Volume 25 - Issue 8 - August, 2013
Tips and Techniques
07/30/2013
Off-label “double wire” technique for closure of large-bore vascular access has been reported in the setting of percutaneous aortic valvuloplasty. This paper presents 5 cases of high-risk PCI supported by a 2.5 LP Impella assist device with...
Off-label “double wire” technique for closure of large-bore vascular access has been reported in the setting of percutaneous aortic valvuloplasty. This paper presents 5 cases of high-risk PCI supported by a 2.5 LP Impella assist device with...
Off-label “double wire”...
07/30/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
07/30/2013
A description of a theoretical technique with the potential for a novel cardiac resynchronization therapy method using polymer-based actuators and devices to control mitral regurgitation.
A description of a theoretical technique with the potential for a novel cardiac resynchronization therapy method using polymer-based actuators and devices to control mitral regurgitation.
A description of a theoretical...
07/30/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
07/30/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
07/30/2013
This report describes a case of MI diagnosed by increased troponin I levels in a postpartum patient with recent crack cocaine use in the setting of SCAD which required percutaneous coronary intervention of left anterior descending artery and...
This report describes a case of MI diagnosed by increased troponin I levels in a postpartum patient with recent crack cocaine use in the setting of SCAD which required percutaneous coronary intervention of left anterior descending artery and...
This report describes a case of...
07/30/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
07/30/2013
An 83-year old man died of aspiration pneumonia 5 months after closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) with an Amplatzer atrial septal defect occluder (ASO). At autopsy, the device was scarcely covered by the endothelium. After the percutaneous...
An 83-year old man died of aspiration pneumonia 5 months after closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) with an Amplatzer atrial septal defect occluder (ASO). At autopsy, the device was scarcely covered by the endothelium. After the percutaneous...
An 83-year old man died of...
07/30/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
07/29/2013
PFO closure may result in improvement in apneas and symptoms in selected obstructive sleep apnea patients and may impact cardiovascular events in this group through hypoxia-mediated or other unrecognized mechanisms.
PFO closure may result in improvement in apneas and symptoms in selected obstructive sleep apnea patients and may impact cardiovascular events in this group through hypoxia-mediated or other unrecognized mechanisms.
PFO closure may result in...
07/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
07/29/2013
The complication rate with the Mynx vascular closure device is low but there have been reports of distal embolization of the sealant. Optimal treatment of this complication is unknown with limited published data relating only to surgical...
The complication rate with the Mynx vascular closure device is low but there have been reports of distal embolization of the sealant. Optimal treatment of this complication is unknown with limited published data relating only to surgical...
The complication rate with the...
07/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
07/29/2013
Coronary artery aneurysms are uncommon diseases with potential complications including rupture and ischemia from embolic events or thrombosis. No consensus has been established regarding the optimal therapy for coronary artery aneurysms. We...
Coronary artery aneurysms are uncommon diseases with potential complications including rupture and ischemia from embolic events or thrombosis. No consensus has been established regarding the optimal therapy for coronary artery aneurysms. We...
Coronary artery aneurysms are...
07/29/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Feature
Clinical Images
07/30/2013
A rare case of AMI due to thrombus in the left coronary cusp to the ascending aorta is described. Intraaortic thrombus should be considered in the differential diagnosis of the causes of AMI.
A rare case of AMI due to thrombus in the left coronary cusp to the ascending aorta is described. Intraaortic thrombus should be considered in the differential diagnosis of the causes of AMI.
A rare case of AMI due to...
07/30/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
