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Volume 24 - Issue 11 - November 2012

Feature

Review
Intervention in the Occluded Vein Graft: With High Risk Can Come Great Reward. Review of Techniques With Case Examples
10/31/2012

Jeffrey Cook, MD,  Barry F. Uretsky, MD, Rajesh Sachdeva, MD

Jeffrey Cook, MD,  Barry F. Uretsky, ...
Abstract: Total occlusion of a saphenous vein graft (SVG) can present as abrupt thrombotic occlusion in an atherosclerotic graft with resultant acute cardiac events or chronic total occlusion (CTO) with resultant angina symptoms. The risks of...
Abstract: Total occlusion of a saphenous vein graft (SVG) can present as abrupt thrombotic occlusion in an atherosclerotic graft with resultant acute cardiac events or chronic total occlusion (CTO) with resultant angina symptoms. The risks of...
Abstract: Total occlusion of a...
10/31/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Rapid Communication
Off-Label Closure During CLOSURE Study
10/31/2012

Kathryn A. Stackhouse, BS1, Sachin S. Goel, MD2, Athar M. Qureshi, MD3, Lourdes Prieto, MD3, Samir Kapadia, MD2, E. Murat Tuzcu, MD2, Richard A. Krasuski, MD2

Kathryn A. Stackhouse, BS1, Sachin S....
Abstract: Background. The role of percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) in patients with cryptogenic stroke or transient ischemic attack remains controversial. Registry data have suggested considerable benefit of closure over...
Abstract: Background. The role of percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) in patients with cryptogenic stroke or transient ischemic attack remains controversial. Registry data have suggested considerable benefit of closure over...
Abstract: Background. The role...
10/31/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery With Intramural Aortic Course Causing Exercise-Induced Cardiac Arrest
10/30/2012

Ilana Spokoyny, MD1,  Matthew LaBarbera, MD2,  Marina Trilesskaya, MD2

Ilana Spokoyny, MD1,  Matthew LaBarbe...
A 25-year-old athletic man had a ventricular fibrillation arrest while running. Electrocardiogram after defibrillation showed ST-segment elevations in leads V1 and V2 and incomplete right bundle branch block, which then normalized. Personal...
A 25-year-old athletic man had a ventricular fibrillation arrest while running. Electrocardiogram after defibrillation showed ST-segment elevations in leads V1 and V2 and incomplete right bundle branch block, which then normalized. Personal...
A 25-year-old athletic man had a...
10/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Intracardiac Aspiration for Life-Threatening Air Embolism During Cardiac Catheterization in Tetralogy of Fallot: An Aborted Sudden Death
10/30/2012

Naveen Garg MD, DM, Nagaraja Moorthy, MD, Pravin K. Goel, MD, DM

Naveen Garg MD, DM, Nagaraja Moorthy,...
ABSTRACT: Accidental introduction of air into veins can occur during a variety of surgical operations or diagnostic procedures. High mortality rate results without early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. This is due to “air lock” at the...
ABSTRACT: Accidental introduction of air into veins can occur during a variety of surgical operations or diagnostic procedures. High mortality rate results without early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. This is due to “air lock” at the...
ABSTRACT: Accidental...
10/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Tips and Techniques
Thrombus Aspiration With Microcatheter for Distal Embolization During Primary Angioplasty for Acute Myocardial Infarction: Technical Notes
10/30/2012

Akihiko Takahashi, MD, PhD,  Shingo Sakamoto, MD,  Norimasa Taniguchi, MD, PhD

Akihiko Takahashi, MD, PhD,  Shingo S...
Abstract: We describe a new technique for removing distal emboli that became visible on angiography during percutaneous coronary intervention for acute myocardial infarction. Three patients presented with distal embolization as a filling...
Abstract: We describe a new technique for removing distal emboli that became visible on angiography during percutaneous coronary intervention for acute myocardial infarction. Three patients presented with distal embolization as a filling...
Abstract: We describe a new...
10/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Direct Aspiration of Large Thrombi in Acute Myocardial Infarction Using a Standard 6 Fr Guide Catheter Via the Transradial Approach
10/30/2012

Yoshihisa Shimada, MD, PhD, Naoto Kino, MD, Hitoshi Fukumoto, MD, PhD

Yoshihisa Shimada, MD, PhD, Naoto Kin...
ABSTRACT: A large thrombus load on the culprit coronary artery of patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) is associated with increased procedural complications and adverse coronary events following angioplasty. This case series...
ABSTRACT: A large thrombus load on the culprit coronary artery of patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) is associated with increased procedural complications and adverse coronary events following angioplasty. This case series...
ABSTRACT: A large thrombus load...
10/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Percutaneous Catheter-Based Left Atrial Appendage Ligation and Management of Periprocedural Left Atrial Appendage Perforation With the LARIAT Suture Delivery System
10/30/2012

Ranjith Shetty, MD, Joshua P. Leitner, MD, Ming Zhang, MD, PhD

Ranjith Shetty, MD, Joshua P. Leitner...
ABSTRACT: We report an 88-year-old male with coronary artery disease, previously placed left main coronary artery drug-eluting stent, and atrial fibrillation unable to tolerate anticoagulation with warfarin in addition to dual antiplatelet...
ABSTRACT: We report an 88-year-old male with coronary artery disease, previously placed left main coronary artery drug-eluting stent, and atrial fibrillation unable to tolerate anticoagulation with warfarin in addition to dual antiplatelet...
ABSTRACT: We report an...
10/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Dislocation of an Infected and Abandoned Pacemaker Lead
10/29/2012

Anna G. Kostopoulou, MD,  Stamatios D. Kyrzopoulos, MD,  Efthimios G. Livanis, MD

Anna G. Kostopoulou, MD,  Stamatios D...
ABSTRACT: We present a case of pacemaker lead dislodgment in an 83-year-old patient with a pacemaker infection. Initially, the generator and the proximal part of the leads were removed, and the remaining leads were severed and abandoned....
ABSTRACT: We present a case of pacemaker lead dislodgment in an 83-year-old patient with a pacemaker infection. Initially, the generator and the proximal part of the leads were removed, and the remaining leads were severed and abandoned....
ABSTRACT: We present a case of...
10/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Coronary to Bronchial Artery Fistula: Are We Treating It Right?
10/29/2012

Luiz Fernando Ybarra, MD, Henrique B. Ribeiro, MD, Whady Hueb, MD, PhD

Luiz Fernando Ybarra, MD, Henrique B....
ABSTRACT: Fistulas between coronary artery and bronchial artery may be present from birth, with few hemodynamic consequences, and may remain closed due to similarity of the filling pressures at these 2 sites.1 They can also be secondary to...
ABSTRACT: Fistulas between coronary artery and bronchial artery may be present from birth, with few hemodynamic consequences, and may remain closed due to similarity of the filling pressures at these 2 sites.1 They can also be secondary to...
ABSTRACT: Fistulas between...
10/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Catheter-Induced Bilateral Coronary Ostium Dissection in a Patient with Long-Term Steroid Therapy
10/29/2012

Hideki Miyachi MD, Keiji Tanaka, MD, PhD, Kyoichi Mizuno, MD, PhD

Hideki Miyachi MD, Keiji Tanaka, MD, ...
ABSTRACT: Catheter-induced coronary dissection is a very rare and serious complication. We report a case of a 44-year-old man with catheter-induced bilateral coronary dissection that occurred during diagnostic coronary angiography for angina....
ABSTRACT: Catheter-induced coronary dissection is a very rare and serious complication. We report a case of a 44-year-old man with catheter-induced bilateral coronary dissection that occurred during diagnostic coronary angiography for angina....
ABSTRACT: Catheter-induced...
10/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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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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Reprocessing Devices
SxanPro Introduces New Cost-Recovery Dashboard to Reduce Hospital Device Waste
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The advanced XCHG dashboard uses customizable algorithms to analyze inventory data, collected from the UDI using SxanPro's mobile technology, to identify items that can be transferred, sold, or repurposed. This unique capability minimizes...
The advanced XCHG dashboard uses...
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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...
08/06/2024
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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.
The study population consisted...
08/06/2024
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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...
08/06/2024
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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...
“Our goal is to empower ASCs to...
08/05/2024
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AI
New AI Tool Simplifies ECG: Fewer Leads, Same Accuracy
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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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Psychological Stress & HD
Stock Market Turbulence Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Suicide: A Groundbreaking Study Analyzes 12 Million Deaths
08/01/2024
The research, which analyzed over 12 million deaths across China from 2013 to 2019, provides compelling evidence that the psychological stress induced by stock market fluctuations has severe and immediate health implications.
The research, which analyzed over 12 million deaths across China from 2013 to 2019, provides compelling evidence that the psychological stress induced by stock market fluctuations has severe and immediate health implications.
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Mental Health
AHA: Risks of Anxiety, Suicide Attempt May Rise Significantly After Cardiovascular Hospitalization
07/31/2024
This analysis of a large database included environmental and lifestyle factors that assessed both short- and long-term risk. It also reviewed whether different genetic susceptibilities to psychiatric disorders affect the possible link between...
This analysis of a large database included environmental and lifestyle factors that assessed both short- and long-term risk. It also reviewed whether different genetic susceptibilities to psychiatric disorders affect the possible link between...
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07/31/2024
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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...
The FLEX Vessel Prep System has...
07/30/2024
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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
08/08/2024
The advanced XCHG dashboard uses customizable algorithms to analyze inventory data, collected from the UDI using SxanPro's mobile technology, to identify items that can be transferred, sold, or repurposed. This unique capability minimizes...
The advanced XCHG dashboard uses customizable algorithms to analyze inventory data, collected from the UDI using SxanPro's mobile technology, to identify items that can be transferred, sold, or repurposed. This unique capability minimizes...
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Clinical Images
Redo Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in a Young Patient With Congenital Aortic Valve Disease
08/07/2024
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.
A 39-year-old man with Shone...
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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
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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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...
“Our goal is to empower ASCs to...
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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...
08/01/2024
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