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Volume 25 - Issue 2 - February 2013

Critical Ostial Left Main and Right Coronary Artery Stenosis Secondary to Takayasu Arteritis in a Young Female Simulating Pulmonary Embolism at Presentation
01/30/2013

Joshua S. Lee, DO, George R. Mount, MD, David T. Schachter, MD

Joshua S. Lee, DO, George R. Mount, M...
This case underlines the importance of having a high clinical suspicion for Takayasu arteritis in the young female population with ischemic symptoms in order to allow early diagnosis in hopes of preventing further complications.
This case underlines the importance of having a high clinical suspicion for Takayasu arteritis in the young female population with ischemic symptoms in order to allow early diagnosis in hopes of preventing further complications.
This case underlines the...
01/30/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Percutaneous Closure of Iatrogenic Ventricular Septal Defect Following Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Using Two Different Approaches
01/30/2013

Takashi Matsumoto, MD,  Wen-Loong Yeow, MD,  Saibal Kar, MD

Takashi Matsumoto, MD,  Wen-Loong Yeo...
The authors describe two cases of iatrogenic VSD following SAVR (both mechanical and bioprosthetic aortic valve), which were successfully closed with two different percutaneous techniques (retro-aortic and transseptal approach).
The authors describe two cases of iatrogenic VSD following SAVR (both mechanical and bioprosthetic aortic valve), which were successfully closed with two different percutaneous techniques (retro-aortic and transseptal approach).
The authors describe two cases...
01/30/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
A Case With Successful Retrograde Stent Delivery via AC Branch for Tortuous Right Coronary Artery
01/30/2013

Yoshiki Uehara, MD, PhD, Mitsuyuki Shimizu, MD, PhD, Michihiro Yoshimura, MD, PhD

Yoshiki Uehara, MD, PhD, Mitsuyuki Sh...
The authors report a case of coronary artery stenosis in a markedly tortuous right coronary artery for which a drug-eluting stent was delivered retrogradely via the atrial circumflex branch.
The authors report a case of coronary artery stenosis in a markedly tortuous right coronary artery for which a drug-eluting stent was delivered retrogradely via the atrial circumflex branch.
The authors report a case of...
01/30/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Left Main Coronary Artery Spasm — A Rare Entity as a Cause of Myocardial Infarction in a Patient
01/30/2013

Fahad Ali, MD1,  Haroon A. Faraz, MD2,  Muhammad Umer Siddiqui, MD2

Fahad Ali, MD1,  Haroon A. Faraz, MD2...
Although medical management, ie, vasodilators are the treatment of choice, cases refractory to medical therapy have been treated with coronary stenting and even coronary artery bypass graft surgery with acceptable outcomes.
Although medical management, ie, vasodilators are the treatment of choice, cases refractory to medical therapy have been treated with coronary stenting and even coronary artery bypass graft surgery with acceptable outcomes.
Although medical management, ie,...
01/30/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Rheolytic Therapy Combined With Intragraft Abciximab for Treatment in Acute Myocardial Infarction
01/30/2013

Ajay Vallakati, MD1, Lou Mastrine, DO2, Sergey Ayzenberg, MD2

Ajay Vallakati, MD1, Lou Mastrine, DO...
The authors report a case involving a post-CABG patient presenting with an acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction due to great clot burden in his bypass graft and successful restoration of Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction...
The authors report a case involving a post-CABG patient presenting with an acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction due to great clot burden in his bypass graft and successful restoration of Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction...
The authors report a case...
01/30/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Descending Septal Artery: An Important Artery for Collateral Coronary Circulation
01/29/2013

Kintur Sanghvi, MD1, Sarah de Leon Mansson, DO1, Tejas Patel, MD2

Kintur Sanghvi, MD1, Sarah de Leon Ma...
The authors present a case report of a 40-year-old male who underwent elective cardiac catheterization secondary to complaints of intermittent chest pain and inducible ischemia in the anterior wall.
The authors present a case report of a 40-year-old male who underwent elective cardiac catheterization secondary to complaints of intermittent chest pain and inducible ischemia in the anterior wall.
The authors present a case...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Acute Pericarditis After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Mimicking Inferolateral ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
01/29/2013

Kun-Pin Yang, MD, Wen-Chung Yu, MD, Tse-Min Lu, MD

Kun-Pin Yang, MD, Wen-Chung Yu, MD, T...
The authors describe a rare case of postcardiac injury syndrome manifesting as acute pericarditis with localized pericardial effusion (mimicking acute myocardial infarction) following epicardial coronary artery perforation during a PCI...
The authors describe a rare case of postcardiac injury syndrome manifesting as acute pericarditis with localized pericardial effusion (mimicking acute myocardial infarction) following epicardial coronary artery perforation during a PCI...
The authors describe a rare case...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Percutaneous Transcatheter Device Closure of Coronary Arteriovenous Fistula Through Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava
01/29/2013

Srinivas C. Budnur MD, DM1,  Bhupinder Singh, MD1,  M. Jayaranganath, MD, DM2

Srinivas C. Budnur MD, DM1,  Bhupinde...
Elective closure of coronary artery fistula by surgery or percutaneous transcatheter technique is contriversial in the absence of symptoms. We report a case of successful percutaneous transcatheter device closure of an aneurysmally dilated...
Elective closure of coronary artery fistula by surgery or percutaneous transcatheter technique is contriversial in the absence of symptoms. We report a case of successful percutaneous transcatheter device closure of an aneurysmally dilated...
Elective closure of coronary...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Original Contribution
Effect of Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease With or Without a Concomitant Chronic Total Occlusion on 1-Year Survival in Patients Treated With Rescue Angioplasty
01/29/2013

Francesco De Felice, MD, Francesca Fiorilli, MD, Antonio Parma, MD, Carmine Musto, MD, Marco Stefano Nazzaro, MD, Pierpaolo Confessore, MD, Massimiliano Scappaticci, MD, Roberto Violini, MD

Francesco De Felice, MD, Francesca Fi...
The effect of multivessel disease (MVD) with or without a concomitant chronic total occlusion (CTO) has never been investigated in patients treated with rescue percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This study evaluates whether there is an...
The effect of multivessel disease (MVD) with or without a concomitant chronic total occlusion (CTO) has never been investigated in patients treated with rescue percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This study evaluates whether there is an...
The effect of multivessel...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Percutaneous Edge-to-Edge Repair of Mitral Regurgitation as a Bail-Out Strategy in Critically Ill Patients
01/29/2013

Sven T. Pleger, MD, Emmanuel Chorianopoulos, MD, Ulrike Krumsdorf, MD, Hugo A. Katus, MD, Raffi Bekeredjian, MD

Sven T. Pleger, MD, Emmanuel Choriano...
Percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral valve repair using the MitraClip device has evolved as a new tool for the treatment of severe mitral valve regurgitation. This technique has been evaluated both in surgical low and high risk patients. The aim...
Percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral valve repair using the MitraClip device has evolved as a new tool for the treatment of severe mitral valve regurgitation. This technique has been evaluated both in surgical low and high risk patients. The aim...
Percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral...
01/29/2013
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
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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.
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...
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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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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.
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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...
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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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