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Volume 26 - Issue 10 - October 2018

Clinical Editor's Corner
Conversations in Cardiology: Should We Wait for Labs Before Taking the STEMI Patient Directly to the Cath Suite?
10/08/2018
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Jeffrey W. Moses, MD; Barry F. Uretsky, MD; Steven R. Bailey, MD; Frederick G.P. Welt, MD; Gregg W. Stone, MD, FACC, FSCAI; James C. Blankenship, MD; Bonnie H. Weiner, MD, MBA, FSCAI, FACC; Peter Ver Lee, MD; Mitchell W. Krucoff, MD; Kirk N. Garratt, MD, MSc
For STEMI patients, what labs (e.g., glucose, electrolytes, lactate or pH) are being obtained prior to the patient going to the cath suite? More importantly, are POC labs being done in the emergency department prior to the STEMI patient going...
For STEMI patients, what labs (e.g., glucose, electrolytes, lactate or pH) are being obtained prior to the patient going to the cath suite? More importantly, are POC labs being done in the emergency department prior to the STEMI patient going...
For STEMI patients, what labs...
10/08/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
Spotlight: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Heart & Vascular Institute
10/08/2018
Ruben Filimonczuk, EMT-P, RCIS, RCES, CCEMT-P
Our department has a 20-bay pre/post unit, three cath lab procedure rooms, and utilizes a hybrid OR room as necessary.
Our department has a 20-bay pre/post unit, three cath lab procedure rooms, and utilizes a hybrid OR room as necessary.
Our department has a 20-bay...
10/08/2018
Cath Lab Digest
The Successful Transradial Program at Crittenton Hospital Medical Center
10/07/2018
Samer Kazziha, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI, FCCP; Jacqueline S. Jones, RN, MSN, ANP-BC
We are performing more complex interventions via transradial access. Transradial access is here to stay.
We are performing more complex interventions via transradial access. Transradial access is here to stay.
We are performing more complex...
10/07/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access Routes: An Overview
10/07/2018
Abdulrahman Abu Aqil, MS, PhD; Richard J. Merschen, EdS, MS, RT(R)(CV), RCIS
As radial artery access becomes more common in coronary angiography, US guidance has benefits that may result in higher cannulation success rates, fewer total attempts, and decreased procedural time.
As radial artery access becomes more common in coronary angiography, US guidance has benefits that may result in higher cannulation success rates, fewer total attempts, and decreased procedural time.
As radial artery access becomes...
10/07/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
High-Performing Labs Are Utilizing Radial Access and Same-Day Discharge Successfully
10/07/2018
Fear of failure creates a powerful hindrance to adoption for a seasoned and respected interventionist. However, the learning curve to become a competent transradial interventionalist is neither steep nor arduous.
Fear of failure creates a powerful hindrance to adoption for a seasoned and respected interventionist. However, the learning curve to become a competent transradial interventionalist is neither steep nor arduous.
Fear of failure creates a...
10/07/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Images
Single Leaflet Device Attachment Complicating Percutaneous Edge-to-Edge Repair of the Tricuspid Valve Using the MitraClip
10/07/2018
Alex Pui-wai Lee, MBChB; Kun-Chong Tam, MD; Chak-Yu So, MBChB; Yat-Yin Lam, MD
We demonstrate that immediate deployment of one or more adjacent clips, particularly to the remaining attached leaflet, may stabilize the flailing clip and be a possible transcatheter treatment option for single leaflet device attachment...
We demonstrate that immediate deployment of one or more adjacent clips, particularly to the remaining attached leaflet, may stabilize the flailing clip and be a possible transcatheter treatment option for single leaflet device attachment...
We demonstrate that immediate...
10/07/2018
Cath Lab Digest
CLI Perspectives
Reflections on the 8th Annual AMPutation Prevention Symposium (AMP)
10/07/2018
Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI
It was exciting to see complex CLI cases performed by some of the best CLI operators in the world, who were able to show us extreme, unique approaches to treat complex disease from the groin to the toes. 
It was exciting to see complex CLI cases performed by some of the best CLI operators in the world, who were able to show us extreme, unique approaches to treat complex disease from the groin to the toes. 
It was exciting to see complex...
10/07/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Education & Social Media
Cath Lab Digest talks with WikiDoc creator C. Michael Gibson, MS, MD, about WikiDoc, Tweetbook, and his work as CEO of the Baim Institute for Clinical Research.
10/07/2018
Information wants to be free. Let information flow freely from patients to doctors and from doctors to patients, and when you have free-flowing information, healthcare is enriched.
Information wants to be free. Let information flow freely from patients to doctors and from doctors to patients, and when you have free-flowing information, healthcare is enriched.
Information wants to be free....
10/07/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Education & Social Media
The Launch of Tweetbook: Cardiovascular Interventions
10/07/2018
David L. Fischman, MD; Michael P. Savage, MD, CVT
“Tweetbook: Cardiovascular Interventions” gives us an opportunity to offer up cases for discussion on Twitter that are both peer-reviewed and accompanied by references.
“Tweetbook: Cardiovascular Interventions” gives us an opportunity to offer up cases for discussion on Twitter that are both peer-reviewed and accompanied by references.
“Tweetbook: Cardiovascular...
10/07/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
Advice: Good Management
10/07/2018
Marshall W. Ritchey, MS, MBA, RCIS
Most staff know what to do. Our job, as management, is to lead, delegate and provide the tools to get the job done. 
Most staff know what to do. Our job, as management, is to lead, delegate and provide the tools to get the job done. 
Most staff know what to do. Our...
10/07/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
The FY2019 Reimbursement Impact in the Cath Lab
10/07/2018
Kristin Truesdell
The following summary provides a high-level look at the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2019 changes in terms of financial and quality standards.
The following summary provides a high-level look at the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2019 changes in terms of financial and quality standards.
The following summary provides a...
10/07/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Retrograde Tibio-Pedal Access for Revascularization of Lower-Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease Using a 6 Fr Slender Sheath: The “Pedal-First” Pilot Project
10/07/2018
Kintur Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Joseph Kusick, DO; Courtney Krathen, DO
This is a single-center prospective review of a database of patients who underwent endovascular intervention of their PAD with an attempted pedal-first approach by a single operator.
This is a single-center prospective review of a database of patients who underwent endovascular intervention of their PAD with an attempted pedal-first approach by a single operator.
This is a single-center...
10/07/2018
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
Aorta to RV Fistula: A Rare Complication of TAVR
10/03/2018
Parul Kakar, MD; Jacob Shani, MD; Norbert Moskovits, MD; Robert Frankel, MD; Shivani Verma, MD, MPH
Our case illustrates a rare complication of an aorto-RV fistula that did not require repair.
Our case illustrates a rare complication of an aorto-RV fistula that did not require repair.
Our case illustrates a rare...
10/03/2018
Cath Lab Digest
News
News: Data Presented at TCT 2018 Shows Use of Impella and Best Practices Increases Cardiogenic Shock Survival
10/03/2018
“This real-world evidence shows an unprecedented increase in survival outcomes for AMI cardiogenic shock patients and is a result of the increased adoption of best practices for treating cardiogenic shock,” said Dr. O’Neill.
“This real-world evidence shows an unprecedented increase in survival outcomes for AMI cardiogenic shock patients and is a result of the increased adoption of best practices for treating cardiogenic shock,” said Dr. O’Neill.
“This real-world evidence shows...
10/03/2018
Cath Lab Digest
News
News: Boston Scientific Receives U.S. FDA Approval for the Eluvia Drug-Eluting Vascular Stent System
10/03/2018
The FDA’s approval is based on findings from the IMPERIAL trial, in which the Eluvia stent demonstrated superior results in the first superficial femoral artery head-to-head drug-eluting stent trial.
The FDA’s approval is based on findings from the IMPERIAL trial, in which the Eluvia stent demonstrated superior results in the first superficial femoral artery head-to-head drug-eluting stent trial.
The FDA’s approval is based on...
10/03/2018
Cath Lab Digest
News
News: COAPT Trial Shows Treatment With MitraClip is Superior to Medical Therapy for Advanced Heart Failure Patients with Significant Secondary Mitral Regurgitation
10/03/2018
The COAPT trial met both the primary safety and efficacy endpoints and all secondary endpoints, including reducing all-cause mortality through two years.
The COAPT trial met both the primary safety and efficacy endpoints and all secondary endpoints, including reducing all-cause mortality through two years.
The COAPT trial met both the...
10/03/2018
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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,...
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AI Plaque analysis
Aetna Approves Coverage for Cleerly's AI Cardiovascular Imaging Analysis
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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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AI Plaque analysis
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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...
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Acquisitions
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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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ECRI: Misuse of AI Chatbots Tops Annual List of Health Tech Hazards
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North Carolina State University Study Finds Police-Related Stress Associated With Physical Markers of Cardiovascular Health Risk for Black Women
01/19/2026
The paper, “Police-Related Stress and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Among African American Women,” is published in the journal Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine.
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Clinical Editor
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FAHA, FACC 

Managing Editor
Rebecca Kapur, rkapur@hmpglobal.com

Senior Manager, Production & Audience Development
Elizabeth Vasil

Editorial Correspondence

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