Revascularization

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

Coronary Fistula and Myocardial Ischemia: What is the Relationship?

10/28/2016

Ashish H. Shah , MD, MRCP, DM, DO;

Robert J. Cusimano , MD, MSc;

Maral Ouzounian , MD, PhD;

We present the case of a 73-year-old male who presented with exertional angina; imaging demonstrated severe coronary artery disease and a large coronary artery fistula. Ligation of the fistula resulted in severe right ventricular failure and...

We present the case of a...

10/28/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Revascularization Strategies for Calcified Lesions in Patients Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndromes (From the Acute Catheterization and Urgent Intervention Triage StrategY [ACUITY] Trial)

12/29/2015

Giora Weisz , MD;

Rupa Parvataneni , MS;

Gregg W. Stone , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Madhudhan Tarigopula , MD, MPH;

Mahesh V. Madhavan , MD;

Philippe Généreux , MD;

Roxana Mehran , MD;

An investigation of the optimal revascularization strategy for calcified lesions in patients presenting with NSTEACS.

An investigation of the optimal...

12/29/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Research

Prevalence, Incidence, and Outcomes of Critical Limb Ischemia in the US Medicare Population

02/08/2013

Onur Baser , PhD, ScM, BS , MS;

This study aimed to assess annual prevalence and incidence of critical limb ischemia and associated outcomes in elderly persons in the United States.

This study aimed to assess...

02/08/2013

Vascular Disease Management

Commentary

Blood Transfusion Risks in Lower-Extremity Revascularization

07/06/2010

Daniel G. Clair, MD

The article by Xenos et al reinforces findings from a number of previous studies which have assessed the perioperative and postoperative outcomes in patients who have undergone transfusions following varied surgical procedures. In this...

The article by Xenos et al...

07/06/2010

Vascular Disease Management

Commentary

Further Study Needed on the Effects of Blood Transfusion on Lower-Extremity Revascularization Outcomes

07/06/2010

Nicholas J. Morrissey, MD

In the current issue of VDM, the effects of blood transfusion on outcomes of lower-extremity revascularization are discussed in the paper by Eleftherios Xenos and colleagues. The paper uses the NSQIP database as a source for cases of...

In the current issue of VDM, the...

07/06/2010

Vascular Disease Management

Case Report

Perforation of External Carotid Artery Branch Arteries During Endoluminal Carotid Revascularization Procedures

09/05/2008

Matthew Recker , MD;

With the emerging data from ongoing trials demonstrating at least clinical equipoise with CEA, it is only a matter of time before carotid angioplasty and stenting becomes the procedure of choice for patients with atherosclerotic carotid...

With the emerging data from...

09/05/2008

Vascular Disease Management

Commentary

Percutaneous Revascularization of Peripheral Chronic Total Occlusion: Which Patients, Why, and How?

09/05/2008

Recanalization of peripheral arterial total occlusion in lower extremities plays a pivotal role to improve claudication symptoms and limb salvage. Coronary chronic total occlusion (CTO) recanalization has recently gathered controversy with...

Recanalization of peripheral...

09/05/2008

Vascular Disease Management