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Volume 23 - Issue 3 - March 2015

OCT-Guided PCI With Rotational Atherectomy in a Heavily Calcified Bifurcation Lesion
02/26/2015
Annapoorna S. Kini, MD, MRCP, FACC; Yuliya Vengrenyuk, PhD
The following case is part of a series of optical coherence tomography-focused cases supported by St. Jude Medical.
The following case is part of a series of optical coherence tomography-focused cases supported by St. Jude Medical.
The following case is part of a...
02/26/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
Spotlight: Durham VA Medical Center
02/26/2015
Marri "Nicki" Fryar, RN, MBA, MHA; Sunil V. Rao, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The authors can be contacted via Dr. Sunil Rao at sunil.rao@duke.edu. Tell us about your cath lab.
The authors can be contacted via Dr. Sunil Rao at sunil.rao@duke.edu. Tell us about your cath lab.
The authors can be contacted via...
02/26/2015
Cath Lab Digest
CLI Perspectives
Looking at the Multi-Level Disease of Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI)
02/26/2015
Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI
This month, Dr. Mustapha interviews: Larry J. Diaz-Sandoval, MD, Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming, Michigan; Fadi Saab, MD, Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming, Michigan; and George Adams, MD, Director of Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular...
This month, Dr. Mustapha interviews: Larry J. Diaz-Sandoval, MD, Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming, Michigan; Fadi Saab, MD, Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming, Michigan; and George Adams, MD, Director of Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular...
This month, Dr. Mustapha...
02/26/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Economics and Care
Switching From Eptifibatide to Tirofiban Use in ACS: Reducing Cost While Maintaining Quality of Care
02/26/2015
Joseph Brent Muhlestein, MD, FAHA, FACC
An emphasis on consensus and partnership allows Intermountain Health Care to unite under treatment guidelines, establish protocols, and save money, all while providing quality patient care.
An emphasis on consensus and partnership allows Intermountain Health Care to unite under treatment guidelines, establish protocols, and save money, all while providing quality patient care.
An emphasis on consensus and...
02/26/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Test Your Hemodynamic Knowledge: Part II– The Answer Key
02/26/2015
Richard J. Merschen, EdS, MS, RT(R)(CV), RCIS
The diagnosis for this patient is…
The diagnosis for this patient is…
The diagnosis for this patient...
02/26/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Test Your Hemodynamic Knowledge: Part I
02/26/2015
Richard J. Merschen, EdS, MS, RT(R)(CV), RCIS
A 51-year-old white male presented to the cardiac cath lab with a recent, progressive history of shortness of breath, chest pain on exertion, and fatigue. 
A 51-year-old white male presented to the cardiac cath lab with a recent, progressive history of shortness of breath, chest pain on exertion, and fatigue. 
A 51-year-old white male...
02/26/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Navigating a Radial Loop
02/26/2015
Zaheed Tai, MD, DO, FACC, FSCAI; Orlando Marrero, RCIS, MBA
Once the catheter engages the coronary ostium, there is very little difference between transradial angioplasty and transfemoral, save some catheter support issues and perhaps guide size. It is the route to the coronary that can often be more...
Once the catheter engages the coronary ostium, there is very little difference between transradial angioplasty and transfemoral, save some catheter support issues and perhaps guide size. It is the route to the coronary that can often be more...
Once the catheter engages the...
02/26/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Tips and Techniques
What to Do When Your Aspiration Thrombectomy Catheter Gets Overwhelmed
02/26/2015
Naveen Rajpurohit, MD; Adam T. Stys, MD, FACC; Tomasz P. Stys, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Muhammad Ali Khan, MD
In cases of poor or no flow into an aspiration syringe in spite of negative pressure applied, we advise maintaining a vacuum (negative pressure inside of the thrombectomy catheter), as premature discontinuation of suction can lead to thrombus...
In cases of poor or no flow into an aspiration syringe in spite of negative pressure applied, we advise maintaining a vacuum (negative pressure inside of the thrombectomy catheter), as premature discontinuation of suction can lead to thrombus...
In cases of poor or no flow into...
02/26/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Conversations in Cardiology: Who Should Scrub the Groin? Is the Cath Lab Just Like the OR?
02/26/2015
Lloyd W. Klein, MD; Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Bonnie H. Weiner, MD, MBA, FSCAI, FACC; Charles E. Chambers, MD; David J. Cohen, MD, MPH, MSc; Peter Ver Lee, MD; Mitchell W. Krucoff, MD; Jeffrey Marshall; Gurpreet S. Sandhu, MD, PhD; Malcolm R. Bell, MD; William J. French
Jeff Marshall: I have a question about who should scrub the groin or wrist before a cardiac cath or peripheral procedure. 
Jeff Marshall: I have a question about who should scrub the groin or wrist before a cardiac cath or peripheral procedure. 
Jeff Marshall: I have a question...
02/26/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Structured Reporting
Early Adopters: The Valley Hospital’s Structured Reporting Journey With ProVation MD Cardiology
02/26/2015
Janet E. Strain, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI; Cathy Ilardi, RN, BSN, CNML; Randy Sturm, RT(R)
The ProVation system is really very user-friendly. It also does a very reasonable job of generating a billing report, which I use on every case and then give to my billing staff, which makes billing much easier.
The ProVation system is really very user-friendly. It also does a very reasonable job of generating a billing report, which I use on every case and then give to my billing staff, which makes billing much easier.
The ProVation system is really...
02/26/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Anomalies
Four Coronary Arteries Originating From the Right Coronary Sinus of Valsalva
02/26/2015
Ioannis Parastatidis, MD, PhD
A 61-year-old man with multiple risk factors underwent cardiac catheterization for evaluation of chest pain and a small reversible anterior/anterolateral wall defect on an exercise myocardial perfusion imaging.
A 61-year-old man with multiple risk factors underwent cardiac catheterization for evaluation of chest pain and a small reversible anterior/anterolateral wall defect on an exercise myocardial perfusion imaging.
A 61-year-old man with multiple...
02/26/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Case Files by Dr. George
Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion Using the Lariat Suture Ligation Device
02/26/2015
Jon C. George, MD, MBA; Frank Amico, DO; Vincent Varghese, DO
A 48-year-old male with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation presented for a left atrial appendage closure secondary to contraindication to oral anticoagulation. The closure was performed successfully using the Lariat suture-based closure system...
A 48-year-old male with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation presented for a left atrial appendage closure secondary to contraindication to oral anticoagulation. The closure was performed successfully using the Lariat suture-based closure system...
A 48-year-old male with...
02/26/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
Treatment of Severe Symptomatic Aortic Stenosis in a High-Risk Patient Using the CoreValve Transcatheter Aortic Valve
02/26/2015
John K. Forrest, MD; Abeel A. Mangi, MD; Michael Cleman, MD
The CoreValve is the first transcatheter valve to have shown superiority to surgical aortic valve replacement for in patients with increased surgical risk. The following case study illustrates the effective use of this valve in a high-risk...
The CoreValve is the first transcatheter valve to have shown superiority to surgical aortic valve replacement for in patients with increased surgical risk. The following case study illustrates the effective use of this valve in a high-risk...
The CoreValve is the first...
02/26/2015
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02/26/2015
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This month, Cath Lab Digest would like to congratulate…
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02/26/2015
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Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
Facing Health Care Reform: Approaching Change with Optimism
02/26/2015
Susan N. Heck
For cardiovascular (CV) program administrators, there are three particular areas of regulatory change that may significantly impact program performance and overall organizational success: value-based purchasing, 30-day readmission penalties,...
For cardiovascular (CV) program administrators, there are three particular areas of regulatory change that may significantly impact program performance and overall organizational success: value-based purchasing, 30-day readmission penalties,...
For cardiovascular (CV) program...
02/26/2015
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Penumbra Launches Lightning Flash 3.0 — The Next Evolution in CAVT Technology
01/27/2026
Penumbra recently launched the Lightning Flash® 3.0 Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy (CAVT™) system, which includes significant upgrades that further advance our leading venous thromboembolism (VTE) platform.
Penumbra recently launched the Lightning Flash® 3.0 Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy (CAVT™) system, which includes significant upgrades that further advance our leading venous thromboembolism (VTE) platform.
Penumbra recently launched the...
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Patent Foramen Ovale Detection
BURL Concepts Announces First Human Uses of FOQUS Ultrasound System for Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Detection
01/27/2026
The FOQUS ultrasound system, powered by SONAS technology, includes a transcranial headset system. The system introduces a new method to assist physicians in diagnosing a PFO, addressing the need for diagnostic tools that are both faster,...
The FOQUS ultrasound system, powered by SONAS technology, includes a transcranial headset system. The system introduces a new method to assist physicians in diagnosing a PFO, addressing the need for diagnostic tools that are both faster,...
The FOQUS ultrasound system,...
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AI Plaque analysis
Aetna Approves Coverage for Cleerly's AI Cardiovascular Imaging Analysis
01/21/2026
DENVER, CO – Cleerly, focused on AI-based cardiovascular imaging, announced that Aetna will begin covering Cleerly® LABS plaque analysis effective immediately. Aetna, which covers more than 20+ million lives,...
DENVER, CO – Cleerly, focused on AI-based cardiovascular imaging, announced that Aetna will begin covering Cleerly® LABS plaque analysis effective immediately. Aetna, which covers more than 20+ million lives,...
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Coverage Unlocks Reimbursable AI Plaque Quantification With Circle Cardiovascular Imaging's cvi42|Plaque
01/21/2026
CALGARY, Alberta -- Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. (Circle CVI), focused on cardiovascular imaging post-processing, announced that clinical practices using its FDA 510(k)-cleared cvi42 with AI-enabled plaque...
CALGARY, Alberta -- Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. (Circle CVI), focused on cardiovascular imaging post-processing, announced that clinical practices using its FDA 510(k)-cleared cvi42 with AI-enabled plaque...
CALGARY, Alberta -- Circle...
01/21/2026
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01/21/2026
Vivasure's PerQseal® Elite system uses a proprietary bioabsorbable patch to seal large-bore (up to 26 F) arteriotomies and venotomies from inside the vessel, offering a sutureless, fully absorbable solution for structural heart and...
Vivasure's PerQseal® Elite system uses a proprietary bioabsorbable patch to seal large-bore (up to 26 F) arteriotomies and venotomies from inside the vessel, offering a sutureless, fully absorbable solution for structural heart and...
Vivasure's PerQseal® Elite...
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In the “Mammography and Breast Arterial Calcification Trial at Mount Sinai,” doctors are sending letters to patients with high breast artery calcification levels, urging them to see a cardiologist or other doctor for further evaluation to...
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Final results of NOVARAD clinical study show that use of Nova-X® full-body, team-wide radiation protection system reduces dose received by main operator in interventional neuroradiology by a factor of eleven.
Final results of NOVARAD clinical study show that use of Nova-X® full-body, team-wide radiation protection system reduces dose received by main operator in interventional neuroradiology by a factor of eleven.
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ECRI experts say that chatbots have suggested incorrect diagnoses, recommended unnecessary testing, promoted subpar medical supplies, and even invented body parts in response to medical questions while sounding like a trusted expert.
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