Complications

Original Contribution

Should Technical and Anatomical Difficulties Discourage Operators From Embarking on Transradial Access for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention?

07/15/2018

Liam McCormick , MD, MRCP;

Toru Naganuma , MD;

Nick E.J. West , MD, PhD, FRCP;

Sandeep Basavarajaiah , MD, MRCP, MBBS;

Adam Brown , PhD, MRCP;

Parag Gajendragadkar , MD, MRCP;

We aimed to define the frequency of anatomic variants and success rates during transradial access for PCI. These data provide reassurance for would-be radial converts that the learning curve may not be as steep as envisaged.

We aimed to define the frequency...

07/15/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Report

Successful Percutaneous Retrieval of a Leadless Pacemaker From the Pulmonary Artery

07/08/2018

David Bello , MD;

Vijaykumar S. Kasi , MD, PhD;

Jennifer Kinaga , MD;

We report a case of a leadless pacemaker embolization to the pulmonary artery and the potential difficulties with successful retrieval. Combining the theorized retrieval instructions with the experience of this case, we propose a retrieval...

We report a case of a leadless...

07/08/2018

Cath Lab Digest

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Difficult Retrieval of a Broken Catheter From a Total Implantable Venous Access Device

06/28/2018

James J. Chen , MBBS;

Justin Y. Teng , MBBS, FRACP;

Sharad V. Shetty , MBBS, MD, FRACP;

A broken TIVAD catheter segment was discovered lodged within the right ventricle of a man presenting with chest pain. The catheter removal is detailed.

A broken TIVAD catheter segment...

06/28/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Clinical Images

Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava: Imaging Correlation

04/26/2018

Saqib Ali Gowani , MD;

Andres M. Pineda , MD;

Christos G. Mihos , DO, MD;

Nirat Beohar , MD;

Orlando Santana , MD;

In this heart failure patient, TEE images confirm the presence of the persistent left SVC with a dilated coronary sinus, severe mitral regurgitation, and aortic stenosis. Computed tomography reveals an isolated persistent left SVC and rules...

In this heart failure patient,...

04/26/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Clinical Images

Coronary Bypass Graft Pseudoaneurysm Successfully Treated by PTFE-Covered Jostent GraftMaster

04/26/2018

Amged Abdelaziz , MD;

Saqib Ali Gowani , MD;

Brett Hiendlmayr , MD;

Robert C. Gallagher , MD;

Immad Sadiq , MD;

Jeffrey Hirst , MD;

A 60-year-old male presented 12 months after CABG surgery with a large pulsatile sternal mass. CT scan of the chest demonstrated a pseudoaneurysm originating from the mid saphenous vein graft to the PDA measuring 7.7 x 7.2 x 6.0 cm. After a...

A 60-year-old male presented 12...

04/26/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Report

Contraceptive Implant–Related Acute Ulnar Neuropathy: Prompt Diagnosis, Early Referral, and Management Are Key

04/10/2018

Ayman Saeed , MB, BCh, BAO;

Nitisha Narayan , MBBS, MS, MRCS;

Ankur Pandya , MBBS, MS, MCh, FRCS;

CASE REPORT Contraceptive Implant–Related Acute Ulnar Neuropathy: Prompt Diagnosis, Early Referral, and Management Are Key Ayman Saeed, MB BCh, BAO, LRCP & SI, MRCSI,Nitisha Narayan, MBBS, MS(Gen Surg),...

CASE...

04/10/2018

ePlasty

Original Contribution

Mechanical Circulatory Support in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insights From a Multicenter U.S. Registry

02/25/2018

Khaldoon Alaswad , MD;

Dimitrios Karmpaliotis , MD, PhD;

Farouc A. Jaffer , MD, PhD;

Robert W. Yeh , MD, MBA, MSc;

Michael R. Wyman , MD;

Emmanouil S. Brilakis , MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI;

Nicholas J. Lembo , MD;

Jeffrey W. Moses , MD;

Subhash Banerjee , MD, FSCAI;

Anthony H. Doing , MD;

Ziad A. Ali , MD, DPhil;

David E. Kandzari , MD;

Craig A. Thompson , MD, MMSc;

Manish A. Parikh , MD;

William W. O'Neill , MD;

Catalin Toma , MD;

Aris Karatasakis , MD;

James W. Choi , MD;

Barbara Anna Danek , MD;

Mir Babar Basir , MD, DO;

Judit Karacsonyi , MD, PhD;

Mohammad Alqarqaz , MD;

Bavana V. Rangan , BDS, MPH, MD;

Ajay J. Kirtane , MD, SM;

Ehtisham Mahmud , MD;

William L. Lombardi , MD;

Mitul P. Patel , MD;

Santiago Garcia , MD;

We examined the characteristics and outcomes of 1598 CTO-PCIs. Despite more complex clinical and angiographic characteristics, we found that elective use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in high-risk patients was associated with...

We examined the characteristics...

02/25/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Forearm Versus Femoral Approach for Cardiac Catheterization in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients

02/25/2018

Ioannis Tsiafoutis , MD;

Efstathios Lazaris , MD;

Michalis Hamilos , MD, PhD;

Christos Maniotis , MD, PhD;

Michael J. Koutouzis , MD, PhD;

George S. Sfyroeras , MD, PhD;

Konstantinos Kintis , MD, PhD;

Panagiotis Tsiverdis , MD;

Giannis Giannikouris , MD;

Sotirios Patsilinakos , MD, PhD;

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a relative contraindication for forearm cardiac catheterization, yet this approach is used in everyday practice. We compared femoral and forearm approach for cardiac catheterization in ESRD patients.

End-stage renal disease (ESRD)...

02/25/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Migration of Intraaortic Balloon Pump Placed Via the Axillary Artery

12/27/2017

Yaron D. Barac , MD, PhD;

Hazim Alwair , MD;

David F. Kong , MD, AM, DMT;

Chetan B. Patel , MD;

Mani A. Daneshmand , MD;

Carmelo A. Milano , MD;

Jacob N. Schroder , MD;

Axillary artery IABP placement enables those awaiting transplant to ambulate and get stronger, but motion increases risk of IABP migration. The management of a migrated pump in a 44-year-old man with heart failure is described.

Axillary artery IABP placement...

12/27/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Differences in Approaches and Outcomes of Defibrillator Lead Implants Between High-Volume and Low-Volume Operators: Results From the Pacemaker and Implantable Defibrillator Leads Survival Study (‚ÄúPAIDLESS‚Äù)

11/29/2017

Wilbur J. Asheld , DO;

Joseph J. Germano , DO;

Shahidul Islam , PStat, MPH, CPH;

Todd J. Cohen , MD, FACC, FHRS;

Zohaib A. Shaikh , BSE;

Daniel J. Kersten , BA;

Alyssa M. Feldman , MS;

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