medically supervised program lasts up to 36 sessions.
In a national study of over 40,000 people with Medicare and commercial insurance, 81.6% of patients did not have to pay for their initial cardiac rehabilitation session. The medically supervised program lasts up to 36 sessions.
In a national study of over...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
Sub-Analysis From OPTION Clinical Trial Highlights Consistent Safety and Efficacy Outcomes With the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device Post Cardiac Ablation in Both Concomitant and Sequential Procedures
01/17/2025
Boston Scientific News Boston Scientific Corporation announced data supporting the use of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device during a late-breaking science session at AF Symposium 2025. A prespecified...
Boston Scientific News Boston Scientific Corporation announced data supporting the use of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device during a late-breaking science session at AF Symposium 2025. A prespecified...
Boston Scientific News Boston...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Hypertension
Medtronic Announces CMS National Coverage Analysis for Symplicity™ Spyral Renal Denervation System
01/14/2025
The Symplicity Spyral RDN system, approved by the U.S. FDA in November 2023, is an innovative, minimally invasive procedure that delivers radiofrequency energy to nerves near the kidneys that can become overactive and contribute to high blood...
The Symplicity Spyral RDN system, approved by the U.S. FDA in November 2023, is an innovative, minimally invasive procedure that delivers radiofrequency energy to nerves near the kidneys that can become overactive and contribute to high blood...
The Symplicity Spyral RDN...
01/14/2025
Cath Lab Digest
COffee and CV Disease
Morning-Only Coffee Linked With 31% Lower Risk of Dying From Cardiovascular Disease
01/14/2025
In this study, the health benefits of coffee consumption was limited to the morning hours only-from 4 am up to noon.
In this study, the health benefits of coffee consumption was limited to the morning hours only-from 4 am up to noon.
In this study, the health...
01/14/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Ischemic Stroke
Medtronic Expands U.S. Carotid Market Presence With Exclusive Contego Medical Distribution Agreement
01/13/2025
This agreement includes Contego Medical’s portfolio of commercially available products, including the recently FDA approved Neuroguard IEP® System, a unique 3-in-1 carotid stenting system that combines a high-performance stent, post-dilation...
This agreement includes Contego Medical’s portfolio of commercially available products, including the recently FDA approved Neuroguard IEP® System, a unique 3-in-1 carotid stenting system that combines a high-performance stent, post-dilation...
This agreement includes Contego...
01/13/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Intravascular Lithotripsy
FastWave Medical Announces Oversubscribed $19M Fundraise, Accelerating the Future of its IVL Systems for Cardiovascular Calcium Treatment
12/17/2024
FastWave's commitment to providing physicians with highly deliverable IVL catheters that offer durable, 360-degree sonic output has led to the rapid development of a pipeline of IVL systems that hold the potential to positively impact patient...
FastWave's commitment to providing physicians with highly deliverable IVL catheters that offer durable, 360-degree sonic output has led to the rapid development of a pipeline of IVL systems that hold the potential to positively impact patient...
FastWave's commitment to...
12/17/2024
Cath Lab Digest

AI & Imaging
With Help of AI, CT Scans Taken to Look for Tumors, Bleeding, or Infections, Also Revealed Calcium Buildup in Arteries
01/17/2025
"Instead of relying on dedicated CT scans of coronary arteries, which are rare and not always covered by insurance, to find heart disease, we seek to use AI to help screen abdominal CT scans that are done for many reasons," said study senior...
"Instead of relying on dedicated CT scans of coronary arteries, which are rare and not always covered by insurance, to find heart disease, we seek to use AI to help screen abdominal CT scans that are done for many reasons," said study senior...
"Instead of relying on dedicated...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs)
Cell-Based Therapy Improves Outcomes in Pig Model of Heart Attacks
01/17/2025
"In our current study, at week 4 after ischemia/reperfusion, we observed a significant 35.8 percent decrease in the infarct area in the hearts treated with the KO/OEhiPSC-cardiomyocyte spheroids," said Jianyi "Jay" Zhang, MD, PhD.
"In our current study, at week 4 after ischemia/reperfusion, we observed a significant 35.8 percent decrease in the infarct area in the hearts treated with the KO/OEhiPSC-cardiomyocyte spheroids," said Jianyi "Jay" Zhang, MD, PhD.
"In our current study, at week 4...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Noise Pollution
Study: Exposure to Aircraft Noise Linked to Worse Heart Function
01/17/2025
The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), looked at detailed heart imaging data from 3,635 people who lived close to four major airports in England.
The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), looked at detailed heart imaging data from 3,635 people who lived close to four major airports in England.
The study, published in...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
HCM Diagnosis
JACC: Women May Be Missing Diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Due to Guidelines That Don't Account for Natural Differences in Sex and Body Size
01/17/2025
Women may be missing a diagnosis of a potentially deadly heart condition due to guidelines that don't account for natural differences in sex and body size, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers and funded...
Women may be missing a diagnosis of a potentially deadly heart condition due to guidelines that don't account for natural differences in sex and body size, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers and funded...
Women may be missing a diagnosis...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiac Rehab
Cost of Initial Cardiac Rehab Session Strongest Predictor of Lower Attendance
01/17/2025
In a national study of over 40,000 people with Medicare and commercial insurance, 81.6% of patients did not have to pay for their initial cardiac rehabilitation session. The medically supervised program lasts up to 36 sessions.
In a national study of over 40,000 people with Medicare and commercial insurance, 81.6% of patients did not have to pay for their initial cardiac rehabilitation session. The medically supervised program lasts up to 36 sessions.
In a national study of over...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Pan Figure
Clinical Videos
Outcomes of a Transapical Edge-To-Edge Repair System in Secondary Mitral Regurgitation
01/17/2025
Video Supplement to "Outcomes of a Transapical Edge-To-Edge Repair System in Secondary Mitral Regurgitation" (Original Contribution).
Video Supplement to "Outcomes of a Transapical Edge-To-Edge Repair System in Secondary Mitral Regurgitation" (Original Contribution).
Video Supplement to "Outcomes of...
01/17/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Outcomes of a Transapical Edge-To-Edge Repair System in Secondary Mitral Regurgitation
01/17/2025
The authors report the mid-term outcomes following transcatheter edge-to-edge repair using the ValveClamp system from a multi-center database of patients with both atrial and ventricular secondary mitral regurgitation (MR_ and further...
The authors report the mid-term outcomes following transcatheter edge-to-edge repair using the ValveClamp system from a multi-center database of patients with both atrial and ventricular secondary mitral regurgitation (MR_ and further...
The authors report the mid-term...
01/17/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
Sub-Analysis From OPTION Clinical Trial Highlights Consistent Safety and Efficacy Outcomes With the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device Post Cardiac Ablation in Both Concomitant and Sequential Procedures
01/17/2025
Boston Scientific News Boston Scientific Corporation announced data supporting the use of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device during a late-breaking science session at AF Symposium 2025. A prespecified...
Boston Scientific News Boston Scientific Corporation announced data supporting the use of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device during a late-breaking science session at AF Symposium 2025. A prespecified...
Boston Scientific News Boston...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Zormpas Figure
Clinical Videos
A Fatal Case of Ventricular Septal Rupture Following Inferior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
01/16/2025
Video Supplement to "A Fatal Case of Ventricular Septal Rupture Following Inferior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A Fatal Case of Ventricular Septal Rupture Following Inferior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A Fatal...
01/16/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
A Fatal Case of Ventricular Septal Rupture Following Inferior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
01/16/2025
A 70-year-old man presented to the emergency department with chest pain for the past 5 days. His cardiovascular history was unremarkable, except for smoking. Upon arrival, the electrocardiogram demonstrated findings consistent with inferior...
A 70-year-old man presented to the emergency department with chest pain for the past 5 days. His cardiovascular history was unremarkable, except for smoking. Upon arrival, the electrocardiogram demonstrated findings consistent with inferior...
A 70-year-old man presented to...
01/16/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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