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06/03/2024

Eugene B. Wu, MD1; Wataru Nagamatsu, MD2; Atsunori Okamura, MD3

Eugene B. Wu, MD1; Wataru Nagamatsu, ...
In this article, the authors provide 10 tips for every chronic total occlusion interventionist to use when performing 3-dimensional wiring in distal true lumen wiring
In this article, the authors provide 10 tips for every chronic total occlusion interventionist to use when performing 3-dimensional wiring in distal true lumen wiring
In this article, the authors...
06/03/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
05/22/2024

Michaella Alexandrou, MD1; Athanasios Rempakos, MD1; Deniz Mutlu, MD1; Ahmed Al Ogaili, MD1; James W. Choi, MD2; Paul Poommipanit, MD3; Khaldoon Alaswad, MD4; Mir Babar Basir, DO4; Rhian Davies, DO, MS5; Farouc A. Jaffer, MD, PhD6; Raj H. Chandwaney, MD7; Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD, MSc8; Nazif Aygul, MD9; Ahmed M. ElGuindy, MD10; Brian K. Jefferson, MD11; Sevket Gorgulu, MD12; Jaikirshan J. Khatri, MD13; Oleg Krestyaninov, MD14; Dmitrii Khelimskii, MD14; Jarrod Frizzell, MD15; Basem Elbarouni, MD16; Omer Goktekin, MD17; Margaret B. McEntegart, MD18; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH1; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA1; M. Nicholas Burke, MD1; Yader Sandoval, MD1; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1

Michaella Alexandrou, MD1; Athanasios...
The authors analyzed patient and lesion characteristics, techniques, and outcomes in 11 503 CTO-PCI procedures performed in North America and in the combined regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa from 2017 to 2023 as documented in the...
The authors analyzed patient and lesion characteristics, techniques, and outcomes in 11 503 CTO-PCI procedures performed in North America and in the combined regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa from 2017 to 2023 as documented in the...
The authors analyzed patient and...
05/22/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
04/30/2024

Michaella Alexandrou, MD1; Deniz Mutlu, MD1; Athanasios Rempakos, MD1; Ahmed Al Ogaili, MD1; James W. Choi, MD2,3; Paul Poommipanit, MD4; Khaldoon Alaswad, MD5; Mir Babar Basir, DO5; Rhian Davies, DO, MS6; Farouc A. Jaffer, MD, PhD7; Phil Dattilo, MD8; Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD, MSc9; Nazif Aygul, MD10; Niranjan Reddy, MD11; Brian K. Jefferson, MD12; Sevket Gorgulu, MD13; Jaikirshan J. Khatri, MD14; Laura D. Young, MD14;  Oleg Krestyaninov MD15; Dmitrii Khelimskii MD15; Jarrod Frizzell, MD16; Basem Elbarouni, MD17; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH1; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA1; M. Nicholas Burke, MD1; Yader Sandoval, MD1; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1

Michaella Alexandrou, MD1; Deniz Mutl...
The authors analyzed a large, multicenter chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) registry to determine the baseline clinical and angiographic characteristics and procedural outcomes of patients undergoing CTO...
The authors analyzed a large, multicenter chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) registry to determine the baseline clinical and angiographic characteristics and procedural outcomes of patients undergoing CTO...
The authors analyzed a large,...
04/30/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
02/09/2024
This study aimed to determine the safety and feasibility of a non-angio-guided post-closure approach using the Perclose ProGlide (Abbott) to decannulate the Impella (Abiomed) in the intensive care unit.
This study aimed to determine the safety and feasibility of a non-angio-guided post-closure approach using the Perclose ProGlide (Abbott) to decannulate the Impella (Abiomed) in the intensive care unit.
This study aimed to determine...
02/09/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
05/16/2023
Coronary artery dissection is a feared and potentially life-threatening complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We examined the clinical, angiographic, and procedural characteristics, and outcomes of coronary dissection at a...
Coronary artery dissection is a feared and potentially life-threatening complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We examined the clinical, angiographic, and procedural characteristics, and outcomes of coronary dissection at a...
Coronary artery dissection is a...
05/16/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
03/01/2023
The authors describe the combination use of rotational or orbital atherectomy, with intravascular lithotripsy for modifying CAC prior to stent implantation during PCI and retrospectively analyze the outcomes.
The authors describe the combination use of rotational or orbital atherectomy, with intravascular lithotripsy for modifying CAC prior to stent implantation during PCI and retrospectively analyze the outcomes.
The authors describe the...
03/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
03/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Brilakis
Video
11/07/2022
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis, MD, PhD, discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis, MD, PhD, discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH,...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
04/01/2022
This study’s purpose is to evaluate the incidence, predictors, and outcomes of patients presenting to the cardiac catheterization laboratory with takotsubo syndrome complicated by respiratory failure or shock.
This study’s purpose is to evaluate the incidence, predictors, and outcomes of patients presenting to the cardiac catheterization laboratory with takotsubo syndrome complicated by respiratory failure or shock.
This study’s purpose is to...
04/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
04/01/2022
The authors aimed to investigate temporal trends in retrograde crossing of epicardial collaterals, introduction of new guidewires, in-hospital MACE, and success rates.
The authors aimed to investigate temporal trends in retrograde crossing of epicardial collaterals, introduction of new guidewires, in-hospital MACE, and success rates.
The authors aimed to investigate...
04/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Version12
Video
03/14/2022
IAGS faculty members Srihari S. Naidu, MD, and William O’Neill, MD, discusses the recent NCSI study in JIC (Gorgis, et al) regarding cardiogenic shock patients and how so few are receiving adequate antiplatelet therapy.
IAGS faculty members Srihari S. Naidu, MD, and William O’Neill, MD, discusses the recent NCSI study in JIC (Gorgis, et al) regarding cardiogenic shock patients and how so few are receiving adequate antiplatelet therapy.
IAGS faculty members Srihari S....
03/14/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Videos

Brilakis preview
Author Interview
04/04/2024

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD ...
Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt catches up with Dr. Emmanouil S. Brilakis about his Editor’s 2023 Top 10 article, “Equipment Utilization in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Update From the PROGRESS-CTO Registry.”
Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt catches up with Dr. Emmanouil S. Brilakis about his Editor’s 2023 Top 10 article, “Equipment Utilization in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Update From the PROGRESS-CTO Registry.”
Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt catches up...
04/04/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brilakis preview
Author Interview
04/02/2024

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD ...
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt and Dr Emmanouil S. Brilakis discuss the latest updates on chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt and Dr Emmanouil S. Brilakis discuss the latest updates on chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt and Dr...
04/02/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Drs Bhatt and Sharma
Video
03/09/2023
In this episode, Dr Deepak Bhatt, JIC Editor-in-Chief interviews Dr Samin Sharma about his recent paper. "Efficacy and Safety of an Upfront RotaTripsy Strategy in the Treatment of De Novo and In-Stent Restenosis Cases."
In this episode, Dr Deepak Bhatt, JIC Editor-in-Chief interviews Dr Samin Sharma about his recent paper. "Efficacy and Safety of an Upfront RotaTripsy Strategy in the Treatment of De Novo and In-Stent Restenosis Cases."
In this episode, Dr Deepak...
03/09/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Gonzalvez-Garcia
Video
01/31/2023
Video supplement to “Three Devices on One,” by Gonzálvez-García, et al. (February 2023 Clinical Images).
Video supplement to “Three Devices on One,” by Gonzálvez-García, et al. (February 2023 Clinical Images).
Video supplement to “Three...
01/31/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Kaier Video
Video
11/08/2022
Supplemental Video to "Antegrade Dissection Re-entry for Management Of Retained Microcatheter Tips During PCI For Chronic Total Occlusion: A Case Series," by Kaier et al.
Supplemental Video to "Antegrade Dissection Re-entry for Management Of Retained Microcatheter Tips During PCI For Chronic Total Occlusion: A Case Series," by Kaier et al.
Supplemental Video to "Antegrade...
11/08/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Brilakis
Video
11/07/2022
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis, MD, PhD, discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis, MD, PhD, discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH,...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Brilakis
Video
11/07/2022
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the largest meta-analysis to date investigating the impact of CTO-PCI on clinical events during long-term follow-up. The analysis (Simsek et al), included 58 publications containing a total of 45,527 who underwent...
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the largest meta-analysis to date investigating the impact of CTO-PCI on clinical events during long-term follow-up. The analysis (Simsek et al), included 58 publications containing a total of 45,527 who underwent...
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Araujo Screenshot
Videos
05/01/2022
Angiography demonstrates 2 perforations in the left ventricular free wall of a 93-year-old female.
Angiography demonstrates 2 perforations in the left ventricular free wall of a 93-year-old female.
Angiography demonstrates 2...
05/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Akhtar CI
Video
04/02/2022
Spontaneous CTO recanalization is rare. Optical coherence tomography permitted comprehensive visualization of the microchannels a 65-year-old CTO patient.
Spontaneous CTO recanalization is rare. Optical coherence tomography permitted comprehensive visualization of the microchannels a 65-year-old CTO patient.
Spontaneous CTO recanalization...
04/02/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Version12
Video
03/14/2022
IAGS faculty members Srihari S. Naidu, MD, and William O’Neill, MD, discusses the recent NCSI study in JIC (Gorgis, et al) regarding cardiogenic shock patients and how so few are receiving adequate antiplatelet therapy.
IAGS faculty members Srihari S. Naidu, MD, and William O’Neill, MD, discusses the recent NCSI study in JIC (Gorgis, et al) regarding cardiogenic shock patients and how so few are receiving adequate antiplatelet therapy.
IAGS faculty members Srihari S....
03/14/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
TCT image
TCT Conference Coverage
11/07/2024
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, shares highlights from TCT 2024.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, shares highlights from TCT 2024.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt,...
11/07/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Ku Figure
Clinical Videos
11/06/2024
Video Supplement to "Traumatic Giant Renal Arteriovenous Fistula" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Traumatic Giant Renal Arteriovenous Fistula" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Traumatic...
11/06/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Jiang Figure 1
Clinical Videos
10/18/2024
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Intervention Treatment Secondary Septal Pouch and Patent Foramen Ovale With an Atrial Septal Defect Occluder" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Intervention Treatment Secondary Septal Pouch and Patent Foramen Ovale With an Atrial Septal Defect Occluder" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
10/18/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
CS Figure
Clinical Videos
10/18/2024
Video Supplement to "Role of Computed Tomography and Intraproducedural Echocardiography in the Diagnosis and Management of Acquired Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: Enhancing Interventional Imaging" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Role of Computed Tomography and Intraproducedural Echocardiography in the Diagnosis and Management of Acquired Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: Enhancing Interventional Imaging" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Role of...
10/18/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Wong Figure
Clinical Videos
10/17/2024
Video Supplement to "Coaxial Dual-Lumen Catheter Assisted Wiring to Facilitate Reaccess in Aorto-ostial Stenting" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Coaxial Dual-Lumen Catheter Assisted Wiring to Facilitate Reaccess in Aorto-ostial Stenting" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Coaxial...
10/17/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Sliman Figure
Clinical Videos
10/08/2024
Video Supplement to "Rotational Atherectomy for Treating Arterial Access-Site Stenosis Caused by Vascular Closure Device Failure Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Rotational Atherectomy for Treating Arterial Access-Site Stenosis Caused by Vascular Closure Device Failure Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Rotational...
10/08/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bangalore headshot
Author Interview
09/19/2024
Dr Sripal Bangalore shares background and insights on his JIC articles, “Outcomes With Treatment Interventions for Clot-In-Transit in Patients With Pulmonary Embolism: A Meta-Analysis” and “Comparing Upfront Catheter-Based Thrombectomy With...
Dr Sripal Bangalore shares background and insights on his JIC articles, “Outcomes With Treatment Interventions for Clot-In-Transit in Patients With Pulmonary Embolism: A Meta-Analysis” and “Comparing Upfront Catheter-Based Thrombectomy With...
Dr Sripal Bangalore shares...
09/19/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Basman Figure
Clinical Videos
08/29/2024
Video Supplement to "A Novel Exit Strategy for Removal of a Mitraclip Device From the Left Atrium" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A Novel Exit Strategy for Removal of a Mitraclip Device From the Left Atrium" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A Novel...
08/29/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Triantafyllis Figure
Clinical Videos
08/15/2024
Video Supplement to "Steerable Microcatheter to Negotiate a Hairpin Angle During Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Steerable Microcatheter to Negotiate a Hairpin Angle During Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Steerable...
08/15/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Nagayoshi Figure 2
Clinical Videos
08/15/2024
Video Supplement to "Evaluation of Novel Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty Using Intravascular Ultrasound for Total Occlusion Lesions and Blood Flow in the Postprocedural Phase After Initially Unsuccessful Procedures" (Original Contribution).
Video Supplement to "Evaluation of Novel Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty Using Intravascular Ultrasound for Total Occlusion Lesions and Blood Flow in the Postprocedural Phase After Initially Unsuccessful Procedures" (Original Contribution).
Video Supplement to "Evaluation...
08/15/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Podcasts

Bhatt and Brilakis
Podcast
11/07/2022
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the largest meta-analysis to date investigating the impact of CTO-PCI on clinical events during long-term follow-up. The analysis (Simsek et al), included 58 publications containing a total of 45,527 who underwent...
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the largest meta-analysis to date investigating the impact of CTO-PCI on clinical events during long-term follow-up. The analysis (Simsek et al), included 58 publications containing a total of 45,527 who underwent...
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Brilakis
Podcast
11/07/2022
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH,...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
JIC Podcast Logo
Podcasts
09/13/2023
The JIC Podcast is the official podcast of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology. The Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC) is a peer-reviewed scientific medical journal serving clinicians who treat cardiovascular disease.
The JIC Podcast is the official podcast of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology. The Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC) is a peer-reviewed scientific medical journal serving clinicians who treat cardiovascular disease.
The JIC Podcast is the official...
09/13/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, and Nassir Marrouche, MD
Podcasts
09/13/2023
Nassir Marrouche, MD, talks with Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, about how the Western AF Symposium includes opportunities for interventional cardiologists.
Nassir Marrouche, MD, talks with Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, about how the Western AF Symposium includes opportunities for interventional cardiologists.
Nassir Marrouche, MD, talks with...
09/13/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Dr Bhatt
Podcast
02/01/2023
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC Editor-in-Chief, selects the most notable articles from JIC 2022.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC Editor-in-Chief, selects the most notable articles from JIC 2022.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Wang
Podcast
12/05/2022
In this interview, Drs Bhatt and Wang discuss the Door-To-Unload (DTU)-STEMI pilot trial, set up to evaluate the safety and feasibility of LV unloading and delayed reperfusion in patients with STEMI.
In this interview, Drs Bhatt and Wang discuss the Door-To-Unload (DTU)-STEMI pilot trial, set up to evaluate the safety and feasibility of LV unloading and delayed reperfusion in patients with STEMI.
In this interview, Drs Bhatt and...
12/05/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Brilakis
Podcast
11/07/2022
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the largest meta-analysis to date investigating the impact of CTO-PCI on clinical events during long-term follow-up. The analysis (Simsek et al), included 58 publications containing a total of 45,527 who underwent...
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the largest meta-analysis to date investigating the impact of CTO-PCI on clinical events during long-term follow-up. The analysis (Simsek et al), included 58 publications containing a total of 45,527 who underwent...
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Brilakis
Podcast
11/07/2022
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH,...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Lichaa and Bhatt
Podcast
06/07/2022
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH and Hady Lichaa, MD, discuss the recent iodinated contrast media shortage as well as Dr Lichaa's recent JIC article on an alternative to iodinated contrast.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH and Hady Lichaa, MD, discuss the recent iodinated contrast media shortage as well as Dr Lichaa's recent JIC article on an alternative to iodinated contrast.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH and Hady...
06/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Clinical Images

Clinical Images
04/01/2023
A 60-year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and active smoking was admitted for positive treadmill test. He reported exertional chest pain 4 months ago; however, since then he had been symptom free. Echocardiography showed...
A 60-year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and active smoking was admitted for positive treadmill test. He reported exertional chest pain 4 months ago; however, since then he had been symptom free. Echocardiography showed...
A 60-year-old male with chronic...
04/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
03/01/2023
A 65-year-old man who presented with lateral ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction was referred for primary percutaneous coronary intervention. These image show brachiocephalic artery perforation with subsequent mediastinal hematoma.
A 65-year-old man who presented with lateral ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction was referred for primary percutaneous coronary intervention. These image show brachiocephalic artery perforation with subsequent mediastinal hematoma.
A 65-year-old man who presented...
03/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
03/01/2023
When dislodged stents remain on the coronary wire, the wire can be snared outside of the body. These two cases demonstrate the use of the presnaring technique to retrieve dislodged coronary stents when the stent remained on the coronary wire.
When dislodged stents remain on the coronary wire, the wire can be snared outside of the body. These two cases demonstrate the use of the presnaring technique to retrieve dislodged coronary stents when the stent remained on the coronary wire.
When dislodged stents remain on...
03/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
02/01/2023
Clinical images demonstrating stent damage during the insertion in the distal cylinder of the Telescope GCE.
Clinical images demonstrating stent damage during the insertion in the distal cylinder of the Telescope GCE.
Clinical images demonstrating...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
02/01/2023
This case represents the first patient with Mitraclip, Amplatzer, and TricValve devices with a profound clinical improvement and long-term follow-up.
This case represents the first patient with Mitraclip, Amplatzer, and TricValve devices with a profound clinical improvement and long-term follow-up.
This case represents the first...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
02/01/2023
These images illustrate an attempt to pull back the balloon of an implanted proximal stent swiftly (before it was completely deflated) just following unplanned disengagement of the guiding catheter from the right coronary ostium.
These images illustrate an attempt to pull back the balloon of an implanted proximal stent swiftly (before it was completely deflated) just following unplanned disengagement of the guiding catheter from the right coronary ostium.
These images illustrate an...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
12/01/2022
A 43-year-old woman with pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with atrial septal defect, surgically repaired 5 years ago, and treated with the endothelin receptor antagonist macitentan monotherapy due to phosphodiesterase-5-inhibitor...
A 43-year-old woman with pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with atrial septal defect, surgically repaired 5 years ago, and treated with the endothelin receptor antagonist macitentan monotherapy due to phosphodiesterase-5-inhibitor...
A 43-year-old woman with...
12/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
12/01/2022
A 52-year-old diabetic, hypertensive male presented with progressive dyspnea and palpitation for the last 3 months. Clinical examination revealed low blood pressure in lower limbs with an ankle-brachial index (ABI) of 0.50. Systemic...
A 52-year-old diabetic, hypertensive male presented with progressive dyspnea and palpitation for the last 3 months. Clinical examination revealed low blood pressure in lower limbs with an ankle-brachial index (ABI) of 0.50. Systemic...
A 52-year-old diabetic,...
12/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
12/01/2022
A 69-year-old man underwent coronary intervention for stenosis in the left main (LM) quadrifurcation lesion with SYNTAX score 23 (SYNTAX II score: coronary intervention 27.5, bypass surgery 33.5) 1 week after primary stenting in the right...
A 69-year-old man underwent coronary intervention for stenosis in the left main (LM) quadrifurcation lesion with SYNTAX score 23 (SYNTAX II score: coronary intervention 27.5, bypass surgery 33.5) 1 week after primary stenting in the right...
A 69-year-old man underwent...
12/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
08/01/2022
A 47-year-old male lifelong smoker underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to the distal segment of an ectatic right coronary artery (RCA) in the context of non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). The procedure was...
A 47-year-old male lifelong smoker underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to the distal segment of an ectatic right coronary artery (RCA) in the context of non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). The procedure was...
A 47-year-old male lifelong...
08/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/06/2024
A 46-year-old man presented with bilateral lower extremity edema for more than 3 months. He had a history of bruising to the left abdominal area as a result of a motorcycle accident several years ago.
A 46-year-old man presented with bilateral lower extremity edema for more than 3 months. He had a history of bruising to the left abdominal area as a result of a motorcycle accident several years ago.
A 46-year-old man presented with...
11/06/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/04/2024
A 64-year-old woman presented with acute onset left-sided facial droop, left upper extremity paresis, and aphasia. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated acute infarction of the right thalamus.
A 64-year-old woman presented with acute onset left-sided facial droop, left upper extremity paresis, and aphasia. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated acute infarction of the right thalamus.
A 64-year-old woman presented...
11/04/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
10/29/2024
The authors present the first reported case of stent and balloon entrapment treated by placing a new stent using the crush technique with intra-coronary optical coherence tomography.
The authors present the first reported case of stent and balloon entrapment treated by placing a new stent using the crush technique with intra-coronary optical coherence tomography.
The authors present the first...
10/29/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
10/18/2024
The authors report a patient experiencing transient ischemic attacks who was found to have patent foramen ovale and secondary septal pouch and who was treated successfully with an atrial septal defect occluder.
The authors report a patient experiencing transient ischemic attacks who was found to have patent foramen ovale and secondary septal pouch and who was treated successfully with an atrial septal defect occluder.
The authors report a patient...
10/18/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
10/18/2024
A 53-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation underwent a successful antral pulmonary vein isolation. After 6 months of follow-up, he referred for exertional dyspnea. Computed tomography revealed a severe pulmonary vein stenosis of...
A 53-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation underwent a successful antral pulmonary vein isolation. After 6 months of follow-up, he referred for exertional dyspnea. Computed tomography revealed a severe pulmonary vein stenosis of...
A 53-year-old man with a history...
10/18/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
10/17/2024
Wiring through the central lumen of a protruding and under-expanded aorto-ostial stent can be challenging. In case of wiring failure, intervention through the side strut may lead to deformity of the scaffolds and increase the risk of ostial...
Wiring through the central lumen of a protruding and under-expanded aorto-ostial stent can be challenging. In case of wiring failure, intervention through the side strut may lead to deformity of the scaffolds and increase the risk of ostial...
Wiring through the central lumen...
10/17/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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10/08/2024
The authors describe 2 patients with arterial stenosis that was resistant to balloon dilation who were treated with rotational atherectomy.
The authors describe 2 patients with arterial stenosis that was resistant to balloon dilation who were treated with rotational atherectomy.
The authors describe 2 patients...
10/08/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
09/12/2024
A 76-year-old woman was scheduled for pacemaker implantation due to sick sinus syndrome. The skin was prepared with the usual povidone-iodine solution. During the procedure, she experienced intense burning and discomfort on the left upper...
A 76-year-old woman was scheduled for pacemaker implantation due to sick sinus syndrome. The skin was prepared with the usual povidone-iodine solution. During the procedure, she experienced intense burning and discomfort on the left upper...
A 76-year-old woman was...
09/12/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
08/29/2024
This case demonstrates an issue retrieving a MitraClip into the steerable guide catheter and presents a novel solution to facilitate an exit strategy.
This case demonstrates an issue retrieving a MitraClip into the steerable guide catheter and presents a novel solution to facilitate an exit strategy.
This case demonstrates an issue...
08/29/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
08/15/2024
A 50-year-old man with family history of coronary artery disease underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention due to an inferior ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Coronary angiography revealed an occluded left circumflex artery.
A 50-year-old man with family history of coronary artery disease underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention due to an inferior ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Coronary angiography revealed an occluded left circumflex artery.
A 50-year-old man with family...
08/15/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology