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Volume 26 - Issue 1 - January 2014

Multiple and Recurrent Coronary Stent Fractures
01/08/2014
We report a case of recurrent multiple left anterior descending artery sirolimus-eluting stent fractures, with variable clinical presentations ranging from recurrent angina to acute myocardial infarction and ventricular fibrillation cardiac...
We report a case of recurrent multiple left anterior descending artery sirolimus-eluting stent fractures, with variable clinical presentations ranging from recurrent angina to acute myocardial infarction and ventricular fibrillation cardiac...
We report a case of recurrent...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Snare Removal of a Deformed Coronary Stent Via Radial Artery During Percutaneous Intervention for Acute Myocardial Infarction
01/08/2014
After balloon angioplasty of culprit right coronary artery (RCA) occlusion, a Promus Element stent would not advance to the target lesion. The proximal end of the stent became compressed against the tip of the guiding catheter, such that the...
After balloon angioplasty of culprit right coronary artery (RCA) occlusion, a Promus Element stent would not advance to the target lesion. The proximal end of the stent became compressed against the tip of the guiding catheter, such that the...
After balloon angioplasty of...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
LAST (Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity) But Not Least: Systemic Lidocaine Toxicity During Cardiac Intervention
01/08/2014
Lidocaine is the most common medication used for local anesthesia in cardiac procedures. We describe a patient with idiopathic cardiomyopathy who underwent implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation for primary prevention and...
Lidocaine is the most common medication used for local anesthesia in cardiac procedures. We describe a patient with idiopathic cardiomyopathy who underwent implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation for primary prevention and...
Lidocaine is the most common...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Transcatheter Device Occlusion of a Large Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula by Exit Closure: The Road Less Travelled
01/08/2014
Large pulmonary arteriovenous fistula (PAVF) manifests as cyanosis and predisposes to serious complications of right-to-left shunt, and therefore necessitates early treatment. Complete thrombotic obliteration and isolation of fistulous sac...
Large pulmonary arteriovenous fistula (PAVF) manifests as cyanosis and predisposes to serious complications of right-to-left shunt, and therefore necessitates early treatment. Complete thrombotic obliteration and isolation of fistulous sac...
Large pulmonary arteriovenous...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
SINC or Swim (Should We Intervene in Non-Culprit Vessels During STEMI?)
01/08/2014
Current practice guidelines discourage interventionalists from attempting to open a non-infarct artery at the time of an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI); the article by Mozid et al in this month’s Journal of Invasive Cardiology...
Current practice guidelines discourage interventionalists from attempting to open a non-infarct artery at the time of an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI); the article by Mozid et al in this month’s Journal of Invasive Cardiology...
Current practice guidelines...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Feature

Original Contribution
Guidewire Withdrawal in Ascending Aorta Increases Cerebral Microembolism During Coronary Angiography — A Randomized Comparison of Two Guidewire Techniques
01/08/2014
An investigation of whether the occurrence of particulate cerebral microemboli during diagnostic coronary angiography is influenced by which guidewire technique is used.
An investigation of whether the occurrence of particulate cerebral microemboli during diagnostic coronary angiography is influenced by which guidewire technique is used.
An investigation of whether the...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Gradual Decline in the Age-Adjusted In-Hospital Mortality Rate From STEMI-Related Cardiogenic Shock Irrespective of Cause, Race or Gender With Persistent Higher Mortality Rates in Women Despite Multivariate Adjustment
01/08/2014
An evaluation of the trends of age-adjusted mortality rates for all-cause and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)-related cardiogenic shock in the United States.
An evaluation of the trends of age-adjusted mortality rates for all-cause and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)-related cardiogenic shock in the United States.
An evaluation of the trends of...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Impact of a Chronic Total Occlusion in a Non-Infarct Related Artery on Clinical Outcomes Following Primary Percutaneous Intervention in Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
01/08/2014
The presence of a coexisting CTO in patients undergoing primary PCI for STEMI is associated with adverse clinical outcomes; further work is required to improve prognosis in these patients, which may include early staged revascularization of...
The presence of a coexisting CTO in patients undergoing primary PCI for STEMI is associated with adverse clinical outcomes; further work is required to improve prognosis in these patients, which may include early staged revascularization of...
The presence of a coexisting CTO...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Utility of Fluoroscopy in Teaching Trainees Groin Puncture Technique
01/08/2014
Femoral artery puncture at the femoral head is associated with improved outcomes. Groin puncture using fluoroscopy can be taught to a high proficiency level with appropriate instruction.
Femoral artery puncture at the femoral head is associated with improved outcomes. Groin puncture using fluoroscopy can be taught to a high proficiency level with appropriate instruction.
Femoral artery puncture at the...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
A Critical View of the Peripheral Atherectomy Data in the Treatment of Infrainguinal Arterial Disease
01/08/2014
Atherectomy is the removal of atherosclerotic plaque by excision, abrasion, or ablation during endovascular treatment of PAD. It can be performed as a stand-alone therapy, but most commonly is performed as an adjunct to balloon angioplasty...
Atherectomy is the removal of atherosclerotic plaque by excision, abrasion, or ablation during endovascular treatment of PAD. It can be performed as a stand-alone therapy, but most commonly is performed as an adjunct to balloon angioplasty...
Atherectomy is the removal of...
01/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

News

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

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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