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Volume 31 – Issue 5 – May, 2019

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TAVR Complicated by Thoracic Aortic Perforation and Intussusception of the Right Iliac: Report of Successful Emergent Management With Endovascular Techniques
04/24/2019

Ashleigh Long, MD, PhD and Paul Mahoney, MD

Ashleigh Long, MD, PhD and Paul Mahon...
Despite numerous advantages, vascular complications associated with percutaneous access can occur during and after TAVR, and increase morbidity and mortality significantly. Effective management of potentially catastrophic vascular...
Despite numerous advantages, vascular complications associated with percutaneous access can occur during and after TAVR, and increase morbidity and mortality significantly. Effective management of potentially catastrophic vascular...
Despite numerous advantages,...
04/24/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
May 2019 Table of Contents
04/30/2019
MAY 2019 TOC and ISSUE PDF
MAY 2019 TOC and ISSUE PDF
MAY 2019 TOC and ISSUE PDF
04/30/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Impact of Valve Over-Sizing After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation With a Self-Expanding Valve: A Multislice Computed Tomography Study
04/24/2019

Maria Drakopoulou, MD;  Konstantinos Toutouzas, MD;  Konstantinos Stathogiannis, MD;  George Latsios, MD;  Skevos Sideris, MD;  Maria Xanthopoulou, MD;  Vicky Penesopoulou, MD;  George Trantalis, MD;  Andreas Synetos, MD;  Angelos Papanikolaou, MD;  Constantina Aggeli, MD;  Manolis Vavuranakis, MD;  Dimitrios Tousoulis, MD

Maria Drakopoulou, MD;  Konstantinos ...
Our study aim was to define the optimal value of valve sizing for reducing paravalvular regurgitation after TAVI.
Our study aim was to define the optimal value of valve sizing for reducing paravalvular regurgitation after TAVI.
Our study aim was to define the...
04/24/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Right Atrial, Right Ventricular, Superior Vena Cava Dissection Caused by Swan-Ganz Catheter Placement
04/24/2019

Nicholas Suraci, MD1;  Pedro Garcia, MD1;  Christos Mihos2;  Gerald Rosen, MD1;  Orlando Santana, MD2

Nicholas Suraci, MD1;  Pedro Garcia, ...
This case involves Swan-Ganz catheter placement in a patient who developed cardiogenic shock, possibly due to the catheter dissecting the intimal lining of the superior vena cava and endocardium.
This case involves Swan-Ganz catheter placement in a patient who developed cardiogenic shock, possibly due to the catheter dissecting the intimal lining of the superior vena cava and endocardium.
This case involves Swan-Ganz...
04/24/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Optical Coherence Tomography Evaluation of Superficial Femoral Artery Directional Atherectomy
04/24/2019

Wai Kin Chi, MBChB;  G.M. Tan, MBChB;  Chi Yuen Chan, MBChB;  Bryan P. Yan, MBBS, MD, FRACP

Wai Kin Chi, MBChB;  G.M. Tan, MBChB;...
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of OCT evaluation of SFA atherectomy in a patient from the Asia-Pacific region. We demonstrate the feasibility of this technique in Chinese populations.
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of OCT evaluation of SFA atherectomy in a patient from the Asia-Pacific region. We demonstrate the feasibility of this technique in Chinese populations.
To the best of our knowledge,...
04/24/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Coronary Artery Thrombosis in a Neonate With Critical Aortic Stenosis
04/24/2019

Aphrodite Tzifa, MD(Res), FRCPCH1;  Dimosthenis Avramidis, MD1;  Konstantinos Patris, MD2

Aphrodite Tzifa, MD(Res), FRCPCH1;  D...
To our knowledge, this is the first report describing coronary artery occlusion in a pediatric patient with critical aortic stenosis.
To our knowledge, this is the first report describing coronary artery occlusion in a pediatric patient with critical aortic stenosis.
To our knowledge, this is the...
04/24/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Coronary Stent Fracture: Still a Cause of Stent Failure
04/24/2019

Vitor Pazolini, MD;  Carlos Campos, MD, PhD;  Adriano Caixeta, MD, PhD

Vitor Pazolini, MD;  Carlos Campos, M...
In the present case, multimodality images facilitated our understanding of the mechanism behind the patient’s restenosis.
In the present case, multimodality images facilitated our understanding of the mechanism behind the patient’s restenosis.
In the present case,...
04/24/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Transradial Approach to Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Intervention in Patients With Dextrocardia
04/24/2019

Gregory J. Sinner, MD;  Bennet George, MD;  Adrian W. Messerli, MD

Gregory J. Sinner, MD;  Bennet George...
This is a review of all published reports of radial artery access for diagnostic and/or therapeutic coronary interventions in patients with dextrocardia.
This is a review of all published reports of radial artery access for diagnostic and/or therapeutic coronary interventions in patients with dextrocardia.
This is a review of all...
04/24/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
A Hydrophilic-Wire Induced Vascular Perforation Causing Mediastinal Hematoma During Transradial Coronary Intervention
04/24/2019

Jincheng Guo, MD and Jiahui Song, MD

Jincheng Guo, MD and Jiahui Song, MD ...
This is the first reported case of evidence of a hydrophilic wire traveling into a small branch and inducing perforation; this case highlights the need for fluoroscopically guided hydrophilic wire manipulation.
This is the first reported case of evidence of a hydrophilic wire traveling into a small branch and inducing perforation; this case highlights the need for fluoroscopically guided hydrophilic wire manipulation.
This is the first reported case...
04/24/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Predictors of Extended Postoperative Length of Stay After Uncomplicated Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
04/24/2019

Alexis K. Okoh, MD1;  Setri Fugar, MD2;  Nathan Kang, MS1;  Nicky Haik, BA1;  Michael Choi, BA1;  Marc Cohen, MD1;  Bruce Haik, MD1;  Chunguang Chen, MD1;  Mark J. Russo, MD, MS1,2

Alexis K. Okoh, MD1;  Setri Fugar, MD...
This study aimed to identify predictors of extended postoperative length of stay after uncomplicated TAVR. Non-transfemoral approach, non-elective admission, female sex, low mean transaortic gradient, presence of chronic renal failure, and...
This study aimed to identify predictors of extended postoperative length of stay after uncomplicated TAVR. Non-transfemoral approach, non-elective admission, female sex, low mean transaortic gradient, presence of chronic renal failure, and...
This study aimed to identify...
04/24/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy of Calcified Coronary Lesions in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: First-in-Man Experience
04/24/2019

Bernard Wong, MBChB;  Seif El-Jack, MBBS;  Ruth Newcombe, DCR;  Timothy Glenie, MBChB;  Guy Armstrong, MBChB;  Aleksandar Cicovic, MBChB;  Ali Khan, MBBS

Bernard Wong, MBChB;  Seif El-Jack, M...
We present the first cases of Shockwave intravascular lithotripsy (Shockwave Medical), a novel coronary calcium modification device, being used in patients undergoing PCI for STEMI.
We present the first cases of Shockwave intravascular lithotripsy (Shockwave Medical), a novel coronary calcium modification device, being used in patients undergoing PCI for STEMI.
We present the first cases of...
04/24/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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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.
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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...
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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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Clinical Images
Redo Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in a Young Patient With Congenital Aortic Valve Disease
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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
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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
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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...
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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...
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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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