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Volume 28 - Issue 5 - May, 2016

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Original Contribution
Safety and Clinical Outcomes of Endovascular Treatment of Adult-Onset Pulmonary Artery Stenosis
05/03/2016

Mujeeb A. Sheikh, MD;  Mohammed A. Chowdhury, MD, MRCP (UK);  George V. Moukarbel, MD

 
Mujeeb A. Sheikh, MD;  Mohammed A. Ch...
Pulmonary artery stenosis (PAS) in adults is a rare condition. This retrospective review of all cases of adult-onset PAS from 1990 to 2013 indicates that endovascular treatment appears safe and effective for symptom relief.
Pulmonary artery stenosis (PAS) in adults is a rare condition. This retrospective review of all cases of adult-onset PAS from 1990 to 2013 indicates that endovascular treatment appears safe and effective for symptom relief.
Pulmonary artery stenosis (PAS)...
05/03/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
A Comparison Between First-Generation and Second-Generation Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) Devices: A Propensity-Matched Single-Center Experience
05/01/2016

Neil Ruparelia, DPhil, MRCP1,2,3;  Azeem Latib, MD1,2;  Hiroyoshi Kawamoto, MD1,2;  Nicola Buzzatti, MD1;  Francesco Giannini, MD1;  Filippo Figini, MD1,2;  Antonio Mangieri, MD1;  Damiano Regazzoli, MD1;  Stefano Stella, MD1;  Alessandro Sticchi, MD1;  Akihito Tanaka, MD1,2;  Marco Ancona, MD1;  Eustachio Agricola, MD1;  Fabrizio Monaco, MD1;  Pietro Spagnolo, MD1;  Alaide Chieffo, MD1;  Matteo Montorfano, MD1;  Ottavio Alfieri, MD1;  Antonio Colombo, MD1,2

Neil Ruparelia, DPhil, MRCP1,2,3;  Az...
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of second-generation (2G) devices in comparison to first-generation (1G) devices with regard to procedural and short-term clinical outcomes. 
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of second-generation (2G) devices in comparison to first-generation (1G) devices with regard to procedural and short-term clinical outcomes. 
The aim of this study was to...
05/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Right Atrial Vacuum-Assisted Thrombectomy: Single-Center Experience
05/01/2016

Ahmed Al Badri, MD1;  Chad Kliger, MS, MD2;  Dillon Weiss, BS2;  Luigi Pirelli, MD2;  Sean Wilson, MD2;  Edward R. DeLaney, MS2;  Vladimir Jelnin, MD3;  Itzhak Kronzon, MD2;  Gila Perk, MD2;  Jonathan M. Hemli, MD2; Nirav C. Patel, MD2;  Suhail Raoof, MD2;  Carlos E. Ruiz, MD, PhD3

Ahmed Al Badri, MD1;  Chad Kliger, MS...
The optimal therapy for thrombi-in-transit remains controversial. We report our experience using percutaneous removal of right heart thrombus using vacuum aspiration. 
The optimal therapy for thrombi-in-transit remains controversial. We report our experience using percutaneous removal of right heart thrombus using vacuum aspiration. 
The optimal therapy for...
05/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Novel Technique of Advancing the Rotational Atherectomy Device: "Single-Operator" Technique
04/30/2016

Michael S. Lee, MD1;  Philipp Wiesner, MD1;  Seung Woon Rha, MD, PhD2

 
Michael S. Lee, MD1;  Philipp Wiesner...
The “single-operator” technique allows successful RA without a skilled assistant to maintain wire position during advancement of the burr; the absence of an assistant should therefore not eliminate the performance of RA.
The “single-operator” technique allows successful RA without a skilled assistant to maintain wire position during advancement of the burr; the absence of an assistant should therefore not eliminate the performance of RA.
The “single-operator” technique...
04/30/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Using Discrete Event Simulation to Model the Economic Value of Shorter Procedure Times on EP Lab Efficiency in the VALUE PVI Study
03/15/2016

Marcin Kowalski, MD1;  J. Brian DeVille, MD2;  J. Thomas Svinarich, MD3;  Dan Dan, MD4;  Andrew Wickliffe, MD5;  Charan Kantipudi, MD5;  Jason D. Foell, PhD6;  Giovanni Filardo, PhD, MPH2;  Reece Holbrook, BSEE6;  James Baker, MD7;  Hassan Baydoun, MD8;  Mark Jenkins, MD9;  Peter Chang-Sing, MD10

Marcin Kowalski, MD1;  J. Brian DeVil...
An assessment of the economic value associated with shorter atrial fibrillation ablation procedure times based on VALUE PVI data. 
An assessment of the economic value associated with shorter atrial fibrillation ablation procedure times based on VALUE PVI data. 
An assessment of the economic...
03/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Impact of Surgical Consultation on Outcomes in Hemodynamically Supported High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insights From PROTECT II Randomized Study
02/15/2016

David M. Shavelle, MD1;  Ajay J. Kirtane, MD, SM2;  Theodore L. Schreiber, MD3;  Neel K. Kapasi, MD1;  William W. O‚ÄôNeill, MD4;  Jeffrey W. Moses, MD2;  Jeffrey Popma, MD5;  Ray V. Matthews, MD1

David M. Shavelle, MD1;  Ajay J. Kirt...
An investigation on whether the use of hemodynamic support during PCI can mitigate the adverse prognostic importance of surgical ineligibility. 
An investigation on whether the use of hemodynamic support during PCI can mitigate the adverse prognostic importance of surgical ineligibility. 
An investigation on whether the...
02/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Transcatheter Therapy for a Large Mobile Right Atrial Thrombus and Massive Pulmonary Embolism
05/01/2016

Akhil Narang, MD1;  Anuj Mediratta, MD1;  Jeremy R. Estrada, MD1;  Jonathan Rosenberg, MD1;  Jeanne M. DeCara, MD1;  Michael D. Howell, MD2;  Roberto M. Lang, MD1;  Jonathan D. Paul, MD1;  Sandeep Nathan, MD1;  Atman P. Shah, MD1;  John E. Blair, MD1

Akhil Narang, MD1;  Anuj Mediratta, M...
We describe a novel combined technique of percutaneous aspiration of unstable right atrial thrombus followed by ultrasound-directed thrombolysis of massive pulmonary embolism. 
We describe a novel combined technique of percutaneous aspiration of unstable right atrial thrombus followed by ultrasound-directed thrombolysis of massive pulmonary embolism. 
We describe a novel combined...
05/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Drug-Coated Balloon Venoplasty for In-Stent Restenosis in a Patient With Recurrent Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Post Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Initial Experience With a New Treatment Technique
05/01/2016

Jonathan Rosenberg, MD;  Westby G. Fisher, MD;  Mayra Guerrero, MD;  Steve Smart, MD;  Justin Levisay, MD;  Ted Feldman, MD;  Michael Salinger, MD

Jonathan Rosenberg, MD;  Westby G. Fi...
We describe the novel use of a paclitaxel drug-coated balloon for the treatment of in-stent restenosis of the pulmonary veins.
We describe the novel use of a paclitaxel drug-coated balloon for the treatment of in-stent restenosis of the pulmonary veins.
We describe the novel use of a...
05/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
Expanding the Horizons for Pulmonary Artery Stenting
05/01/2016

Damien P. Kenny, MB, MD, MRCPCH1 and Ziyad M. Hijazi, MD, MPH2

 
Damien P. Kenny, MB, MD, MRCPCH1 and ...
Commentary on Sheikh et al; the authors offer their thoughts on pulmonary artery stenting for adult-onset pulmonary artery stenosis.
Commentary on Sheikh et al; the authors offer their thoughts on pulmonary artery stenting for adult-onset pulmonary artery stenosis.
Commentary on Sheikh et al; the...
05/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
To Protect or Not to Protect: Mitigating the Potential Risk That Surgical Ineligibility Poses in High-Risk PCI
04/30/2016

Keshav R. Nayak, MD1 and Brian E. Jaski, MD2

 
Keshav R. Nayak, MD1 and Brian E. Jas...
The authors comment on Shavelle et al and offer their thoughts on the place of surgical ineligibility in the spectrum of PCI risk.
The authors comment on Shavelle et al and offer their thoughts on the place of surgical ineligibility in the spectrum of PCI risk.
The authors comment on Shavelle...
04/30/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Out-of-Hospital Care
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