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Volume 24 - Issue 2 - February 2012

Feature

Review
Saphenous Vein Graft Intervention: A Review
01/30/2012

Vindhya Hindnavis, MD, Sung-Hae Cho, MD, Sheldon Goldberg, MD

Vindhya Hindnavis, MD, Sung-Hae Cho, ...
Abstract: Saphenous vein grafts are prone to degeneration and occlusion. Vein graft disease continues to be a significant problem in maintaining long-term benefits after coronary artery bypass surgery. The neointimal hyperplasia and...
Abstract: Saphenous vein grafts are prone to degeneration and occlusion. Vein graft disease continues to be a significant problem in maintaining long-term benefits after coronary artery bypass surgery. The neointimal hyperplasia and...
Abstract: Saphenous vein grafts...
01/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Mechanism of Edge Restenosis After Sirolimus-Eluting Stent Implantation
01/30/2012

Eiji Ichimoto, MD, Yoshihide Fujimoto, MD, Kenichirou Kubo, MD, Tomoaki Miyayama, MD, Yo Iwata, MD, Hideki Kitahara, MD, Yoshio Kobayashi, MD

Eiji Ichimoto, MD, Yoshihide Fujimoto...
Abstract: Objectives. The present study evaluated the mechanism of edge restenosis after sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) implantation using serial (post-intervention and follow-up) intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) analysis. Background. There is...
Abstract: Objectives. The present study evaluated the mechanism of edge restenosis after sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) implantation using serial (post-intervention and follow-up) intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) analysis. Background. There is...
Abstract: Objectives. The...
01/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Use of an Objective Tool to Assess Platelet Inhibition Prior to Off-Pump Coronary Surgery to Reduce Blood Usage
01/30/2012

Mariano E. Brizzio, MD1,2, Richard E. Shaw, PhD1, Beth Bosticco, PA-C1,2, Mary Collins, CNP1,
Juan B. Grau, MD1,2, Andrew W.C. Mak1, Alex Zapolanski, MD1,2

Mariano E. Brizzio, MD1,2, Richard E....
Abstract: Background. The current standard of care is to delay coronary surgery 5-7 days after clopidogrel exposure to prevent bleeding complications. We sought to determine the utility of an objective tool (ie, the VerifyNow assay) to...
Abstract: Background. The current standard of care is to delay coronary surgery 5-7 days after clopidogrel exposure to prevent bleeding complications. We sought to determine the utility of an objective tool (ie, the VerifyNow assay) to...
Abstract: Background. The...
01/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Effect of Remote Ischemic Preconditioning on Myocardial and Renal Injury: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
01/27/2012

Gaurav Alreja, MD1, Diogo Bugano, MD2, Amir Lotfi, MD1

Gaurav Alreja, MD1, Diogo Bugano, MD2...
Abstract: Objectives. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of remote ischemic precondition (RIPC) on the incidence of myocardial and renal injury in patients undergoing cardiovascular interventions as measured by biomarkers....
Abstract: Objectives. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of remote ischemic precondition (RIPC) on the incidence of myocardial and renal injury in patients undergoing cardiovascular interventions as measured by biomarkers....
Abstract: Objectives. The...
01/27/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Buddy-Balloon Technique for Final Kissing-Balloon Dilatation After Crush Stenting of the Left Main Coronary Artery
01/27/2012

Akihiko Takahashi, MD, PhD, Shingo Sakamoto, MD, Norimasa Taniguchi, MD, PhD, Yukio Mizuguchi, MD, Takeshi Yamada, MD, Shunsuke Nakajima, MD, PhD

Akihiko Takahashi, MD, PhD, Shingo Sa...
Abstract: Background. Crush stenting mandates a final kissing-balloon technique (KBT) for a better clinical outcome; however, recrossing the 2 overlapping stent struts with the balloon catheter is technically challenging. Objectives. The...
Abstract: Background. Crush stenting mandates a final kissing-balloon technique (KBT) for a better clinical outcome; however, recrossing the 2 overlapping stent struts with the balloon catheter is technically challenging. Objectives. The...
Abstract: Background. Crush...
01/27/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Radial Access Technique
Successful Transradial Retrieval of Broken Catheter Fragment During Transradial Coronary Angiography
01/30/2012

Ji-Hoon Kim, MD, Gee-Hee Kim, MD, Keon-Woong Moon, MD, PhD

Ji-Hoon Kim, MD, Gee-Hee Kim, MD, Keo...
Abstract: Intravascular fracture of angiographic catheters is very uncommon, but it happens. Removal of an intravascular foreign body may require surgical intervention or non-surgical retrieval necessitating additional vascular access (mostly...
Abstract: Intravascular fracture of angiographic catheters is very uncommon, but it happens. Removal of an intravascular foreign body may require surgical intervention or non-surgical retrieval necessitating additional vascular access (mostly...
Abstract: Intravascular fracture...
01/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
Transradial Measurement of Transvalvular Pressure Gradient in the Setting of Mechanical Aortic and Mitral Valve Prostheses Using a Coronary Fractional Flow Reserve Guidewire
01/30/2012

Lori Vales, MD1, Sanjay Cherukuri, MD2, Tak Kwan, MD2

Lori Vales, MD1, Sanjay Cherukuri, MD...
Abstract: Accurate measurement of transvalvular pressure gradients is essential to comprehensively evaluate whether mechanical prosthetic valves are functioning normally. Direct measurements can be technically complicated, traditionally...
Abstract: Accurate measurement of transvalvular pressure gradients is essential to comprehensively evaluate whether mechanical prosthetic valves are functioning normally. Direct measurements can be technically complicated, traditionally...
Abstract: Accurate measurement...
01/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Old Dog, New Tricks: Redefining the Role for Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty in the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Era
01/30/2012

Saif Anwaruddin, MD and Howard C. Herrmann, MD

Saif Anwaruddin, MD and Howard C. Her...
The recent publication of the Placement of Aortic Transcatheter Valves (PARTNER) trial and subsequent FDA approval of the Edwards Sapien balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system have shed new light on the...
The recent publication of the Placement of Aortic Transcatheter Valves (PARTNER) trial and subsequent FDA approval of the Edwards Sapien balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system have shed new light on the...
The recent publication of the...
01/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Short-Term Efficacy of Palliative Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty in Selected Patients with High Operative Risk
01/30/2012

Michael J. Daly, MBBCh, MRCP, Monica Monaghan, MBBCh, PhD, MRCP, Andrew Hamilton, MD, MRCP, Christopher Lockhart, MD, MRCP, Vivek Kodoth, MBBCh, MRCP, Shevanthi Pillai, MD, MRCP, Ganesh Manoharan, MD, FRCP, Mark S. Spence, MD, FRCP

Michael J. Daly, MBBCh, MRCP, Monica ...
Abstract: With the introduction of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), the precise role of balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) remains to be established. Methods. Between August 2008 and November 2010, consecutive patients...
Abstract: With the introduction of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), the precise role of balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) remains to be established. Methods. Between August 2008 and November 2010, consecutive patients...
Abstract: With the introduction...
01/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in Patients Receiving Antiplatelet Therapy: Can We “Fine-Tune” the Balance of Safety and Efficacy?
01/30/2012

Sandeep Nathan, MD, MSc

Sandeep Nathan, MD, MSc
Oral dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and a P2Y12 inhibitor, most often clopidogrel, has been demonstrated to reduce the composite risk of ischemic morbidity and mortality across a wide range of patient groups including those...
Oral dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and a P2Y12 inhibitor, most often clopidogrel, has been demonstrated to reduce the composite risk of ischemic morbidity and mortality across a wide range of patient groups including those...
Oral dual antiplatelet therapy...
01/30/2012
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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TAVR
Can a Cerebral Embolic Protection Device Prevent a Stroke During a Heart Valve Procedure? New Research Shows Potential Benefit
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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
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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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Out-of-Hospital Care
Corazon Offers Comprehensive Services to Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Including those Looking to Enter Cardiovascular
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Mental Health
AHA: Risks of Anxiety, Suicide Attempt May Rise Significantly After Cardiovascular Hospitalization
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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
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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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Clinical Images
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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.
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TAVR
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