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Volume 27 - Issue 12 - December, 2015

Feature

Original Contribution
Hemodynamic Assessment of Severe Aortic Stenosis via Transradial Approach is Safe
11/25/2015

Kintur Sanghvi, MD1;  Samir Pancholy, MD2;  Tejas Patel, MD3

Kintur Sanghvi, MD1;  Samir Pancholy,...
We sought to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and time to cross severely stenosed aortic valves via radial approach using ordinary equipment for aortic stenosis evaluation.
We sought to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and time to cross severely stenosed aortic valves via radial approach using ordinary equipment for aortic stenosis evaluation.
We sought to evaluate the...
11/25/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Impact of Aging on Radial Spasm During Coronary Catheterization
11/25/2015

Marc Trilla, RN;  Xavier Freixa, MD;  Ander Regueiro, MD;  Diego Fern√°ndez-Rodriguez, MD;  Salvatore Brugaletta, MD;  Victoria Martin-Yuste, MD;  Marcelo Jim√©nez, MD;  Amadeo Betriu, MD;  Manel Sabat√©, MD;  M√≥nica Masotti, MD

Marc Trilla, RN;  Xavier Freixa, MD; ...
This study on the impact of aging on the incidence and severity of radial spasm during coronary catheterization suggests the need to intensify preventive measures in young patients in order to reduce the incidence of radial spasm.
This study on the impact of aging on the incidence and severity of radial spasm during coronary catheterization suggests the need to intensify preventive measures in young patients in order to reduce the incidence of radial spasm.
This study on the impact of...
11/25/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Percutaneous Closure of Intracardiac Defects in Adults: State of the Art
11/25/2015

Andr√©s M. Pineda, MD1;  Christos G. Mihos, DO1;  Sandeep Singla, MD1;  Orlando Santana, MD1;  John Rhodes III, MD2;  Robert J. Sommer, MD3;  Charanjit S. Rihal, MD4;  Nirat Beohar, MD1

Andr√©s M. Pineda, MD1;  Christos G. ...
The authors provide a comprehensive review of the current transcatheter management of the most common intracardiac defects encountered in the adult population.
The authors provide a comprehensive review of the current transcatheter management of the most common intracardiac defects encountered in the adult population.
The authors provide a...
11/25/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Effect of Extended-Release Niacin on Carotid Intima Media Thickness, Reactive Hyperemia, and Endothelial Progenitor Cell Mobilization: Insights From the Atherosclerosis Lesion Progression Intervention Using Niacin Extended Release in Saphenous Vein Gra
11/25/2015

Andres Guerra, BS;  Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH;  Ameka Coleman, MS;  Hao Xu, PhD;  Anna Kotsia, MD;  Georgios Christopoulos, MD;  Alan Sosa, BA;  Howard Chao, BS;  Henry Han, BS;  Guthbudeen Abdurrahim, MD;  Michele Roesle, RN, BSN;  James A. de Lemos, MD;  Darren K. McGuire, MD, MHSc;  Milton Packer, MD;  Subhash Banerjee, MD;  Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD

Andres Guerra, BS;  Bavana V. Rangan,...
We sought to evaluate the impact of extended-release niacin on carotid intima media thickness (CIMT), endothelial function, and endothelial progenitor cell (EPC) mobilization. 
We sought to evaluate the impact of extended-release niacin on carotid intima media thickness (CIMT), endothelial function, and endothelial progenitor cell (EPC) mobilization. 
We sought to evaluate the impact...
11/25/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty in the TAVI Era: A Multicenter Registry
11/25/2015

Claudio Moretti, MD1;  Sujay Chandran, MD2;  Paul-Louis Vervueren, MD3;  Fabrizio D‚ÄôAscenzo, MD1;  Marco Barbanti, MD4;  Roshan Weerackody, MD2;  Giacomo Boccuzzi, MD5;  Dae-Hyun Lee, MD6;  Jose de la Torre Hernandez, MD6;  Pierluigi Omed√®, MD1;  Vincent Nijenhuis, MD7;  Norris Igbineweka, MD8;  Patrick Lim, MD9;  Ten Berg, Prof7;  Didier Carri√®, Prof3;  David Hildick-Smith, MD8;  Simona Gulino, MD10;  Stefano Cannata, MD4,  Giuseppe Gargiulo, MD4;  Corrado Tamburino, MD4;  Federico Conrotto, MD1;  Ilaria Meynet, MD1;  Giorgio Quadri, MD1;  Ludovica Marangoni, MD1;  Salma Taha, MD1,11;  Giuseppe Biondi Zoccai, MD12;  Stefano Salizzoni, MD1;  Sebastiano Marra, MD1;  Fiorenzo Gaita, Prof1

Claudio Moretti, MD1;  Sujay Chandran...
Few clinical data about indications and prognoses of patients undergoing balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) in the TAVI era have been reported. Data from all consecutive patients undergoing BAV in seven European centers from 2006 to 2013 were...
Few clinical data about indications and prognoses of patients undergoing balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) in the TAVI era have been reported. Data from all consecutive patients undergoing BAV in seven European centers from 2006 to 2013 were...
Few clinical data about...
11/25/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Gender-Related and Age-Related Differences in Implantable Defibrillator Recipients: Results From the Pacemaker and Implantable Defibrillator Leads Survival Study ("PAIDLESS")
11/25/2015

Alyssa M. Feldman, MS;  Daniel J. Kersten;  Jessica A. Chung;  Wilbur J. Asheld, DO;  Joseph Germano, DO;  Shahidul Islam, PStat, MPH;  Todd J. Cohen, MD

Alyssa M. Feldman, MS;  Daniel J. Ker...
This study analyzed the differences in gender and age in relation to defibrillator lead failure and mortality of patients in the Pacemaker and Implantable Defibrillator Leads Survival Study (PAIDLESS).
This study analyzed the differences in gender and age in relation to defibrillator lead failure and mortality of patients in the Pacemaker and Implantable Defibrillator Leads Survival Study (PAIDLESS).
This study analyzed the...
11/25/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Feasibility of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Without Preprocedural Transesophageal Echocardiography or CT Scanning
10/15/2015

Daniel Hammersley, MRCP;  Steven Podd, MRCP;  Ari Gomes;  Catherine Thomson;  Thomas Keeble, MD;  Maureen Dooley, MRCP;  David Hildick-Smith, MD

Daniel Hammersley, MRCP;  Steven Podd...
LAA occlusion patients usually undergo TEE or CT imaging prior to the procedure; this preprocedural imaging may not be necessary. This study assesses the success rate and safety outcomes of LAA occlusion in a cohort of patients who had not...
LAA occlusion patients usually undergo TEE or CT imaging prior to the procedure; this preprocedural imaging may not be necessary. This study assesses the success rate and safety outcomes of LAA occlusion in a cohort of patients who had not...
LAA occlusion patients usually...
10/15/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Impact of Switching From Prasugrel to Clopidogrel Shortly After a Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Without a Loading Dose of Clopidogrel
09/15/2015

Eddy Mizrahi, MD1;  Ramya Smitha Suryadevara, MD1;  Kulpreet Barn, MD1;  Gouthami Boga, MD1; Mian Muhammad Ali Akram, MD1;  Ibrahim Ismail-Sayed, MD2;  Yvette M. Henry, PhD3;  Melissa A. Troup, MHSA3; Peter B. Berger, MD4

Eddy Mizrahi, MD1;  Ramya Smitha Sury...
The authors present a retrospective analysis to determine the safety and efficacy of administering prasugrel at the time of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and switching to clopidogrel, without reloading. 
The authors present a retrospective analysis to determine the safety and efficacy of administering prasugrel at the time of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and switching to clopidogrel, without reloading. 
The authors present a...
09/15/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
Repeated Aortic Balloon Valvuloplasty in Elderly Patients With Aortic Stenosis Who Are Not Candidates for Definitive Treatment
11/25/2015

Atman P. Shah, MD and Elizabeth M. Retzer, MD

Atman P. Shah, MD and Elizabeth M. Re...
The authors comment on this month's article by Bordoni et al, noting that their results are a notable step forward, demonstrate the efficacy and safety in performing repeat BAV in a high-risk patient population with no other treatment...
The authors comment on this month's article by Bordoni et al, noting that their results are a notable step forward, demonstrate the efficacy and safety in performing repeat BAV in a high-risk patient population with no other treatment...
The authors comment on this...
11/25/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure: How Easy Can it Get?
10/15/2015

Bernhard Meier, MD

 
Bernhard Meier, MD  
This commentary on an article by Hammersley et al offers Dr. Meier's thoughts and observations on the choice between LAA occlusion and life-long oral anticoagulation.
This commentary on an article by Hammersley et al offers Dr. Meier's thoughts and observations on the choice between LAA occlusion and life-long oral anticoagulation.
This commentary on an article by...
10/15/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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