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Volume 28 - Issue 7 - July, 2016

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Clinical Images
Transfemoral Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) in a Patient With Previous Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR)
07/01/2016

Neil Ruparelia, DPhil, MRCP;  Vasileios F. Panoulas, MD, PhD;  Angela Frame;  Anthony W. Nathan, MD, FRCP;  Ben Ariff, FRCR;  Usman Jaffer, MSc, PhD, FRCS;  Nilesh Sutaria, MD, FRCP;  Andrew Chukwuemeka, MD, FRCS; Ghada W. Mikhail, MD, FRCP;  Iqbal S. Malik, PhD, FRCP

Neil Ruparelia, DPhil, MRCP;  Vasilei...
A 90-year-old patients underwent valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation via the transfemoral route in view of the patient’s prohibitively high surgical and anesthetic risk.
A 90-year-old patients underwent valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation via the transfemoral route in view of the patient’s prohibitively high surgical and anesthetic risk.
A 90-year-old patients underwent...
07/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Transcatheter Simultaneous Double-Transapical Access for Paravalvular Mitral Leak Closure Using the Occlutech PLD
07/01/2016

Vincenzo Pestrichella, MD1;  Antonio Pignatelli, MD1;  Rossella Alemanni, MD1;  Rosamaria Montesanti, MD1;  Maurizio Braccio, MD1;  Francesco Greco, MD1;  Pierpaolo D‚ÄôAmbruoso, MD1;  Cataldo Davide Memmola, MD1;  Mauro Cassese, MD1;  Gaetano Contegiacomo, MD1;  Rodrigo Bagur, MD, PhD2

 

Vincenzo Pestrichella, MD1;  Antonio ...
Two Occlutech paravalvular leak devices were successfully delivered in a 67-year-old patient with rheumatic heart valve disease using a simultaneous double-transapical access with double-wire technique.
Two Occlutech paravalvular leak devices were successfully delivered in a 67-year-old patient with rheumatic heart valve disease using a simultaneous double-transapical access with double-wire technique.
Two Occlutech paravalvular leak...
07/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
New Ventricular Septal Defects Following Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
07/01/2016

A. Garvey Rene, MD1;  Dinesh Jagasia, MD1;  S. Rasi Wickramasinghe, MD, PhD1;  Nimesh Desai, MD, PhD2;  Wilson Szeto, MD2;  Prashanth Vallabhajosyula, MD2;  Robert H. Li, MD1;  Frank E. Silvestry, MD1;  Jay Giri, MD, MPH1;  Saurabh Jha, MD3;  Howard C. Herrmann, MD1;  Saif Anwaruddin, MD1

A. Garvey Rene, MD1;  Dinesh Jagasia,...
The authors report the development of new ventricular septal defects after TAVR in 4 patients with left ventricular outflow tract calcification; they discuss imaging and post-TAVR management of these patients.   J INVASIVE CARDIOL...
The authors report the development of new ventricular septal defects after TAVR in 4 patients with left ventricular outflow tract calcification; they discuss imaging and post-TAVR management of these patients.   J INVASIVE CARDIOL...
The authors report the...
07/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Contrast Utilization During Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insights From a Contemporary Multicenter Registry
07/01/2016

Georgios E. Christakopoulos, MD1;  Dimitri Karmpaliotis, MD2;  Khaldoon Alaswad, MD3;  Robert W. Yeh, MD4;  Farouc A. Jaffer, MD, PhD5;  R. Michael Wyman, MD5;  William Lombardi, MD6;  J. Aaron Grantham, MD7;  David A. Kandzari, MD8;  Nicholas Lembo, MD8;  Jeffrey W. Moses, MD2;  Ajay Kirtane, MD, SM2;  Manish Parikh, MD2;  Philip Green, MD2;  Matthew Finn, MD2;  Santiago Garcia, MD9;  Anthony Doing, MD10;  Mitul Patel, MD11;  John Bahadorani, MD11;  Georgios Christopoulos, MD1;  Aris Karatasakis, MD1;  Craig A. Thompson, MD, MMSc12;  Subhash Banerjee, MD1;  Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1

Georgios E. Christakopoulos, MD1;  Di...
This study examines the association of clinical, angiographic, and procedural variables with contrast volume administered during 1330 CTO-PCIs performed at 12 experienced United States centers.
This study examines the association of clinical, angiographic, and procedural variables with contrast volume administered during 1330 CTO-PCIs performed at 12 experienced United States centers.
This study examines the...
07/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Drug-Coated Balloons for Infrainguinal Peripheral Artery Disease
06/30/2016

Sanjum S. Sethi, MD, MPH and Michael S. Lee, MD

Sanjum S. Sethi, MD, MPH and Michael ...
A review of paclitaxel-coated balloons as an emerging therapeutic option for the invasive management of infrainguinal peripheral artery disease. 
A review of paclitaxel-coated balloons as an emerging therapeutic option for the invasive management of infrainguinal peripheral artery disease. 
A review of paclitaxel-coated...
06/30/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
The CardioMEMS Heart Failure Sensor: A Procedural Guide for Implanting Physicians
06/30/2016

David Shavelle, MD1 and Rita Jermyn, MD2

David Shavelle, MD1 and Rita Jermyn, ...
A review of the CardioMEMS heart failure system that summarizes implantation procedure, discusses the required imaging steps, reviews procedural supplies, and presents a series of case studies to illustrate clinically relevant issues.
A review of the CardioMEMS heart failure system that summarizes implantation procedure, discusses the required imaging steps, reviews procedural supplies, and presents a series of case studies to illustrate clinically relevant issues.
A review of the CardioMEMS heart...
06/30/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Use of Resting Non-hyperemic Indices for Avoidance of Fractional Flow Reserve Measurement: The Goal of 100% Accuracy
06/30/2016

Khawaja Afzal Ammar, MD1*;  Syed Shahab Kazmi, MBBS1*;  Mirza Nubair Ahmad, MBBS1;  Mirza Mujadil Ahmad, MBBS1;  Arsalan Riaz, MBBS1;  Imran Husain, BS1;  Fatima Husain, MBBS1;  Suhail Allaqaband, MD1;  Tanvir Bajwa, MD1;  Anjan Gupta, MD1

Khawaja Afzal Ammar, MD1*;  Syed Shah...
The authors hypothesize that a certain resting non-hyperemic index of coronary and aortic pressures (Pd/Pa) can obviate the measurement of fractional flow reserve and avoid the use of adenosine administration.
The authors hypothesize that a certain resting non-hyperemic index of coronary and aortic pressures (Pd/Pa) can obviate the measurement of fractional flow reserve and avoid the use of adenosine administration.
The authors hypothesize that a...
06/30/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Balloon Versus Computed Tomography Sizing of the Aortic Annulus for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement and the Impact of Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Calcification and Morphology on Sizing
04/15/2016

Jose F. Condado, MD1;  Stamatios Lerakis, MD1;  James Stewart, MD1;  Hanna Jensen, MD2;  Travis S. Henry, MD3; Sung Min Ko, MD4;  Arthur Stillman, MD3;  Mohammad H. Rajaei, MD2;  Kreton Mavromatis, MD1;  Chandan Devireddy, MD1;  Eric Sarin, MD2;  Brad Leshnower, MD2;  Robert Guyton, MD2;  Brian Kaebnick, MD1; Vinod H. Thourani, MD2;  Peter C. Block, MD1;  Vasilis Babaliaros, MD1

Jose F. Condado, MD1;  Stamatios Lera...
Balloon sizing can complement multidetector CT for annular sizing in TAVR, especially in patients with moderate/severe annular calcification, borderline annular size, and non-tubular LVOT. 
Balloon sizing can complement multidetector CT for annular sizing in TAVR, especially in patients with moderate/severe annular calcification, borderline annular size, and non-tubular LVOT. 
Balloon sizing can complement...
04/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
No Stenosis Left Behind – The Holy Grail of 100% Predictive Accuracy
06/30/2016

James R. Wilentz, MD

James R. Wilentz, MD
With growing acceptance and ease of use, short adenosine infusion may not prove the deterrent it once seemed, and some form of pressure-flow measurement will likely advance to the point of gold standard.
With growing acceptance and ease of use, short adenosine infusion may not prove the deterrent it once seemed, and some form of pressure-flow measurement will likely advance to the point of gold standard.
With growing acceptance and ease...
06/30/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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SxanPro Introduces New Cost-Recovery Dashboard to Reduce Hospital Device Waste
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Sleep and CVD
Study of Sleep in Women Shows Delaying Bedtime by Just 90 Minutes Each Night Damages Endothelial Cells
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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Adding 9th Psychological Health Metric to Life’s Essential 8 Enhances Cardiovascular Health Construct for Predicting Mortality Risk
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SxanPro Introduces New Cost-Recovery Dashboard to Reduce Hospital Device Waste
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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.
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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...
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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
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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.
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