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Volume 23 - Issue 12 - December 2011

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Addendum
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05/07/2012

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Journal of Invasive Cardiology
In the November issue, the first author in the article listed below was inadvertently misspelled. The correct spelling is Abhishek Deshmukh. We regret this error. Commentary: Utility of Adenosine Sequelae in Primer Balloon Aortic...
In the November issue, the first author in the article listed below was inadvertently misspelled. The correct spelling is Abhishek Deshmukh. We regret this error. Commentary: Utility of Adenosine Sequelae in Primer Balloon Aortic...
In the November issue, the first...
05/07/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Editor's Message
Editor's Message
12/02/2011

Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC, FACA Editor-in-Chief

Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC, FACA Edit...
Dear Readers,The goal of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology is to provide state-of-the-art information that will support clinicians in the effective management of patients with cardiovascular disease. There are many selections in this issue...
Dear Readers,The goal of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology is to provide state-of-the-art information that will support clinicians in the effective management of patients with cardiovascular disease. There are many selections in this issue...
Dear Readers,The goal of the...
12/02/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
New Techniques
Successful Coronary Intervention of Circumflex Artery Originating From an Anomalous Left Main Coronary Artery Using a Novel Support Catheter: A Case Report and Review of Literature
12/01/2011

Jimmy A. Thomas, MD1, Jigar Patel, MD2, Faisal Latif, MD1

Jimmy A. Thomas, MD1, Jigar Patel, MD...
Abstract: Anomalous coronary arteries pose a great challenge during percutaneous intervention due to various technical factors. Inadequate guide support leads to significant obstacles for delivery of interventional devices to stenotic areas....
Abstract: Anomalous coronary arteries pose a great challenge during percutaneous intervention due to various technical factors. Inadequate guide support leads to significant obstacles for delivery of interventional devices to stenotic areas....
Abstract: Anomalous coronary...
12/01/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Intrapericardial Synthetic Glue Injection — A Last Resort Effort to Salvage Recurrent Cardiac Tamponade Secondary to Coronary Microleak Post PCI
12/02/2011

Pravin K. Goel, MD, DM, Aditya Kapoor, MD, DM, Aditya Batra, MD

Pravin K. Goel, MD, DM, Aditya Kapoor...
ABSTRACT: We report a case of cardiac tamponade caused by a coronary microleak from an unapparent site that was successfully managed by sealing of the pericardial space with intrapericardial injection of sterile synthetic glue which, to the...
ABSTRACT: We report a case of cardiac tamponade caused by a coronary microleak from an unapparent site that was successfully managed by sealing of the pericardial space with intrapericardial injection of sterile synthetic glue which, to the...
ABSTRACT: We report a case of...
12/02/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Early Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis Complicating Repeated Attempts at CoreValve Implantation
12/02/2011

Michael P. Chrissoheris, MD1, Angeliki Ferti, MD2, Konstantinos Spargias, MD, PhD1

Michael P. Chrissoheris, MD1, Angelik...
ABSTRACT: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation is emerging as a promising, effective therapy for high-risk patients not eligible to undergo surgical aortic valve replacement. Infection complications have only rarely been reported. We...
ABSTRACT: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation is emerging as a promising, effective therapy for high-risk patients not eligible to undergo surgical aortic valve replacement. Infection complications have only rarely been reported. We...
ABSTRACT: Transcatheter aortic...
12/02/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
The Feasibility of Using Ikari Left Catheter Via the Right Radial Approach in a Patient with Dextrocardia for Better Guiding Support
12/02/2011

Hisaaki Ishiguro, MD1, Toyoaki Murohara, MD, PhD2, Yuji Ikari, MD, PhD3

Hisaaki Ishiguro, MD1, Toyoaki Muroha...
ABSTRACT: Dextrocardia with situs inversus is a rare cardiac anomaly, and the incidence of ischemic heart disease is the same as the general population. In most of these patients, interventionalists may encounter technical difficulties while...
ABSTRACT: Dextrocardia with situs inversus is a rare cardiac anomaly, and the incidence of ischemic heart disease is the same as the general population. In most of these patients, interventionalists may encounter technical difficulties while...
ABSTRACT: Dextrocardia with...
12/02/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Atresia of the Left Internal Mammary Artery Graft Following Percutaneous Intervention of the Left Main
12/02/2011

Ravi Kalaga, MD, Barry F. Uretsky, MD, Rajesh Sachdeva, MD

Ravi Kalaga, MD, Barry F. Uretsky, MD...
ABSTRACT: Because of its durability and patency, the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) is preferentially used to bypass obstructive lesions in the left main coronary artery (LMCA) and/or the left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD)....
ABSTRACT: Because of its durability and patency, the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) is preferentially used to bypass obstructive lesions in the left main coronary artery (LMCA) and/or the left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD)....
ABSTRACT: Because of its...
12/02/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Distal Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery Obstruction: A Rare Complication of Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation
12/02/2011

Danny Dvir, MD1, Abid Assali, MD1, Eyal Porat, MD2, Ran Kornowski, MD1

Danny Dvir, MD1, Abid Assali, MD1, Ey...
ABSTRACT: Apical complications are considered the “Achilles’ heel” of transapical aortic valve implantation, in which laceration and hemorrhage are potentially fatal. We describe the case of a rare complication of the transapical aortic valve...
ABSTRACT: Apical complications are considered the “Achilles’ heel” of transapical aortic valve implantation, in which laceration and hemorrhage are potentially fatal. We describe the case of a rare complication of the transapical aortic valve...
ABSTRACT: Apical complications...
12/02/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
A Self-Expandable Coronary Stent System to Treat Complex Coronary Stenosis Complicated by Poststenotic Aneurysm: An Optical Coherence Tomographic Evidence-Based Case Report
12/02/2011

Alessio La Manna, MD1,  Salvatore Geraci, MD1,  Corrado Tamburino, MD, PhD1,2

Alessio La Manna, MD1,  Salvatore Ger...
ABSTRACT: Coronary artery aneurysm is a relatively uncommon disorder characterized by coronary artery dilatation with diameter that exceeds 50% of the normal adjacent segments with atherosclerosis being the most common etiology.1 Aneurysms...
ABSTRACT: Coronary artery aneurysm is a relatively uncommon disorder characterized by coronary artery dilatation with diameter that exceeds 50% of the normal adjacent segments with atherosclerosis being the most common etiology.1 Aneurysms...
ABSTRACT: Coronary artery...
12/02/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Very Late Stent Thrombosis Approximately 7 Years After Deployment and One-Week Cessation of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy
12/01/2011

Jennifer E. Taylor-Sutton, PhD1 and Michael C. Kim, MD2

Jennifer E. Taylor-Sutton, PhD1 and M...
ABSTRACT: This work describes the longest reported interval between drug-eluting stent (DES) placement and very late stent thrombosis (VLST). A 69-year-old male presented with substernal chest pain associated with ST-segment myocardial...
ABSTRACT: This work describes the longest reported interval between drug-eluting stent (DES) placement and very late stent thrombosis (VLST). A 69-year-old male presented with substernal chest pain associated with ST-segment myocardial...
ABSTRACT: This work describes...
12/01/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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