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Volume 14 - Issue 5 - May, 2002

Editorial
LETTER TO THE EDITOR:<br />
Letting the Air out of the Follow-up Balloon
08/01/2008
Humberto Dighero, MD; Pablo Sepúlveda, MD
To the Editor: We’ve read the editorial comment1 made by Dr. Turi on our study “Percutaneous Mitral Valvotomy: Six Year Follow-up”.2 Although we thank Dr. Turi for his insights, we disagree profoundly with the core of his criticism...
To the Editor: We’ve read the editorial comment1 made by Dr. Turi on our study “Percutaneous Mitral Valvotomy: Six Year Follow-up”.2 Although we thank Dr. Turi for his insights, we disagree profoundly with the core of his criticism...
To the Editor: We’ve read the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Optimized Combination of Antiplatelet Treatment and Anticoagulation for Percutaneous Coronary <br />
Intervention: The Final Word is
08/01/2008
Rafael Beyar, MD, DSc, MPH; Luis Gruberg, MD
The term acute coronary syndromes (ACS) comprise a continuum of diseases of various risks and severities including unstable angina pectoris, non-Q and Q-wave myocardial infarction (MI) and sudden death.1 These conditions share a similar...
The term acute coronary syndromes (ACS) comprise a continuum of diseases of various risks and severities including unstable angina pectoris, non-Q and Q-wave myocardial infarction (MI) and sudden death.1 These conditions share a similar...
The term acute coronary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Early and Late Clinical and Angiographic<br />
Outcomes Following Terumo Coronary Stent Implantation
08/01/2008
T. Tian Lim, MD; Y. Teng Lim, MBBS; Y. Leng Lim, MBBS, PhD; Kean-Wah Lau, MBBS, MD; Tian Hai Koh, MBBS; Koon-Hou Mak, MBBS; Charles N. S. Chan, MBBS; Kean-Huat Neoh, MBBS; T. Damras, MD; H. Cheem Tan, MBBS
Coronary stenting has evolved into the principal non-balloon device in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures.(1) Continual improvement in stent designs promises greater deliverability and durability. Indeed, widespread...
Coronary stenting has evolved into the principal non-balloon device in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures.(1) Continual improvement in stent designs promises greater deliverability and durability. Indeed, widespread...
Coronary stenting has evolved...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Angiopeptin-Eluting Stents: Observations in Human Vessels and Pig Coronary Arteries
08/01/2008
K. H. Chan, MRCP; Julian Gunn, MA, MD, MRCP; Terry Vick, PhD; Peter Stratford, PhD; David C. Cumberland, FACC; Cathy M. Holt, PhD; Nadim Malik, MBBS, MA, MD; Johanna Armstrong, PhD; Nadine Arnold
Coronary stenting is generally associated with lower rates of restenosis than balloon angioplasty.1,2 However, in-stent restenosis (ISR) remains a significant clinical problem.(3) Pharmacological inhibition of ISR has shown potential in...
Coronary stenting is generally associated with lower rates of restenosis than balloon angioplasty.1,2 However, in-stent restenosis (ISR) remains a significant clinical problem.(3) Pharmacological inhibition of ISR has shown potential in...
Coronary stenting is generally...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Use of Clopidogrel Loading, Enoxaparin, and Double-Bolus Eptifibatide in the Setting of Early Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
08/01/2008
Amit Gupta, MD; Barry D. Bertolet, MD; Lonnie Miller, RCVT
In recent years, many changes in antithrombotic regimens and therapies in the settings of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) have been realized. These therapies include the use of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa...
In recent years, many changes in antithrombotic regimens and therapies in the settings of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) have been realized. These therapies include the use of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa...
In recent years, many changes in...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Unstable Angina In a Patient With a Single Sequential Saphenous Vein Bypass Graft <br />
Supplying the Entire Coronary Circulation
08/01/2008
Wiwun Tantibhedhyangkul, MD; J. Lawrence Stafford, MD
Case Description. A 72-year-old man was admitted to our institution with unstable angina pectoris. In 1980, he underwent single-vessel coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) receiving a saphenous vein bypass graft (SVG) to the left...
Case Description. A 72-year-old man was admitted to our institution with unstable angina pectoris. In 1980, he underwent single-vessel coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) receiving a saphenous vein bypass graft (SVG) to the left...
Case Description. A 72-year-old...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Part II: Risk Stratification in Patients with Unstable Angina and Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Evidence-Based
08/01/2008
James E. Calvin, MD; Rami Doukky, MD
In last month’s issue of the Journal, we published Part I of this article. This month’s conclusion focuses on other risk stratification models and tools. Several major studies have established the benefit of glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa...
In last month’s issue of the Journal, we published Part I of this article. This month’s conclusion focuses on other risk stratification models and tools. Several major studies have established the benefit of glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa...
In last month’s issue of the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clopidogrel Treatment Before Percutaneous <br />
Coronary Intervention Reduces Adverse Cardiac Events
08/01/2008
Ulf Berglund, MD; Arina Richter, MD, PhD
The benefit of platelet inhibition during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been known for some time.1 In recent years, the interest has focused on the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors, which block the final common pathway...
The benefit of platelet inhibition during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been known for some time.1 In recent years, the interest has focused on the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors, which block the final common pathway...
The benefit of platelet...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Teaching Collection
Treatment of a Giant Coronary Aneurysm with a Novel Technique: Scaffolding (Tunnel) Stenting to Support PTFE-Covered Stents: Ins
08/01/2008
Rosana Hernandez-Antolin, MD, PhD; Javier Escaned, MD, PhD; Manel Sabaté, MD, PhD; Fernando Alfonso, MD, PhD, FESC; Mauricio Lopez-Meneses, MD; Camino Bañuelos, MD; Alex Flores, MD; Antonio Fernandez-Ortiz, MD, PhD; Pablo Garcia, MD; Carlos Macaya, MD, PhD; Jaime Arias, MD
Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is an uncommon condition with a natural history and prognosis still obscure.1 Aneurysmal coronary artery disease is defined as coronary dilatation that exceeds the diameter of the adjacent reference vessel by...
Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is an uncommon condition with a natural history and prognosis still obscure.1 Aneurysmal coronary artery disease is defined as coronary dilatation that exceeds the diameter of the adjacent reference vessel by...
Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA)...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Teaching Collection
Subclavian Artery Pseudoaneurysm: Successful Exclusion with a Covered Self-Expanding Stent<br />
CATHETER TECHNIQUES FOR THE TREATME
08/01/2008
Nathan Laufer, MD; Ashish Pershad, MD; Jorge A. Hernandez, MD
Pseudoaneurysms are encapsulated hematomas that communicate with an artery because of an incomplete seal by the media. Although femoral artery pseudo-aneurysms occurring as a complication of cardiac catheterization are familiar to an...
Pseudoaneurysms are encapsulated hematomas that communicate with an artery because of an incomplete seal by the media. Although femoral artery pseudo-aneurysms occurring as a complication of cardiac catheterization are familiar to an...
Pseudoaneurysms are encapsulated...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Hyperkalemia
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Pulmonary Embolism
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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...
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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Rises in Mexico, Despite Improved Cholesterol Control
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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
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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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Dr. Annapoorna Kini (left) and her team outside of The Samuel Fineman Cardiac Catheterization Artificial Intelligence Research Lab
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Ocular Radiation Exposure of the Primary Operator Performing Selective Coronary Angiography From a Radial Artery Approach
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