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Volume 36 - Issue 7 - July, 2024

Featured Article

Original Contribution
Virtual Reality to Predict Paravalvular Leak in Severe Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implants
03/11/2024

Johnny Chahine, MD1; Lorraine Mascarenhas, DO2; Demetris Yannopoulos, MD1; Ganesh Raveendran, MD1; Sergey Gurevich, MD1

Johnny Chahine, MD1; Lorraine Mascare...
The authors demonstrate that virtual reality simulations are effective at accurately predicting the presence, location, and severity of paravalvular leak in severe bicuspid aortic valve stenosis patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve...
The authors demonstrate that virtual reality simulations are effective at accurately predicting the presence, location, and severity of paravalvular leak in severe bicuspid aortic valve stenosis patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve...
The authors demonstrate that...
03/11/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Department

Clinical Conference Proceedings
Clinical Conference Proceedings: IAGS 2024 Summary Document
06/26/2024
These proceedings summarize the educational activity of the 17th Biennial Meeting of the International Andreas Gruentzig Society held January 30 to February 2, 2024 in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
These proceedings summarize the educational activity of the 17th Biennial Meeting of the International Andreas Gruentzig Society held January 30 to February 2, 2024 in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
These proceedings summarize the...
06/26/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Feature

Clinical Images
An Unusual Angiogram Finding in a Patient With Rheumatic Heart Disease
03/14/2024

Karan Kalani, MD; A Shaheer Ahmed, MD, DM; Nikhil Singhania, MD

Karan Kalani, MD; A Shaheer Ahmed, MD...
A woman in her early fifties with a known case of severe rheumatic mitral stenosis presented to the out-patient department with increasing breathlessness.
A woman in her early fifties with a known case of severe rheumatic mitral stenosis presented to the out-patient department with increasing breathlessness.
A woman in her early fifties...
03/14/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Transient Internal Mammary Artery Graft Stenosis on Early Angiography: Navigating Pitfalls in Hybrid Myocardial Revascularization
03/14/2024

Per Lehnert, MD, PhD1,2; Troels Thim, MD, PhD2,3; Lars Jakobsen, MD, PhD2,3; Michael Mæng, MD, PhD2,3; Evald Høj Christiansen, MD, PhD2,3; Ivy Susanne Modrau, MD1,2

Per Lehnert, MD, PhD1,2; Troels Thim,...
The authors aim to investigate the frequency, natural course, and clinical significance of internal mammary artery graft stenosis upon early angiography in patients undergoing hybrid myocardial revascularization.
The authors aim to investigate the frequency, natural course, and clinical significance of internal mammary artery graft stenosis upon early angiography in patients undergoing hybrid myocardial revascularization.
The authors aim to investigate...
03/14/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Successful Retrieval of Ruptured Stent Balloon Catheter During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
03/13/2024

Byeng-Ju Son, MD; Jong-Seon Park, MD, PhD;Ung Kim, MD, PhD; Kang-Un Choi, MD, PhD; Jong-Il Park, MD

Byeng-Ju Son, MD; Jong-Seon Park, MD,...
An 82-year-old woman was admitted for non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. At the coronary angiography, diffuse significant stenosis of the right coronary artery was observed.
An 82-year-old woman was admitted for non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. At the coronary angiography, diffuse significant stenosis of the right coronary artery was observed.
An 82-year-old woman was...
03/13/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Apical Thrombus Mimicking Ventricular Septal Rupture
03/11/2024

Cihan Öztürk, MD1; Fethi Emre Ustabaşıoğlu, MD2

Cihan Öztürk, MD1; Fethi Emre Ustabaş...
A 51-year-old man with chest pain was admitted to the emergency department. The patient was taken to the coronary angiography lab with a diagnosis of inferior myocardial infarction.
A 51-year-old man with chest pain was admitted to the emergency department. The patient was taken to the coronary angiography lab with a diagnosis of inferior myocardial infarction.
A 51-year-old man with chest...
03/11/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients Unable to Undergo Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights From the UK-ReVasc Registry
03/06/2024

Thomas A. Kite, MD, PhD1; Alexander Chase, MD, PhD2; Colum G. Owens, MD 3; Aadil Shaukat, MD4; Abdul M. Mozid, MD5; Peter O’Kane, MD6; Helen Routledge, MD7; Divaka Perera MD, PhD8; Ajay K. Jain, MD9; Nick Palmer, MD10; Stephen P. Hoole, MD11; Mohaned Egred, MD12; Manas K. Sinha, MD13; Thomas J. Cahill, MD, PhD14; Brijesh Anantharam, MD15; Jonathan Byrne, MD16; Paul D. Morris,MD, PhD17; Sharon Kean18; Ahmed Sabra, MD2; Muhammad Aetesam-ur-Rahman, MD1; Jonathan Mailey, MD3; Ozan Demir, MD, PhD8; Kyriacos Mouyis, MD9; Ahmed Abdalwahab, MD12; Dimitrios Terentes-Printzios, MD14; Ritesh Kanyal, MD16; Nick Curzen, MD, PhD19; Colin Berry, MD, PhD20; Anthony H. Gershlick, MD1, Andrew Ladwiniec, MD1; on behalf of the UK-ReVasc Registry Investigators

Thomas A. Kite, MD, PhD1; Alexander C...
The UK-ReVasc Registry was a prospective, multicenter registry study established to appraise contemporary clinical outcomes following percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with coronary anatomy that would usually mandate coronary...
The UK-ReVasc Registry was a prospective, multicenter registry study established to appraise contemporary clinical outcomes following percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with coronary anatomy that would usually mandate coronary...
The UK-ReVasc Registry was a...
03/06/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
Use of Plaque Modification Microcatheters During Percutaneous Coronary Interventions for Chronic Total Occlusion: Insights From the PROGRESS‐CTO Registry
03/04/2024

Deniz Mutlu, MD1; Athanasios Rempakos, MD1; Michaella Alexandrou, MD1; Ahmed Al-Ogaili, MD1; Farouc  A. Jaffer, MD2; Khaldoon Alaswad, MD3; Jaikirshan J. Khatri, MD4; Laura Young, MD4; Mir B. Basir, MD3; Oleg Krestyaninov, MD5; Dmitrii Khelimskii, MD5; Sevket Gorgulu, MD6; Omer Goktekin, MD7; James W. Choi, MD8; Raj H. Chandwaney, MD9; Srinivasa Potluri, MD10; Paul Poommipanit, MD11; Barry Uretsky, MD12; David E. Kandzari, MD13; Nazif Aygul, MD14; Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD, MSc15; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH1; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA1;Yader Sandoval, MD1; M. Nicholas Burke, MD1; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1

Deniz Mutlu, MD1; Athanasios Rempakos...
The authors evaluated the frequency of use and outcomes of plaque modification microcatheters in an international multicenter registry.
The authors evaluated the frequency of use and outcomes of plaque modification microcatheters in an international multicenter registry.
The authors evaluated the...
03/04/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Device-Related Thrombosis After Transcatheter Closure of Atrial Septal Defect Using the Gore Cardioform ASD Occluder
03/04/2024

Muhammad Moolla, MD; Hatem Linjawi, MBBS; Dylan Taylor, MD; Anoop Mathew, MBBS
 

Muhammad Moolla, MD; Hatem Linjawi, M...
The author report a case of device-related thrombus complicating transcatheter atrial septal defect (ASD) device closure using the GORE Cardioform ASD Occluder, which consists of a thromboresistant-expanded polytetrafluoroethylene material...
The author report a case of device-related thrombus complicating transcatheter atrial septal defect (ASD) device closure using the GORE Cardioform ASD Occluder, which consists of a thromboresistant-expanded polytetrafluoroethylene material...
The author report a case of...
03/04/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Transcatheter Closure of a Coronary Artery to Pulmonary Artery Fistula With Two Sequential Giant Aneurysms
03/04/2024

Felix Maverick Uy, MD1; Amar Vaswani, MBBS2; Kiang Hiong Tay, MBBS3,4; Soo Teik Lim, MBBS, MRCP2,4; Jonathan Yap, MBBS, MRCP, MPH2,4

Felix Maverick Uy, MD1; Amar Vaswani,...
A 73-year-old female presented with exertional dyspnea and was found to have a coronary artery to pulmonary artery fistula with 2 sequential giant aneurysms.
A 73-year-old female presented with exertional dyspnea and was found to have a coronary artery to pulmonary artery fistula with 2 sequential giant aneurysms.
A 73-year-old female presented...
03/04/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Coronary Intervention in Chronic Total Occlusion in the Left Main Coronary Artery
03/04/2024

Yoshinobu Murasato, MD, PhD; Kyohei Meno, MD; Takahiro Mori, MD, PhD

Yoshinobu Murasato, MD, PhD; Kyohei M...
An 83-year-old man who had undergone coronary aorta bypass graft surgery 25 years ago required treatment for new-onset worsening angina.
An 83-year-old man who had undergone coronary aorta bypass graft surgery 25 years ago required treatment for new-onset worsening angina.
An 83-year-old man who had...
03/04/2024
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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