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Volume 22 - Issue 6 - June, 2010

Feature

Case Report
Single Coronary Artery from Right Aortic Sinus Giving Rise to Left Main Coronary Artery and a Hypoplastic Right Coronary Artery
06/08/2010
Prashanth Panduranga, MD, MRCP and Abdulla Riyami, FRCP
Prashanth Panduranga, MD, MRCP and Ab...
   ABSTRACT: Coronary artery anomalies are uncommon and the occurrence of a single coronary artery with no structural heart disease is very rare. We report a hitherto undescribed type of single coronary artery originating from the right...
   ABSTRACT: Coronary artery anomalies are uncommon and the occurrence of a single coronary artery with no structural heart disease is very rare. We report a hitherto undescribed type of single coronary artery originating from the right...
   ABSTRACT: Coronary artery...
06/08/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
A Pitfall of Fractional Flow Reserve Measurement
06/08/2010
OmarAit Mokhtar,MD, Sebastien Armero,MD, Laurent Bonello,MD
OmarAit Mokhtar,MD, Sebastien Armero...
   ABSTRACT: Fractional flow reserve is a simple and efficient tool to assess the severity of an intermediate lesion in order to determine the optimal therapy. However there are some limitations to its use. We observed that in patients with...
   ABSTRACT: Fractional flow reserve is a simple and efficient tool to assess the severity of an intermediate lesion in order to determine the optimal therapy. However there are some limitations to its use. We observed that in patients with...
   ABSTRACT: Fractional flow...
06/08/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
A Novel Method for Closing the Percutaneous Transapical Access Tract Using Coils and Gelatin Matrix
06/08/2010
Claudia A. Martinez, MD, Robert Rosen, MD, Howard Cohen, MD, Carlos E. Ruiz, MD, PhD
Claudia A. Martinez, MD, Robert Rose...
   ABSTRACT: A patient with a symptomatic mitral paravalvular leak was successfully treated by implantation of an Amplatzer (16 mm) occluder device (AGA Medical, Plymouth, Minnesota) at the defect via percutaneous direct transapical puncture...
   ABSTRACT: A patient with a symptomatic mitral paravalvular leak was successfully treated by implantation of an Amplatzer (16 mm) occluder device (AGA Medical, Plymouth, Minnesota) at the defect via percutaneous direct transapical puncture...
   ABSTRACT: A patient with a...
06/08/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Use of Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation During Emergent Cesarean Section in a Pregnant Patient with Myocardial Infarction
06/08/2010
Mahazarin Ginwalla, MD, Dilip Pillai, MD, Sanjay Gandhi, MD
Mahazarin Ginwalla, MD, Dilip Pillai,...
   ABSTRACT: The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a tool to help improve myocardial perfusion, reduce afterload, and decrease myocardial demand by reducing cardiac work. We describe a unique case of an IABP placement in a pregnant woman in...
   ABSTRACT: The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a tool to help improve myocardial perfusion, reduce afterload, and decrease myocardial demand by reducing cardiac work. We describe a unique case of an IABP placement in a pregnant woman in...
   ABSTRACT: The intra-aortic...
06/08/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Recanalization of Difficult Bifurcation Lesions Using Adjunctive Double-Lumen Microcatheter Support: Two Case Reports
06/08/2010
Cheng-An Chiu, MD
Cheng-An Chiu, MD
   ABSTRACT: Background. The success rates of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) for chronic total occlusions (CTOs) have improved with advances in devices, equipment and expertise, in- cluding the use of the retrograde approach. CTO...
   ABSTRACT: Background. The success rates of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) for chronic total occlusions (CTOs) have improved with advances in devices, equipment and expertise, in- cluding the use of the retrograde approach. CTO...
   ABSTRACT: Background. The...
06/08/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Valvuloplasty of a Stenosed Mitral Valve Bioprothesis
06/08/2010
Raffi Bekeredjian, MD, Hugo A. Katus, MD, Wolfgang Rottbauer, MD
Raffi Bekeredjian, MD, Hugo A. Katus...
   ABSTRACT: An 86-year-old female patient was admitted to our hospital with a stenosed biological mitral valve prothesis (orifice area 0.75 cm2). Additional cardiac surgery was refused by the patient and her physician. Therefore, balloon...
   ABSTRACT: An 86-year-old female patient was admitted to our hospital with a stenosed biological mitral valve prothesis (orifice area 0.75 cm2). Additional cardiac surgery was refused by the patient and her physician. Therefore, balloon...
   ABSTRACT: An 86-year-old...
06/08/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Traversing and Dilating Venous Collaterals: A Useful Adjunct in Left Ventricular Electrode Placement
06/08/2010
Richard P. Abben, MD, Gary Chaisson, RTR, RCVT, Vinod Nair, MD
Richard P. Abben, MD, Gary Chaisson,...
   ABSTRACT: In patients receiving cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), the left ventricular electrode cannot always be positioned in the preferred lateral or posterolateral locations due to technical factors and anatomic variations in...
   ABSTRACT: In patients receiving cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), the left ventricular electrode cannot always be positioned in the preferred lateral or posterolateral locations due to technical factors and anatomic variations in...
   ABSTRACT: In patients...
06/08/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Pulmonary Edema Without an Obvious Cause: Handgrip-induced Large Dynamic Changes in Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation in the Cath La
06/07/2010
Enrico Favaretto, MD and Giuseppe Tarantini, MD, PhD
Enrico Favaretto, MD and Giuseppe Tar...
   ABSTRACT:We report a case of pulmonary edema experienced in a patient with severe left ventricular dysfunction without an obvious cause. Thus, we tested the hypothesis of a dynamic increase in the severity of (ischemic) mitral...
   ABSTRACT:We report a case of pulmonary edema experienced in a patient with severe left ventricular dysfunction without an obvious cause. Thus, we tested the hypothesis of a dynamic increase in the severity of (ischemic) mitral...
   ABSTRACT:We report a case of...
06/07/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
The Balance Between Anti-ischemic Efficacy and Bleeding Risk of Antithrombotic Therapy in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A
06/03/2010
Joel A.Lardizabal,MD, Bipin K.Joshi,MD, John A.Ambrose,MD
Joel A.Lardizabal,MD, Bipin K.Joshi,...
   ABSTRACT: Background. The development of newer and more potent antithrombotic agents and strategies has markedly reduced cardiovascular mortality and ischemic complications in patients with acute coronary syndromes and those undergoing...
   ABSTRACT: Background. The development of newer and more potent antithrombotic agents and strategies has markedly reduced cardiovascular mortality and ischemic complications in patients with acute coronary syndromes and those undergoing...
   ABSTRACT: Background. The...
06/03/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Editorial
In Memoriam: Dr. Donald S. Baim
06/07/2010
Jon C. George, MD
Jon C. George, MD
   ABSTRACT: Dr. Donald Baim was widely regarded as one of the founders and pioneers of the profession of interventional cardiology. Herein is a brief report of his life and contributions along with perspectives from the society of...
   ABSTRACT: Dr. Donald Baim was widely regarded as one of the founders and pioneers of the profession of interventional cardiology. Herein is a brief report of his life and contributions along with perspectives from the society of...
   ABSTRACT: Dr. Donald Baim was...
06/07/2010
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Sleep and CVD
Study of Sleep in Women Shows Delaying Bedtime by Just 90 Minutes Each Night Damages Endothelial Cells
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After just six weeks of shortened sleep, the study found, the cells that line our blood vessels are flooded by damaging oxidants. And unlike well-rested cells, sleep-restricted cells fail to activate antioxidant responses to clear the...
After just six weeks of shortened sleep, the study found, the cells that line our blood vessels are flooded by damaging oxidants. And unlike well-rested cells, sleep-restricted cells fail to activate antioxidant responses to clear the...
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TAVR
Can a Cerebral Embolic Protection Device Prevent a Stroke During a Heart Valve Procedure? New Research Shows Potential Benefit
08/06/2024
The study population consisted of 414,649 patients. Of those, 53,398 patients received an embolic protection device. This is the largest study to date among patients undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
The study population consisted of 414,649 patients. Of those, 53,398 patients received an embolic protection device. This is the largest study to date among patients undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
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Risk Factors
Study Reveals Link Between Transthyretin (TTR) Protein Levels and Heart Disease Risk
08/06/2024
"Our research highlights the critical role of TTR levels in predicting heart disease risk," said Pankaj Arora, MD. "By understanding the factors that influence TTR levels, we can better identify individuals at high risk and develop targeted...
"Our research highlights the critical role of TTR levels in predicting heart disease risk," said Pankaj Arora, MD. "By understanding the factors that influence TTR levels, we can better identify individuals at high risk and develop targeted...
"Our research highlights the...
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Out-of-Hospital Care
Corazon Offers Comprehensive Services to Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Including those Looking to Enter Cardiovascular
08/05/2024
“Our goal is to empower ASCs to enhance their cardiovascular services, ultimately improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency,” said Karen Hartman, President of Corazon. “With our comprehensive approach, we guide ASCs through the...
“Our goal is to empower ASCs to enhance their cardiovascular services, ultimately improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency,” said Karen Hartman, President of Corazon. “With our comprehensive approach, we guide ASCs through the...
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Mental Health
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Peripheral Interventions
VentureMed Completes Enrollment of the FLEX Vessel Prep System FLEX First AV Registry For The Treatment of Arteriovenous (AV) Access Management
07/30/2024
The FLEX Vessel Prep System has a unique non-balloon-based mechanism of action that creates longitudinal micro-incisions that release circumferential tension in diseased vessels. This release of tension is how FLEX modifies AV stenoses to...
The FLEX Vessel Prep System has a unique non-balloon-based mechanism of action that creates longitudinal micro-incisions that release circumferential tension in diseased vessels. This release of tension is how FLEX modifies AV stenoses to...
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Adding 9th Psychological Health Metric to Life’s Essential 8 Enhances Cardiovascular Health Construct for Predicting Mortality Risk
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SxanPro Introduces New Cost-Recovery Dashboard to Reduce Hospital Device Waste
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Clinical Images
Redo Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in a Young Patient With Congenital Aortic Valve Disease
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A 39-year-old man with Shone complex presented with acute decompensated heart failure. He had undergone 4 previous sternotomies and a 23-mm Sapien XT transcatheter aortic valve replacement for severe bioprosthetic aortic regurgitation in 2014.
A 39-year-old man with Shone complex presented with acute decompensated heart failure. He had undergone 4 previous sternotomies and a 23-mm Sapien XT transcatheter aortic valve replacement for severe bioprosthetic aortic regurgitation in 2014.
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Sleep and CVD
Study of Sleep in Women Shows Delaying Bedtime by Just 90 Minutes Each Night Damages Endothelial Cells
08/06/2024
After just six weeks of shortened sleep, the study found, the cells that line our blood vessels are flooded by damaging oxidants. And unlike well-rested cells, sleep-restricted cells fail to activate antioxidant responses to clear the...
After just six weeks of shortened sleep, the study found, the cells that line our blood vessels are flooded by damaging oxidants. And unlike well-rested cells, sleep-restricted cells fail to activate antioxidant responses to clear the...
After just six weeks of...
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Cath Lab Digest
TAVR
Can a Cerebral Embolic Protection Device Prevent a Stroke During a Heart Valve Procedure? New Research Shows Potential Benefit
08/06/2024
The study population consisted of 414,649 patients. Of those, 53,398 patients received an embolic protection device. This is the largest study to date among patients undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
The study population consisted of 414,649 patients. Of those, 53,398 patients received an embolic protection device. This is the largest study to date among patients undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
The study population consisted...
08/06/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Risk Factors
Study Reveals Link Between Transthyretin (TTR) Protein Levels and Heart Disease Risk
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"Our research highlights the critical role of TTR levels in predicting heart disease risk," said Pankaj Arora, MD. "By understanding the factors that influence TTR levels, we can better identify individuals at high risk and develop targeted...
"Our research highlights the critical role of TTR levels in predicting heart disease risk," said Pankaj Arora, MD. "By understanding the factors that influence TTR levels, we can better identify individuals at high risk and develop targeted...
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Clinical Images
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“Our goal is to empower ASCs to enhance their cardiovascular services, ultimately improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency,” said Karen Hartman, President of Corazon. “With our comprehensive approach, we guide ASCs through the...
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New AI Tool Simplifies ECG: Fewer Leads, Same Accuracy
08/01/2024
Scientists report that their AI algorithm can recreate full 12-lead ECGs with data from only three ECG leads. Moreover, clinicians can identify heart attacks with nearly the same accuracy when they review the AI-generated ECGs as compared to...
Scientists report that their AI algorithm can recreate full 12-lead ECGs with data from only three ECG leads. Moreover, clinicians can identify heart attacks with nearly the same accuracy when they review the AI-generated ECGs as compared to...
Scientists report that their AI...
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