Volume 19 - Issue 10 - October, 2007
Feature
Case Report
09/07/2009
ABSTRACT: Coronary stent infection is exceedingly rare despite the widespread use of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The utilization of drug-eluting stents (DES) may have a higher theoretical risk of infection due to their local...
ABSTRACT: Coronary stent infection is exceedingly rare despite the widespread use of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The utilization of drug-eluting stents (DES) may have a higher theoretical risk of infection due to their local...
ABSTRACT: Coronary stent...
09/07/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
Coronary stent infection is a rare but previously reported complication of coronary artery stenting procedures (CAS).1–13 In the few cases reported in the literature, patients have presented within days to weeks of stent implantation with...
Coronary stent infection is a rare but previously reported complication of coronary artery stenting procedures (CAS).1–13 In the few cases reported in the literature, patients have presented within days to weeks of stent implantation with...
Coronary stent infection is a...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
Cardiogenic shock complicating myocardial infarction carries a poor prognosis. Data regarding percutaneous intervention in the very elderly with cardiogenic shock is sparse.1 Age is an independent risk factor for worse outcome with...
Cardiogenic shock complicating myocardial infarction carries a poor prognosis. Data regarding percutaneous intervention in the very elderly with cardiogenic shock is sparse.1 Age is an independent risk factor for worse outcome with...
Cardiogenic shock complicating...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
The performance of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has become common in the routine assessment of patients who have had transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) or stroke. As part of the TEE evaluation, agitated saline is usually injected...
The performance of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has become common in the routine assessment of patients who have had transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) or stroke. As part of the TEE evaluation, agitated saline is usually injected...
The performance of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
In patients undergoing emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), several thrombectomy and distal protection devices have been evaluated in order to either remove thrombus and plaque...
In patients undergoing emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), several thrombectomy and distal protection devices have been evaluated in order to either remove thrombus and plaque...
In patients undergoing emergency...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
The introduction of coronary artery stents in the early 1990s reduced the early and late reocclusion rates of symptomatic coronary artery stenoses after balloon angioplasty. Nevertheless, coronary stent occlusion by thrombosis may occur, even...
The introduction of coronary artery stents in the early 1990s reduced the early and late reocclusion rates of symptomatic coronary artery stenoses after balloon angioplasty. Nevertheless, coronary stent occlusion by thrombosis may occur, even...
The introduction of coronary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
Self-expandable stent fracture may occur when the stent is implanted in peripheral arteries near or at flexion points.1 However, stent squeeze is quite rare, especially early after implantation. We report a case of a patient with an occlusive...
Self-expandable stent fracture may occur when the stent is implanted in peripheral arteries near or at flexion points.1 However, stent squeeze is quite rare, especially early after implantation. We report a case of a patient with an occlusive...
Self-expandable stent fracture...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
08/01/2008
Case Presentation. A 43-year-old female with stable angina pectoris underwent stenting of a 99% stenosis in a small left anterior descending coronary artery (Figure A). In an uneventful procedure, a 2.25 x 8 mm Taxus® Express...
Case Presentation. A 43-year-old female with stable angina pectoris underwent stenting of a 99% stenosis in a small left anterior descending coronary artery (Figure A). In an uneventful procedure, a 2.25 x 8 mm Taxus® Express...
Case Presentation. A...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
Severe symptomatic functional mitral regurgitation (MR), or ischemic MR, is traditionally an indication for cardiac surgery, as recommended by the current practice guidelines.1 It is hoped that coronary bypass surgery, combined with either...
Severe symptomatic functional mitral regurgitation (MR), or ischemic MR, is traditionally an indication for cardiac surgery, as recommended by the current practice guidelines.1 It is hoped that coronary bypass surgery, combined with either...
Severe symptomatic functional...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
Case Report. A 56-year-old male without previous cardiovascular history was admitted with chest pain suggestive of acute coronary syndrome. He reported experiencing exertional angina over the previous several days. His past medical and social...
Case Report. A 56-year-old male without previous cardiovascular history was admitted with chest pain suggestive of acute coronary syndrome. He reported experiencing exertional angina over the previous several days. His past medical and social...
Case Report. A 56-year-old male...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
