Volume 29 - Issue 12 - December, 2017
Feature
Original Contribution
11/29/2017
Osama Dasa, MD1; Qaiser Shafiq, MD2; Mohammed Ruzieh, MD1; Luai Alhazmi, MD2; Maen Al-Dabbas, MD3; Zaid Ammari, MD1; Samer Khouri, MD2; George Moukarbel, MD2
Osama Dasa, MD1; Qaiser Shafiq, MD2;...
In a retrospective analysis, we investigated the risk of bleeding complications associated with right heart catheterization via the internal jugular vein in patients with and without full anticoagulation.
In a retrospective analysis, we investigated the risk of bleeding complications associated with right heart catheterization via the internal jugular vein in patients with and without full anticoagulation.
In a retrospective analysis, we...
11/29/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/29/2017
Marco Spaziano, MD; Fadi J. Sawaya, MD; Thierry Lefèvre, MD
Marco Spaziano, MD; Fadi J. Sawaya, ...
In this review, we describe indications and contraindications to alcohol septal ablation, along with technical considerations related to the procedure.
In this review, we describe indications and contraindications to alcohol septal ablation, along with technical considerations related to the procedure.
In this review, we describe...
11/29/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/29/2017
Elizabeth Goldenberg1,2; Wesley Pedersen, MD3; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD3,4; Michael Mooney, MD3; Mario Gössl, MD, PhD3; Anil Poulose, MD3; Bilal Murad, MD5; James Kolbeck, MD5; Paul Sorajja, MD3
Elizabeth Goldenberg1,2; Wesley Pede...
The study aim was to assess the effect of hourglass-shaped V8 and TAV8 balloons (InterValve, Inc) on aortic valve area and other outcomes in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing balloon aortic valvuloplasty. Use of the novel...
The study aim was to assess the effect of hourglass-shaped V8 and TAV8 balloons (InterValve, Inc) on aortic valve area and other outcomes in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing balloon aortic valvuloplasty. Use of the novel...
The study aim was to assess the...
11/29/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/29/2017
Konstantinos Marmagkiolis, MD1; Partha Sardar, MD2; Jihad A. Mustapha, MD3; Miguel Montero-Baker, MD4; Konstantinos Charitakis, MD5; Cezar Iliescu, MD6; Dmitriy N. Feldman, MD7
Konstantinos Marmagkiolis, MD1; Part...
Transpedal access is a novel, increasingly utilized technique for the management of complex peripheral artery disease (PAD). We performed a literature search and evaluated patient sample demographics, procedure indications, access and target...
Transpedal access is a novel, increasingly utilized technique for the management of complex peripheral artery disease (PAD). We performed a literature search and evaluated patient sample demographics, procedure indications, access and target...
Transpedal access is a novel,...
11/29/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/29/2017
Silvia Mas-Peiro, MD, MSc1*; Mariuca Vasa-Nicotera, MD, PhD1*; Helge Weiler, MD1; Nestoras Papadopoulos, MD, PhD2; Roberta De Rosa, MD1; Andreas M. Zeiher, MD, PhD1; Stephan Fichtlscherer, MD, PhD1
Silvia Mas-Peiro, MD, MSc1*; Mariuca...
Transcatheter heart valves such as the self-expandable Portico valve (St. Jude Medical) are being developed to overcome limitations of first-generation devices. Since clinical experience with this valve is still limited in a real-world...
Transcatheter heart valves such as the self-expandable Portico valve (St. Jude Medical) are being developed to overcome limitations of first-generation devices. Since clinical experience with this valve is still limited in a real-world...
Transcatheter heart valves such...
11/29/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/29/2017
Zohaib A. Shaikh, BSE; Jessica A. Chung, BS; Daniel J. Kersten, BA; Alyssa M. Feldman, MS; Wilbur J. Asheld, DO; Joseph Germano, DO; Shahidul Islam, MPH; Todd J. Cohen, MD
Zohaib A. Shaikh, BSE; Jessica A. Ch...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between operator volume and implantable defibrillator lead failure and patient mortality at a single large implanting center.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between operator volume and implantable defibrillator lead failure and patient mortality at a single large implanting center.
The purpose of this study was to...
11/29/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/28/2017
Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD, PhD1; Theodoros Zografos, MD, PhD1; Athanasios Antonakopoulos, MD, MSc1; Michael Koutouzis, MD, PhD1; Grigorios Tsigkas, MD, PhD2; Nikolaos Bourboulis, MD, PhD1; Apostolos Katsivas, MD, PhD1
Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD, PhD1; Theodo...
Bifurcation lesions may be encountered in approximately 15%-20% of PCIs. A 2-stent approach is required in up to 30% of these procedures. We describe a novel technique based on a modification of TAP stenting, suitable for procedures where a...
Bifurcation lesions may be encountered in approximately 15%-20% of PCIs. A 2-stent approach is required in up to 30% of these procedures. We describe a novel technique based on a modification of TAP stenting, suitable for procedures where a...
Bifurcation lesions may be...
11/28/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/28/2017
Eric P. Stahl, MD1; Farshad Forouzandeh, MD, PhD2; Brent P. Little, MD3; Habib Samady, MD2
Eric P. Stahl, MD1; Farshad Forouzan...
Kawasaki disease is an acute vasculitis that occurs predominantly in infants and children younger than 5 years old. If undiagnosed and untreated, the risk of developing coronary artery aneurysms increases to about 20%. In patients who present...
Kawasaki disease is an acute vasculitis that occurs predominantly in infants and children younger than 5 years old. If undiagnosed and untreated, the risk of developing coronary artery aneurysms increases to about 20%. In patients who present...
Kawasaki disease is an acute...
11/28/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/28/2017
Daniel Walters, MD; Ryan Reeves, MD; Lawrence Ang, MD; Ali Pourdjabbar, MD; Ehtisham Mahmud, MD
Daniel Walters, MD; Ryan Reeves, MD;...
This case highlights a striking angiographic example of coronary-cameral fistula occurring after septal myomectomy, a complication occurring somewhat frequently with typical spontaneous resolution.
This case highlights a striking angiographic example of coronary-cameral fistula occurring after septal myomectomy, a complication occurring somewhat frequently with typical spontaneous resolution.
This case highlights a striking...
11/28/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
11/28/2017
Luciano Candilio, MD(Res)1,2; Satoru Mitomo, MD1; Mauro Carlino, MD1; Antonio Colombo, MD1; Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD, MSc1
Luciano Candilio, MD(Res)1,2; Satoru...
Herein, we describe a case of successful in-stent right coronary artery CTO-PCI performed with subadventitial crossing, crushing of the occluded stents, and advancement of a mother-and-child catheter to the distal right coronary artery...
Herein, we describe a case of successful in-stent right coronary artery CTO-PCI performed with subadventitial crossing, crushing of the occluded stents, and advancement of a mother-and-child catheter to the distal right coronary artery...
Herein, we describe a case of...
11/28/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology