Vascular access

Brief Communication

Clinical Outcomes of the Post-Closure Technique for Arteriotomy Closure With the Impella Cardiac Power Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device

08/26/2024

Kevin J. John , MD;

Haval Chweich , MD;

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Charles D. Resor , MD;

Navin Kumar Kapur , MD;

The authors share their institutional experience with the Perclose post-closure technique for vascular access closure after Impella removal.

The authors share their...

08/26/2024

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Research

An Ultrasound Survey of the Radial and Ulnar Arteries in an American Population: Implications for Transradial Access

03/01/2023

Jonathan S. Roberts , MD;

Jianli Niu , MD, PhD;

Palpation-guided access of the radial artery (RA) has transradial access (TRA) failure rates averaging 6%-7%. This study aimed to measure RA and ulnar artery (UA) diameters by ultrasound in a typical American population, in hopes of...

Palpation-guided access of the...

03/01/2023

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Left Distal Radial Artery Access for Coronary Angiography and Interventions: A 12-Month All-Comers Study

06/17/2022

Ioannis Lazaridis , MD;

Konstantinos Toutouzas , MD;

Ioannis Styliadis , MD;

Dimitrios Tziakas , MD;

Spyridon G. Deftereos , MD;

Georgios C. Bompotis , MD;

Georgios Giannopoulos , MD, PhD;

Asterios I. Karakanas , MD;

Magdalini Meletidou , MD;

Dimitrios Vrachatis , MD;

Interventional cardiologists prefer the right radial artery (RA) approach for coronary angiography and interventions, mainly for ergonomic reasons. However, the use of the left RA presents certain advantages, and the snuffbox approach has...

Interventional cardiologists...

06/17/2022

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Fellows' Corner

Back to Basics: Arterial Sheath Management

12/17/2021

Erica Fidone , MD;

Justin Price , MD;

Craig M. Walker , MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP;

The authors present the case of a clotted femoral arterial sheath that was recognized and corrected prior to the development of complications.

The authors present the case of...

12/17/2021

Vascular Disease Management

Fellows' Corner Video

Back to Basics: Arterial Sheath Management

12/16/2021

Erica Fidone , MD;

In this video, Erica Fidone, MD, discusses appropriate vascular access techniques to decrease peri-procedural complications.

In this video, Erica Fidone, MD,...

12/16/2021

Vascular Disease Management

Case Report

Micropuncture Access of Femoral Artery: Micro-Wires Leading to Macro-Complications

12/17/2020

Michael Hust , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Oscar R. Rosales , MD;

A 76-year-old female who developed sudden and severe left calf and foot pain after recent travel was found to have subtotal occlusion of the left popliteal artery and critical limb ischemia. Vascular access in the right CFA with a...

A 76-year-old female who...

12/17/2020

Vascular Disease Management

Real-Time Ultrasound-Guided Venous Access of the Arm for Right Heart Catheterization

06/27/2019

Jonathan S. Roberts , MD;

Jianli Niu , MD, PhD;

Christopher Alexander , MSc;

Juan A. Pastor-Cervantes , MD;

It is not certain whether ultrasound guidance offers a benefit for venous access of the arm for RHC; thus, we sought to assess the efficacy of ultrasound-guided venous access of the arm for RHC.

It is not certain whether...

06/27/2019

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Retrograde Tibio-Pedal Access for Revascularization of Lower-Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease Using a 6 Fr Slender Sheath: The "Pedal-First" Pilot Project

08/28/2018

Kintur Sanghvi , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Joseph Kusick , DO;

Courtney Krathen , DO;

We studied the safety and efficacy of tibio-pedal access as the sole primary access for revascularization of peripheral artery disease by reviewing a prospectively maintained database of patients where it was used as a primary access for...

We studied the safety and...

08/28/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Venous Access Closure Using the Double-ProGlide Preclose Technique After MitraClip Implantation: Long-Term Clinical and Duplex Ultrasound Outcomes

11/15/2015

Khung Keong Yeo , MBBS;

Jonathan Yap , MBBS, MRCP, MPH, MD;

Jack Wei Chieh Tan , MBBS, MRCP;

Soo Teik Lim , MBBS, MRCP;

Tian Hai Koh , MBBS;

An evaluation of the safety and efficacy of the double-ProGlide preclose technique to secure hemostasis in patients with 24 Fr venous access.

An evaluation of the safety and...

11/15/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Technology Pulse

Experience with the Destino Twist Steerable Guiding Sheath with Deflectable Tip

04/03/2015

Vladimira Tichà , MD;

Bruno Damascelli , MD;

The Destino Twist (Oscor) is a single guiding sheath allowing access to difficult-to-reach vascular anatomy. Cath Lab Digest talks with Dr. Bruno Damascelli and Dr. Vladimira Tichà about their experience with the Destino Twist in procedures...

The Destino Twist (Oscor) is a...

04/03/2015

Cath Lab Digest