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Volume 27 - Issue 3 - March, 2015

Department

Letters to the Editor
Is the Evaluation Sufficient? Interpretation on the Cardiac Inhomogeneity Without Considering the Transmural Dispersion
02/24/2015

Omer Yiginer, MD1;  Abdullah Haholu, MD2;  Mehmet Tezcan, MD3;  Namik Ozmen, MD1

Omer Yiginer, MD1;  Abdullah Haholu, ...
The authors opine on a previous study by Mirbolouk et al (J Invasive Cardiol. 2014;26(9):444-450) and recommend the addition of transmural dispersion data to the study to reveal the effects of revascularization procedures on electrical...
The authors opine on a previous study by Mirbolouk et al (J Invasive Cardiol. 2014;26(9):444-450) and recommend the addition of transmural dispersion data to the study to reveal the effects of revascularization procedures on electrical...
The authors opine on a previous...
02/24/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Column

Invasive Thoughts
Interventional Cardiology: Reflections on My Career Choice at 10 Years
02/24/2015

Srihari S. Naidu, MD 

Srihari S. Naidu, MD 
Dr Naidu offers his thoughts on the state of Interventional Cardiology after a decade in practice.
Dr Naidu offers his thoughts on the state of Interventional Cardiology after a decade in practice.
Dr Naidu offers his thoughts on...
02/24/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Intravascular-Ultrasound Assisted Localization and Revascularization of an Ostial Chronic Total Occlusion: Utility of Near-Field and Far-Field Imaging
02/24/2015

Eric L. Wallace, DO and Khaled M. Ziada, MD

Eric L. Wallace, DO and Khaled M. Zia...
We demonstrate the utility of intravascular ultrasound imaging in the localization of an ambiguous or “stump-less” ostial CTO in addition to providing real-time far-field imaging, which is helpful in tracking wire progress through the...
We demonstrate the utility of intravascular ultrasound imaging in the localization of an ambiguous or “stump-less” ostial CTO in addition to providing real-time far-field imaging, which is helpful in tracking wire progress through the...
We demonstrate the utility of...
02/24/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Percutaneous Transcatheter Balloon Valvuloplasty for Bioprosthetic Tricuspid Valve Stenosis in a patient With Orthotopic Heart Transplant
02/24/2015

Gaurav Rana, MBBS;  Jeffrey Shih, MD;  Nikolaos Kakouros, MBBS, MRCP, PhD

Gaurav Rana, MBBS;  Jeffrey Shih, MD;...
A 47-year-old man with history of familial cardiomyopathy and orthotopic heart transplant at the age of 34 years presented severe tricuspid stenosis (TS) with a mean transvalvular gradient of 10 mm Hg. To the best of our knowledge, this is...
A 47-year-old man with history of familial cardiomyopathy and orthotopic heart transplant at the age of 34 years presented severe tricuspid stenosis (TS) with a mean transvalvular gradient of 10 mm Hg. To the best of our knowledge, this is...
A 47-year-old man with history...
02/24/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Feature

Original Contribution
Adoption of the Hybrid CTO Approach by a Single Non-CTO Operator: Procedural and Clinical Outcomes
02/24/2015

Minh N. Vo, MD1;  James M. McCabe, MD2;  William L. Lombardi, MD2;  John Ducas, MD1; Amir Ravandi, MD, PhD1;  Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD3

Minh N. Vo, MD1;  James M. McCabe, MD...
This study tested the feasibility of adopting the “hybrid” approach by a single operator without prior experience in CTO-PCI. The authors conclude that the “hybrid” approach to CTO-PCI can be successfully adopted by a single operator with...
This study tested the feasibility of adopting the “hybrid” approach by a single operator without prior experience in CTO-PCI. The authors conclude that the “hybrid” approach to CTO-PCI can be successfully adopted by a single operator with...
This study tested the...
02/24/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Clinical and Economic Effectiveness of Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices for High-Risk Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
02/24/2015

Atman P. Shah, MD1;  Elizabeth M. Retzer, MD1;  Sandeep Nathan, MD, MSc1;  Jonathan D. Paul, MD1; Janet Friant, MSN1;  Karin E. Dill, MD2;  Joseph L. Thomas, MD3

Atman P. Shah, MD1;  Elizabeth M. Ret...
This study conducted a review of all comparative randomized control trials of the pVADS (Impella and TandemHeart) vs IABP for patients undergoing high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
This study conducted a review of all comparative randomized control trials of the pVADS (Impella and TandemHeart) vs IABP for patients undergoing high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
This study conducted a review of...
02/24/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Safety, Feasibility, and Long-Term Results of Percutaneous Closure of Atrial Septal Defects Using the Amplatzer Septal Occluder Without Periprocedural Echocardiography
02/24/2015

Fabien Praz, MD;  Andreas Wahl, MD;  Mathieu Schmutz, MD;  Jean-Pierre Pfammatter, MD;  Mladen Pavlovic, MD; St√©phanie Perruchoud, MD;  Andrea Remondino, MD;  Stephan Windecker, MD;  Bernhard Meier, MD

Fabien Praz, MD;  Andreas Wahl, MD;  ...
Percutaneous closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs) is usually performed using simultaneous fluoroscopic and transthoracic, transesophageal, or intracardiac echocardiographic guidance. This study sought to assess the safety and efficacy of...
Percutaneous closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs) is usually performed using simultaneous fluoroscopic and transthoracic, transesophageal, or intracardiac echocardiographic guidance. This study sought to assess the safety and efficacy of...
Percutaneous closure of atrial...
02/24/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Comparison of Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients Undergoing Endovascular Revascularization for Peripheral Arterial Disease
02/24/2015

Michael S. Lee, MD1;  Seung-Woon Rha, MD, PhD2*;  Seung Kyu Han, MD3;  Byoung Geol Choi, BS2;  Se Yeon Choi, BS2;  Jabar Ali, MD2;  Shaopeng Xu, MD2;  Harris Abdullah Ngow, MD2;  Jae Joong Lee, MD2;  Kwang No Lee, MD2;  Ji Bak Kim, MD2;  Sunki Lee, MD2;  Jin Oh Na, MD2;  Cheol Ung Choi, MD2; Hong Euy Lim, MD2;  Jin Won Kim, MD2;  Eung Ju Kim, MD2;  Chang Gyu Park, MD2;  Hong Seog Seo, MD2;  Jeremy Kong, BS¬π;  Dong Joo Oh, MD2

Michael S. Lee, MD1;  Seung-Woon Rha,...
This study assessed the clinical outcomes of diabetic versus non-diabetic patients with peripheral arterial disease who underwent peripheral transluminal angioplasty (PTA). Diabetic patients were found to more frequently present with critical...
This study assessed the clinical outcomes of diabetic versus non-diabetic patients with peripheral arterial disease who underwent peripheral transluminal angioplasty (PTA). Diabetic patients were found to more frequently present with critical...
This study assessed the clinical...
02/24/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
A Prospective, Randomized, Pivotal Trial of a Novel Extravascular Collagen-Based Closure Device Compared to Manual Compression in Diagnostic and Interventional Patients
02/24/2015

James B. Hermiller, MD1;  Wayne Leimbach, MD2;  Roger Gammon, MD3;  Steven P. Karas, MD4; Robert J. Whitbourn, MD5;  S. Chiu Wong, MD6;  Nilesh Goswami, MD7;  John McCabe, MD8;  Nick G. Cavros, MD9;  Richard Paulus, MD10;  Srihari S. Naidu, MD11;  Zoltan G. Turi, MD12

James B. Hermiller, MD1;  Wayne Leimb...
The RESPECT trial was a multicenter, randomized comparison that evaluates the safety/efficacy of the new Vascade extravascular closure system (Cardiva Medical, Inc) in diagnostic and interventional procedures. Compared to manual compression,...
The RESPECT trial was a multicenter, randomized comparison that evaluates the safety/efficacy of the new Vascade extravascular closure system (Cardiva Medical, Inc) in diagnostic and interventional procedures. Compared to manual compression,...
The RESPECT trial was a...
02/24/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
Commentary: Intraaortic Balloon Pump Versus Percutaneous Ventricular Assist for the High-Risk Patient: Keep it Simple Except When You Can`t
02/24/2015

Mary Shields, MD and Sheldon Goldberg, MD 

Mary Shields, MD and Sheldon Goldberg...
In order to put the pVAD analysis of Shah et al into clinical perspective, Drs Shields and Goldberg review the definitions of “high-risk PCI,” the mechanism of action of support devices for PCI patients, and comment on the results of trials...
In order to put the pVAD analysis of Shah et al into clinical perspective, Drs Shields and Goldberg review the definitions of “high-risk PCI,” the mechanism of action of support devices for PCI patients, and comment on the results of trials...
In order to put the pVAD...
02/24/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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