New techniques

Case Report

Novel Technique for Antegrade Wire Following Retrograde Wire and Microcatheter Crossing CTO

01/08/2019

The bamboleo technique is a novel approach for antegrade wire crossing that was successful in this case and maintained true lumen access.

The bamboleo technique is a...

01/08/2019

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Distal Left Radial Artery Approach for Cardiac Catheterization: Advancements in Ergonomics With Techniques and Technologies

01/08/2019

Richard Casazza , MAS, RT(R)(CI);

Pioneered by Dr. Ferdinand Kiemeneij, the distal radial artery approach is proving to be a game-changer for left radial artery cases.

Pioneered by Dr. Ferdinand...

01/08/2019

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Tips and Techniques

“Blowout” Technique: Deep Expiration for Wire Navigation Into the Ascending Aorta With Severe Subclavian Tortuosity From the Right Radial Approach

11/27/2018

Richard Casazza , MAS, RT(R)(CI);

Prior to bailing out to an alternative approach, we hypothesized that doing the exact opposite might gain us access to the AA. After several minutes of fluoroscopy and extensive deep inspirations disallowed navigation, a single deep...

Prior to bailing out to an...

11/27/2018

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Case & Technique

How to Wire a Complex Coronary Trifurcation: A Novel Guidewire Contrast Surfing Technique

04/03/2018

Filip Oleszak ;

Maheedhar Gedela , MD;

Adam T. Stys , MD, FACC;

Jeffrey Wilson , MD;

Tomasz P. Stys , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Unfavorable coronary anatomy, especially involving bifurcations, can preclude guidewire passage even when there is flow distal to the stenosis.1

Unfavorable coronary anatomy,...

04/03/2018

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Case Study

Achieving Hemostasis with Angio-Seal Closure Device After Removal of Inadvertently Placed Triple Lumen Central Venous Catheter from Bifurcation of Innominate Artery

12/28/2017

Lina Todorova , DO;

Sumit Ringwala , MD;

Kingston Okrah , MD;

This case demonstrates one method of managing a central venous catheter removal from the innominate artery without complications.

This case demonstrates one...

12/28/2017

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Case Study

Achieving Hemostasis with Angio-Seal Closure Device After Removal of Inadvertently Placed Triple Lumen Central Venous Catheter from Bifurcation of Innominate Artery

12/28/2017

Lina Todorova , DO;

Sumit Ringwala , MD;

Kingston Okrah , MD;

This case demonstrates one method of managing a central venous catheter removal from the innominate artery without complications.

This case demonstrates one...

12/28/2017

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Case Study

Anomalous Left Circumflex Artery Originating from Right Coronary Artery (RCA) with Wire Knuckle Push of RCA: A Novel Technique for PCI

12/28/2017

Adam T. Stys , MD, FACC;

Tomasz P. Stys , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Shenjing Li , MD;

Joanne Lane , DO;

Here, we present a case of acute coronary syndrome with a severely diseased anomalous LCX, successfully managed with a novel PCI technique.

Here, we present a case of acute...

12/28/2017

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Case Study

Anomalous Left Circumflex Artery Originating from Right Coronary Artery (RCA) with Wire Knuckle Push of RCA: A Novel Technique for PCI

12/28/2017

Adam T. Stys , MD, FACC;

Tomasz P. Stys , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Joanne Lane , DO;

Shenjing Li , MD;

Here, we present a case of acute coronary syndrome with a severely diseased anomalous LCX, successfully managed with a novel PCI technique.

Here, we present a case of acute...

12/28/2017

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Case Report

TAVR: Valve-in-Valve Challenges and a Unique Approach with an EN Snare Device

07/31/2017

Bernadette S. Speiser , BSN, MSN, CCRN, RCIS;

Bethany Eytchison-Fung , BSN, CCRN;

Kent Essman , BSN, MSN, CCRN;

There is a specialized group of clients who present an increased challenge to TAVR teams: valve-in-valve cases. Valve-in-valve procedures are best suited for patient who present with regurgitation and/or stenosis of the aortic bioprosthetic...

There is a specialized group of...

07/31/2017

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CLI Perspectives

Update on the Novel AV Reversal Therapy for End-Stage CLI

04/10/2017

Jihad A. Mustapha , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Steven Kum , MBBS, FRCS;

Dr. Steven Kum of Singapore believes that patients with end-stage disease can still benefit from a unique procedure called arterial venous flow reversal. Dr. Kum, a vascular surgeon, developed an endovascular procedure to not only create the...

Dr. Steven Kum of Singapore...

04/10/2017

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