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Chronic Total Occlusion

Original Contribution
11/15/2016

Milosz Jaguszewski, MD, PhD1*;  Natasza Gilis-Malinowska, MD1*;  Juan Luis Gutierrez-Chico, MD, PhD2;  Michal Chmielecki, MD, PhD1;  Pawel Skarzynski, MD, PhD1;  Slawomir Burakowski, MD, PhD1;  Piotr Drewla, MD1; Radoslaw Targonski, MD, PhD3;  Lukasz Lewicki, MD, PhD3;  Witold Dubaniewicz, MD, PhD3;  Marcin Fijalkowski, MD, PhD1;  Marcin Gruchala, MD, PhD1;  Dariusz Ciecwierz, MD, PhD1

 

Milosz Jaguszewski, MD, PhD1*;  Natas...
Rates and importance of periprocedural myocardial injury (PMI) after crossing coronary CTOs is not well understood. This study sought to investigate long-term clinical implications of PMI in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary...
Rates and importance of periprocedural myocardial injury (PMI) after crossing coronary CTOs is not well understood. This study sought to investigate long-term clinical implications of PMI in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary...
Rates and importance of...
11/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
10/28/2016

James Roy, MB, BCh, FRACP1;  Andrew Lucking, BMedSci, MBChB, MRCP2;  Julian Strange, MBChB, MRCP, MD3; James C. Spratt, Bsc, MD, FRCP4

James Roy, MB, BCh, FRACP1;  Andrew L...
PCI for occlusive in-stent restenosis is challenging principally due to the highly resistant nature of the material that comprises the proximal cap. We present a case where conventional techniques failed, and its successful resolution with...
PCI for occlusive in-stent restenosis is challenging principally due to the highly resistant nature of the material that comprises the proximal cap. We present a case where conventional techniques failed, and its successful resolution with...
PCI for occlusive in-stent...
10/28/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
10/01/2016

Aris Karatasakis, MD1;  Barbara A. Danek, MD1;  Dimitri Karmpaliotis, MD2;  Khaldoon Alaswad, MD3;  Farouc A. Jaffer, MD, PhD4;  Robert W. Yeh, MD, MBA5;  Mitul P. Patel, MD6;  John N. Bahadorani, MD6;  R. Michael Wyman, MD7;  William L. Lombardi, MD8;  J. Aaron Grantham, MD9;  David E. Kandzari, MD10;  Nicholas J. Lembo, MD10;  Anthony H. Doing, MD11;  Jeffrey W. Moses, MD2;  Ajay J. Kirtane, MD2;  Santiago Garcia, MD12; Manish A. Parikh, MD2;  Ziad A. Ali, MD, DPhil2;  Judit Karacsonyi, MD1;  Sanjog Kalra, MD2;  Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH1;  Pratik Kalsaria, MS1;  Craig A. Thompson, MD13;  Subhash Banerjee, MD1;  Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1

Aris Karatasakis, MD1;  Barbara A. Da...
We sought to determine the impact of proximal cap ambiguity on procedural techniques and outcomes for coronary chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention.
We sought to determine the impact of proximal cap ambiguity on procedural techniques and outcomes for coronary chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention.
We sought to determine the...
10/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
05/27/2016

Hamza Z. Ansari, MD;  Anas Alomar, MD;  Jeffrey A. Breall, MD, PhD

Hamza Z. Ansari, MD;  Anas Alomar, MD...
CTO-PCI success rates still do not approach those of conventional PCIs despite the available options; more robust data are required in the form of randomized trials before CTO-PCI becomes commonplace. 
CTO-PCI success rates still do not approach those of conventional PCIs despite the available options; more robust data are required in the form of randomized trials before CTO-PCI becomes commonplace. 
CTO-PCI success rates still do...
05/27/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
05/27/2016

Phuong-Khanh J. Nguyen-Trong, MD1;  Khaldoon Alaswad, MD2;  Dimitri Karmpaliotis, MD3;  William Lombardi, MD4; J. Aaron Grantham, MD5;  Nicholas Lembo, MD6;  David Kandzari, MD6;  Aris Karatasakis, MD1;  Judit Karacsonyi, MD1;  Barbara A. Danek, MD1;  Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH1;  Michele Roesle, RN, BSN1;  Colby R. Ayers, MS1; Craig A. Thompson, MD, MMSc7;  Subhash Banerjee, MD1;  Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1

Phuong-Khanh J. Nguyen-Trong, MD1;  K...
The use of SVGs for retrograde native vessel CTO-PCI has received limited study. We reviewed the medical records and coronary angiograms of retrograde CTO-PCIs performed through an SVG at 4 U.S. institutions between 2012 and 2013.
The use of SVGs for retrograde native vessel CTO-PCI has received limited study. We reviewed the medical records and coronary angiograms of retrograde CTO-PCIs performed through an SVG at 4 U.S. institutions between 2012 and 2013.
The use of SVGs for retrograde...
05/27/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
03/29/2016

Minh N. Vo, MD1;  Georgios Christopoulos, MD2;  Dimitri Karmpaliotis, MD3;  William L. Lombardi, MD4;  J. Aaron Grantham, MD5;  Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD2

Minh N. Vo, MD1;  Georgios Christopou...
We evaluated the safety and efficacy of the balloon-assisted microdissection (BAM) technique for treating balloon-uncrossable chronic total occlusion lesions.
We evaluated the safety and efficacy of the balloon-assisted microdissection (BAM) technique for treating balloon-uncrossable chronic total occlusion lesions.
We evaluated the safety and...
03/29/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
03/29/2016

Peter P. Monteleone, MD, MS, and Farouc A. Jaffer, MD, PhD

 
Peter P. Monteleone, MD, MS, and Faro...
The results of the Nguyen-Trong study are hypothesis generating and encourage further investigation into the importance of SB loss during CTO-PCI. Should additional studies find conclusively worse outcomes following SB loss, it will become...
The results of the Nguyen-Trong study are hypothesis generating and encourage further investigation into the importance of SB loss during CTO-PCI. Should additional studies find conclusively worse outcomes following SB loss, it will become...
The results of the Nguyen-Trong...
03/29/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
03/01/2016

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1 and Alfredo R. Galassi, MD2,3

 
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1 and A...
Can favorable outcomes for CTO-PCI be achieved at less experienced centers? Bridging the gap in success between experienced and less experienced centers and improving efficiency remain top priorities in 2016. 
Can favorable outcomes for CTO-PCI be achieved at less experienced centers? Bridging the gap in success between experienced and less experienced centers and improving efficiency remain top priorities in 2016. 
Can favorable outcomes for...
03/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
02/29/2016

Simon Walsh, MD1;  Dariusz Dudek, MD2;  Leszek Bryniarski, MD, PhD2;  Abid Assali, MD3;  Haim Danenberg, MD4;  Chaim Lotan, MD4;  Colm Hanratty, MD1;  Piotr Wilko≈Çek, MD, PhD2;  Ran Kornowski, MD3

Simon Walsh, MD1;  Dariusz Dudek, MD2...
The aim of this first-in-human (FIH) study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the novel NovaCross microcatheter system in eligible consecutive patients with chronic total occlusion (CTO).    
The aim of this first-in-human (FIH) study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the novel NovaCross microcatheter system in eligible consecutive patients with chronic total occlusion (CTO).    
The aim of this first-in-human...
02/29/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
01/31/2016

Junya Matsumi, MD; Tomoki Ochiai, MD; Kazuki Tobita, MD; Koki Shishido, MD; Kazuya Sugitatsu, MD;  Shingo Mizuno, MD; Futoshi Yamanaka, MD; Masato Murakami, MD; Yutaka Tanaka, MD; Saeko Takahashi, MD;  Takeshi Akasaka, MD; Shigeru Saito, MD

Junya Matsumi, MD; Tomoki Ochiai, MD;...
An evaluation of the long-term outcomes of self-expandable nitinol stent implantation with intraluminal angioplasty for CTOs in the SFA of patients with TASC D lesions.
An evaluation of the long-term outcomes of self-expandable nitinol stent implantation with intraluminal angioplasty for CTOs in the SFA of patients with TASC D lesions.
An evaluation of the long-term...
01/31/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology