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Volume 24 - Issue 12 - December 2016

Announcements
Congratulations!
12/12/2016
The Cath Lab crew at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, Show Low, Arizona, would like to announce that Len Penrod, RT(R)(CI), RCIS has successfully passed the RCIS certification examination. We are all very proud of you! Way to go,...
The Cath Lab crew at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, Show Low, Arizona, would like to announce that Len Penrod, RT(R)(CI), RCIS has successfully passed the RCIS certification examination. We are all very proud of you! Way to go,...
The Cath Lab crew at Summit...
12/12/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Meeting Update
How the Heart Turns Into Bone
12/08/2016
Connective tissue cells in the heart turn into bone-producing cells in response to injury, University of California, Los Angeles scientists report November 17 in Cell Stem Cell. The discovery helps explain why some people who survive heart...
Connective tissue cells in the heart turn into bone-producing cells in response to injury, University of California, Los Angeles scientists report November 17 in Cell Stem Cell. The discovery helps explain why some people who survive heart...
Connective tissue cells in the...
12/08/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Upper Torso Vibroacoustic Stimulation for Treatment of No-Reflow Following STEMI-Directed PPCI: A Device and Pilot Study Protocol — Shake, Rattle, and Rock`n Reflow!
12/08/2016
Arkady Uryash, MD; Harjit Gill, PhD; Andrew Hoffmann, BSc
We present a prospective, double-blinded, randomized, controlled pilot study protocol to test whether tdVAS (50 Hz, 2mm), by 30-minute session directly following primary percutaneous coronary intervention, is feasible, safe, and may enhance...
We present a prospective, double-blinded, randomized, controlled pilot study protocol to test whether tdVAS (50 Hz, 2mm), by 30-minute session directly following primary percutaneous coronary intervention, is feasible, safe, and may enhance...
We present a prospective,...
12/08/2016
Cath Lab Digest
New Tools for Treatment of Chronic Total Occlusions of the Peripheral Arteries
12/08/2016
Richard R. Heuser, MD, FACC, FACP, FESC, FSCAI
We describe some of the technical and clinical aspects of the newer peripheral CTO devices. 
We describe some of the technical and clinical aspects of the newer peripheral CTO devices. 
We describe some of the...
12/08/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Blog
The Making of an Interventional Cardiologist: A Fellow’s Perspective on the Use of Robotics
12/08/2016
Kusum Lata, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The introduction of robotic technology in the cath lab to protect against radiation exposure and associated risks will have a huge future impact on both patient and physician care.
The introduction of robotic technology in the cath lab to protect against radiation exposure and associated risks will have a huge future impact on both patient and physician care.
The introduction of robotic...
12/08/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
Initial Experience With a Redesigned Care Pathway
12/08/2016

Mark C. Bieniarz, MD, FACC, New Mexico Heart Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Anne Beekman, RN, Vice President, Consulting, MedAxiom Consulting, Neptune Beach, Florida

 

Mark C. Bieniarz, MD, FACC, New Mexic...
The goal is to move beyond traditional process improvement events, and fully develop the entire care continuum and care team that supports the patient. The leadership and team at Lovelace provide a worthy example of how a radial pathway...
The goal is to move beyond traditional process improvement events, and fully develop the entire care continuum and care team that supports the patient. The leadership and team at Lovelace provide a worthy example of how a radial pathway...
The goal is to move beyond...
12/08/2016
Cath Lab Digest
CLI Perspectives
Combining Technical Skill With a Uniquely Designed Device for CTO Success
12/06/2016
Mahmood Razavi, MD; Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI
In this issue, I am honored at the chance to interview Dr. Mahmood Razavi, one of the pioneers in CTO crossing who has historically demonstrated that combining proper technical skill to a uniquely designed CTO device provides a favorable...
In this issue, I am honored at the chance to interview Dr. Mahmood Razavi, one of the pioneers in CTO crossing who has historically demonstrated that combining proper technical skill to a uniquely designed CTO device provides a favorable...
In this issue, I am honored at...
12/06/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Case Series
Use of GuideLiner to Facilitate Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Three Patients With Anomalous Right Coronary Artery Arising from the Left Coronary Sinus
12/06/2016
C.M. Wong, MBChB, FRCP, FACC, FHKAM, FHKCP, FSCAI; William K.K. Hui, MBBS, FRCP, FACC, FHKAM, FHKCP
We report our experience on successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with the use of the GuideLiner (Vascular Solutions) in three patients presenting with angina whose culprit lesions were located in the RCA with this anomaly. 
We report our experience on successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with the use of the GuideLiner (Vascular Solutions) in three patients presenting with angina whose culprit lesions were located in the RCA with this anomaly. 
We report our experience on...
12/06/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
Novel Strategy for Percutaneous Access Closure in Patients With Zero Tolerance for Bleeding
12/06/2016
Dipankar Mukherjee, MD, FACS; Liam Ryan, MD; Therese Federowicz, MD; Tony Tallant, RT(R)
Complications related to arterial access continue to plague the interventionalist, despite advances in vessel closure technology.
Complications related to arterial access continue to plague the interventionalist, despite advances in vessel closure technology.
Complications related to...
12/06/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Transradial Series
How to Avoid Sacrificing the Benefits of Transradial PCI in Complex Patient Subsets
12/06/2016
Karishma Kaushik, MD; Samir B. Pancholy, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI
We describe a case where transradial access was used in the setting of complex primary PCI of the right coronary artery (RCA), using appropriate escalation of techniques known to enhance guide support without sacrificing the usual metrics...
We describe a case where transradial access was used in the setting of complex primary PCI of the right coronary artery (RCA), using appropriate escalation of techniques known to enhance guide support without sacrificing the usual metrics...
We describe a case where...
12/06/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
Spotlight: Harris Health System Ben Taub Hospital – Cath Lab
12/05/2016
Jaromir Bobek, CVT, RCIS; Ana Davis, MSN, RN, CCRN, FNP-C
Ben Taub Hospital is the flagship hospital for Harris Health System and is located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center.
Ben Taub Hospital is the flagship hospital for Harris Health System and is located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center.
Ben Taub Hospital is the...
12/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
Spotlight: Harris Health System Ben Taub Hospital – Cath Lab
12/05/2016
Jaromir Bobek, CVT, RCIS; Ana Davis, MSN, RN, CCRN, FNP-C
Ben Taub Hospital is the flagship hospital for Harris Health System and is located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center.
Ben Taub Hospital is the flagship hospital for Harris Health System and is located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center.
Ben Taub Hospital is the...
12/05/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Editor's Corner
Lessons in Life as Taught by the Cath Lab
12/05/2016
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
The title of this editor’s page is the same as that of a brief viewpoint article that I recently read by Dr. Haider Javed Warraich, a cardiovascular fellow in training at Duke University.  
The title of this editor’s page is the same as that of a brief viewpoint article that I recently read by Dr. Haider Javed Warraich, a cardiovascular fellow in training at Duke University.  
The title of this editor’s page...
12/05/2016
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Clinical & Industry News

Endovascular Devices
Thrombolex, Inc. Secures $50 Million Series A Growth Financing to Advance Commercialization of its Innovative Pharmaco-Mechanical Lysis Technology (PML)
03/19/2026
New Britain, PA, March 16, 2026 – Thrombolex, Inc., a commercial-stage medical device company advancing a differentiated pharmaco-mechanical lysis (PML) platform for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE) and other thromboembolic diseases,...
New Britain, PA, March 16, 2026 – Thrombolex, Inc., a commercial-stage medical device company advancing a differentiated pharmaco-mechanical lysis (PML) platform for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE) and other thromboembolic diseases,...
New Britain, PA, March 16, 2026...
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Vascular Disease Management
Neurovascular acquisitions
Medtronic to Acquire Scientia Vascular, Marrying Access and Therapeutic Portfolios for Neurovascular Care
03/11/2026
Scientia's novel access platform is designed to improve navigability through complex anatomy and simplify neurovascular procedures. By enabling faster and more reliable access, these technologies improve procedural efficiency.
Scientia's novel access platform is designed to improve navigability through complex anatomy and simplify neurovascular procedures. By enabling faster and more reliable access, these technologies improve procedural efficiency.
Scientia's novel access platform...
03/11/2026
Cath Lab Digest
EggNest (Egg Medical)
Clinical Trial Update
Egg Medical Presents CRT 2026 Data Demonstrating a Responsible Path to Light Lead and Lead-Apron Free Protection
03/10/2026
"By using the EggNest system, we can provide the entire team with protection that is superior to the status quo, by either going apron-free, or while wearing aprons that feel like a light vest," said Santiago Garcia, MD, the study’s lead...
"By using the EggNest system, we can provide the entire team with protection that is superior to the status quo, by either going apron-free, or while wearing aprons that feel like a light vest," said Santiago Garcia, MD, the study’s lead...
"By using the EggNest system, we...
03/10/2026
EP Lab Digest
CathWorks FFRangio
Fractional Flow Reserve
Late-Breaking Trial: U.S. Cohort of 4,000+ CathWorks FFRangio Patients Shows 2-Year Outcomes Comparable to Pressure Wire–Guided PCI
03/08/2026
"This first look at contemporary data of the growing adoption of angiography-derived physiology (ADP) in the U.S. shows similar clinical outcomes including death, MI and revascularization through 2 years when compared with invasive pressure...
"This first look at contemporary data of the growing adoption of angiography-derived physiology (ADP) in the U.S. shows similar clinical outcomes including death, MI and revascularization through 2 years when compared with invasive pressure...
"This first look at contemporary...
03/08/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Heart Failure
BioCardia Late Breaking Echocardiography Clinical Results from CardiAMP HF Trial Presented at Technology and Heart Failure Therapeutics (THT)
03/04/2026
Dr. Amish Raval reported that patients receiving the autologous CardiAMP cell therapy under investigation demonstrated positive evidence of decreased pathological left ventricular remodeling over time compared to patients not receiving the...
Dr. Amish Raval reported that patients receiving the autologous CardiAMP cell therapy under investigation demonstrated positive evidence of decreased pathological left ventricular remodeling over time compared to patients not receiving the...
Dr. Amish Raval reported that...
03/04/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Heart Failure
Relief Cardiovascular Reports Positive First-in-Human Data for Device-Based Decongestion Therapy in Heart Failure Patients
03/04/2026
"The RELIEF-FIH study provides encouraging early evidence on a novel approach to HF congestion management," stated Dr. Alex Rothman. "By targeting the negative physiological cardiorenal loop, the Relief System modulates venous congestion in...
"The RELIEF-FIH study provides encouraging early evidence on a novel approach to HF congestion management," stated Dr. Alex Rothman. "By targeting the negative physiological cardiorenal loop, the Relief System modulates venous congestion in...
"The RELIEF-FIH study provides...
03/04/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Amputation Prevention
Researchers Develop New Oxygen-Delivering Gel Designed to Help Wounds Heal Before They Progress to Limb Loss
02/23/2026
A wound that remains open for longer than a month is classified as chronic. Worldwide, about 12 million people experience chronic wounds each year, including roughly 4.5 million in the United States. Approximately one in five of these...
A wound that remains open for longer than a month is classified as chronic. Worldwide, about 12 million people experience chronic wounds each year, including roughly 4.5 million in the United States. Approximately one in five of these...
A wound that remains open for...
02/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Nutrition
People Whose Sugar Intake Was Restricted Before Birth and In Early Childhood Had Markedly Lower Rates of Heart Disease Later In Life 
02/23/2026
Limiting sugar consumption during early childhood may reduce the risk of serious heart problems later in life. A study published in The BMJ, based on data from the end of sugar rationing in the United Kingdom in 1953, found that people...
Limiting sugar consumption during early childhood may reduce the risk of serious heart problems later in life. A study published in The BMJ, based on data from the end of sugar rationing in the United Kingdom in 1953, found that people...
Limiting sugar consumption...
02/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
VentiV Mechanical Thrombectomy system illustration
Thrombectomy
FDA Clearance for VentiV Mechanical Thrombectomy System Brings New “Pulse” Platform to Peripheral Clot Removal
02/23/2026
SALT LAKE CITY, UT  — VentiV Scientific announced the FDA clearance of VentiV Mechanical Thrombectomy system to remove blood clots from the peripheral vasculature including the new VentiV Pulse platform. Blood clot removal...
SALT LAKE CITY, UT  — VentiV Scientific announced the FDA clearance of VentiV Mechanical Thrombectomy system to remove blood clots from the peripheral vasculature including the new VentiV Pulse platform. Blood clot removal...
SALT LAKE CITY, UT ...
02/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Acute Coronary Events Registry Provides Insights Into Sex-Specific Differences
02/20/2026
Munich, Germany – Preliminary results from an Italian registry describe the risk profile of women experiencing acute coronary syndromes and provide insights to improve management.1 These findings were presented today at the EAPCI Summit 2026,...
Munich, Germany – Preliminary results from an Italian registry describe the risk profile of women experiencing acute coronary syndromes and provide insights to improve management.1 These findings were presented today at the EAPCI Summit 2026,...
Munich, Germany – Preliminary...
02/20/2026
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