Orbital atherectomy

ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTION

Initial Experience With GlideAssist to Facilitate Advancement of Orbital Atherectomy Prior to Plaque Modification of Severely Calcified Coronary Artery Lesions

10/24/2019

Richard A. Shlofmitz , MD;

Evan Shlofmitz , DO;

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

Seung-Woon Rha , MD, PhD;

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

Case Report

Treatment of Critical Hand Ischemia via Orbital Atherectomy and Balloon Angioplasty in an African-American Hemodialysis Patient

09/05/2019

Abdul Bahro , FACC, MD, FSCAI;

Connie Williams , AGACNP-BC;

Zsuzsanna Igyarto , PhD;

Brad J. Martinsen , PhD;

In this report, we present the case of an African-American hemodialysis patient with CHI due to a calcified radial artery who was treated with orbital atherectomy and balloon angioplasty, and underwent follow-up at six weeks post procedure.

In this report, we present the...

09/05/2019

Cath Lab Digest

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

Multicenter Registry of Real-World Patients With Severely Calcified Coronary Lesions Undergoing Orbital Atherectomy: 1-Year Outcomes

03/30/2018

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

Evan Shlofmitz , DO;

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Richard A. Shlofmitz , MD;

We report the 1-year outcomes of real-world patients with severely calcified coronary arteries who underwent orbital atherectomy.

We report the 1-year outcomes of...

03/30/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Impact of the Use of Intravascular Imaging on Patients Who Underwent Orbital Atherectomy

01/29/2018

Evan Shlofmitz , DO;

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Richard A. Shlofmitz , MD;

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

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We assessed the impact of intravascular ultrasound/optical coherence tomography on outcomes of patients who underwent orbital atherectomy.

We assessed the impact of...

01/29/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Comparison of Heparin and Bivalirudin in Patients Undergoing Orbital Atherectomy

10/23/2017

Evan Shlofmitz , DO;

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Richard A. Shlofmitz , MD;

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

Orbital atherectomy modifies calcified plaque, thereby facilitating stent delivery and stent expansion. The ideal antithrombotic agent during orbital atherectomy is unknown. We compared the angiographic and clinical outcomes of heparin and...

Orbital atherectomy modifies...

10/23/2017

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;

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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

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

01/31/2017

Richard A. Shlofmitz , MD;

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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

Ask the Expert

Coronary Atherectomy, Part III of III: Orbital Atherectomy

10/07/2016

Arthur C. Lee , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

This case highlights the fact that the lack of utilizing vessel preparation appropriately can result in lower procedural success rates, higher complication rates, higher contrast and radiation doses, and increased cost.

This case highlights the fact...

10/07/2016

Cath Lab Digest

Use of Orbital Atherectomy Treatment in a High-Volume Clinical Practice Modifies Non-Compliant Plaque to Deliver Durable Long-Term Results

01/29/2013

William Drago , RT(R);

Resistant fibrotic calcified plaque is a major limitation in treating peripheral arterial disease. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty balloon pressures of 8-16 atms are typically required in these lesions. Ultrasound has detected...

Resistant fibrotic calcified...

01/29/2013

Journal of Invasive Cardiology