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Volume 26 - Issue 3 - March 2014

Collateral-Dependent‚ÄàIschemic Mitral Regurgitation
03/06/2014

Jean Marc Weinstein, MBBS, Gizela Kidman, MD, Reuben Ilia, MD

Jean Marc Weinstein, MBBS, Gizela Kid...
There is much debate on the pathogenesis of ischemic mitral regurgitation. We describe a case in which the MR was dynamic and directly related to changes in coronary collateral flow.
There is much debate on the pathogenesis of ischemic mitral regurgitation. We describe a case in which the MR was dynamic and directly related to changes in coronary collateral flow.
There is much debate on the...
03/06/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Kissing Iliac Artery Stent Technique for Salvage of a Total Occlusion of a Jailed Common Iliac Artery
03/06/2014

Shuichi Ishizuka, MD, Maoto Habara, MD, Kenya Nasu, MD

Shuichi Ishizuka, MD, Maoto Habara, M...
This novel technique offers another treatment option for total occlusion of a jailed stent for the common iliac artery.
This novel technique offers another treatment option for total occlusion of a jailed stent for the common iliac artery.
This novel technique offers...
03/06/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Two in a Single Procedure: Combined Approach for MitraClip Implantation and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Using the Watchman Device
03/06/2014

Anja Schade, MD1, Sebastian Kerber, MD2, Karsten Hamm, MD2

Anja Schade, MD1, Sebastian Kerber, M...
Combining MitraClip implantation and occlusion of the left atrial appendage (LAA) may be of value in these patients with high thromboembolic risk. We report the first case of combined MitraClip procedure and percutaneous LAA closure in a...
Combining MitraClip implantation and occlusion of the left atrial appendage (LAA) may be of value in these patients with high thromboembolic risk. We report the first case of combined MitraClip procedure and percutaneous LAA closure in a...
Combining MitraClip implantation...
03/06/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Biventricular Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in Graves Hyperthyroidism
03/06/2014

Matthew J. Perkins, MD1 and David T. Schachter, MD2

Matthew J. Perkins, MD1 and David T. ...
This case is an atypical presentation of a rare but serious complication of Graves disease, which is almost always reversible when proper treatment of the underlying condition is initiated. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first...
This case is an atypical presentation of a rare but serious complication of Graves disease, which is almost always reversible when proper treatment of the underlying condition is initiated. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first...
This case is an atypical...
03/06/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients With LV Dysfunction: Impact on Mortality and Predictors of LV Function Recovery
03/06/2014

Yacine Elhmidi, MD1, Sabine Bleiziffer, MD1, Marcus-André Deutsch, MD1, Markus Krane, MD1, Domenico Mazzitelli, MD1, Rüdiger Lange, MD, PhD1, Nicolo Piazza, MD, PhD1,2

Yacine Elhmidi, MD1, Sabine Bleiziffe...
This study compares the baseline characteristics and outcomes between patients with normal LV function and those with LV dysfunction and assess3w the predictors of LV recovery after TAVI.
This study compares the baseline characteristics and outcomes between patients with normal LV function and those with LV dysfunction and assess3w the predictors of LV recovery after TAVI.
This study compares the baseline...
03/06/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Feature

Review
Finding the Sweet Spot for Non-Apical RV Pacing — “Love’s Labor’s Lost or Much Ado About Nothing:” A New Angiographic Technique To Accomplish Accurate Physiological RV Septal Pacing in Under 5 Minutes From Venous Cannulation (Or Bust)
03/06/2014

Sanjay S. Srivatsa, MBBChir, MRCP (UK)

Sanjay S. Srivatsa, MBBChir, MRCP (UK...
Right ventricular septal pacing has been long touted as a more physiologic alternative to right ventricular apical pacing. This article reviews the physiologic and clinical evidence for right ventricular septal versus apical pacing, and...
Right ventricular septal pacing has been long touted as a more physiologic alternative to right ventricular apical pacing. This article reviews the physiologic and clinical evidence for right ventricular septal versus apical pacing, and...
Right ventricular septal pacing...
03/06/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
A Multispecialty Consensus-Based Approach to Carotid Artery Revascularization is Feasible in Routine Clinical Practice and Results in Excellent Clinical Outcomes
03/06/2014

Kamal Gupta, MD1, Kelly Jo Steffen, MD1, Balasubramanium Natarajan, MD2, Mazda Biria, MD1, Vikas Singh, MD2, George Cherian, MD2

Kamal Gupta, MD1, Kelly Jo Steffen, M...
Carotid artery stenting and carotid endarterectomy are complementary (rather than competing) revascularization strategies for carotid artery stenosis. There are unique patient characteristics (clinical and angiographic) that increase the risk...
Carotid artery stenting and carotid endarterectomy are complementary (rather than competing) revascularization strategies for carotid artery stenosis. There are unique patient characteristics (clinical and angiographic) that increase the risk...
Carotid artery stenting and...
03/06/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Effects of Intracoronary Sodium Nitroprusside Compared With Adenosine on Fractional Flow Reserve Measurement
03/06/2014

Xiaozeng Wang, MD1, Shaosheng Li, MD2, Xin Zhao, MD1, Jie Deng, MD1, Yaling Han, MD1

Xiaozeng Wang, MD1, Shaosheng Li, MD2...
A comparison of the efficacy and safety of intracoronary sodium nitroprusside and intracoronary adenosine for fractional flow reserve measurement.
A comparison of the efficacy and safety of intracoronary sodium nitroprusside and intracoronary adenosine for fractional flow reserve measurement.
A comparison of the efficacy and...
03/06/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
Commentary: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients With Left Ventricular Dysfunction: Worse Outcomes or Greatest Chance for Improvement?
03/06/2014

Ali E. Denktas, MD1 and H. Vernon Anderson, MD2

Ali E. Denktas, MD1 and H. Vernon And...
The authors offer their opinion on the use of TAVI in patients with moderate and severe left ventricular dysfunction.
The authors offer their opinion on the use of TAVI in patients with moderate and severe left ventricular dysfunction.
The authors offer their opinion...
03/06/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Department

Advances in Vein Therapy
Atrial Septal Angulation Varies Widely in Patients Undergoing Pulmonary Vein Isolation
03/06/2014

Erin A. Fender, MD1, Christopher T. Sibley, MD2,3,4, Saman Nazarian, MD, PhD2, Alan Cheng, MD2, David D. Spragg, MD2, Joseph E. Marine, MD2, Ronald D. Berger, MD, PhD2, Hugh Calkins, MD2, Joao A.C. Lima, MD2, Jeffrey A. Brinker, MD2, Charles A. Henrikson, MD2,4

Erin A. Fender, MD1, Christopher T. S...
We reviewed 100 cardiac multidetector computed tomography scans of patients undergoing AF ablation to determine if the angulation and orientation of the interatrial septum are conserved or variable. Significant variability may suggest a...
We reviewed 100 cardiac multidetector computed tomography scans of patients undergoing AF ablation to determine if the angulation and orientation of the interatrial septum are conserved or variable. Significant variability may suggest a...
We reviewed 100 cardiac...
03/06/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Adding 9th Psychological Health Metric to Life’s Essential 8 Enhances Cardiovascular Health Construct for Predicting Mortality Risk
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Reprocessing Devices
SxanPro Introduces New Cost-Recovery Dashboard to Reduce Hospital Device Waste
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Sleep and CVD
Study of Sleep in Women Shows Delaying Bedtime by Just 90 Minutes Each Night Damages Endothelial Cells
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After just six weeks of shortened sleep, the study found, the cells that line our blood vessels are flooded by damaging oxidants. And unlike well-rested cells, sleep-restricted cells fail to activate antioxidant responses to clear the...
After just six weeks of shortened sleep, the study found, the cells that line our blood vessels are flooded by damaging oxidants. And unlike well-rested cells, sleep-restricted cells fail to activate antioxidant responses to clear the...
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TAVR
Can a Cerebral Embolic Protection Device Prevent a Stroke During a Heart Valve Procedure? New Research Shows Potential Benefit
08/06/2024
The study population consisted of 414,649 patients. Of those, 53,398 patients received an embolic protection device. This is the largest study to date among patients undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
The study population consisted of 414,649 patients. Of those, 53,398 patients received an embolic protection device. This is the largest study to date among patients undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
The study population consisted...
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Risk Factors
Study Reveals Link Between Transthyretin (TTR) Protein Levels and Heart Disease Risk
08/06/2024
"Our research highlights the critical role of TTR levels in predicting heart disease risk," said Pankaj Arora, MD. "By understanding the factors that influence TTR levels, we can better identify individuals at high risk and develop targeted...
"Our research highlights the critical role of TTR levels in predicting heart disease risk," said Pankaj Arora, MD. "By understanding the factors that influence TTR levels, we can better identify individuals at high risk and develop targeted...
"Our research highlights the...
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Out-of-Hospital Care
Corazon Offers Comprehensive Services to Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Including those Looking to Enter Cardiovascular
08/05/2024
“Our goal is to empower ASCs to enhance their cardiovascular services, ultimately improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency,” said Karen Hartman, President of Corazon. “With our comprehensive approach, we guide ASCs through the...
“Our goal is to empower ASCs to enhance their cardiovascular services, ultimately improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency,” said Karen Hartman, President of Corazon. “With our comprehensive approach, we guide ASCs through the...
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The research, which analyzed over 12 million deaths across China from 2013 to 2019, provides compelling evidence that the psychological stress induced by stock market fluctuations has severe and immediate health implications.
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Mental Health
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This analysis of a large database included environmental and lifestyle factors that assessed both short- and long-term risk. It also reviewed whether different genetic susceptibilities to psychiatric disorders affect the possible link between...
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Peripheral Interventions
VentureMed Completes Enrollment of the FLEX Vessel Prep System FLEX First AV Registry For The Treatment of Arteriovenous (AV) Access Management
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The FLEX Vessel Prep System has a unique non-balloon-based mechanism of action that creates longitudinal micro-incisions that release circumferential tension in diseased vessels. This release of tension is how FLEX modifies AV stenoses to...
The FLEX Vessel Prep System has a unique non-balloon-based mechanism of action that creates longitudinal micro-incisions that release circumferential tension in diseased vessels. This release of tension is how FLEX modifies AV stenoses to...
The FLEX Vessel Prep System has...
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Adding 9th Psychological Health Metric to Life’s Essential 8 Enhances Cardiovascular Health Construct for Predicting Mortality Risk
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SxanPro Introduces New Cost-Recovery Dashboard to Reduce Hospital Device Waste
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The advanced XCHG dashboard uses customizable algorithms to analyze inventory data, collected from the UDI using SxanPro's mobile technology, to identify items that can be transferred, sold, or repurposed. This unique capability minimizes...
The advanced XCHG dashboard uses customizable algorithms to analyze inventory data, collected from the UDI using SxanPro's mobile technology, to identify items that can be transferred, sold, or repurposed. This unique capability minimizes...
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Clinical Images
Redo Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in a Young Patient With Congenital Aortic Valve Disease
08/07/2024
A 39-year-old man with Shone complex presented with acute decompensated heart failure. He had undergone 4 previous sternotomies and a 23-mm Sapien XT transcatheter aortic valve replacement for severe bioprosthetic aortic regurgitation in 2014.
A 39-year-old man with Shone complex presented with acute decompensated heart failure. He had undergone 4 previous sternotomies and a 23-mm Sapien XT transcatheter aortic valve replacement for severe bioprosthetic aortic regurgitation in 2014.
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Sleep and CVD
Study of Sleep in Women Shows Delaying Bedtime by Just 90 Minutes Each Night Damages Endothelial Cells
08/06/2024
After just six weeks of shortened sleep, the study found, the cells that line our blood vessels are flooded by damaging oxidants. And unlike well-rested cells, sleep-restricted cells fail to activate antioxidant responses to clear the...
After just six weeks of shortened sleep, the study found, the cells that line our blood vessels are flooded by damaging oxidants. And unlike well-rested cells, sleep-restricted cells fail to activate antioxidant responses to clear the...
After just six weeks of...
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TAVR
Can a Cerebral Embolic Protection Device Prevent a Stroke During a Heart Valve Procedure? New Research Shows Potential Benefit
08/06/2024
The study population consisted of 414,649 patients. Of those, 53,398 patients received an embolic protection device. This is the largest study to date among patients undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
The study population consisted of 414,649 patients. Of those, 53,398 patients received an embolic protection device. This is the largest study to date among patients undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
The study population consisted...
08/06/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Risk Factors
Study Reveals Link Between Transthyretin (TTR) Protein Levels and Heart Disease Risk
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"Our research highlights the critical role of TTR levels in predicting heart disease risk," said Pankaj Arora, MD. "By understanding the factors that influence TTR levels, we can better identify individuals at high risk and develop targeted...
"Our research highlights the critical role of TTR levels in predicting heart disease risk," said Pankaj Arora, MD. "By understanding the factors that influence TTR levels, we can better identify individuals at high risk and develop targeted...
"Our research highlights the...
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Corazon Offers Comprehensive Services to Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Including those Looking to Enter Cardiovascular
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“Our goal is to empower ASCs to enhance their cardiovascular services, ultimately improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency,” said Karen Hartman, President of Corazon. “With our comprehensive approach, we guide ASCs through the...
“Our goal is to empower ASCs to enhance their cardiovascular services, ultimately improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency,” said Karen Hartman, President of Corazon. “With our comprehensive approach, we guide ASCs through the...
“Our goal is to empower ASCs to...
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New AI Tool Simplifies ECG: Fewer Leads, Same Accuracy
08/01/2024
Scientists report that their AI algorithm can recreate full 12-lead ECGs with data from only three ECG leads. Moreover, clinicians can identify heart attacks with nearly the same accuracy when they review the AI-generated ECGs as compared to...
Scientists report that their AI algorithm can recreate full 12-lead ECGs with data from only three ECG leads. Moreover, clinicians can identify heart attacks with nearly the same accuracy when they review the AI-generated ECGs as compared to...
Scientists report that their AI...
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