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Volume 27 - Issue 9 - September 2015

Feature

Original Contribution
09/02/2015

Tejas Patel, MD1,2;  Sanjay Shah, MD1,2;  Samir Pancholy, MD3;  Surender Deora, MD1;  Tak Kwan, MD4; Ian C. Gilchrist, MD5

Tejas Patel, MD1,2;  Sanjay Shah, MD1...
This review discusses different methods using the transradial approach (TRA) of accessing the native coronary arteries and bypass grafts to optimize the quality of angiographic results and support for interventional procedures. 
This review discusses different methods using the transradial approach (TRA) of accessing the native coronary arteries and bypass grafts to optimize the quality of angiographic results and support for interventional procedures. 
This review discusses different...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/02/2015

Markus Reinthaler, MD1;  Suneil K. Aggarwal, MD2;  Aral Mert, MD2;  Santi Lim, MD2;  Carsten Skurk, MD1; Ulf Landmesser, MD1;  Michael J. Mullen, MD2

Markus Reinthaler, MD1;  Suneil K. Ag...
Despite rapid progress in device technologies for PFO closure over the past decade, long-tunnel anatomies still constitute a challenge. The present study investigated the performance of a novel in-tunnel device (Flatstent EF; Coherex Medical)...
Despite rapid progress in device technologies for PFO closure over the past decade, long-tunnel anatomies still constitute a challenge. The present study investigated the performance of a novel in-tunnel device (Flatstent EF; Coherex Medical)...
Despite rapid progress in device...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/02/2015

Tsutomu Murakami, MD;  Naoki Masuda, MD;  Sho Torii, MD;  Takeshi Ijichi, MD;  Makoto Natsumeda, MD; Toshiharu Fujii, MD;  Masataka Nakano, MD;  Yohei Ohno, MD;  Gaku Nakazawa, MD;  Norihiko Shinozaki, MD, PhD;  Khalid O. Tammam, MD;  Takashi Matsukage, MD, PhD;  Nobuhiko Ogata, MD, PhD; Fuminobu Yoshimachi, MD, PhD;  Yuji Ikari, MD, PhD

Tsutomu Murakami, MD;  Naoki Masuda, ...
We retrospectively analyzed 207 CTO lesions in 195 patients in a single center between January 2008 and December 2011 and found that over  one-half of CTO lesions can be treated with high success and low complication rates by TRI if the...
We retrospectively analyzed 207 CTO lesions in 195 patients in a single center between January 2008 and December 2011 and found that over  one-half of CTO lesions can be treated with high success and low complication rates by TRI if the...
We retrospectively analyzed 207...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
09/02/2015

Nino Mihatov, MD1 and David M. Dudzinski, MD, JD2

Nino Mihatov, MD1 and David M. Dudzin...
IABP rupture is a rare complication, with overall reported incidence of 1%. The presented case demonstrates the presence of blood within the IABP driveline, which is a key indicator of rupture. 
IABP rupture is a rare complication, with overall reported incidence of 1%. The presented case demonstrates the presence of blood within the IABP driveline, which is a key indicator of rupture. 
IABP rupture is a rare...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/02/2015

Stefan Toggweiler, MD1*;  Bram van Schie, MD2*;  Michel Zuber, MD2;  Zaid Sabti, MD1;  Tardu √ñzkartal, MD2; Thomas F. L√ºscher, MD2;  Paul Erne, MD2

Stefan Toggweiler, MD1*;  Bram van Sc...
This study investigates the natural course of paravalvular regurgitation (PAR) with serial transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) measurements. TEE studies were performed at 30 days and 1 year post TAVI with the self-expanding CoreValve for...
This study investigates the natural course of paravalvular regurgitation (PAR) with serial transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) measurements. TEE studies were performed at 30 days and 1 year post TAVI with the self-expanding CoreValve for...
This study investigates the...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/02/2015

Wenjie Tian, MD1;  Michael Mahmoudi, MD, PhD2;  Thibault Lhermusier, MD1;  Sarkis Kiramijyan, MD1; Hideaki Ota, MD1;  Fang Chen, PhD1;  Rebecca Torguson, MPH1;  William O. Suddath, MD1;  Lowell F. Satler, MD1; Augusto D. Pichard, MD1;  Ron Waksman, MD1

Wenjie Tian, MD1;  Michael Mahmoudi, ...
This study compares the clinical outcomes of lesion preparation with rotational atherectomy, plain old balloon angioplasty, or cutting-balloon angioplasty in patients with heavily calcified coronary lesions who were treated with drug-eluting...
This study compares the clinical outcomes of lesion preparation with rotational atherectomy, plain old balloon angioplasty, or cutting-balloon angioplasty in patients with heavily calcified coronary lesions who were treated with drug-eluting...
This study compares the clinical...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/02/2015

Paolo Sganzerla, MD1;  Mauro Rondi, MD1;  Andrea Pavone, MD1;  Eleonora Aiolfi, MD1;  Adele Facchinetti, MD1;  Alfonso Funaro, MD2;  Paola Negrini, MD1

Paolo Sganzerla, MD1;  Mauro Rondi, M...
Several progressively refined percutaneous devices for patent foramen ovale closure have been recently developed. We describe our single-center experience with the new Gore septal occluder. 
Several progressively refined percutaneous devices for patent foramen ovale closure have been recently developed. We describe our single-center experience with the new Gore septal occluder. 
Several progressively refined...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
09/02/2015

Anoop Agrawal, MD;  Shamsa Baaj;  Jeffrey Schwartz, MD;  John J. Lopez, MD

Anoop Agrawal, MD;  Shamsa Baaj;  Jef...
Coronary artery aneurysm with dissection is an uncommon presentation of Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS). LDS patients who present with unstable clinical syndromes merit special attention given unique pathophysiology derangements associated with...
Coronary artery aneurysm with dissection is an uncommon presentation of Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS). LDS patients who present with unstable clinical syndromes merit special attention given unique pathophysiology derangements associated with...
Coronary artery aneurysm with...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
09/02/2015

Georgios Christopoulos, MD;  Anna P. Kotsia, MD;  Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD

Georgios Christopoulos, MD;  Anna P. ...
Subintimal dissection and reentry techniques are widely used in chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions. We describe 3 CTO cases in which the distal vessel could not be visualized after subintimal crossing, in spite of attempts to...
Subintimal dissection and reentry techniques are widely used in chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions. We describe 3 CTO cases in which the distal vessel could not be visualized after subintimal crossing, in spite of attempts to...
Subintimal dissection and...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
09/02/2015

Rajesh V. Swaminathan, MD and Dmitriy N. Feldman, MD

Rajesh V. Swaminathan, MD and Dmitriy...
We should continue to think broadly in terms of alternative strategies for improving procedural and clinical outcomes in older patients. Bleeding avoidance strategies such as use of low-profile sheaths and careful selection and monitoring of...
We should continue to think broadly in terms of alternative strategies for improving procedural and clinical outcomes in older patients. Bleeding avoidance strategies such as use of low-profile sheaths and careful selection and monitoring of...
We should continue to think...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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