Restenosis

Clinical Images

Three-Dimensional Optical Coherence Tomography to Decide on Reverse Wire Technique in Bifurcation Interventions

11/28/2023

Mitsuhiro Kunimoto , MD;

Hiroshi Tamura , MD;

Kikuo Isoda , MD;

Seiji Koga , MD;

Mitsuhiro Takeuchi , MD;

A 79-year-old male with effort angina was admitted to receive optical coherence tomography-guided percutaneous coronary intervention for restenosis of an everolimus-eluting stent implanted to the left anterior descending artery 8 years ago.

A 79-year-old male with effort...

11/28/2023

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Meneguz-Moreno Balloon Commissurotomy Figure 2

Original Contribution

Independent Clinical and Echocardiographic Predictors of Restenosis After Percutaneous Mitral Balloon Commissurotomy in a Large, Consecutive Cohort Followed for 24 Years

03/01/2023

Auristela I.O. Ramos , MD, PhD;

Nisia L. Gomes , MD;

J. Ribamar Costa Jr., MD, PhD;

Alfredo Nunes Ferreira-Neto , MD;

Rafael A. Meneguz-Moreno , MD, PhD;

Dimytri Siqueira , MD, PhD;

Sergio Navarro Braga , MD, PhD;

Cesar A. Esteves , MD, PhD;

Amanda G.R.M. Sousa , MD, PhD;

Zilda Meneghelo , MD, PhD;

Mercedes Maldonado , MD;

This database analysis of a single-center, high-volume tertiary institution examines preprocedural risk factors of mitral valve restenosis in patients submitted to percutaneous mitral balloon commissurotomy for mitral stenosis.

This database analysis of a...

03/01/2023

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Auryon Laser in Peripheral Arterial Interventions: A Single-Center Experience (Auryon-SCE)

05/11/2022

Grace Halupnik , MD;

Nicholas Fedele , MD;

Katie Comp , MD;

Emma-Marie Taleb , MD;

Andrew N. Shammas , BS , OMS, MD;

Susan Jones-Miller , MD, MS;

Venkat Shankarraman , MD, PhD;

Nicolas W. Shammas , MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, FACP, FSVM;

Gail A. Shammas , BSN, BS , RN, BSc;

The Auryon 355-nm laser atherectomy system (AngioDynamics, Inc) showed a low rate of target-lesion revascularization (TLR) at 6-month follow-up in the investigational device exemption study. At present, real-world data are not available. The...

The Auryon 355-nm laser...

05/11/2022

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

The Market Reacts Quickly: Changes in Paclitaxel Vascular Device Purchasing Within the Ascension Healthcare System

10/14/2019

Peter P. Monteleone , MD;

Ariel Dora Stern , PhD;

Daniel Fehder , PhD;

Ron Ginor , MD;

Dominic Vollmar ;

Mark J. Pirwitz , MD;

Subhash Banerjee , MD, FSCAI;

Edward T.A. Fry , MD;

Priya R. Kothapalli , MD;

A meta-analysis of trials in endovascular therapy suggested an increased mortality associated with treatment exposure to paclitaxel. We analyzed how this controversy impacted device purchasing and related utilization patterns in the period...

A meta-analysis of trials in...

10/14/2019

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Clinical Images

Layered Neointimal Pattern Secondary to Intraluminal Clot Organization in an Optical Coherence Tomography Longitudinal Study

09/26/2018

Bryan P. Yan , MBBS, FRACP, MD;

Chi-Yuen Chan , MBChB;

Eugene B. Wu , MD, DM;

We present a patient with non-obstructive intraluminal clot protrusion treated with medical therapy. Follow-up OCT scan showed layered neointimal changes similar to images observed in stent failure.

We present a patient with...

09/26/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Excimer Laser With and Without Contrast for the Management of Under-Expanded Stents

10/23/2017

Murugupathy Veerasamy , MD;

Amr S. Gamal , MD;

Avais Jabbar , MD;

Javed M. Ahmed , MBBS, FRCP, MD;

Mohaned Egred , MBChB, MD, BSc(Hons), FRCP, BSc, MRCP;

Under-expanded and under-deployed stents carry a high risk of restenosis and thrombosis, with inherent serious clinical complications. We performed a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data on all under-expanded, under-deployed...

Under-expanded and...

10/23/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Device Motion Indication: A Novel Image-Based Tool to Measure Relative Device Motion During Coronary Intervention

09/15/2017

Aharon Frimerman , MD;

Avraham Shotan , MD;

Rami Abu Fanne , MD, PhD;

Simcha Ron Meisel , MD, MSc;

Movement of the stent delivery system may potentially jeopardize precise stent deployment. We used a novel technology to objectively measure the relative intracoronary device motion in the different coronary segments throughout the cardiac...

Movement of the stent delivery...

09/15/2017

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Drug-Coated Balloons for Infrainguinal Peripheral Artery Disease

06/30/2016

Sanjum S. Sethi , MD, MPH;

Michael S. Lee , MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI;

A review of paclitaxel-coated balloons as an emerging therapeutic option for the invasive management of infrainguinal peripheral artery disease.

A review of paclitaxel-coated...

06/30/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Research

Role of Nitinol Stent Fractures in the Development of In-Stent Restenosis in the Superficial Femoral Artery

12/30/2015

Anna Kurayev , MD;

Pawan Hari , MD;

Susanna Zavlunova , MD;

Anvar Babaev , MD, PhD;

Stent fractures in the SFA play a modest role in the development of in-stent restenosis. In this study, a majority of patients with in-stent restenosis did not have stent fracture.

Stent fractures in the SFA play...

12/30/2015

Vascular Disease Management

Clinical Editor's Corner

Demystifying Stent Fractures: One Step Closer to Decoding the In-Stent Restenosis Conundrum

12/30/2015

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

Amjad AlMahameed , MD, MPH, RPVI;

Despite new technologies and research, stent fracture continues to be a challenge faced by vascular specialists.

Despite new technologies and...

12/30/2015

Vascular Disease Management