Heart Failure

First-in-Man Percutaneous Transaxillary Artery Placement and Removal of the Impella 5.0 Mechanical Circulatory Support Device

04/25/2017

Kenta Nakamura, MD^*; Sandeep Krishnan, MD^*; Claudius Mahr, DO; James M. McCabe, MD

Kenta Nakamura, MD*; Sandeep Krishna...

We report on the fully percutaneous insertion and removal of the Impella 5.0 microaxial flow device via the axillary artery in a patient with cardiogenic shock and peripheral artery disease.

We report on the fully...

04/25/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Clinical Images

Transcatheter Tricuspid Repair With MitraClip for Severe Primary Tricuspid Regurgitation

12/01/2016

Neil P. Fam, MD, MSc¹; Kim A. Connelly, MD, PhD¹; Christoph Hammerstingl, MD²; Geraldine Ong, MD¹; Anthony W. A. Wassef, MD¹; Heather J. Ross, MD, MHSc³; Subodh Verma, MD, PhD⁴

Neil P. Fam, MD, MSc1; Kim A. Connel...

We describe the first use of MitraClip to treat severe primary tricuspid regurgitation and right heart failure in a patient with previous cardiac transplantation and high surgical risk.

We describe the first use of...

12/01/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Review

Managing Heart Failure in Long-term Care

11/29/2016

Sara A Golden, DNP, RN, NP-C, FNP-BC

Sara A Golden, DNP, RN, NP-C, FNP-BC, performed an integrative review, compiling the best practices for the management of heart failure in long-term care settings in order to prevent rehospitalizations and improve outcomes for patients...

Sara A Golden, DNP, RN, NP-C,...

11/29/2016

Annals of Long-Term Care

Original Contribution

PCI in Patients Supported With CF-LVADs: Indications, Safety, and Outcomes

05/27/2016

Emeka C. Anyanwu, MD¹; Takeyoshi Ota, MD², PhD; Gabriel Sayer, MD³; Sandeep Nathan, MD, MSc⁴; Valluvan Jeevanandam, MD²; Atman Shah, MD⁴; Nir Uriel, MD, MSc³

Emeka C. Anyanwu, MD1; Takeyoshi Ota...

Patients with heart failure supported with LVADs may require coronary intervention during their support. This case series seeks to explore the indications, safety, and outcomes of PCI in this population.

Patients with heart failure...

05/27/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Commentary

Repeated Aortic Balloon Valvuloplasty in Elderly Patients With Aortic Stenosis Who Are Not Candidates for Definitive Treatment

11/25/2015

Atman P. Shah, MD and Elizabeth M. Retzer, MD

Atman P. Shah, MD and Elizabeth M. Re...

The authors comment on this month's article by Bordoni et al, noting that their results are a notable step forward, demonstrate the efficacy and safety in performing repeat BAV in a high-risk patient population with no other treatment...

The authors comment on this...

11/25/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Repeated Aortic Balloon Valvuloplasty in Elderly Patients With Aortic Stenosis Who Are Not Candidates for Definitive Treatment

09/15/2015

Barbara Bordoni, MD¹; Carolina Moretti, MD¹; Cinzia Marrozzini, MD¹; Cristina Ciuca, MD¹; Gianni Dall‚ÄôAra, MD¹; Linda Taffani¹; Matteo Chiarabelli, RN¹; Nevio Taglieri, MD¹; Alessandra Berardini, MD¹; Paolo Guastaroba, MSc²; Maria Letizia Bacchi-Reggiani, MSc¹; Claudio Rapezzi, MD¹; Antonio Marzocchi, MD¹; Francesco Saia, MD, PhD¹

Barbara Bordoni, MD1; Carolina Moret...

A sizable group of patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis can undergo neither surgical aortic valve replacement nor transcatheter aortic valve implantation. The aim of this study was to assess the potential role of repeated balloon aortic...

A sizable group of patients with...

09/15/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Protected PCI Series

Impella 2.5 Circulatory Support During Complex PCI in a Patient With Recent Acute Systolic Heart Failure and Residual Low Ejection Fraction

05/28/2015

Mark A. Grise, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, Florida

Mark A. Grise, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Sacre...

This case is a part of a series of high-risk PCI cases supported by the Impella 2.5

This case is a part of a series...

05/28/2015

Cath Lab Digest

Original Contribution

Hemodynamic Effects of Standard Versus Larger-Capacity Intraaortic Balloon Counterpulsation Pumps

03/31/2015

Navin K. Kapur, MD; Vikram Paruchuri, MD; Arjun Majithia, MD; Michele Esposito, MD; Henry Shih, MD; Andrew Weintraub, MD; Michael Kiernan, MD; Duc Thinh Pham, MD; David Denofrio, MD; Carey Kimmelstiel, MD

Navin K. Kapur, MD; Vikram Paruchuri...

Several recent trials have examined the clinical utility of intraaortic balloon counterpulsation pumps (IABPs) in cardiogenic shock and acute coronary syndromes. More recently, a larger-capacity 50 cc IABP was introduced into practice. This...

Several recent trials have...

03/31/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology