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Volume 26 - Issue 6 - June 2014

Department

Letters to the Editor
Transradial Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Word of Caution
06/02/2014

Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, MSc and Hung Q. Ly, MD, MSc

Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, MSc and Hung Q....
A commentary on “Operator and institutional experience reduces room-to-balloon times for transradial primary percutaneous coronary intervention,” by Barringhaus, et al.
A commentary on “Operator and institutional experience reduces room-to-balloon times for transradial primary percutaneous coronary intervention,” by Barringhaus, et al.
A commentary on “Operator and...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Feature

Case Report
Diagnostic Dilemma: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Versus Acute Coronary Syndrome
06/02/2014

Wasiq Faraz Rawasia, MD1; Ajay Pachika, MD2; Sohail Ikram, MD2

Wasiq Faraz Rawasia, MD1; Ajay Pachik...
We highlight the diagnostic dilemma and therapeutic challenges encountered in a patient presenting to the emergency room with chest pain when coronary artery disease coexisted with takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
We highlight the diagnostic dilemma and therapeutic challenges encountered in a patient presenting to the emergency room with chest pain when coronary artery disease coexisted with takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
We highlight the diagnostic...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Successful Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Chronic Total Occlusion of the RCA Using “Bidirectional Kissing-Balloon” Technique
06/02/2014

Yohei Numasawa, MD1;  Yuji Hamazaki, MD2;  Toshiyuki Takahashi, MD1

Yohei Numasawa, MD1;  Yuji Hamazaki, ...
We report on the usefulness of the bidirectional kissing-balloon technique for a retrograde approach to chronically totally occluded coronary arterial bifurcation lesions.
We report on the usefulness of the bidirectional kissing-balloon technique for a retrograde approach to chronically totally occluded coronary arterial bifurcation lesions.
We report on the usefulness of...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Pheochromocytoma Found in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Patients
06/02/2014

Yuhei Kobayashi, MD; Yukari Kobayashi, MD; Atsushi Hirohata, MD, PhD

Yuhei Kobayashi, MD; Yukari Kobayashi...
Increased level of serum catecholamines in the acute phase was reported to be a feature of takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC). We report a TC case with pheochromocytoma, which caused a stir in the diagnosis of TC and suggests the importance of...
Increased level of serum catecholamines in the acute phase was reported to be a feature of takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC). We report a TC case with pheochromocytoma, which caused a stir in the diagnosis of TC and suggests the importance of...
Increased level of serum...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Rapid Communication
Recanalization of a Total Occlusion With Marked Retrograde Collateral Supply: Impact of Collateral Circulation on Fractional Flow Reserve Measurements of Donor Artery
06/02/2014

Kursat Tigen, MD; Erdal Durmus, MD; Ibrahim Sari, MD

Kursat Tigen, MD; Erdal Durmus, MD; I...
Fractional flow reserve (FFR)-based coronary interventions of intermediate-severity lesions are safe, cost effective, and have prognostic importance. Well-developed collateral circulation might result in overestimation of the FFR value in the...
Fractional flow reserve (FFR)-based coronary interventions of intermediate-severity lesions are safe, cost effective, and have prognostic importance. Well-developed collateral circulation might result in overestimation of the FFR value in the...
Fractional flow reserve...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Novel Use of a Guide Extension Mother-and-Child Catheter for Adjunctive Thrombectomy During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Coronary Syndromes
06/02/2014

 

Anil J. Mani, MBBS

  Anil J. Mani, MBBS
The use of adjunctive thrombectomy during primary percutaneous coronary intervention has steadily increased with recent trials demonstrating an improved clinical and mortality benefit for manual aspiration thrombectomy. The use of an...
The use of adjunctive thrombectomy during primary percutaneous coronary intervention has steadily increased with recent trials demonstrating an improved clinical and mortality benefit for manual aspiration thrombectomy. The use of an...
The use of adjunctive...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
Evaluating Embolic Reduction Techniques Concurrent to Infrainguinal Interventions: A Single-Center Experience
06/02/2014

 

Prakash Makam, MD

  Prakash Makam, MD
A single-center retrospective evaluation of embolic reduction strategies concurrent to infrainguinal atherectomy intervention. An embolic reduction strategy using the Proteus catheter alone, particularly when Proteus and lesion lengths meet,...
A single-center retrospective evaluation of embolic reduction strategies concurrent to infrainguinal atherectomy intervention. An embolic reduction strategy using the Proteus catheter alone, particularly when Proteus and lesion lengths meet,...
A single-center retrospective...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Diabetes Mellitus is Not a Risk Factor for Coronary Artery Spasm as Assessed by an Intracoronary Acetylcholine Provocation Test: Angiographic and Clinical Characteristics of 986 Patients
06/02/2014

Yong-Jian Li, MD1,2*;  Myung Han Hyun, MD1*;  Seung-Woon Rha, MD1;  Kang-Yin Chen, MD3;  Zhe Jin, MD2; Qun Dang, MD2;  Chan Mi Park, MD1;  Ji Eun Lee, MD1;  Ji Young Park, MD4;  Cheol Ung Choi, MD1;  Jin Oh Na, MD1;  Hong Euy Lim, MD1;  Jin Won Kim, MD1;  Eung Ju Kim, MD1;  Chang Gyu Park, MD1; Hong Seog Seo, MD1;  Dong Joo Oh, MD1

Yong-Jian Li, MD1,2*;  Myung Han Hyun...
Both diabetes mellitus (DM) and coronary artery spasm (CAS) are associated with endothelial dysfunction; thus, a higher incidence of CAS is expected in diabetic patients. We evaluated the impacts of DM and the status of blood sugar control on...
Both diabetes mellitus (DM) and coronary artery spasm (CAS) are associated with endothelial dysfunction; thus, a higher incidence of CAS is expected in diabetic patients. We evaluated the impacts of DM and the status of blood sugar control on...
Both diabetes mellitus (DM) and...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
In-Stent Anchoring Facilitates Balloon Delivery for Final Kissing
06/02/2014

 

Xiaohui Zhao, MD;  Yaoming Song, MD;  Lan Huang, MD

  Xiaohui Zhao, MD;  Yaoming Song, M...
Kissing-balloon inflation is sometimes technically challenging due to inability to deliver the side-branch balloon across the structure of the main vessel stent(s). We describe an improved in-stent anchoring technique to facilitate balloon...
Kissing-balloon inflation is sometimes technically challenging due to inability to deliver the side-branch balloon across the structure of the main vessel stent(s). We describe an improved in-stent anchoring technique to facilitate balloon...
Kissing-balloon inflation is...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Novel Use of an Apical-Femoral Wire Rail to Assist With Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
06/02/2014

Creighton W. Don, MD, PhD1;  Michael S. Kim, MD2;  Edward D. Verrier, MD3;  Gabriel S. Aldea, MD3;  Larry S. Dean, MD1;  Mark Reisman, MD1;  Nahush A. Mokadam, MD3  

Creighton W. Don, MD, PhD1;  Michael...
The inability to reposition or retrieve balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valves once they have been deployed requires implantation of the valve in the descending aorta or open surgical procedures to extract the valve. We describe the...
The inability to reposition or retrieve balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valves once they have been deployed requires implantation of the valve in the descending aorta or open surgical procedures to extract the valve. We describe the...
The inability to reposition or...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Reprocessing Devices
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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...
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...
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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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AI
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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...
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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
AHA: Risks of Anxiety, Suicide Attempt May Rise Significantly After Cardiovascular Hospitalization
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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...
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
07/30/2024
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...
07/30/2024
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Psychological Stress & HD
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
08/08/2024
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...
08/06/2024
Cath Lab Digest
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
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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Video Supplement to "Stentectomy by an Entrapped Rotational Atherectomy Burr" (Clinical Image).
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Clinical Images
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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...
“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...
08/01/2024
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