Volume 25 - Issue 5 - May 2013
04/26/2013
Ronald K. Binder, MD, Fabian Nietlispach, MD, Ronald G. Carere, MD
Ronald K. Binder, MD, Fabian Nietlisp...
We report the innovation of both a partly covered and completely covered custom designed variable diameter balloon expandable stent for percutaneous closure of a baffle leak after total caval pulmonary connection (TCPC). Customized...
We report the innovation of both a partly covered and completely covered custom designed variable diameter balloon expandable stent for percutaneous closure of a baffle leak after total caval pulmonary connection (TCPC). Customized...
We report the innovation of both...
04/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/26/2013
Ulrich Gerckens, MD, Luciano Pizzulli, MD, Konstantinos Raisakis, MD
Ulrich Gerckens, MD, Luciano Pizzulli...
We report a case in which alcohol septal ablation was used as a bailout therapy for the acutely developed intracavity obstruction after TAVI. Alcohol septal ablation can be considered as a salvage therapeutic tool when other therapies are...
We report a case in which alcohol septal ablation was used as a bailout therapy for the acutely developed intracavity obstruction after TAVI. Alcohol septal ablation can be considered as a salvage therapeutic tool when other therapies are...
We report a case in which...
04/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/26/2013
Matthew R. Webber, MBChB, FRACP, Martin K. Stiles, MBChB, PhD, FRACP, Sanjeevan Pasupati, MBChB, FRACP
Matthew R. Webber, MBChB, FRACP, Mart...
Attempted atrial transseptal puncture in a 63-yr-old man undergoing an ablative procedure for atrial fibrillation was complicated by inadvertent delivery of an 8 Fr sheath across the aorta. Due to obesity-related perioperative risks we opted...
Attempted atrial transseptal puncture in a 63-yr-old man undergoing an ablative procedure for atrial fibrillation was complicated by inadvertent delivery of an 8 Fr sheath across the aorta. Due to obesity-related perioperative risks we opted...
Attempted atrial transseptal...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/26/2013
Using a Gore Flow Reversal protection device, we were able to use catheter therapy to treat a carotid thrombosis, which was previously contraindicated for this condition. The embolic protection device and the procedural technical aspects are...
Using a Gore Flow Reversal protection device, we were able to use catheter therapy to treat a carotid thrombosis, which was previously contraindicated for this condition. The embolic protection device and the procedural technical aspects are...
Using a Gore Flow Reversal...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/26/2013
Stefano Rigattieri, MD, PhD, Alessandro Sciahbasi, MD, Paolo Loschiavo, MD
Stefano Rigattieri, MD, PhD, Alessand...
We report three cases of longitudinal stent deformation observed at our Institution.
We report three cases of longitudinal stent deformation observed at our Institution.
We report three cases of...
04/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/26/2013
Chronic total occlusions of the superficial femoral artery occur in approximately 40% of patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease. When antegrade revascularization is not feasible, a retrograde approach should be considered,...
Chronic total occlusions of the superficial femoral artery occur in approximately 40% of patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease. When antegrade revascularization is not feasible, a retrograde approach should be considered,...
Chronic total occlusions of the...
04/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/26/2013
Marco Vaghetti, MD and Cataldo Palmieri, MD
Marco Vaghetti, MD and Cataldo Palmie...
Coronary pseudoaneurysm after bare metal stent implantation is a rare event. Observation, surgical resection or implantation of another stent, bare or covered, are alternative management options. The most appropriate treatment should be...
Coronary pseudoaneurysm after bare metal stent implantation is a rare event. Observation, surgical resection or implantation of another stent, bare or covered, are alternative management options. The most appropriate treatment should be...
Coronary pseudoaneurysm after...
04/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/26/2013
Po Zhang, MD, PhD, Xian-yang Zhu, MD, PhD
Po Zhang, MD, PhD, Xian-yang Zhu, MD,...
Despite advances, transcatheter closure of a patent ductus arteriosus can be associated with rare complications. We report herein six cases of severe thrombocytopenia complication following transcatheter occlusion of a PDA.
Despite advances, transcatheter closure of a patent ductus arteriosus can be associated with rare complications. We report herein six cases of severe thrombocytopenia complication following transcatheter occlusion of a PDA.
Despite advances, transcatheter...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Column
Editor's Message
04/26/2013
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, Senior Associate Editor
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, Senior Asso...
As we continue to showcase lessons learned from leading cardiovascular centers located around the world, we have included numerous articles in the May issue that should be of great interest to the practicing interventionalist including...
As we continue to showcase lessons learned from leading cardiovascular centers located around the world, we have included numerous articles in the May issue that should be of great interest to the practicing interventionalist including...
As we continue to showcase...
04/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Feature
Clinical Images
04/26/2013
I.B. Vijayalakshmi, MD, DM, DSc, Chitra Narasimhan, MD, Ashish Agarwal, MD (DM)
I.B. Vijayalakshmi, MD, DM, DSc, Chit...
The surgical and transcatheter coil closure of coronary arterial fistulas are described in the literature. We report our experience of a successful transcatheter closure of a coronary arterial fistula, arising from the left coronary artery...
The surgical and transcatheter coil closure of coronary arterial fistulas are described in the literature. We report our experience of a successful transcatheter closure of a coronary arterial fistula, arising from the left coronary artery...
The surgical and transcatheter...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
