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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
Pan Figure
Clinical Videos
01/17/2025
Video Supplement to "Outcomes of a Transapical Edge-To-Edge Repair System in Secondary Mitral Regurgitation" (Original Contribution).
Video Supplement to "Outcomes of a Transapical Edge-To-Edge Repair System in Secondary Mitral Regurgitation" (Original Contribution).
Video Supplement to "Outcomes of...
01/17/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Zormpas Figure
Clinical Videos
01/16/2025
Video Supplement to "A Fatal Case of Ventricular Septal Rupture Following Inferior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A Fatal Case of Ventricular Septal Rupture Following Inferior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A Fatal...
01/16/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Singh image
Clinical Videos
01/16/2025
Video Supplement to "Modified Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: The Pros and Cons of Removing the Guidewire Immediately After Valve Deployment" (Brief Communication).
Video Supplement to "Modified Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: The Pros and Cons of Removing the Guidewire Immediately After Valve Deployment" (Brief Communication).
Video Supplement to "Modified...
01/16/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Aquino-Bruno Figure 2
Clinical Videos
01/14/2025
Video Supplement to "Parallel Wire Technique as a Bailout for Chronic Total Occlusion Recanalization Due to Microcatheter Over-Torquing and Entrapment" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Parallel Wire Technique as a Bailout for Chronic Total Occlusion Recanalization Due to Microcatheter Over-Torquing and Entrapment" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Parallel...
01/14/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Un Figure 1
Clinical Videos
01/13/2025
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair of Severe Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation in Unrepaired Functionally Univentricular Heart With Dextroversion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair of Severe Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation in Unrepaired Functionally Univentricular Heart With Dextroversion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
01/13/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Ciotola Figure
Clinical Videos
01/13/2025
Video Supplement to "Kounis Syndrome Manifesting With Myocardial Infarction Due to Bi-Coronary Late Stent Thrombosis Following Anaphylaxis" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Kounis Syndrome Manifesting With Myocardial Infarction Due to Bi-Coronary Late Stent Thrombosis Following Anaphylaxis" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Kounis...
01/13/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Ma Figure
Clinical Videos
01/08/2025
Video Supplement to "Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension-Induced Occlusion of Left Main Coronary Artery: Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction Surgery Skillfully Resolves Stenosis Indirectly" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension-Induced Occlusion of Left Main Coronary Artery: Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction Surgery Skillfully Resolves Stenosis Indirectly" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Pulmonary...
01/08/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Akcay Figure
Clinical Videos
01/08/2025
Video Supplement to "Removal of a Broken Femoral Sheath Tip With Balloon Angioplasty Trapping" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Removal of a Broken Femoral Sheath Tip With Balloon Angioplasty Trapping" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Removal of...
01/08/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Basman Figure
Clinical Videos
12/30/2024
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Closure of a Complex Paravalvular Leak Associated With a Large Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm".
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Closure of a Complex Paravalvular Leak Associated With a Large Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm".
Video Supplement to...
12/30/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Farrakhan Figure
Clinical Videos
12/30/2024
Video Supplement to "Coronary Access After Ascending Aorta Repair".
Video Supplement to "Coronary Access After Ascending Aorta Repair".
Video Supplement to "Coronary...
12/30/2024
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
01/16/2025
A 70-year-old man presented to the emergency department with chest pain for the past 5 days. His cardiovascular history was unremarkable, except for smoking. Upon arrival, the electrocardiogram demonstrated findings consistent with inferior...
A 70-year-old man presented to the emergency department with chest pain for the past 5 days. His cardiovascular history was unremarkable, except for smoking. Upon arrival, the electrocardiogram demonstrated findings consistent with inferior...
A 70-year-old man presented to...
01/16/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/13/2025
The authors show an example of microcatheter over-torquing, causing entrapment of the guidewire during recanalization of a chronic total occlusion,.
The authors show an example of microcatheter over-torquing, causing entrapment of the guidewire during recanalization of a chronic total occlusion,.
The authors show an example of...
01/13/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/13/2025
A 36-year-old man with unrepaired double inlet and double outlet right ventricle, severe pulmonary stenosis, and dextroversion, who was on the heart transplant waiting list, presented with acute heart failure.
A 36-year-old man with unrepaired double inlet and double outlet right ventricle, severe pulmonary stenosis, and dextroversion, who was on the heart transplant waiting list, presented with acute heart failure.
A 36-year-old man with...
01/13/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/13/2025
A 70-year-old woman developed an anaphylactic reaction with syncope and inspiratory stridor after a wasp sting. Emergency treatment included epinephrine, cortisone, and antihistamines.
A 70-year-old woman developed an anaphylactic reaction with syncope and inspiratory stridor after a wasp sting. Emergency treatment included epinephrine, cortisone, and antihistamines.
A 70-year-old woman developed an...
01/13/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/10/2025
A 73-year-old man with a cardiac history of Barlow’s mitral valve and severe mitral regurgitation had been treated with a complicated mitral valve repair 1 year prior.
A 73-year-old man with a cardiac history of Barlow’s mitral valve and severe mitral regurgitation had been treated with a complicated mitral valve repair 1 year prior.
A 73-year-old man with a cardiac...
01/10/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/10/2025
A 67-year-old man who was overweight, hypertensive, and had no cardiovascular medical history was treated for a lateral myocardial infarction due to a ramus coronary branch occlusion.
A 67-year-old man who was overweight, hypertensive, and had no cardiovascular medical history was treated for a lateral myocardial infarction due to a ramus coronary branch occlusion.
A 67-year-old man who was...
01/10/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/08/2025
The authors present the case of a 51-year-old man diagnosed with atrial septal defect who had been experiencing severe pulmonary hypertension for the past 2 years.
The authors present the case of a 51-year-old man diagnosed with atrial septal defect who had been experiencing severe pulmonary hypertension for the past 2 years.
The authors present the case of...
01/08/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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01/08/2025
A 67-year-old woman underwent pulmonary vein isolation with radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of recurrent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
A 67-year-old woman underwent pulmonary vein isolation with radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of recurrent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
A 67-year-old woman underwent...
01/08/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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12/30/2024
The authors report their approach to managing a challenging case involving both a paravalvular leak and a large associated pseudoaneurysm, ensuring complete exclusion of both.
The authors report their approach to managing a challenging case involving both a paravalvular leak and a large associated pseudoaneurysm, ensuring complete exclusion of both.
The authors report their...
12/30/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
12/30/2024
A 27-year-old man with uncontrolled hypertension presented with a type A aortic dissection involving the ascending, arch, and descending aorta, aneurysmal severe dilatation of the descending aorta, and hemopericardium concerning for aortic...
A 27-year-old man with uncontrolled hypertension presented with a type A aortic dissection involving the ascending, arch, and descending aorta, aneurysmal severe dilatation of the descending aorta, and hemopericardium concerning for aortic...
A 27-year-old man with...
12/30/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology