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Volume 33 - Issue 7 - July, 2021

July 2021 Table of Contents
06/30/2021
July 2021 TOC and Whole Issue PDF
July 2021 TOC and Whole Issue PDF
July 2021 TOC and Whole Issue PDF
06/30/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Clinical Images
Transdermal Nitroglycerin Patch as a Potential Pretreatment to Prevent Radial Artery Spasm During Transradial Cardiac Catheterization
06/30/2021

Kota Murai, MD1,2;  Masashi Fujino, MD, PhD1;  Yu Kataoka, MD, PhD1,2;
Teruo Noguchi, MD, PhD1,2

Kota Murai, MD1,2;  Masashi Fujino, M...
A 71-year-old female was hospitalized due to suspected coronary artery stenosis on multislice computed tomography. Elective coronary angiography was performed via the left distal radial artery.
A 71-year-old female was hospitalized due to suspected coronary artery stenosis on multislice computed tomography. Elective coronary angiography was performed via the left distal radial artery.
A 71-year-old female was...
06/30/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Ascites and Edema After Bicaval Orthotopic Heart Transplant
06/29/2021

Faris G. Araj, MD1;  Jyoti P. Balani, MD, MBBS2;  Alpesh A. Amin, MD1; 
Pradeep P.A. Mammen, MD1;  Sonia Garg, MD1;  Michael Luna, MD1

Faris G. Araj, MD1;  Jyoti P. Balani,...
IVC stenosis is a rare complication of bicaval orthotopic heart transplant. IVC stenosis can occur at either the cavo-atrial anastomosis, or the caval cannulation site, with presentations ranging from acute shock early post transplant to a...
IVC stenosis is a rare complication of bicaval orthotopic heart transplant. IVC stenosis can occur at either the cavo-atrial anastomosis, or the caval cannulation site, with presentations ranging from acute shock early post transplant to a...
IVC stenosis is a rare...
06/29/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Unintentional Extraction of a Deployed Coronary Stent Due to Microcatheter Fracture
06/29/2021

J.J. Coughlan, MD;  Peter Crean, MD;  John V. Cosgrave, MD

J.J. Coughlan, MD;  Peter Crean, MD; ...
To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of unintentional removal of a deployed stent due to the fracture of a micro-catheter tip.
To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of unintentional removal of a deployed stent due to the fracture of a micro-catheter tip.
To our knowledge, this is the...
06/29/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Traveling Wire After Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
06/29/2021

Alfonso Jurado-Román, MD, PhD;  Santiago Jiménez-Valero, MD; 
Guillermo Galeote, MD, PhD;  Raúl Moreno, MD, PhD

Alfonso Jurado-Román, MD, PhD;  Santi...
Guidewire-related complications are rarely reported, but are significantly associated with mortality and morbidity. Although radial approach is preferred in the majority of cases, femoral approach is needed in some complex procedures;...
Guidewire-related complications are rarely reported, but are significantly associated with mortality and morbidity. Although radial approach is preferred in the majority of cases, femoral approach is needed in some complex procedures;...
Guidewire-related complications...
06/29/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Complete Coronary Stent Removal After Optical Coherence Tomography Performance 8 Months Later for Device Entrapment: A Scary Challenge
06/29/2021

Hector Cubero-Gallego, MD, PhD1 and Beatriz Vaquerizo, MD, PhD1,2

Hector Cubero-Gallego, MD, PhD1 and B...
We describe an uncommon and potentially life-threatening complication during stent assessment by optical coherence tomography (OCT) with entrapment and complete stent removal. Possible mechanisms for OCT-catheter entrapment include malapposed...
We describe an uncommon and potentially life-threatening complication during stent assessment by optical coherence tomography (OCT) with entrapment and complete stent removal. Possible mechanisms for OCT-catheter entrapment include malapposed...
We describe an uncommon and...
06/29/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Aortic Rupture in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
06/29/2021

David Blusztein, MD and Harsh Agrawal, MD

David Blusztein, MD and Harsh Agrawal...
This case demonstrates a rare but catastrophic complication of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). In an era where TAVR is now indicated in low-risk patients, serious complication rates are less frequent. It exemplifies the...
This case demonstrates a rare but catastrophic complication of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). In an era where TAVR is now indicated in low-risk patients, serious complication rates are less frequent. It exemplifies the...
This case demonstrates a rare...
06/29/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Very Small Vessels With the Use of a Newer-Generation 2.0 mm Drug-Eluting Stent
06/29/2021

Hsu-Lung Jen, MD, PhD1,2;  Yao-Chang Wang, MD1,3;  Tien-Ping Tsao, MD1,2;
Wei-Hsian Yin, MD, PhD1,4

Hsu-Lung Jen, MD, PhD1,2;  Yao-Chang ...
The outcomes of treating coronary artery disease (CAD) in very small vessels
The outcomes of treating coronary artery disease (CAD) in very small vessels
The outcomes of treating...
06/29/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Implementation of a High-Sensitivity Troponin-I Assay in an Academic Medical Center: A Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment
06/29/2021

David E. Winchester, MD, MS1,2;  Omkar Betageri, MD1;  Patrick Perche1;
Brandon Allen, MD1;  Ryan Theis, PhD3

David E. Winchester, MD, MS1,2;  Omka...
hsTn assays have received regulatory approval for use in the United States, and healthcare facilities are beginning to adopt these new assays. Questions remain about how to implement them and what effect they may have on demand for...
hsTn assays have received regulatory approval for use in the United States, and healthcare facilities are beginning to adopt these new assays. Questions remain about how to implement them and what effect they may have on demand for...
hsTn assays have received...
06/29/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Comparison of a Single Versus Double Perclose Technique for Percutaneous Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
06/29/2021

Derek Q. Phan, MD1;  Marwan Qattan, MD2;  Ming-Sum Lee, MD, PhD1;
Ray Zadegan, MD2;  Prakash Mansukhani, MD2;  Somjot S. Brar, MD, MPH2;
Vicken Aharonian, MD2;  Naing Moore, MD2

Derek Q. Phan, MD1;  Marwan Qattan, M...
The optimal strategy for arterial closure in percutaneous transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TF-TAVR) remains under debate. We conducted a single-center, prospective observational study of consecutive patients undergoing...
The optimal strategy for arterial closure in percutaneous transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TF-TAVR) remains under debate. We conducted a single-center, prospective observational study of consecutive patients undergoing...
The optimal strategy for...
06/29/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Psychological Stress & HD
Adding 9th Psychological Health Metric to Life’s Essential 8 Enhances Cardiovascular Health Construct for Predicting Mortality Risk
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A cardiovascular health construct based on the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 but enhanced with a ninth psychological health metric strongly predicts all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, according to a new study at...
A cardiovascular health...
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Reprocessing Devices
SxanPro Introduces New Cost-Recovery Dashboard to Reduce Hospital Device Waste
08/08/2024
The advanced XCHG dashboard uses customizable algorithms to analyze inventory data, collected from the UDI using SxanPro's mobile technology, to identify items that can be transferred, sold, or repurposed. This unique capability minimizes...
The advanced XCHG dashboard uses customizable algorithms to analyze inventory data, collected from the UDI using SxanPro's mobile technology, to identify items that can be transferred, sold, or repurposed. This unique capability minimizes...
The advanced XCHG dashboard uses...
08/08/2024
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Sleep and CVD
Study of Sleep in Women Shows Delaying Bedtime by Just 90 Minutes Each Night Damages Endothelial Cells
08/06/2024
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...
After just six weeks of...
08/06/2024
Cath Lab Digest
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...
08/06/2024
Cath Lab Digest
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...
08/06/2024
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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...
“Our goal is to empower ASCs to...
08/05/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Scientists and clinicians at Scripps Research have shown that heart conditions can be diagnosed roughly as accurately using just three electrodes and an artificial intelligence (AI) tool. CREDIT Scripps Research
AI
New AI Tool Simplifies ECG: Fewer Leads, Same Accuracy
08/01/2024
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...
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...
Scientists report that their AI...
08/01/2024
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Psychological Stress & HD
Stock Market Turbulence Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Suicide: A Groundbreaking Study Analyzes 12 Million Deaths
08/01/2024
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.
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.
The research, which analyzed...
08/01/2024
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Mental Health
AHA: Risks of Anxiety, Suicide Attempt May Rise Significantly After Cardiovascular Hospitalization
07/31/2024
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...
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...
This analysis of a large...
07/31/2024
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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
07/30/2024
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...
The FLEX Vessel Prep System has...
07/30/2024
Cath Lab Digest

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Psychological Stress & HD
Adding 9th Psychological Health Metric to Life’s Essential 8 Enhances Cardiovascular Health Construct for Predicting Mortality Risk
08/08/2024
A cardiovascular health construct based on the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 but enhanced with a ninth psychological health metric strongly predicts all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, according to a new study at...
A cardiovascular health construct based on the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 but enhanced with a ninth psychological health metric strongly predicts all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, according to a new study at...
A cardiovascular health...
08/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Reprocessing Devices
SxanPro Introduces New Cost-Recovery Dashboard to Reduce Hospital Device Waste
08/08/2024
The advanced XCHG dashboard uses customizable algorithms to analyze inventory data, collected from the UDI using SxanPro's mobile technology, to identify items that can be transferred, sold, or repurposed. This unique capability minimizes...
The advanced XCHG dashboard uses customizable algorithms to analyze inventory data, collected from the UDI using SxanPro's mobile technology, to identify items that can be transferred, sold, or repurposed. This unique capability minimizes...
The advanced XCHG dashboard uses...
08/08/2024
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Clinical Images
Redo Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in a Young Patient With Congenital Aortic Valve Disease
08/07/2024
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.
A 39-year-old man with Shone...
08/07/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Sleep and CVD
Study of Sleep in Women Shows Delaying Bedtime by Just 90 Minutes Each Night Damages Endothelial Cells
08/06/2024
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...
After just six weeks of...
08/06/2024
Cath Lab Digest
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...
08/06/2024
Cath Lab Digest
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...
08/06/2024
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Clinical Videos
Stentectomy by an Entrapped Rotational Atherectomy Burr
08/05/2024
Video Supplement to "Stentectomy by an Entrapped Rotational Atherectomy Burr" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Stentectomy by an Entrapped Rotational Atherectomy Burr" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Stentectomy...
08/05/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Stentectomy by an Entrapped Rotational Atherectomy Burr
08/05/2024
A 73-year-old man presented with exertional angina and anterior ischemia on stress testing. He had undergone prior coronary artery bypass surgery and multiple percutaneous coronary interventions.
A 73-year-old man presented with exertional angina and anterior ischemia on stress testing. He had undergone prior coronary artery bypass surgery and multiple percutaneous coronary interventions.
A 73-year-old man presented with...
08/05/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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...
“Our goal is to empower ASCs to...
08/05/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Scientists and clinicians at Scripps Research have shown that heart conditions can be diagnosed roughly as accurately using just three electrodes and an artificial intelligence (AI) tool. CREDIT Scripps Research
AI
New AI Tool Simplifies ECG: Fewer Leads, Same Accuracy
08/01/2024
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...
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...
Scientists report that their AI...
08/01/2024
Cath Lab Digest

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