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Volume 25 - Issue 2 - February 2013

Feature

Original Contribution
Head and Neck Vessel Size by Angiography Predicts Neo-Aortic Arch Obstruction After Norwood/Sano Operation for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
01/29/2013
Neo-aortic arch obstruction is associated with morbidity and mortality after Norwood/Sano operation for HLHS and no objective measure has predicted the initial occurrence of NAAO. Computational flow models of aortic coarctation demonstrate...
Neo-aortic arch obstruction is associated with morbidity and mortality after Norwood/Sano operation for HLHS and no objective measure has predicted the initial occurrence of NAAO. Computational flow models of aortic coarctation demonstrate...
Neo-aortic arch obstruction is...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Transcatheter Closure of Secundum ASD Using Occlutech Figulla-N Device in Symptomatic Children Younger Than 2 Years of Age
01/29/2013
Atrial septal defect transcatheter occlusion techniques have become alternative to surgical procedures. We evaluated the efficiency and safety of the Occlutech Figulla-N device in percutaneous closure of secundum atrial septal defects in...
Atrial septal defect transcatheter occlusion techniques have become alternative to surgical procedures. We evaluated the efficiency and safety of the Occlutech Figulla-N device in percutaneous closure of secundum atrial septal defects in...
Atrial septal defect...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Effects of Two Different Treatments With Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Patients With Chronic Renal Dysfunction Submitted to Coronary Invasive Procedures
01/29/2013
Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) require the use of iodinated contrast medium and consequently pose the risk of contrast induced nephropathy (CIN), that can negatively impact on outcome. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)...
Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) require the use of iodinated contrast medium and consequently pose the risk of contrast induced nephropathy (CIN), that can negatively impact on outcome. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)...
Percutaneous coronary...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Myocardial Venous Drainage: From Anatomy to Clinical Use
01/28/2013
The heart’s venous drainage system has been the object of observations and research for centuries. This review provides a comprehensive descripton of the mechanisms by which, under special conditions, the myocardium tolerates ischemia. The...
The heart’s venous drainage system has been the object of observations and research for centuries. This review provides a comprehensive descripton of the mechanisms by which, under special conditions, the myocardium tolerates ischemia. The...
The heart’s venous drainage...
01/28/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Xience SBA Bifurcation Stent for Treating Distal Left Main Disease in NSTEMI Patient
01/28/2013
The Xience SBA stent is a dedicated bifurcation device that may be associated with shorter duration procedures, lower contrast usage and a reduction in total fluoroscopy time. To our knowledge this is the first publication of this side branch...
The Xience SBA stent is a dedicated bifurcation device that may be associated with shorter duration procedures, lower contrast usage and a reduction in total fluoroscopy time. To our knowledge this is the first publication of this side branch...
The Xience SBA stent is a...
01/28/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Use of Orbital Atherectomy Treatment in a High-Volume Clinical Practice Modifies Non-Compliant Plaque to Deliver Durable Long-Term Results
01/29/2013
Resistant fibrotic calcified plaque is a major limitation in treating peripheral arterial disease. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty balloon pressures of 8-16 atms are typically required in these lesions. Ultrasound has detected...
Resistant fibrotic calcified plaque is a major limitation in treating peripheral arterial disease. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty balloon pressures of 8-16 atms are typically required in these lesions. Ultrasound has detected...
Resistant fibrotic calcified...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Percutaneous Closure of Paravalvular Leaks After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation With Edwards SAPIEN Prosthesis: A Report of Two Cases
01/29/2013
Significant periprosthetic aortic regurgitation (PAR) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) with Edwards SAPIEN prosthesis has become a major concern of this technique given its association with impaired survival. We report the...
Significant periprosthetic aortic regurgitation (PAR) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) with Edwards SAPIEN prosthesis has become a major concern of this technique given its association with impaired survival. We report the...
Significant periprosthetic...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Tips and Techniques
Transcatheter Closure of Patent Arterial Duct With Amplatzer Duct Occluder II Additional Sizes in Children
01/29/2013
Amplatzer Duct Occluder II Additional Sizes is a new generation of devices for arterial duct closure, appropriate for infants and older children. We report the successful transcatheter closure of the arterial duct in an infant and two older...
Amplatzer Duct Occluder II Additional Sizes is a new generation of devices for arterial duct closure, appropriate for infants and older children. We report the successful transcatheter closure of the arterial duct in an infant and two older...
Amplatzer Duct Occluder II...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Radial Access Technique
Acute Hand Ischemia After Radial Intervention in Patient with CREST-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension: Successful Treatment With Manual Thromboaspiration
01/29/2013
We described the case of a 60-year-old lady with CREST (calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia) associated pulmonary hypertension undergoing trans-radial (TR) coronary angiography to...
We described the case of a 60-year-old lady with CREST (calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia) associated pulmonary hypertension undergoing trans-radial (TR) coronary angiography to...
We described the case of a...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Invasive Thoughts
Circulatory Support Devices in the Catheterization Laboratory: Evolution or Revolution?
01/29/2013
The increasing heart failure population has led to a growing demand for mechanical support options to support coronary and non-coronary interventions. Therefore, the approach to the high risk interventional patient now requires a better...
The increasing heart failure population has led to a growing demand for mechanical support options to support coronary and non-coronary interventions. Therefore, the approach to the high risk interventional patient now requires a better...
The increasing heart failure...
01/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

News

AI & Imaging
With Help of AI, CT Scans Taken to Look for Tumors, Bleeding, or Infections, Also Revealed Calcium Buildup in Arteries
01/17/2025
"Instead of relying on dedicated CT scans of coronary arteries, which are rare and not always covered by insurance, to find heart disease, we seek to use AI to help screen abdominal CT scans that are done for many reasons," said study senior...
"Instead of relying on dedicated CT scans of coronary arteries, which are rare and not always covered by insurance, to find heart disease, we seek to use AI to help screen abdominal CT scans that are done for many reasons," said study senior...
"Instead of relying on dedicated...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs)
Cell-Based Therapy Improves Outcomes in Pig Model of Heart Attacks
01/17/2025
"In our current study, at week 4 after ischemia/reperfusion, we observed a significant 35.8 percent decrease in the infarct area in the hearts treated with the KO/OEhiPSC-cardiomyocyte spheroids," said Jianyi "Jay" Zhang, MD, PhD.
"In our current study, at week 4 after ischemia/reperfusion, we observed a significant 35.8 percent decrease in the infarct area in the hearts treated with the KO/OEhiPSC-cardiomyocyte spheroids," said Jianyi "Jay" Zhang, MD, PhD.
"In our current study, at week 4...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Noise Pollution
Study: Exposure to Aircraft Noise Linked to Worse Heart Function
01/17/2025
The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), looked at detailed heart imaging data from 3,635 people who lived close to four major airports in England.
The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), looked at detailed heart imaging data from 3,635 people who lived close to four major airports in England.
The study, published in...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
HCM Diagnosis
JACC: Women May Be Missing Diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Due to Guidelines That Don't Account for Natural Differences in Sex and Body Size
01/17/2025
Women may be missing a diagnosis of a potentially deadly heart condition due to guidelines that don't account for natural differences in sex and body size, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers and funded...
Women may be missing a diagnosis of a potentially deadly heart condition due to guidelines that don't account for natural differences in sex and body size, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers and funded...
Women may be missing a diagnosis...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiac Rehab
Cost of Initial Cardiac Rehab Session Strongest Predictor of Lower Attendance
01/17/2025
In a national study of over 40,000 people with Medicare and commercial insurance, 81.6% of patients did not have to pay for their initial cardiac rehabilitation session. The medically supervised program lasts up to 36 sessions.
In a national study of over 40,000 people with Medicare and commercial insurance, 81.6% of patients did not have to pay for their initial cardiac rehabilitation session. The medically supervised program lasts up to 36 sessions.
In a national study of over...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
Sub-Analysis From OPTION Clinical Trial Highlights Consistent Safety and Efficacy Outcomes With the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device Post Cardiac Ablation in Both Concomitant and Sequential Procedures
01/17/2025
Boston Scientific News Boston Scientific Corporation announced data supporting the use of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device during a late-breaking science session at AF Symposium 2025. A prespecified...
Boston Scientific News Boston Scientific Corporation announced data supporting the use of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device during a late-breaking science session at AF Symposium 2025. A prespecified...
Boston Scientific News Boston...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Hypertension
Medtronic Announces CMS National Coverage Analysis for Symplicity™ Spyral Renal Denervation System
01/14/2025
The Symplicity Spyral RDN system, approved by the U.S. FDA in November 2023, is an innovative, minimally invasive procedure that delivers radiofrequency energy to nerves near the kidneys that can become overactive and contribute to high blood...
The Symplicity Spyral RDN system, approved by the U.S. FDA in November 2023, is an innovative, minimally invasive procedure that delivers radiofrequency energy to nerves near the kidneys that can become overactive and contribute to high blood...
The Symplicity Spyral RDN...
01/14/2025
Cath Lab Digest
COffee and CV Disease
Morning-Only Coffee Linked With 31% Lower Risk of Dying From Cardiovascular Disease
01/14/2025
In this study, the health benefits of coffee consumption was limited to the morning hours only-from 4 am up to noon.
In this study, the health benefits of coffee consumption was limited to the morning hours only-from 4 am up to noon.
In this study, the health...
01/14/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Ischemic Stroke
Medtronic Expands U.S. Carotid Market Presence With Exclusive Contego Medical Distribution Agreement
01/13/2025
This agreement includes Contego Medical’s portfolio of commercially available products, including the recently FDA approved Neuroguard IEP® System, a unique 3-in-1 carotid stenting system that combines a high-performance stent, post-dilation...
This agreement includes Contego Medical’s portfolio of commercially available products, including the recently FDA approved Neuroguard IEP® System, a unique 3-in-1 carotid stenting system that combines a high-performance stent, post-dilation...
This agreement includes Contego...
01/13/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Intravascular Lithotripsy
FastWave Medical Announces Oversubscribed $19M Fundraise, Accelerating the Future of its IVL Systems for Cardiovascular Calcium Treatment
12/17/2024
FastWave's commitment to providing physicians with highly deliverable IVL catheters that offer durable, 360-degree sonic output has led to the rapid development of a pipeline of IVL systems that hold the potential to positively impact patient...
FastWave's commitment to providing physicians with highly deliverable IVL catheters that offer durable, 360-degree sonic output has led to the rapid development of a pipeline of IVL systems that hold the potential to positively impact patient...
FastWave's commitment to...
12/17/2024
Cath Lab Digest

AI & Imaging
With Help of AI, CT Scans Taken to Look for Tumors, Bleeding, or Infections, Also Revealed Calcium Buildup in Arteries
01/17/2025
"Instead of relying on dedicated CT scans of coronary arteries, which are rare and not always covered by insurance, to find heart disease, we seek to use AI to help screen abdominal CT scans that are done for many reasons," said study senior...
"Instead of relying on dedicated CT scans of coronary arteries, which are rare and not always covered by insurance, to find heart disease, we seek to use AI to help screen abdominal CT scans that are done for many reasons," said study senior...
"Instead of relying on dedicated...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs)
Cell-Based Therapy Improves Outcomes in Pig Model of Heart Attacks
01/17/2025
"In our current study, at week 4 after ischemia/reperfusion, we observed a significant 35.8 percent decrease in the infarct area in the hearts treated with the KO/OEhiPSC-cardiomyocyte spheroids," said Jianyi "Jay" Zhang, MD, PhD.
"In our current study, at week 4 after ischemia/reperfusion, we observed a significant 35.8 percent decrease in the infarct area in the hearts treated with the KO/OEhiPSC-cardiomyocyte spheroids," said Jianyi "Jay" Zhang, MD, PhD.
"In our current study, at week 4...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Noise Pollution
Study: Exposure to Aircraft Noise Linked to Worse Heart Function
01/17/2025
The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), looked at detailed heart imaging data from 3,635 people who lived close to four major airports in England.
The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), looked at detailed heart imaging data from 3,635 people who lived close to four major airports in England.
The study, published in...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
HCM Diagnosis
JACC: Women May Be Missing Diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Due to Guidelines That Don't Account for Natural Differences in Sex and Body Size
01/17/2025
Women may be missing a diagnosis of a potentially deadly heart condition due to guidelines that don't account for natural differences in sex and body size, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers and funded...
Women may be missing a diagnosis of a potentially deadly heart condition due to guidelines that don't account for natural differences in sex and body size, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers and funded...
Women may be missing a diagnosis...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiac Rehab
Cost of Initial Cardiac Rehab Session Strongest Predictor of Lower Attendance
01/17/2025
In a national study of over 40,000 people with Medicare and commercial insurance, 81.6% of patients did not have to pay for their initial cardiac rehabilitation session. The medically supervised program lasts up to 36 sessions.
In a national study of over 40,000 people with Medicare and commercial insurance, 81.6% of patients did not have to pay for their initial cardiac rehabilitation session. The medically supervised program lasts up to 36 sessions.
In a national study of over...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Pan Figure
Clinical Videos
Outcomes of a Transapical Edge-To-Edge Repair System in Secondary Mitral Regurgitation
01/17/2025
Video Supplement to "Outcomes of a Transapical Edge-To-Edge Repair System in Secondary Mitral Regurgitation" (Original Contribution).
Video Supplement to "Outcomes of a Transapical Edge-To-Edge Repair System in Secondary Mitral Regurgitation" (Original Contribution).
Video Supplement to "Outcomes of...
01/17/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Outcomes of a Transapical Edge-To-Edge Repair System in Secondary Mitral Regurgitation
01/17/2025
The authors report the mid-term outcomes following transcatheter edge-to-edge repair using the ValveClamp system from a multi-center database of patients with both atrial and ventricular secondary mitral regurgitation (MR_ and further...
The authors report the mid-term outcomes following transcatheter edge-to-edge repair using the ValveClamp system from a multi-center database of patients with both atrial and ventricular secondary mitral regurgitation (MR_ and further...
The authors report the mid-term...
01/17/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
Sub-Analysis From OPTION Clinical Trial Highlights Consistent Safety and Efficacy Outcomes With the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device Post Cardiac Ablation in Both Concomitant and Sequential Procedures
01/17/2025
Boston Scientific News Boston Scientific Corporation announced data supporting the use of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device during a late-breaking science session at AF Symposium 2025. A prespecified...
Boston Scientific News Boston Scientific Corporation announced data supporting the use of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device during a late-breaking science session at AF Symposium 2025. A prespecified...
Boston Scientific News Boston...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Zormpas Figure
Clinical Videos
A Fatal Case of Ventricular Septal Rupture Following Inferior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
01/16/2025
Video Supplement to "A Fatal Case of Ventricular Septal Rupture Following Inferior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A Fatal Case of Ventricular Septal Rupture Following Inferior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A Fatal...
01/16/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
A Fatal Case of Ventricular Septal Rupture Following Inferior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
01/16/2025
A 70-year-old man presented to the emergency department with chest pain for the past 5 days. His cardiovascular history was unremarkable, except for smoking. Upon arrival, the electrocardiogram demonstrated findings consistent with inferior...
A 70-year-old man presented to the emergency department with chest pain for the past 5 days. His cardiovascular history was unremarkable, except for smoking. Upon arrival, the electrocardiogram demonstrated findings consistent with inferior...
A 70-year-old man presented to...
01/16/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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