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Volume 24 - Issue 12 - December 2012

11/30/2012

Ravindranath K. Shankarappa, MD, DM,  Ravi S. Math, MD, DM,  Srinivas B. Chikkaswamy, MD, DMManeesh K. Rai, MD, Satish Karur, MD, DM,  Ramesh Dwarakprasad, MD, DM,  Manjunath C. Nanjappa, MD, DM

Ravindranath K. Shankarappa, MD, DM, ...
Abstract: Background. Isolated interruption of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare anomaly. We report a series of 4 cases of isolated interruption of the IVC that coexisted with rheumatic mitral stenosis. Interrupted IVC precludes the use...
Abstract: Background. Isolated interruption of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare anomaly. We report a series of 4 cases of isolated interruption of the IVC that coexisted with rheumatic mitral stenosis. Interrupted IVC precludes the use...
Abstract: Background. Isolated...
11/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
11/29/2012

Joe-Elie Salem, MD1,  Jean-Fran√ßois Paul, MD2,  Christophe Caussin, MD1

Joe-Elie Salem, MD1,  Jean-Fran√ßois ...
Abstract: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is becoming the standard of care for inoperable patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis and the transfemoral approach is generally the first option chosen. However,...
Abstract: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is becoming the standard of care for inoperable patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis and the transfemoral approach is generally the first option chosen. However,...
Abstract: Transcatheter aortic...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Radial Access Technique
11/29/2012

Reza Arsanjani, MD1,2,  Jose Echeverri, MD3,  Mohammad Reza Movahed, MD, PhD1,2,4  

Reza Arsanjani, MD1,2,  Jose Echeverr...
Abstract: The transradial approach for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has gained increasing popularity as an alternative site for coronary angiography and intervention. The transradial approach has safely been used in patients with...
Abstract: The transradial approach for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has gained increasing popularity as an alternative site for coronary angiography and intervention. The transradial approach has safely been used in patients with...
Abstract: The transradial...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Feature

Original Contribution
11/29/2012

Rasha I. Ammar, MD 

Rasha I. Ammar, MD 
Abstract: Background. Despite more than 20 years of experience, balloon angioplasty as treatment for native coarctation of the aorta (CoA) during childhood remains controversial.Methods and Results. Fifty-three pediatric patients with...
Abstract: Background. Despite more than 20 years of experience, balloon angioplasty as treatment for native coarctation of the aorta (CoA) during childhood remains controversial.Methods and Results. Fifty-three pediatric patients with...
Abstract: Background. Despite...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/29/2012

Xavier Muschart, MD,  Alisson Slimani, MD,  Jacques Jamart, MD,  Patrick Chenu, MD,  Vincent Dangoisse, MD,  Laurence Gabriel, MD,  Antoine Gu√©d√®s, MD,  Baudouin Marchandise, MD, PhD,  Erwin Schr√∂der, MD

Xavier Muschart, MD,  Alisson Slimani...
Abstract: Background. CK-MB levels exceeding 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), defining periprocedural myocardial infarction (PMI), are associated with worse outcomes. This study...
Abstract: Background. CK-MB levels exceeding 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), defining periprocedural myocardial infarction (PMI), are associated with worse outcomes. This study...
Abstract: Background. CK-MB...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/29/2012

Hee Hwa Ho, MD, Fahim Haider Jafary, MD, Kwok Kong Loh, MRCP, Julian Ko Beng Tan, MRCP, Yau Wei Ooi, MRCP, Paul Jau Lueng Ong, MD

Hee Hwa Ho, MD, Fahim Haider Jafary, ...
Abstract: Background. Stent delivery failure occurs in 4% of all percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) and >90% of these failures are due to vessel tortuosity and/or calcification. Stent performance of the newly launched Integrity...
Abstract: Background. Stent delivery failure occurs in 4% of all percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) and >90% of these failures are due to vessel tortuosity and/or calcification. Stent performance of the newly launched Integrity...
Abstract: Background. Stent...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/29/2012

Andrea Gagnor, MD1,  Francesco Tomassini, MD1,  Enrico Romagnoli, MD2,  Nicol√≤ Montali, MD1, Sara Giolitto, MD1,  Emanuele Tizzani, MD1,  Vincenzo Infantino, MD1,  Ferdinando Varbella, MD1

Andrea Gagnor, MD1,  Francesco Tomass...
Abstract: Background. Very few data have been published for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) caused by unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) and very little is known about the results in this subgroup of patients in a...
Abstract: Background. Very few data have been published for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) caused by unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) and very little is known about the results in this subgroup of patients in a...
Abstract: Background. Very few...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/29/2012

Toshiharu Fujii, MD,  Naoki Masuda, MD,  Takeshi Ijichi, MD,  Yoshinari Kamiyama, MD, Shigemitsu Tanaka, MD,  Gaku Nakazawa, MD,  Norihiko Shinozaki, MD, PhD,  Takashi Matsukage, MD, PhD,  Nobuhiko Ogata, MD, PhD,  Yuji Ikari, MD, PhD

Toshiharu Fujii, MD,  Naoki Masuda, M...
Abstract: Objectives. To demonstrate safety and efficacy of new 6 Fr intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) system. Background. Access-site complications have been reported to increase adverse events following PCI. Some reports have shown...
Abstract: Objectives. To demonstrate safety and efficacy of new 6 Fr intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) system. Background. Access-site complications have been reported to increase adverse events following PCI. Some reports have shown...
Abstract: Objectives. To...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/29/2012

Josef Veselka, MD, PhD,  Pavol Tomasov, MD, PhD,  David Zem√°nek, MD, PhD

Josef Veselka, MD, PhD,  Pavol Tomaso...
Abstract: Background. The aim of this study was to determine whether the differences in the baseline septal morphology influenced outcomes of patients after alcohol septal ablation (ASA).Methods. A total of 100 consecutive, highly symptomatic...
Abstract: Background. The aim of this study was to determine whether the differences in the baseline septal morphology influenced outcomes of patients after alcohol septal ablation (ASA).Methods. A total of 100 consecutive, highly symptomatic...
Abstract: Background. The aim of...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
11/29/2012

Bruce Kuo, MD and H. Vernon Anderson, MD

Bruce Kuo, MD and H. Vernon Anderson,...
Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) are extremely useful for hemodynamic support in the setting of high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), refractory ischemia despite intensive medical therapy, unstable hemodynamic states such as...
Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) are extremely useful for hemodynamic support in the setting of high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), refractory ischemia despite intensive medical therapy, unstable hemodynamic states such as...
Intra-aortic balloon pumps...
11/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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