On Topaz, MD, FACC

Laser Angioplasty and Laser-Induced<br />
Thrombolysis in Revascularization of<br />
Anomalous Coronary Arteries

08/01/2008

Anomalous origin of the coronary arteries occurs in only 0.64–1.2% of patients undergoing coronary angiography.1,2 In symptomatic patients with atherosclerotic coronary disease, precise angiographic recognition of the origin and the anatomic...

Anomalous origin of the coronary...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Excimer Laser Revascularization of Saphenous Vein Grafts in Acute Myocardial Infarction

08/01/2008

Tony Das , MD;

Hooman Madyoon , MD;

Kishor Vora , MD;

John Baker , MD;

Daid Hilton , MD;

Edwin Alderman , MD;

On Topaz , MD, FACC;

Douglas Ebersole , MD;

Johannes B. Dahm , MD;

ABSTRACT: Patients who develop acute myocardial infarction due to occlusion in a saphenous vein graft (SVG) constitute a revascularization challenge. Excimer laser angioplasty may have a potential advantage in the treatment of SVGs, since its...

ABSTRACT: Patients who develop...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Commentary

Revascularization of Thrombus-Laden Lesions in AMI ‚Äî
The Burden on the Interventionalist

08/01/2008

On Topaz , MD, FACC;

Throughout revascularization of coronary arteries and saphenous vein grafts in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and acute coronary syndromes, the burden of a thrombus can be “felt” by interventionalists. You know that ominous “feeling” when...

Throughout revascularization of...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Commentary

PCI for Acute Myocardial Infarction Caused by Left Main Disease

08/01/2008

On Topaz , MD, FACC;

Percutaneous revascularization of left main coronary lesions is a hot topic. During the recent TCT conference, multiple live cases and discussions were dedicated to new advancements in the treatment of left main disease. The high level of...

Percutaneous revascularization...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

COMMENTARY: Rotational Atherectomy Debulking in Depressed Left Ventricular Function: Just Do It

08/01/2008

On Topaz , MD, FACC;

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with depressed left ventricular function requires patience, technical skills and, at times, even a counterintuitive approach. In this high-risk group, standard PCI methods, mainly balloon...

Percutaneous coronary...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology