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Volume 30 - Issue 11 - November, 2018

Feature

Original Contribution
10/26/2018

Abdallah El Sabbagh, MD1*;  Megha Prasad, MD1*;  Chad J. Zack, MD1;  Robert J. Widmer, MD, PhD1;  Brad S. Karon, MD, PhD2;  Amir Lerman, MD1;  Allan S. Jaffe, MD1

Abdallah El Sabbagh, MD1*;  Megha Pra...
Coronary endothelial dysfunction (CED) is associated with recurrent ischemia. The role of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I levels in patients with CED has not been established. Patients with suspected ischemia, who underwent clinically...
Coronary endothelial dysfunction (CED) is associated with recurrent ischemia. The role of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I levels in patients with CED has not been established. Patients with suspected ischemia, who underwent clinically...
Coronary endothelial dysfunction...
10/26/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
10/26/2018

Lawrence Ang, MD;  Abdullah Almasoud, MD;  Samhita Palakodeti;  Ehtisham Mahmud, MD

Lawrence Ang, MD;  Abdullah Almasoud,...
The goal of this study is to quantify and characterize bacterial contamination of lead aprons in a high-volume catheterization laboratory, and to evaluate the efficacy of decontamination using an ultraviolet-C radiation system.   
The goal of this study is to quantify and characterize bacterial contamination of lead aprons in a high-volume catheterization laboratory, and to evaluate the efficacy of decontamination using an ultraviolet-C radiation system.   
The goal of this study is to...
10/26/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
10/26/2018

Takahiro Nomura, MD, PhD1;  Yoshio Maeno, MD, PhD1;  Sung-Han Yoon, MD1;  Yigal Abramowitz, MD1;  Sharjeel Israr, MD1;  Masaki Miyasaka, MD1;  Yoshio Kazuno, MD1;  Nobuyuki Takahashi, MD1;  Hiroyuki Kawamori, MD, PhD1;  Mamoo Nakamura, MD1;  Hasan Jilaihawi, MD2;  Raj R. Makkar, MD1

 

Takahiro Nomura, MD, PhD1;  Yoshio Ma...
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement in cases with left ventricular outflow tract calcification (LVOT-CA) remains a challenging procedure. This study compares the early outcomes of patients undergoing TAVR in LVOT-CA with new-generation...
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement in cases with left ventricular outflow tract calcification (LVOT-CA) remains a challenging procedure. This study compares the early outcomes of patients undergoing TAVR in LVOT-CA with new-generation...
Transcatheter aortic valve...
10/26/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
10/26/2018

Aleksander Araszkiewicz, MD, PhD1;  Stanis≈Çaw Jankiewicz, MD, PhD1;  Bartosz Zabicki, MD, PhD2;  Marek Grygier, MD, PhD1;  Maciej Lesiak, MD, PhD1

Aleksander Araszkiewicz, MD, PhD1;  S...
We present a 62-year-old female with residual pulmonary hypertension after pulmonary endarterectomy for CTEPH who underwent balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA). Implantation of a covered stent not only protects the ruptured vessel, but also...
We present a 62-year-old female with residual pulmonary hypertension after pulmonary endarterectomy for CTEPH who underwent balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA). Implantation of a covered stent not only protects the ruptured vessel, but also...
We present a 62-year-old female...
10/26/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
10/26/2018

Adrian Mercado-Alamo, MD;  Anwar Zaitoun, MD;  Saroj Neupane, MD;  Thomas Davis, MD

Adrian Mercado-Alamo, MD;  Anwar Zait...
Deep vein thrombosis due to superficial femoral artery aneurysm is an extremely rare condition that develops due to aneurysm direct compression of a segment of the venous system. We present a female patient who had recently undergone a left...
Deep vein thrombosis due to superficial femoral artery aneurysm is an extremely rare condition that develops due to aneurysm direct compression of a segment of the venous system. We present a female patient who had recently undergone a left...
Deep vein thrombosis due to...
10/26/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
10/26/2018

Giovanni Lorenzoni, MD;  Pierluigi Merella, MD;  Paolo Pischedda, MD;  Gavino Casu, MD

Giovanni Lorenzoni, MD;  Pierluigi Me...
Left atrial appendage (LAA) perforation is a possible complication not only after release of the closure device, but also during the diagnostic phase due to sheath positioning in the LAA.
Left atrial appendage (LAA) perforation is a possible complication not only after release of the closure device, but also during the diagnostic phase due to sheath positioning in the LAA.
Left atrial appendage...
10/26/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
10/26/2018

Amged Abdelaziz, MD;  Saqib Ali Gowani, MD;  Brett Hiendlmayr, MD;  Jennifer Jantz, MD;  Francis Kiernan, MD;  Raymond G. McKay, MD

Amged Abdelaziz, MD;  Saqib Ali Gowan...
We report the first case of interatrial dissection and hematoma in association with the MitraClip procedure. 
We report the first case of interatrial dissection and hematoma in association with the MitraClip procedure. 
We report the first case of...
10/26/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
10/26/2018

Brett Hiendlmayr, MD;  Kerry E. McGuire, APRN;  Lauren E. Curtis, APRN;  William H. Perucki, MD;  Saqib Ali Gowani, MD;  Amged Abdelaziz, MD;  Nicole E. Hoover, PA-C;  Mohiuddin Cheema, MD;  Talhat Azemi, MD

Brett Hiendlmayr, MD;  Kerry E. McGui...
Periprocedural stroke related to TAVR is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Cerebral embolic protection using the Sentinel device has demonstrated reduced rates of stroke during TAVR. However, alternative access such as a...
Periprocedural stroke related to TAVR is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Cerebral embolic protection using the Sentinel device has demonstrated reduced rates of stroke during TAVR. However, alternative access such as a...
Periprocedural stroke related to...
10/26/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
10/26/2018

Pascal Frederiks, MD;  Hans Vandekerckhove, MD;  Kurt Hermans, MD

Pascal Frederiks, MD;  Hans Vandekerc...
A 73-year-old woman presented with exertional chest pain and mild dyspnea for several months. In this case, preoperative coronary angiography showed neovascularization originating from the RCA and LCX. Vascular supply in left atrial myxomas...
A 73-year-old woman presented with exertional chest pain and mild dyspnea for several months. In this case, preoperative coronary angiography showed neovascularization originating from the RCA and LCX. Vascular supply in left atrial myxomas...
A 73-year-old woman presented...
10/26/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
10/26/2018

Ian C. Gilchrist, MD

Ian C. Gilchrist, MD
A discussion on the report by Koutouzis et al addressing the concerns related to the unique technical and anatomical components of the hand.
A discussion on the report by Koutouzis et al addressing the concerns related to the unique technical and anatomical components of the hand.
A discussion on the report by...
10/26/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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