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Volume 25 - Issue 6 - June 2013

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Radial Access Technique
Transradial Diagnosis and Intervention of Supra-aortic Vessels
06/03/2013
Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving supra-aortic arterial vessel can be safely and successfully performed via the transradial approach by experienced interventional cardiologists.
Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving supra-aortic arterial vessel can be safely and successfully performed via the transradial approach by experienced interventional cardiologists.
Diagnostic and therapeutic...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Invasive Thoughts
Is it All Downhill After Fellowship? Continuing Procedural Training for Practicing Physicians
05/31/2013
How can we create a responsible, bias-free, standardized program to disseminate procedural skills to practicing physicians to help them continue to learn new techniques, improve older approaches and incorporate new technologies?
How can we create a responsible, bias-free, standardized program to disseminate procedural skills to practicing physicians to help them continue to learn new techniques, improve older approaches and incorporate new technologies?
How can we create a responsible,...
05/31/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Migraine Headaches Following Mitral Valvuloplasty: Koch’s Postulates Finally Satisfied?
06/03/2013
Resolution of this patient’s headaches coinciding with the spontaneous closure of the interatrial communication created during valvuloplasty suggests that interatrial flow was an important trigger for migraine headaches.
Resolution of this patient’s headaches coinciding with the spontaneous closure of the interatrial communication created during valvuloplasty suggests that interatrial flow was an important trigger for migraine headaches.
Resolution of this patient’s...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
In-Stent Thrombosis Due to Neoatheroslerosis: Insight From Optical Coherence Tomography
06/03/2013
This case study highlights the use of OCT in identifying the precise mechanism of the stent thrombosis (neoatherosclerosis or stent appaaosition?) which helped guide the appropriate intervention.
This case study highlights the use of OCT in identifying the precise mechanism of the stent thrombosis (neoatherosclerosis or stent appaaosition?) which helped guide the appropriate intervention.
This case study highlights the...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
In Vivo Lipid Core Plaque Modification With Percutaneous Coronary Revascularization: A Near Infrared Spectroscopy Study
06/03/2013
Researchers use near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to evaluate lipid core plaque (LCP) modification with coronary revascularization and its correlation with periprocedural myocardial infarction.
Researchers use near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to evaluate lipid core plaque (LCP) modification with coronary revascularization and its correlation with periprocedural myocardial infarction.
Researchers use near infrared...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Stent “Concertina:” Stent Design Does Matter
06/03/2013
This review summarizes the latest data around stent performance, including mechanical and technical mishaps, and suggests that stent design may be a major determinant of stent performance.
This review summarizes the latest data around stent performance, including mechanical and technical mishaps, and suggests that stent design may be a major determinant of stent performance.
This review summarizes the...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Feature

Original Contribution
Use of the Trellis Device in the Management of Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Retrospective Single-Center Experience
06/03/2013
A retrospective review of patients with upper and lower extremity deep vein thrombosis managed with the Trellis thrombectomy system at a single center.
A retrospective review of patients with upper and lower extremity deep vein thrombosis managed with the Trellis thrombectomy system at a single center.
A retrospective review of...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Early Experience With the Cryoablation Balloon Procedure for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation by an Experienced Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation Center
06/03/2013
Study compares radiofrequency catheter ablation to cryoablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation with respect to safety, immediate efficacy, and effects on procedural and fluoroscopy times.
Study compares radiofrequency catheter ablation to cryoablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation with respect to safety, immediate efficacy, and effects on procedural and fluoroscopy times.
Study compares radiofrequency...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Anomalous Left Circumflex Artery From the Right Coronary Cusp: A Benign Variant?
06/03/2013
This study suggests that indeed this most common anomaly appears to be benign in that its unique origin and/or retroaortic course do not increase the occurrence of atherosclerosis relative to the LAD and RCA.
This study suggests that indeed this most common anomaly appears to be benign in that its unique origin and/or retroaortic course do not increase the occurrence of atherosclerosis relative to the LAD and RCA.
This study suggests that indeed...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Usefulness of N-acetylcysteine or Ascorbic Acid Versus Placebo to Prevent Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Elective Cardiac Catheterization: A Single-Center, Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
06/03/2013
The preventive effects of N-acetylcysteine and ascorbic acid were evaluated in 520 patients with chronically impaired renal function (serum creatinine ≥ 1.3 mg/dL) undergoing elective cardiac catheterization.
The preventive effects of N-acetylcysteine and ascorbic acid were evaluated in 520 patients with chronically impaired renal function (serum creatinine ≥ 1.3 mg/dL) undergoing elective cardiac catheterization.
The preventive effects of...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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White Paper
SG2 Data Highlights Urgency for Increased Cardiovascular Intervention Resources in U.S. Hospitals
11/14/2024
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems...
11/14/2024
Cath Lab Digest
First Aid guidelines
AHA/American Red Cross: Updated First Aid Guidelines Enhance Care for Opioid Overdose, Bleeding, Other Emergencies
11/14/2024
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major...
11/14/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Thrombectomy
Data Show Patients Treated with Penumbra’s Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy Technology for Pulmonary Embolism Experience Shorter Hospital Stays and Fewer Complications Compared to Other Treatment Options
11/13/2024
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with...
11/13/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Atherosclerosis
Study Identifies Molecule That Simulates Inflammation-Reducing Effects of Low-Fat Diet
11/13/2024
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its...
11/13/2024
Cath Lab Digest
defibrillation
Researchers Discover Far Less Energy Is Needed Than Currently Used in State-of-the-Art Defibrillation Techniques
11/11/2024
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Heat & CVD
NEJM: Using a Fan and Wetting the Skin Reduces Risk of Deadly Cardiac Strain in Hot and Humid Weather
11/11/2024
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Endocarditis
New Catheter-Based Approach for Right-Sided Infective Endocarditis
11/11/2024
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Hearts in space
Artificial 'Mini-Hearts' Take Flight to the International Space Station
11/11/2024
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Microvascular Disease
Hourglass-Shaped Stent Could Ease Severe Chest Pain From Microvascular Disease
11/08/2024
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought...
11/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral IVL
DISRUPT BTK II: Shockwave Medical Further Validates Utility of Intravascular Lithotripsy in Lower Limb Lesions in Late-Breaking Presentation at VIVA 2024
11/08/2024
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary...
11/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest

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White Paper
SG2 Data Highlights Urgency for Increased Cardiovascular Intervention Resources in U.S. Hospitals
11/14/2024
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems...
11/14/2024
Cath Lab Digest
First Aid guidelines
AHA/American Red Cross: Updated First Aid Guidelines Enhance Care for Opioid Overdose, Bleeding, Other Emergencies
11/14/2024
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major...
11/14/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Thrombectomy
Data Show Patients Treated with Penumbra’s Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy Technology for Pulmonary Embolism Experience Shorter Hospital Stays and Fewer Complications Compared to Other Treatment Options
11/13/2024
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with...
11/13/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Atherosclerosis
Study Identifies Molecule That Simulates Inflammation-Reducing Effects of Low-Fat Diet
11/13/2024
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its...
11/13/2024
Cath Lab Digest
defibrillation
Researchers Discover Far Less Energy Is Needed Than Currently Used in State-of-the-Art Defibrillation Techniques
11/11/2024
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Heat & CVD
NEJM: Using a Fan and Wetting the Skin Reduces Risk of Deadly Cardiac Strain in Hot and Humid Weather
11/11/2024
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Endocarditis
New Catheter-Based Approach for Right-Sided Infective Endocarditis
11/11/2024
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Hearts in space
Artificial 'Mini-Hearts' Take Flight to the International Space Station
11/11/2024
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Microvascular Disease
Hourglass-Shaped Stent Could Ease Severe Chest Pain From Microvascular Disease
11/08/2024
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought...
11/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral IVL
DISRUPT BTK II: Shockwave Medical Further Validates Utility of Intravascular Lithotripsy in Lower Limb Lesions in Late-Breaking Presentation at VIVA 2024
11/08/2024
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary...
11/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest

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