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Volume 21 - Issue 8 - August, 2009

Feature

Case Report
Percutaneous Closure of a Traumatic Fistula Between the Right Coronary Artery and the Right Atrium (Full title below)
08/18/2009
Percutaneous Closure of a Traumatic Fistula Between the Right Coronary Artery and the Right Atrium in a Young Adult: A New Covered Stent Strategy _______________________________________________ From the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital,...
Percutaneous Closure of a Traumatic Fistula Between the Right Coronary Artery and the Right Atrium in a Young Adult: A New Covered Stent Strategy _______________________________________________ From the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital,...
Percutaneous Closure of a...
08/18/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Drug-Specific Thienopyridine Resistance in Patient with Recurrent Coronary Stent Thrombosis
08/18/2009
From the Department for Cardiovascular Diseases, Zagreb University Hospital Centre, Zagreb, Croatia. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted January 5, 2009, provisional acceptance...
From the Department for Cardiovascular Diseases, Zagreb University Hospital Centre, Zagreb, Croatia. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted January 5, 2009, provisional acceptance...
From the Department for...
08/18/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Subintimal Angioplasty: To Stent or Not to Stent?
08/18/2009
From the Department of Cardiology, Marshfield Clinic, Wausau, Wisconsin and Saint Clares Hospital, Weston, Wisconsin. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted April 8, 2009 and accepted...
From the Department of Cardiology, Marshfield Clinic, Wausau, Wisconsin and Saint Clares Hospital, Weston, Wisconsin. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted April 8, 2009 and accepted...
From the Department of...
08/18/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Rapid Transcatheter Occlusion of a Coronary Cameral Fistula Using a Three-Lobed Vascular Occlusion Plug
08/18/2009
From the Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted March 2, 2009, provisional acceptance given March 13, 2009, and final version accepted...
From the Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted March 2, 2009, provisional acceptance given March 13, 2009, and final version accepted...
From the Shaare Zedek Medical...
08/18/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Retrograde Recanalization of Left Main from Saphenous Vein Graft Supported by Percutaneous Impella Recover LP 2.5 Assist Device
08/18/2009
From the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted March 2, 2009 and accepted March 31, 2009. Address for correspondence: Francesco...
From the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted March 2, 2009 and accepted March 31, 2009. Address for correspondence: Francesco...
From the Catholic University of...
08/18/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Aortocoronary Dissection Complicating Primary Angioplasty
08/18/2009
From the Department of Cardiology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted January 31, 2009, provisional acceptance given March...
From the Department of Cardiology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted January 31, 2009, provisional acceptance given March...
From the Department of...
08/18/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Ultrasonic Guidance for Percutaneous Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in an Adult
08/18/2009
From the Division of Cardiology, Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group and Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, California. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted February 24, 2009,...
From the Division of Cardiology, Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group and Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, California. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted February 24, 2009,...
From the Division of...
08/18/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Black Hole Phenomenon Observed on IVUS after Late Restenosis following Sirolimus-Eluting Stent Implantation
08/17/2009
Case Description. A 75-year-old male with a previous history of coronary artery disease was admitted with stable angina. He had undergone percutaneous coronary intervention to the proximal left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery 43...
Case Description. A 75-year-old male with a previous history of coronary artery disease was admitted with stable angina. He had undergone percutaneous coronary intervention to the proximal left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery 43...
Case Description. A 75-year-old...
08/17/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Mechanical Mitral Valve Thrombosis
08/17/2009
Case Presentation. A 75-year-old female presented to our hospital with subacute onset of dyspnea and decreased exercise tolerance. Her past medical history was significant for aortic and mitral stenosis secondary to rheumatic heart disease...
Case Presentation. A 75-year-old female presented to our hospital with subacute onset of dyspnea and decreased exercise tolerance. Her past medical history was significant for aortic and mitral stenosis secondary to rheumatic heart disease...
Case Presentation. A...
08/17/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Percutaneous Renal Intervention Utilizing Distal Embolic Protection
08/17/2009
Background. A 74-year-old female was referred for further evaluation of accelerated hypertension. She had a long history of well controlled hypertension, but more recently had blood pressure readings as high as 200/100 mmHg. There was no...
Background. A 74-year-old female was referred for further evaluation of accelerated hypertension. She had a long history of well controlled hypertension, but more recently had blood pressure readings as high as 200/100 mmHg. There was no...
Background. A 74-year-old female...
08/17/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

News

White Paper
SG2 Data Highlights Urgency for Increased Cardiovascular Intervention Resources in U.S. Hospitals
11/14/2024
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems...
11/14/2024
Cath Lab Digest
First Aid guidelines
AHA/American Red Cross: Updated First Aid Guidelines Enhance Care for Opioid Overdose, Bleeding, Other Emergencies
11/14/2024
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major...
11/14/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Thrombectomy
Data Show Patients Treated with Penumbra’s Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy Technology for Pulmonary Embolism Experience Shorter Hospital Stays and Fewer Complications Compared to Other Treatment Options
11/13/2024
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with...
11/13/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Atherosclerosis
Study Identifies Molecule That Simulates Inflammation-Reducing Effects of Low-Fat Diet
11/13/2024
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its...
11/13/2024
Cath Lab Digest
defibrillation
Researchers Discover Far Less Energy Is Needed Than Currently Used in State-of-the-Art Defibrillation Techniques
11/11/2024
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Heat & CVD
NEJM: Using a Fan and Wetting the Skin Reduces Risk of Deadly Cardiac Strain in Hot and Humid Weather
11/11/2024
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Endocarditis
New Catheter-Based Approach for Right-Sided Infective Endocarditis
11/11/2024
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Hearts in space
Artificial 'Mini-Hearts' Take Flight to the International Space Station
11/11/2024
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Microvascular Disease
Hourglass-Shaped Stent Could Ease Severe Chest Pain From Microvascular Disease
11/08/2024
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought...
11/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral IVL
DISRUPT BTK II: Shockwave Medical Further Validates Utility of Intravascular Lithotripsy in Lower Limb Lesions in Late-Breaking Presentation at VIVA 2024
11/08/2024
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary...
11/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest

White Paper
SG2 Data Highlights Urgency for Increased Cardiovascular Intervention Resources in U.S. Hospitals
11/14/2024
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems...
11/14/2024
Cath Lab Digest
First Aid guidelines
AHA/American Red Cross: Updated First Aid Guidelines Enhance Care for Opioid Overdose, Bleeding, Other Emergencies
11/14/2024
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major...
11/14/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Thrombectomy
Data Show Patients Treated with Penumbra’s Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy Technology for Pulmonary Embolism Experience Shorter Hospital Stays and Fewer Complications Compared to Other Treatment Options
11/13/2024
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with...
11/13/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Atherosclerosis
Study Identifies Molecule That Simulates Inflammation-Reducing Effects of Low-Fat Diet
11/13/2024
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its...
11/13/2024
Cath Lab Digest
defibrillation
Researchers Discover Far Less Energy Is Needed Than Currently Used in State-of-the-Art Defibrillation Techniques
11/11/2024
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Heat & CVD
NEJM: Using a Fan and Wetting the Skin Reduces Risk of Deadly Cardiac Strain in Hot and Humid Weather
11/11/2024
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Endocarditis
New Catheter-Based Approach for Right-Sided Infective Endocarditis
11/11/2024
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Hearts in space
Artificial 'Mini-Hearts' Take Flight to the International Space Station
11/11/2024
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Microvascular Disease
Hourglass-Shaped Stent Could Ease Severe Chest Pain From Microvascular Disease
11/08/2024
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought...
11/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral IVL
DISRUPT BTK II: Shockwave Medical Further Validates Utility of Intravascular Lithotripsy in Lower Limb Lesions in Late-Breaking Presentation at VIVA 2024
11/08/2024
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary...
11/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest

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