Richard A. Shlofmitz, MD

OA is an effective tool to modify calcified plaque prior to stenting. However, advancement of the OA crown may be technically challenging due to complex coronary anatomy. We report our initial experience with GlideAssist to facilitate...

OA is an effective tool to...

10/24/2019

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Orbital Atherectomy of Severely Calcified Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Disease: One-Year Outcomes

06/27/2018

Michael S. Lee , MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI;

Evan Shlofmitz , DO;

Alec Goldberg , BS, MD;

Kyung Woo Park , MD;

Allen Jeremias , MD, MSc;

Richard A. Shlofmitz , MD;

The standard of care for ULMCA disease is CABG. However, PCI is also a reasonable option for the treatment for ULMCA disease, especially in patients who are not good candidates for surgical revascularization. We assessed the 1-year outcomes...

The standard of care for...

06/27/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

One-Year Outcomes of Orbital Atherectomy of Long, Diffusely Calcified Coronary Artery Lesions

05/24/2018

Richard A. Shlofmitz , MD;

Evan Shlofmitz , DO;

Michael S. Lee , MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI;

John Hollowed , MD;

Kyung Woo Park , MD;

Gentian Lluri , MD, PhD;

Orbital atherectomy of long, diffusely calcified lesions may increase the risk of periprocedural angiographic complications. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical outcomes of patients with long, diffusely calcified coronary...

Orbital atherectomy of long,...

05/24/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Outcomes of Orbital Atherectomy in Severely Calcified Small (2.5 mm) Coronary Artery Vessels

07/30/2018

Michael S. Lee , MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI;

Richard A. Shlofmitz , MD;

Evan Shlofmitz , DO;

We evaluated the outcomes of plaque modification with orbital atherectomy followed by PCI with small-diameter stents for severely calcified coronary arteries.

We evaluated the outcomes of...

07/30/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Incidence of Bradycardia and Outcomes of Patients Who Underwent Orbital Atherectomy Without a Temporary Pacemaker

01/31/2017

Richard A. Shlofmitz , MD;

Heajung Nguyen , MD;

Michael S. Lee , MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI;

We analyzed the incidence of bradycardia and the safety of patients with severely calcified coronary lesions who underwent orbital atherectomy without the insertion of a temporary pacemaker.

We analyzed the incidence of...

01/31/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

"Single-Operator" Technique for Advancing the Orbital Atherectomy Device

02/28/2017

Michael S. Lee , MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI;

Richard A. Shlofmitz , MD;

Heajung Nguyen , MD;

Daniel Philipson , MD;

We assessed the feasibility and safety of the “single-operator” technique in which the operator autonomously advanced the orbital atherectomy device while maintaining wire position.

We assessed the feasibility and...

02/28/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Impact of Impaired Renal Function in Patients With Severely Calcified Coronary Lesions Treated With Orbital Atherectomy

01/15/2017

Richard A. Shlofmitz , MD;

Evan Shlofmitz , DO;

Michael S. Lee , MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI;

Gentian Lluri , MD, PhD;

We evaluated the clinical outcomes of patients with chronic kidney disease who underwent orbital atherectomy for severe coronary artery calcification prior to stent implantation.

We evaluated the clinical...

01/15/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Outcomes of Patients With a History of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Who Underwent Orbital Atherectomy for Severe Coronary Artery Calcification

09/30/2017

John Hollowed , MD;

Arash Nayeri , MD;

Evan Shlofmitz , DO;

Michael S. Lee , MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI;

Richard A. Shlofmitz , MD;

We assess the angiographic and clinical outcomes of patients with a history of CABG surgery who underwent orbital atherectomy for the treatment of severely calcified coronary lesions. Despite a higher-risk baseline profile, patients with a...

We assess the angiographic and...

09/30/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Four-Year Outcomes of Multivessel Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Xience V Everolimus-Eluting Stents

08/27/2019

Seung-Woon Rha , MD, PhD;

Kyung Woo Park , MD;

Ehtisham Mahmud , MD;

Anna Gaborro , MD;

Jin Wang , PhD;

Weiying Zhao , MD, PhD;

Krishnankutty Sudhir , MD, PhD;

Richard A. Shlofmitz , MD;

Michael S. Lee , MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI;

We evaluated the long-term outcomes of multivessel compared with single-vessel percutaneous coronary intervention with Xience V everolimus-eluting stents in real-world patients.

We evaluated the long-term...

08/27/2019

Journal of Invasive Cardiology