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Volume 26 - Issue 6 - June 2014

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Original Contribution
Clinical Outcome of Successful Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Occlusion: Results From the Multicenter Korean Chronic Total Occlusion (K-CTO) Registry
06/02/2014

Byeong-Keuk Kim, MD1*;  Sanghoon Shin, MD1*;  Dong-Ho Shin, MD1;  Myeong-Ki Hong, MD1;  Hyeon-Cheol Gwon, MD2;  Hyo-Soo Kim, MD3;  Cheol Woong Yu, MD4;  Hun Sik Park, MD5;  In-Ho Chae, MD3;  Seung-Woon Rha, MD6;  Seung-Hwan Lee, MD7;  Moo-Hyun Kim, MD8;  Seung-Ho Hur, MD9;  Yangsoo Jang, MD1

Byeong-Keuk Kim, MD1*;  Sanghoon Shin...
This multicenter Korean registry investigates the impact of the success or failure of chronic total occlusion interventions on clinical outcomes in the current drug-eluting stent era.
This multicenter Korean registry investigates the impact of the success or failure of chronic total occlusion interventions on clinical outcomes in the current drug-eluting stent era.
This multicenter Korean registry...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Single Versus Double Stenting for Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Bifurcation Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
06/02/2014

Wassef Karrowni, MD1;  Nader Makki, MD2;  Amandeep S. Dhaliwal, MDCM2;  Ankur Vyas, MBBS2;  Amy Blevins2,  Saadeddine Dughman, MD2;  Saket Girotra, MBBS, SM2;  Peter Cram, MD2;  Phillip A. Horwitz, MD2

Wassef Karrowni, MD1;  Nader Makki, M...
PCI for unprotected left main coronary artery bifurcation lesions continues to be technically demanding and is an independent predictor of poor outcomes. We conducted a meta-analysis that assesses outcomes for a single-stent strategy versus a...
PCI for unprotected left main coronary artery bifurcation lesions continues to be technically demanding and is an independent predictor of poor outcomes. We conducted a meta-analysis that assesses outcomes for a single-stent strategy versus a...
PCI for unprotected left main...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Cardiac Catheterization in Patients With Ascending Aortic Aneurysms: Safety, Success, and Prevalence of Coronary Artery Disease
06/02/2014

 

Zachary M. Gertz, MD1;  Scott A. Levitt, BSE2;  Kelly C. Epps, MD2;  Joseph E. Bavaria, MD3; G. William Moser, CRNP3;  Daniel M. Kolansky, MD2

  Zachary M. Gertz, MD1;  Scott A. L...
Evaluation for coronary artery disease is recommended prior to surgery for ascending aortic aneurysms, but concerns remain regarding the use of coronary angiography in this population. We retrospectively reviewed all patients referred for...
Evaluation for coronary artery disease is recommended prior to surgery for ascending aortic aneurysms, but concerns remain regarding the use of coronary angiography in this population. We retrospectively reviewed all patients referred for...
Evaluation for coronary artery...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Transthoracic Echocardiography as a Measuring and Guiding Tool for Transcatheter Device Closure of Secundum Atrial Septal Defect in Young Children
06/02/2014

Nadeem Sadiq, FCPS;  Maad Ullah, FCPS;  Mehboob Sultan, FCPS;  Khurram Akhtar, FCPS

Nadeem Sadiq, FCPS;  Maad Ullah, FCPS...
An analysis of the effectiveness of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) for device closure of secundum atrial septal defect in children <5 years old.
An analysis of the effectiveness of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) for device closure of secundum atrial septal defect in children <5 years old.
An analysis of the effectiveness...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Coronary Artery Aneurysms in Acute Coronary Syndrome: Case Series, Review, and Proposed Management Strategy
06/02/2014

 

Nathan Boyer, MD1;  Rajesh Gupta, MD2;  Alex Schevchuck, MD4;  Vindhya Hindnavis, MD1;  Seth Maliske3; Mark Sheldon, MD4;  Douglas Drachman, MD2;  Yerem Yeghiazarians, MD1

  Nathan Boyer, MD1;  Rajesh Gupta, ...
There are no formal guidelines to direct the management of coronary artery aneurysm in patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes; controversies exist whether conservative, surgical, or catheter-based management should be pursued. We...
There are no formal guidelines to direct the management of coronary artery aneurysm in patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes; controversies exist whether conservative, surgical, or catheter-based management should be pursued. We...
There are no formal guidelines...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Transfemoral Aortic Valve-in-Valve Implantation With the CoreValve Evolut for Small Degenerated Stented Bioprosthesis
06/02/2014

Smita R. Jategaonkar, MD1;  Werner Scholtz, MD1;  Dieter Horstkotte, MD, PhD1;  Jan Gummert, MD, PhD2; Stephan M. Ensminger, MD, PhD2;  Jochen B√∂rgermann, MD, PhD2

Smita R. Jategaonkar, MD1;  Werner Sc...
Transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve implantation represents one interesting therapeutic option for high-risk surgical patients with degenerated bioprostheses. We report our initial experience with the 23 mm CoreValve Evolut in 4 patients with...
Transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve implantation represents one interesting therapeutic option for high-risk surgical patients with degenerated bioprostheses. We report our initial experience with the 23 mm CoreValve Evolut in 4 patients with...
Transcatheter aortic...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Developments in Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: 2014 State-Of-The-Art Update
06/02/2014

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1;  Dimitri Karmpaliotis, MD2;  Gerald S. Werner, MD3;  James C. Spratt, BSc, MB ChB, MD4;  Barry F. Uretsky, MD5;  Michael Luna, MD1;  Subhash Banerjee, MD1

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1;  Dim...
A summary of the most important CTO PCI related literature published in 2013.
A summary of the most important CTO PCI related literature published in 2013.
A summary of the most important...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Department

Advances in Vein Therapy
Comparison of Resource Utilization of Pulmonary Vein Isolation: Cryoablation Versus RF Ablation With Three-Dimensional Mapping in the Value PVI Study
06/02/2014

J. Brian DeVille, MD1;  J. Thomas Svinarich, MD2;  Dan Dan, MD3;  Andrew Wickliffe, MD3;  Charan Kantipudi, MD3;  Hae W. Lim, PhD4;  Lisa Plummer, RN4;  James Baker, MD5;  Marcin Kowalski, MD6;  Hassan Baydoun, MD6;  Mark Jenkins, MD7;  Peter Chang-Sing, MD8

J. Brian DeVille, MD1;  J. Thomas Svi...
The first United States multicenter examination to report the procedural comparisons between the cryoballoon and focal radiofrequency catheters when used for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation patients. In this hospital chart...
The first United States multicenter examination to report the procedural comparisons between the cryoballoon and focal radiofrequency catheters when used for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation patients. In this hospital chart...
The first United States...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Radial Access Technique
Success Rate and Safety of Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty Via Radial Artery Approach Among a Chinese Population
06/02/2014

Abdool Russeed Ziyad Sondagur, MBBS, MD;  Hui Wang, MD, PhD;  Yunshan Cao, MD;  Shenghui Lin, MD;  Xinli Li, MD, PhD

Abdool Russeed Ziyad Sondagur, MBBS, ...
A prospective study on the safety and success rate of transradial coronary angiography and angioplasty among a Chinese population.
A prospective study on the safety and success rate of transradial coronary angiography and angioplasty among a Chinese population.
A prospective study on the...
06/02/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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