Volume 20 - Issue 5 - May, 2008
Feature
Original Contribution
08/01/2008
The transradial approach to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is established as a safe procedure with improved patient comfort and early ambulation.1–3 This has translated into early discharge with reduced procedural costs leading to...
The transradial approach to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is established as a safe procedure with improved patient comfort and early ambulation.1–3 This has translated into early discharge with reduced procedural costs leading to...
The transradial approach to...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2008
Achieving rapid reperfusion in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEM) has been established as an effective and life-saving treatment for these patients. The mortality benefit of primary percutaneous coronary intervention...
Achieving rapid reperfusion in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEM) has been established as an effective and life-saving treatment for these patients. The mortality benefit of primary percutaneous coronary intervention...
Achieving rapid reperfusion in...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2008
Stroke is the third major cause of death in the United States with carotid artery occlusive disease as the underlying etiology in about 20–30% of cases.1,2 Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is a widely used procedure for carotid artery occlusive...
Stroke is the third major cause of death in the United States with carotid artery occlusive disease as the underlying etiology in about 20–30% of cases.1,2 Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is a widely used procedure for carotid artery occlusive...
Stroke is the third major cause...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2008
Stent implantation revolutionized interventional cardiology. Stent development required improved antiplatelet therapy and new materials.1–3 Nonetheless, intimal hyperplasia resulting in in-stent restenosis (ISR) occurs in a significant number...
Stent implantation revolutionized interventional cardiology. Stent development required improved antiplatelet therapy and new materials.1–3 Nonetheless, intimal hyperplasia resulting in in-stent restenosis (ISR) occurs in a significant number...
Stent implantation...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2008
Nearly two decades have elapsed since the early percutaneous closure of ventricular septal defects (VSD),1,2 and controversies surrounding such techniques persist.3 The early types of devices developed for VSD closure were associated with low...
Nearly two decades have elapsed since the early percutaneous closure of ventricular septal defects (VSD),1,2 and controversies surrounding such techniques persist.3 The early types of devices developed for VSD closure were associated with low...
Nearly two decades have elapsed...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Insights
Commentary
08/01/2008
Rotational coronary atherectomy can be utilized for maximal plaque debulking or for a less aggressive strategy of lesion modification. The early recommended burr-to-artery ratio of 0.75–8, which was deemed to achieve a delicate balance of...
Rotational coronary atherectomy can be utilized for maximal plaque debulking or for a less aggressive strategy of lesion modification. The early recommended burr-to-artery ratio of 0.75–8, which was deemed to achieve a delicate balance of...
Rotational coronary atherectomy...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
08/01/2008
The superiority of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) over fibrinolytic therapy for the treatment of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has been demonstrated in several large studies.1-3 Nevertheless, the preponderance...
The superiority of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) over fibrinolytic therapy for the treatment of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has been demonstrated in several large studies.1-3 Nevertheless, the preponderance...
The superiority of primary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
