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04/03/2018
The Dio catheter, a thrombus aspiration catheter, has been sometimes used in the “mother-and-child” technique (MCT) to deliver a balloon or stent, or perform intravascular ultrasound in a tortuous coronary artery.4 In this report, we describe...
The Dio catheter, a thrombus aspiration catheter, has been sometimes used in the “mother-and-child” technique (MCT) to deliver a balloon or stent, or perform intravascular ultrasound in a tortuous coronary artery.4 In this report, we describe...
The Dio catheter, a thrombus...
04/03/2018
Cath Lab Digest
04/26/2017
We present 2 cases of successful mechanical thrombectomy, one with clinical deterioration after fibrinolysis, and another in the setting of contraindications to fibrinolysis.
We present 2 cases of successful mechanical thrombectomy, one with clinical deterioration after fibrinolysis, and another in the setting of contraindications to fibrinolysis.
We present 2 cases of successful...
04/26/2017
Cath Lab Digest
Meeting Update
01/10/2017
The Shockwave Medical Lithoplasty System uses lithotripsy to disrupt both superficial and deep vascular calcium.
The Shockwave Medical Lithoplasty System uses lithotripsy to disrupt both superficial and deep vascular calcium.
The Shockwave Medical...
01/10/2017
Cath Lab Digest
Meeting Update
07/09/2016
Flex is a cost-effective alternative to balloon-based scoring with a one-size-fits-all platform technology. The vessel-preparation device provides for effective dynamic linear scoring with a lower propensity for barotrauma or vessel wall...
Flex is a cost-effective alternative to balloon-based scoring with a one-size-fits-all platform technology. The vessel-preparation device provides for effective dynamic linear scoring with a lower propensity for barotrauma or vessel wall...
Flex is a cost-effective...
07/09/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
06/07/2016
The optimal therapy for coronary aneurysms is uncertain. In high-risk anatomies unsuitable for stent-assisted coiling, use of the Medtronic Concerto system may be a reasonable therapy.
The optimal therapy for coronary aneurysms is uncertain. In high-risk anatomies unsuitable for stent-assisted coiling, use of the Medtronic Concerto system may be a reasonable therapy.
The optimal therapy for coronary...
06/07/2016
Cath Lab Digest
12/05/2014
When people have clots within the veins of the legs or within the ileo-femoral arteries, inferior vena cava (IVC), superior vena cava (SVC) and right atrium (RA), these clots can be removed in a few different ways.
When people have clots within the veins of the legs or within the ileo-femoral arteries, inferior vena cava (IVC), superior vena cava (SVC) and right atrium (RA), these clots can be removed in a few different ways.
When people have clots within...
12/05/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical and Industry News
10/15/2014
The HealthPatch MD, designed to support the treatment of a range of diseases and conditions, is a versatile and comprehensive biosensor solution that may be used by healthcare professionals to provide 24-hour, real-time, unattended monitoring...
The HealthPatch MD, designed to support the treatment of a range of diseases and conditions, is a versatile and comprehensive biosensor solution that may be used by healthcare professionals to provide 24-hour, real-time, unattended monitoring...
The HealthPatch MD, designed to...
10/15/2014
Cath Lab Digest
09/08/2014
A patient is presented with symptomatic right coronary artery (RCA) CTO who failed maximal medical therapy as well as multiple antegrade PCI attempts. Successful RCA CTO intervention was finally achieved using a novel over-the-wire balloon...
A patient is presented with symptomatic right coronary artery (RCA) CTO who failed maximal medical therapy as well as multiple antegrade PCI attempts. Successful RCA CTO intervention was finally achieved using a novel over-the-wire balloon...
A patient is presented with...
09/08/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
09/02/2014
In the current case, the Trinity heart valve system was implanted in a 74-year-old patient with severe and symptomatic aortic valve stenosis and severe calcification.
In the current case, the Trinity heart valve system was implanted in a 74-year-old patient with severe and symptomatic aortic valve stenosis and severe calcification.
In the current case, the Trinity...
09/02/2014
Cath Lab Digest
09/02/2014
Trinity’s major advance is that the operator can evaluate the positioning and functioning of the valve during the procedure. If you are happy, then fine. If you are not happy, it is very easy to correct the valve position.
Trinity’s major advance is that the operator can evaluate the positioning and functioning of the valve during the procedure. If you are happy, then fine. If you are not happy, it is very easy to correct the valve position.
Trinity’s major advance is that...
09/02/2014
Cath Lab Digest