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Volume 28 - Issue 8 - August, 2016

Feature

Clinical Images
Radial Artery Embolism: A Rare Complication of Angioplasty
07/22/2016
Joan Garcia-Picart, MD; Vicens Martí, MD; Antoni Serra, MD, PhD; Leonardo Danduch, MD
A 55-year-old man with multivessel CAD was diagnosed with in-stent restenosis, but treatment was complicated by radial artery coronary embolism, which is a rare complication of radial intervention.   J INVASIVE CARDIOL...
A 55-year-old man with multivessel CAD was diagnosed with in-stent restenosis, but treatment was complicated by radial artery coronary embolism, which is a rare complication of radial intervention.   J INVASIVE CARDIOL...
A 55-year-old man with...
07/22/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
The Role of Multimodality Imaging in a Case of Traumatic Cardiac Pseudoaneurysm
07/22/2016
Brittany N.C. Mcunu, MD; Marina Trilesskaya, MD; Thomas Frohlich, MD
After a 40-foot fall from a balcony, a healthy 21-year-old sustained multiple injuries, including left ventricular pseudoaneurysm. This case demonstrates the necessity of multimodality imaging.    J INVASIVE CARDIOL...
After a 40-foot fall from a balcony, a healthy 21-year-old sustained multiple injuries, including left ventricular pseudoaneurysm. This case demonstrates the necessity of multimodality imaging.    J INVASIVE CARDIOL...
After a 40-foot fall from a...
07/22/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Late Right Coronary Ostium Occlusion After Percutaneous Aortic Paravalvular Leak Closure: Immediate Results Do Not Always Predict Long-Term Performance
07/22/2016
Marco Hernández-Enríquez, MD; Maria Ascaso, MD; Elena Sandoval, MD; Eduard Quintana, MD, PhD; Victoria Martin-Yuste, MD, PhD; Xavier Freixa, MD, PhD; Salvatore Brugaletta, MD, PhD; Manel Sabaté, MD, PhD; Giuseppe Giacchi, MD
This is the first report of late coronary obstruction after percutaneous paravalvular leak closure.
This is the first report of late coronary obstruction after percutaneous paravalvular leak closure.
This is the first report of late...
07/22/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty in the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Era
07/22/2016
Ravi S. Hira, MD; Mahboob Alam, MD; Hani Jneid, MD; Ali E. Denktas, MD; Anirudh Kumar, MD; David Paniagua, MD
It is unclear whether technical advances and increased operator experience associated with TAVR development have resulted in improved BAV outcomes. We examined the evolution in indications, outcomes, and complications of BAV procedures since...
It is unclear whether technical advances and increased operator experience associated with TAVR development have resulted in improved BAV outcomes. We examined the evolution in indications, outcomes, and complications of BAV procedures since...
It is unclear whether technical...
07/22/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Initial Experience Using the Gore Embolic Filter in Carotid Interventions
07/22/2016
Marius Hornung, MD; Iris Grunwald, MD; Sameer A. Gafoor, MD; Stefan C. Bertog, MD; Jennifer Franke, MD; Horst Sievert, MD, FESC, FACC, FSCAI
This is the first clinical report on experience in the use of the Gore embolic filter in carotid interventions.
This is the first clinical report on experience in the use of the Gore embolic filter in carotid interventions.
This is the first clinical...
07/22/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Adoption of Routine Ultrasound Guidance for Femoral Arterial Access for Cardiac Catheterization
07/22/2016
Michael S. Lee, MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI; Jared Oyama, MD; Jonathan Soverow, MD, MPH
We sought to describe current knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding ultrasound use among interventional cardiologists using an online survey.
We sought to describe current knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding ultrasound use among interventional cardiologists using an online survey.
We sought to describe current...
07/22/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Safety and Effectiveness of the Nav-6 Filter in Preventing Distal Embolization During Jetstream Atherectomy of Infrainguinal Peripheral Artery Lesions
05/15/2016
Nicolas W. Shammas, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, FACP, FSVM; Atif Mohammad, MD; Avantika Banerjee, MD, BS , MS; Karan Sarode, MS, MA; Gail A. Shammas, BSN, BS , RN, BSc; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI
The risk of distal embolization during infrainguinal peripheral artery interventions is often mitigated by the use of embolic protection devices. This study investigates the use of the Nav-6 filter with Boston Scientific's Jetstream (JS)...
The risk of distal embolization during infrainguinal peripheral artery interventions is often mitigated by the use of embolic protection devices. This study investigates the use of the Nav-6 filter with Boston Scientific's Jetstream (JS)...
The risk of distal embolization...
05/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Prospective Evaluation of the Impact of Side-Holes and Guide-Catheter Disengagement From the Coronary Ostium on Fractional Flow Reserve Measurements
04/15/2016
Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI; Aris Karatasakis, MD; Georgios E. Christakopoulos, MD; Barbara Anna Danek, MD; Michele Roesle, RN, BSN, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH, MD; Tayo Addo, MD; Krishna S. Patel, BS; Phuong-Khanh J. Nguyen-Trong, MD; Suwetha Amsavelu, BS; Jeffrey F. Stetler, BS; Shuaib A. Abdullah, MD
We prospectively examined the impact of side-holes and guide-catheter disengagement on fractional flow reserve (FFR) measurements. 
We prospectively examined the impact of side-holes and guide-catheter disengagement on fractional flow reserve (FFR) measurements. 
We prospectively examined the...
04/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Characteristics of Late-Acquired Incomplete Stent Apposition: A Comparison With First-Generation and Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents
12/15/2015
Junya Ako, MD, PhD; Yasuhiro Honda, MD; Peter J. Fitzgerald, MD, PhD; Katsuhisa Waseda, MD, PhD; Teruyoshi Kume, MD, PhD
This study investigated the morphometric parameters of late-acquired incomplete stent apposition after use of Cypher SES, Taxus PES, and Resolute ZES.
This study investigated the morphometric parameters of late-acquired incomplete stent apposition after use of Cypher SES, Taxus PES, and Resolute ZES.
This study investigated the...
12/15/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
The Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty Makeover: From "Treatment" Procedure to "Bridge" Procedure
07/22/2016
Thomas P. Koshy, MD; Dharam J. Kumbhani, MD, SM
The authors offer their opinion on the evolution of balloon aortic valvuloplasty.
The authors offer their opinion on the evolution of balloon aortic valvuloplasty.
The authors offer their opinion...
07/22/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

News

Intravascular Imaging
ECLIPSE Trial: Intravascular Imaging Can Improve Outcomes for Complex Stenting Procedures in Patients with High-Risk Calcified CAD
03/31/2025
“The ECLIPSE trial shows that use of intravascular imaging (IVI) to guide coronary stenting in severely calcified lesions prevents death, stent thrombosis, and unplanned repeat procedures in this high-risk patient population,” says first...
“The ECLIPSE trial shows that use of intravascular imaging (IVI) to guide coronary stenting in severely calcified lesions prevents death, stent thrombosis, and unplanned repeat procedures in this high-risk patient population,” says first...
“The ECLIPSE trial shows that...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Aortic Stenosis
New Data Confirm Rapid, Unpredictable Progression of Severe Aortic Stenosis and Need for Urgent Referral and Evaluation of Patients
03/31/2025
New data from DETECT AS and the EARLY TAVR Trial were presented at ACC.25 in Chicago, addressing the critical needs of patients with structural heart disease.
New data from DETECT AS and the EARLY TAVR Trial were presented at ACC.25 in Chicago, addressing the critical needs of patients with structural heart disease.
New data from DETECT AS and the...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
CAD in Women
New Intermountain Health Study Finds Gap Between Heart Disease Outcomes in Men and Women Has Narrowed Over Past 20 Years  
03/31/2025
Women studied tended to be older with more comorbidities (like high blood pressure, diabetes, and history of stroke and heart failure), have more stable chest pain, and experience less severe chest pain or heart attack when they came into the...
Women studied tended to be older with more comorbidities (like high blood pressure, diabetes, and history of stroke and heart failure), have more stable chest pain, and experience less severe chest pain or heart attack when they came into the...
Women studied tended to be older...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
AI
HeartFocus Clinical Trial Proves AI Can Empower Novices to Deliver Diagnostic-Quality Cardiac Ultrasounds
03/31/2025
Results showed that 100% of exams conducted by novices using HeartFocus met the diagnostic standards for all primary endpoints, with a strong correlation to expert-acquired scans across qualitative and quantitative assessments.
Results showed that 100% of exams conducted by novices using HeartFocus met the diagnostic standards for all primary endpoints, with a strong correlation to expert-acquired scans across qualitative and quantitative assessments.
Results showed that 100% of...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
plaque analysis
CONFIRM2 Registry: Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Results Demonstrate the Predictive Power of Cleerly's AI-QCT for Women’s Cardiovascular Risk at ACC.25
03/31/2025
The findings demonstrate that AI-QCT features of coronary artery disease (CAD), as detected by Cleerly’s AI-QCT, can identify women at high risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and improves risk stratification - a population...
The findings demonstrate that AI-QCT features of coronary artery disease (CAD), as detected by Cleerly’s AI-QCT, can identify women at high risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and improves risk stratification - a population...
The findings demonstrate that...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Statins
CorCal Outcomes Study: Who Needs a Statin? Intermountain Study Compares Prescribing Recommendations Based on Traditional Risk Factors vs. Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
03/31/2025
The research is part of CorCal Outcomes, a large, randomized clinical trial at Intermountain Health that is comparing the PCE versus CAC score guidance to initiate a statin prescription for patients for primary prevention of coronary heart...
The research is part of CorCal Outcomes, a large, randomized clinical trial at Intermountain Health that is comparing the PCE versus CAC score guidance to initiate a statin prescription for patients for primary prevention of coronary heart...
The research is part of CorCal...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
CardiAMP Procedure
Cell Therapy
BioCardia Phase 3 CARDIAMP-HF Trial of Novel Cardiac Cell Therapy for Ischemic Heart Failure Shows Increased Survival, Decreased Cardiac Events, and Improved Quality of Life at Two Years
03/31/2025
"In this rigorous CardiAMP-HF Trial, patients who received the novel cell therapy adjunctive to medication experienced decreased mortality and MACCE, with improved quality of life, when compared to those on medication alone," said...
"In this rigorous CardiAMP-HF Trial, patients who received the novel cell therapy adjunctive to medication experienced decreased mortality and MACCE, with improved quality of life, when compared to those on medication alone," said...
"In this rigorous CardiAMP-HF...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral Arterial Disease
New Study Finds Peripheral Artery Disease Often Underdiagnosed and Undertreated; Opportunity to Improve Treatments and Lower Death Rates
03/31/2025
Researchers identified 7,522 patients who had a symptomatic peripheral artery disease diagnosis at Intermountain Health facilities between January 2006 and December 2021 and were seen once in follow-up within at least 18 months of their...
Researchers identified 7,522 patients who had a symptomatic peripheral artery disease diagnosis at Intermountain Health facilities between January 2006 and December 2021 and were seen once in follow-up within at least 18 months of their...
Researchers identified 7,522...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
TAVR
Evolut Low Risk Trial: Medtronic Evolut TAVR System Shows Durable Clinical Outcomes and Outstanding Valve Performance at 5 Years in Low-Risk AS Patients
03/31/2025
"Results at five years support Evolut's supra-annular, self-expanding TAVR as a safe, effective, and durable alternative to surgery for patients with severe aortic stenosis, regardless of their surgical risk," said Michael J. Reardon, MD.
"Results at five years support Evolut's supra-annular, self-expanding TAVR as a safe, effective, and durable alternative to surgery for patients with severe aortic stenosis, regardless of their surgical risk," said Michael J. Reardon, MD.
"Results at five years support...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Calcium Score
Low Coronary Artery Calcium Score is Associated with An Excellent Prognosis Regardless of a Person’s Age, New Intermountain Health Study Finds
03/31/2025
“We found that a zero-plaque burden is not only highly prognostic of good heart health at any age, but also of excellent overall survival,” said Jeffrey L. Anderson, MD, principal investigator of the study.
“We found that a zero-plaque burden is not only highly prognostic of good heart health at any age, but also of excellent overall survival,” said Jeffrey L. Anderson, MD, principal investigator of the study.
“We found that a zero-plaque...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest

CRT Conference Coverage
Disparities in Interventional Cardiology
04/02/2025
Laura Simson
At the Sunday afternoon "Disparities in Interventional Cardiology" session at CRT 2025, experts presented compelling data and discussed the barriers that limit diverse representation in the field, ranging from clinical trials and...
At the Sunday afternoon "Disparities in Interventional Cardiology" session at CRT 2025, experts presented compelling data and discussed the barriers that limit diverse representation in the field, ranging from clinical trials and...
At the Sunday afternoon...
04/02/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
CRT Conference Coverage
Artificial Intelligence in Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis and Intervention
04/02/2025
Laura Simson
In his Sunday morning session and ensuing panel discussion at CRT 2025, Dr Ran Kornowski of the Rabin Medical Center in Petach-Tikva, Israel, detailed how AI is transforming clinical practice and research in interventional cardiology.
In his Sunday morning session and ensuing panel discussion at CRT 2025, Dr Ran Kornowski of the Rabin Medical Center in Petach-Tikva, Israel, detailed how AI is transforming clinical practice and research in interventional cardiology.
In his Sunday morning session...
04/02/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Polidocanol Ablation in Midventricular Obstructive Cardiomyopathy: Novel Approach and Early Outcomes
04/01/2025
Limited data exist regarding polidocanol use for septal ablation, particularly in the context of midventricular obstruction (MVO) . This study presents the first reported use of polidocanol for septal ablation in patients with MVO.
Limited data exist regarding polidocanol use for septal ablation, particularly in the context of midventricular obstruction (MVO) . This study presents the first reported use of polidocanol for septal ablation in patients with MVO.
Limited data exist regarding...
04/01/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Heart Rate Variability of Interventional Cardiology Fellows and Attendings and Changes Over Time
04/01/2025
The study examined the stress levels of interventional cardiology (IC) fellows and attendings using both objective (heart rate variability) and subjective (State Trait Anxiety Inventory) metrics across the IC fellowship.
The study examined the stress levels of interventional cardiology (IC) fellows and attendings using both objective (heart rate variability) and subjective (State Trait Anxiety Inventory) metrics across the IC fellowship.
The study examined the stress...
04/01/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Intravascular Imaging
ECLIPSE Trial: Intravascular Imaging Can Improve Outcomes for Complex Stenting Procedures in Patients with High-Risk Calcified CAD
03/31/2025
“The ECLIPSE trial shows that use of intravascular imaging (IVI) to guide coronary stenting in severely calcified lesions prevents death, stent thrombosis, and unplanned repeat procedures in this high-risk patient population,” says first...
“The ECLIPSE trial shows that use of intravascular imaging (IVI) to guide coronary stenting in severely calcified lesions prevents death, stent thrombosis, and unplanned repeat procedures in this high-risk patient population,” says first...
“The ECLIPSE trial shows that...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Aortic Stenosis
New Data Confirm Rapid, Unpredictable Progression of Severe Aortic Stenosis and Need for Urgent Referral and Evaluation of Patients
03/31/2025
New data from DETECT AS and the EARLY TAVR Trial were presented at ACC.25 in Chicago, addressing the critical needs of patients with structural heart disease.
New data from DETECT AS and the EARLY TAVR Trial were presented at ACC.25 in Chicago, addressing the critical needs of patients with structural heart disease.
New data from DETECT AS and the...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
CAD in Women
New Intermountain Health Study Finds Gap Between Heart Disease Outcomes in Men and Women Has Narrowed Over Past 20 Years  
03/31/2025
Women studied tended to be older with more comorbidities (like high blood pressure, diabetes, and history of stroke and heart failure), have more stable chest pain, and experience less severe chest pain or heart attack when they came into the...
Women studied tended to be older with more comorbidities (like high blood pressure, diabetes, and history of stroke and heart failure), have more stable chest pain, and experience less severe chest pain or heart attack when they came into the...
Women studied tended to be older...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
AI
HeartFocus Clinical Trial Proves AI Can Empower Novices to Deliver Diagnostic-Quality Cardiac Ultrasounds
03/31/2025
Results showed that 100% of exams conducted by novices using HeartFocus met the diagnostic standards for all primary endpoints, with a strong correlation to expert-acquired scans across qualitative and quantitative assessments.
Results showed that 100% of exams conducted by novices using HeartFocus met the diagnostic standards for all primary endpoints, with a strong correlation to expert-acquired scans across qualitative and quantitative assessments.
Results showed that 100% of...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
plaque analysis
CONFIRM2 Registry: Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Results Demonstrate the Predictive Power of Cleerly's AI-QCT for Women’s Cardiovascular Risk at ACC.25
03/31/2025
The findings demonstrate that AI-QCT features of coronary artery disease (CAD), as detected by Cleerly’s AI-QCT, can identify women at high risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and improves risk stratification - a population...
The findings demonstrate that AI-QCT features of coronary artery disease (CAD), as detected by Cleerly’s AI-QCT, can identify women at high risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and improves risk stratification - a population...
The findings demonstrate that...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Statins
CorCal Outcomes Study: Who Needs a Statin? Intermountain Study Compares Prescribing Recommendations Based on Traditional Risk Factors vs. Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
03/31/2025
The research is part of CorCal Outcomes, a large, randomized clinical trial at Intermountain Health that is comparing the PCE versus CAC score guidance to initiate a statin prescription for patients for primary prevention of coronary heart...
The research is part of CorCal Outcomes, a large, randomized clinical trial at Intermountain Health that is comparing the PCE versus CAC score guidance to initiate a statin prescription for patients for primary prevention of coronary heart...
The research is part of CorCal...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest

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