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Volume 19 - Issue 5 - May, 2007

Feature

Case Report
Spontaneous Closure of an Iatrogenic Circumflex Coronary Artery-to-Coronary Vein Fistula
08/01/2008
Coronary artery fistulae are extremely rare1 and can either be congenital or acquired secondary to cardiac intervention or surgery. They have also been reported following acute myocardial infarction.2 The majority of these fistulae arise from...
Coronary artery fistulae are extremely rare1 and can either be congenital or acquired secondary to cardiac intervention or surgery. They have also been reported following acute myocardial infarction.2 The majority of these fistulae arise from...
Coronary artery fistulae are...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
IAGS (International Andreas Gruentzig Society) Proceedings
9th Biennial International Andreas Gruentzig Society: New Developments in Gene
Therapy and Stem Cells for Angiogenesis in the
08/01/2008
Prof. Dr. Sigrid Nikol MD: I welcome you to this session, New Developments in Gene Therapy and Stem Cells for Angiogenesis in the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction. Initial developments of regenerative therapies were mainly angiogenesis...
Prof. Dr. Sigrid Nikol MD: I welcome you to this session, New Developments in Gene Therapy and Stem Cells for Angiogenesis in the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction. Initial developments of regenerative therapies were mainly angiogenesis...
Prof. Dr. Sigrid Nikol MD: I...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
IAGS (International Andreas Gruentzig Society) Proceedings
9th Biennial IAGS Meeting: From Gene Transfer to Cell Therapy
08/01/2008
Robert Simari, MD: I appreciate this opportunity to present some general insights into the fields of gene and cell therapy, both from a perspective as an experimental biologist, as a clinician as well as from a regulatory perspective to see...
Robert Simari, MD: I appreciate this opportunity to present some general insights into the fields of gene and cell therapy, both from a perspective as an experimental biologist, as a clinician as well as from a regulatory perspective to see...
Robert Simari, MD: I appreciate...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Intracardiac Echocardiography Guidance for Alcohol Septal Ablation in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
08/01/2008
Treatment of patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) and refractory symptoms remains a challenge.1 Surgical septal myectomy remains the classical approach for these patients.2 This therapy is associated with good initial...
Treatment of patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) and refractory symptoms remains a challenge.1 Surgical septal myectomy remains the classical approach for these patients.2 This therapy is associated with good initial...
Treatment of patients with...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Aspergillus Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis Causing Functional Aortic Stenosis: Initial Case Report
08/01/2008
Despite extensive advances in cardiology over the past 50 years, the definitive treatment for aortic stenosis remains unchanged. Aortic valve replacement, while employing enhanced prostheses, continues as an imperfect therapy with inherent...
Despite extensive advances in cardiology over the past 50 years, the definitive treatment for aortic stenosis remains unchanged. Aortic valve replacement, while employing enhanced prostheses, continues as an imperfect therapy with inherent...
Despite extensive advances in...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Acute Neuroform Stenting of a Symptomatic Petrous Dissection
08/01/2008
Only two therapies for acute stroke intervention have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and the Merci retriever (Concentric Medical, Mountainview, California). Many patients...
Only two therapies for acute stroke intervention have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and the Merci retriever (Concentric Medical, Mountainview, California). Many patients...
Only two therapies for acute...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Transcatheter Closure of Coronary Artery Fistula Complicated by Myocardial Infarction
08/01/2008
Coronary artery fistula (CAF) is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly in which a communication is present between a coronary artery and either a cardiac chamber or another vascular structure. It accounts for 0.2–0.45% of all congenital cardiac...
Coronary artery fistula (CAF) is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly in which a communication is present between a coronary artery and either a cardiac chamber or another vascular structure. It accounts for 0.2–0.45% of all congenital cardiac...
Coronary artery fistula (CAF) is...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Coronary Venous Angioplasty and Stenting for Biventricular Pacemaker Left Ventricular Lead Implantation
08/01/2008
Biventricular pacing (BVP) for the treatment of congestive heart failure is now one of the forefront therapies for heart failure patients who continue to have symptoms despite maximal medical therapy. Recent advances in lead technology and...
Biventricular pacing (BVP) for the treatment of congestive heart failure is now one of the forefront therapies for heart failure patients who continue to have symptoms despite maximal medical therapy. Recent advances in lead technology and...
Biventricular pacing (BVP) for...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
A Case of Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries with Rare but Life-Threatening Ventricular Tachycardia and
08/01/2008
Congenitally corrected transposition of the great vessels (CCTGA) is a rare congenital heart defect (CHD) and constitutes less than 1% of all congenital heart disease. The two fundamental anatomic abnormalities in CCTGA consist of...
Congenitally corrected transposition of the great vessels (CCTGA) is a rare congenital heart defect (CHD) and constitutes less than 1% of all congenital heart disease. The two fundamental anatomic abnormalities in CCTGA consist of...
Congenitally corrected...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Editorial Message
May
08/01/2008
Dear Readers,The May 2007 issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, commentaries, a review article, clinical images, online case reports, and a continuation of discussions from the Biennial Andreas...
Dear Readers,The May 2007 issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, commentaries, a review article, clinical images, online case reports, and a continuation of discussions from the Biennial Andreas...
Dear Readers,The May 2007 issue...
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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