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Volume 14 - Issue 11 - November, 2002

Could Stent Design Affect Platelet Activation? Results of the Platelet Activation in STenting (PAST) Study
08/01/2008
Kevin P. Callahan; Alex I. Malinin; Victor L. Serebruany, MD, PhD; Jeremy Gillis; Paul A. Gurbel, MD, FACC
The activation of platelets following coronary stent implantation has been reported by measuring platelet aggregation and surface receptor expression in circulating blood.1,2 The administration of various pharmacological agents, including...
The activation of platelets following coronary stent implantation has been reported by measuring platelet aggregation and surface receptor expression in circulating blood.1,2 The administration of various pharmacological agents, including...
The activation of platelets...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
The Superiority of TIMI Frame Count in Detecting Coronary Flow Changes After Coronary Stenting Compared to TIMI Flow Classificat
08/01/2008
H.J. Rupprecht, MD; A. Maimaitiming, MD; I. Welk, MD; Stefan Blankenberg, MD; F. Krummenauer, MD; Jason Meyer, MD; Christoph Bickel, MD
In 1985, the Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) Study Group introduced a grading system, the TIMI Flow Classification, that categorically describes qualitative changes in coronary flow (Table 1).1 This classification, which is easy...
In 1985, the Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) Study Group introduced a grading system, the TIMI Flow Classification, that categorically describes qualitative changes in coronary flow (Table 1).1 This classification, which is easy...
In 1985, the Thrombolysis in...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
The Constant Search for Indices of Coronary Flow and Perfusion<br />
08/01/2008
Rafael Beyar, MD, DSc, MPH
Assessment of coronary flow is an important task for diagnosis and assessment of interventions in ischemic heart disease. Since the early days of coronary catheterizations, a reliable index of epicardial coronary flow and myocardial perfusion...
Assessment of coronary flow is an important task for diagnosis and assessment of interventions in ischemic heart disease. Since the early days of coronary catheterizations, a reliable index of epicardial coronary flow and myocardial perfusion...
Assessment of coronary flow is...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Diabetic Retinopathy as a Predictor of Late Clinical Events Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention<br />
08/01/2008
Myeong-Ki Hong, MD; Young-Hak Kim, MD; Cheol-Whan Lee, MD, PhD; Jong-Min Song, MD, PhD; Ki-Hoon Han, MD, PhD; Duk-Hyun Kang, MD, PhD; Jae-Kwan Song, MD, PhD; Jae-Joong Kim, MD, PhD; Seong-Wook Park, MD, PhD; Seung-Jung Park, MD, PhD
Coronary artery disease is frequently encountered in diabetic patients.1 Previous reports showed that 15–25% of patients undergoing coronary revascularization had diabetes mellitus (DM).2–4 Although the initial success and in-hospital...
Coronary artery disease is frequently encountered in diabetic patients.1 Previous reports showed that 15–25% of patients undergoing coronary revascularization had diabetes mellitus (DM).2–4 Although the initial success and in-hospital...
Coronary artery disease is...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Supplemental Value of Troponin I Combined With a Clinical Risk Model to Predict In-Hospital Events in Intermediate- and High-Ris
08/01/2008
Barry Merrill, MD; Lloyd W. Klein, MD; James E. Calvin, MD
The term “acute coronary syndrome” (ACS) is applied to a broad spectrum of clinical presentations of chest pain, thus rendering accurate risk stratification crucial to rational decision making. Several clinical characteristics known at...
The term “acute coronary syndrome” (ACS) is applied to a broad spectrum of clinical presentations of chest pain, thus rendering accurate risk stratification crucial to rational decision making. Several clinical characteristics known at...
The term “acute coronary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Coronary Vasospasm-Induced Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias
08/01/2008
David J. D'Agate, DO; Jason M. Lazar, MD; Richard H. Schwartz, MD, DO
In 1959, Prinzmetal et al. first described a syndrome of “variant” angina occurring at rest with ST-segment elevations, often associated with arrhythmias. He also noted that the syndrome often coexisted with typical angina and was associated...
In 1959, Prinzmetal et al. first described a syndrome of “variant” angina occurring at rest with ST-segment elevations, often associated with arrhythmias. He also noted that the syndrome often coexisted with typical angina and was associated...
In 1959, Prinzmetal et al. first...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Acute Myocardial Infarction in a Patient with von Willebrand Disease: Pathogenetic Dilemmas and Therapeutic Challenges
08/01/2008
Daniel J. McCormick, DO, FACC; Heidar Arjomand, MD; Patrick Aquilina, MD
Von Willebrand disease (vWD) results from deficiency of von Willebrand factor (vWf), an essential element needed for initial platelet adhesion and subsequent thrombosis.1 The presence of atherosclerotic coronary lesions without occlusive...
Von Willebrand disease (vWD) results from deficiency of von Willebrand factor (vWf), an essential element needed for initial platelet adhesion and subsequent thrombosis.1 The presence of atherosclerotic coronary lesions without occlusive...
Von Willebrand disease (vWD)...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
Percutaneous Femoral Artery Angioplasty with Stent-in-Stent Technique and Tirofiban Administration
08/01/2008
Angelo Cioppa, MD; Letizia Lo Muzio, MD; Luigi Salemme, MD; Giovanni Sorropago, MD; Tullio Tesoria, MD; Paolo Rubino, MD; Salvatore L. Battaglia, MD, BS; Vittorio Ambrosini, MD
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of the femoral artery is one method that has been used for many years, especially for patients with a high level of surgical risk. The use of stents alongside the traditional balloon techniques has...
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of the femoral artery is one method that has been used for many years, especially for patients with a high level of surgical risk. The use of stents alongside the traditional balloon techniques has...
Percutaneous transluminal...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Significant Atheromatous Debris Following Uncomplicated Vein Graft Direct Stenting: Evidence Supporting Routine Use of Distal Pr
08/01/2008
Stephen N. Oesterle, MD; Stuart L. Houser, MD; Thomas Aretz, MD; Brian D. MacNeill, MD; Igor F. Palacios, MD; Harry C. Lowe, MD, MBChB, PhD, FRACP
Massive particulate atheromatous material was observed on histological examination of debris from a Percusurge embolization containment device, used in clinically uncomplicated direct stent coronary vein graft intervention. This is provided...
Massive particulate atheromatous material was observed on histological examination of debris from a Percusurge embolization containment device, used in clinically uncomplicated direct stent coronary vein graft intervention. This is provided...
Massive particulate atheromatous...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Percusurge Guardwire Balloon-Associated Thrombus — A Limitation of the Percusurge Distal Protection System
08/01/2008
Ashish Pershad, MD; Gopi Cherukiri, MD; Alex Kirby, MD
Within ten years of coronary artery bypass surgery, up to 66% of saphenous vein grafts either occlude or demonstrate significant atherosclerosis.1 This necessitates either repeat coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary...
Within ten years of coronary artery bypass surgery, up to 66% of saphenous vein grafts either occlude or demonstrate significant atherosclerosis.1 This necessitates either repeat coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary...
Within ten years of coronary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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HeartFlow Plaque Analysis
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Cardiogenic Shock
New SCAI Initiative Targets Faster Shock Diagnosis and Care with ‘Door to Lactate Clearance’
09/19/2025
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“SCAI Door to Lactate Clearance (SCAI DLC) Cardiogenic Shock Initiative: Definition, Hypothesis and Call to Action” was unveiled September 19 at the SCAI SHOCK Conference in Tampa, FL, with simultaneous publication in JSCAI.  
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Hyperkalemia
AccurKardia Announces Clinical Pilot Study of Its AK+ Guard ECG-based, AI-powered Hyperkalemia Detection Software
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Hyperkalemia, or an excess of serum potassium in the blood, is a common condition affecting patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), end stage renal disease, and heart failure that can result in dangerous arrhythmias and sudden cardiac...
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Patient Care
Hitting the Right Note: The Healing Power of Music Therapy in the Cardiac ICU
09/18/2025
Music therapy could significantly reduce heart rate, blood pressure and patient–ventilator asynchronies for patients admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit (ICU), according to research being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 taking...
Music therapy could significantly reduce heart rate, blood pressure and patient–ventilator asynchronies for patients admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit (ICU), according to research being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 taking...
Music therapy could...
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Pulmonary Embolism
Imperative Care Announces Late-Breaking Data Presentation and Peer-Reviewed Publication from Pivotal Trial of Symphony Thrombectomy System in Patients with Acute Pulmonary Embolism
09/18/2025
The Symphony Thrombectomy System is an aspiration catheter system engineered to deliver more efficient and effective clot removal in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE). Symphony uniquely combines large-bore power with precise deep...
The Symphony Thrombectomy System is an aspiration catheter system engineered to deliver more efficient and effective clot removal in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE). Symphony uniquely combines large-bore power with precise deep...
The Symphony Thrombectomy System...
09/18/2025
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CVD
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Rises in Mexico, Despite Improved Cholesterol Control
09/18/2025
Despite improved statin use and cholesterol control, cardiovascular disease risk rose in Mexico between 2016 and 2023, according to a study being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 that used region-specific tools to more accurately predict...
Despite improved statin use and cholesterol control, cardiovascular disease risk rose in Mexico between 2016 and 2023, according to a study being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 that used region-specific tools to more accurately predict...
Despite improved statin use and...
09/18/2025
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Thrombectomy
Penumbra's Lightning Bolt 6X with Trax Now Available in 150 cm, Bringing the Power of CAVT to More Distal Anatomy Below the Knee
09/16/2025
“Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX has been highly effective in addressing smaller embolized fragments in the AT,” says Dr. Visharad Patel at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, GA. “We have been impressed with its ability to navigate...
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09/16/2025
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Heart Failure
ELEVATE-HFpEF: Medtronic Initiates Global Pivotal Study of Cardiac Pacing in New Patient Population
09/16/2025
Participants will either receive a pacemaker programmed with an elevated, personalized pacing rate, or one programmed to provide a non-personalized backup pacing rate if needed.
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Participants will either receive...
09/16/2025
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Peripheral IVL
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09/16/2025
“The Shockwave Javelin Peripheral IVL catheter helps address one of the most persistent technical barriers in complex below the knee (BTK) revascularization – the ‘device-uncrossable’ calcified lesion,” said Dr. Narayanan Thulasidasan
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09/16/2025
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Dr. Annapoorna Kini (left) and her team outside of The Samuel Fineman Cardiac Catheterization Artificial Intelligence Research Lab
AI Research
Mount Sinai Launches Cardiac Catheterization Artificial Intelligence Research Lab
09/16/2025
Annapoorna Kini, MD, will serve as Director of The Samuel Fineman Cardiac Catheterization Artificial Intelligence Research Lab. The new lab will focus on many aspects of interventional cardiology, from procedural to educational.
Annapoorna Kini, MD, will serve as Director of The Samuel Fineman Cardiac Catheterization Artificial Intelligence Research Lab. The new lab will focus on many aspects of interventional cardiology, from procedural to educational.
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Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route
09/26/2025
Video Supplement to "Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route" (Clinical Image).
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Clinical Images
Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
Aortic Valve Calcification Alone Identifies Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Benefit in Classical Low-Flow, Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis
09/25/2025
The authors sought to determine if the prognostic relevance of aortic valve calcification differs by low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis subtype.
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09/25/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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09/24/2025
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A Kissing WATCHMAN Approach to Bilobar Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
09/24/2025
An 83-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation presented with a subdural hematoma. His apixaban was stopped and a pacemaker was implanted.
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09/24/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Casazza headshot
Author Interview
Ocular Radiation Exposure of the Primary Operator Performing Selective Coronary Angiography From a Radial Artery Approach
09/23/2025
Richard Casazza, MAS
Dr Richard Casazza shares background and insights on his article, "Ocular Radiation Exposure of the Primary Operator Performing Selective Coronary Angiography From a Radial Artery Approach."
Dr Richard Casazza shares background and insights on his article, "Ocular Radiation Exposure of the Primary Operator Performing Selective Coronary Angiography From a Radial Artery Approach."
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HeartFlow Plaque Analysis
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“SCAI Door to Lactate Clearance (SCAI DLC) Cardiogenic Shock Initiative: Definition, Hypothesis and Call to Action” was unveiled September 19 at the SCAI SHOCK Conference in Tampa, FL, with simultaneous publication in JSCAI.  
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Hyperkalemia
AccurKardia Announces Clinical Pilot Study of Its AK+ Guard ECG-based, AI-powered Hyperkalemia Detection Software
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Hyperkalemia, or an excess of serum potassium in the blood, is a common condition affecting patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), end stage renal disease, and heart failure that can result in dangerous arrhythmias and sudden cardiac...
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Patient Care
Hitting the Right Note: The Healing Power of Music Therapy in the Cardiac ICU
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Music therapy could significantly reduce heart rate, blood pressure and patient–ventilator asynchronies for patients admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit (ICU), according to research being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 taking...
Music therapy could...
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