balloon angioplasty

Primary Patency With Stenting Versus Balloon Angioplasty for Arteriovenous Graft Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

11/23/2019

Konstantinos Marmagkiolis, MD^1*; Cezar Iliescu, MD^2*; Mohan Mallikarjuna Rao Edupuganti, MD³; Marwan Saad, MD, PhD^3,4; Konstantinos Dean Boudoulas, MD⁵; Akash Gupta⁶; Nikolaos Lontos, MD⁷; Mehmet Cilingiroglu, MD⁸

Konstantinos Marmagkiolis, MD1*; Cez...

Abstract: Objectives. To evaluate the efficacy of advanced stent technology in the management of failing arteriovenous grafts (AVGs). Background. End-stage renal disease rates and the need for hemodialysis are increasing worldwide. AVG...

Abstract: Objectives. To...

11/23/2019

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Predicting Iliac Vein Compression With Computed Tomography Angiography and Venography: Correlation With Intravascular Ultrasound

11/25/2018

Nicolas W. Shammas, MD, MS; Gail A. Shammas, BS, RN; Sue Jones-Miller, MS; Qais Radaideh, MD; Allyson R. Winter, DO; Andrew N. Shammas, BS; Istvan Z. Kovach, RA; Bassel Bou Dargham, MD; Ghassan E. Daher, MD; Rayan Jo Rachwan, MD; W. John Shammas, BS; Waleed Omar, BS; Aman Manazir, RA; Srikanth Kasula, MD

Nicolas W. Shammas, MD, MS; Gail A. ...

We evaluated the role of computed tomography angiography and venography in diagnosing common iliac vein compression when compared to IVUS.

We evaluated the role of...

11/25/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Safety of the Atlas Gold Balloon in Treating Iliofemoral Veins: Experience From a Single Center

10/15/2018

Nicolas W. Shammas, MD, MS; Gail A. Shammas, BSN, RN; Susan Jones-Miller, MS; Qais Radaideh, MD

Nicolas W. Shammas, MD, MS; Gail A. ...

We report on intraprocedural and up to 1-year outcomes on the safety of the Atlas Gold balloon (Bard) in iliofemoral venous interventions.

We report on intraprocedural and...

10/15/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Report

Aorta in Takayasu`s Arteritis is as Brittle as Glass: A Case Report

05/05/2017

Sheshagiri Rao Damera Ramachandra Barik, DNB

Department of Cardiology, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telengana, India

Sheshagiri Rao Damera Ramachandra Bar...

Balloon angioplasty of a critically or completely occluded segment of the aorta in Takayasu’s arteritis is challenging because of extensive panarteritis and diffuse fibrosis. We report the case of a 38-year-old female with aortoarteritis.

Balloon angioplasty of a...

05/05/2017

Vascular Disease Management

Original Contribution

Impact of Switching From Prasugrel to Clopidogrel Shortly After a Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Without a Loading Dose of Clopidogrel

09/15/2015

Eddy Mizrahi, MD¹; Ramya Smitha Suryadevara, MD¹; Kulpreet Barn, MD¹; Gouthami Boga, MD¹; Mian Muhammad Ali Akram, MD¹; Ibrahim Ismail-Sayed, MD²; Yvette M. Henry, PhD³; Melissa A. Troup, MHSA³; Peter B. Berger, MD⁴

Eddy Mizrahi, MD1; Ramya Smitha Sury...

The authors present a retrospective analysis to determine the safety and efficacy of administering prasugrel at the time of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and switching to clopidogrel, without reloading.

The authors present a...

09/15/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology