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Volume 26 - Issue 1 - January 2014

Multiple and Recurrent Coronary Stent Fractures
01/08/2014

Mohammad Alqarqaz, MD1, Derar Albashaireh, MD2, Mayra Guerrero, MD2

Mohammad Alqarqaz, MD1, Derar Albasha...
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

Ivan Hanson, MD, Justin Trivax, MD, George Hanzel, MD

Ivan Hanson, MD, Justin Trivax, MD, G...
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

Tanyanan Tanawuttiwat, MD1, Piyapon Thisayakorn, MD2, Juan F. Viles-Gonzalez, MD1

Tanyanan Tanawuttiwat, MD1, Piyapon T...
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

Bhavesh M. Thakkar, MD1, Jayal Shah, MD2, Anand Shukla, MD1

Bhavesh M. Thakkar, MD1, Jayal Shah, ...
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

Patrick Antoun, MD and Jeffrey A. Breall, MD, PhD

Patrick Antoun, MD and Jeffrey A. Bre...
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

Juliane Jurga, MD1, Per Tornvall, MD, PhD2, Jan van der Linden, MD, PhD, Professor3, Nondita Sarkar, MD, PhD1

Juliane Jurga, MD1, Per Tornvall, MD,...
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

Mohammad Reza Movahed, MD, PhD1,2,3, Muhammad F. Khan, MD2, Mehrtash Hashemzadeh, MS4, Mehrnoosh Hashemzadeh, PhD3

Mohammad Reza Movahed, MD, PhD1,2,3, ...
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

Abdul M. Mozid, MD, MRCP, Shah Mohdnazri, MRCP, Nilanka N. Mannakkara, MBBS, Nicholas M. Robinson, MD, FRCP, Rohan Jagathesan, MD, FRCP, Jeremy W Sayer, MD, FRCP, Rajesh K. Aggarwal, MD, FRCP, Gerald J. Clesham, MD, FRCP, Reto A. Gamma, FRCP, Kare H. Tang, FRCP, Paul A. Kelly, MD, FRCP, John R. Davies, PhD, MRCP

Abdul M. Mozid, MD, MRCP, Shah Mohdna...
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

Megha Prasad, MD1, Han Tun, MBBS2, Ray Matthews, MD2

Megha Prasad, MD1, Han Tun, MBBS2, Ra...
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

Henry C. Quevedo, MD, Salman A. Arain, MD, Gholam Ali, MD, Nidal Abi Rafeh, MD

Henry C. Quevedo, MD, Salman A. Arain...
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

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Out-of-Hospital Care
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