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Volume 15 - Issue 5 - May, 2003

Case Report
Subacute Development of a Coronary Artery Pseudoaneurysm After Primary Angioplasty and Stenting for Acute Myocardial Infarction
08/01/2008
Camille Brasselet, MD; Sophie Parotin, MS; Jean-Francois Fuzellier, MD
The pharmacological and mechanical coronary angioplasty environment extensively enhances the immediate outcome so much that acute procedural complications seem to belong to the past. Other than restenosis, the management of which is now well...
The pharmacological and mechanical coronary angioplasty environment extensively enhances the immediate outcome so much that acute procedural complications seem to belong to the past. Other than restenosis, the management of which is now well...
The pharmacological and...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Direct Stenting May Limit Myocardial Injury During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention<br />
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08/01/2008
Ray J. Wainwright, BSc, MD; Thuraia Nageh, MD, MRCP; Martyn R. Thomas, MD, FRCP; Roy A. Sherwood, DPhil; Beverley M. Harris, MSc; David E. Jewitt, BSc, MD
There has been a dramatic increase in the use of intracoronary stents as the primary percutaneous treatment strategy for coronary lesions. This shift was supported by evidence demonstrating improved acute and long-term outcomes with stenting...
There has been a dramatic increase in the use of intracoronary stents as the primary percutaneous treatment strategy for coronary lesions. This shift was supported by evidence demonstrating improved acute and long-term outcomes with stenting...
There has been a dramatic...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Electrophysiology Corner
Results of the Companion Trial — Another Breakthrough in Electrophysiology
08/01/2008
Todd J. Cohen, MD, FACC, FHRS
Recently, the Companion Trial was terminated via the Safety and Monitoring Board for that trial. This was a breakthrough trial in which patients with moderate to severe congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association class III and IV),...
Recently, the Companion Trial was terminated via the Safety and Monitoring Board for that trial. This was a breakthrough trial in which patients with moderate to severe congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association class III and IV),...
Recently, the Companion Trial...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Direct Stenting: Good for the Patient, Good for All?
08/01/2008
Michael R. Mooney, MD; Arturo G. Touchard, MD; Wesley D. Pedersen, MD; Robert S. Schwartz, MD
Conventional stenting techniques initially incorporated routine target lesion predilatation with a balloon catheter to permit easy, uncomplicated stent passage prior to stent deployment. With extensive experience in stenting, cardiac...
Conventional stenting techniques initially incorporated routine target lesion predilatation with a balloon catheter to permit easy, uncomplicated stent passage prior to stent deployment. With extensive experience in stenting, cardiac...
Conventional stenting techniques...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Electrophysiology Corner
Mechanical Reperfusion of Acute Right Coronary Artery Occlusion After Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation and Long-Term Follow-up A
08/01/2008
Angelo A. de Paola, MD; Luiz R. Leite, MD; Elerson Arfelli, MD
Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) has become the most effective and safe method for treating Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome in children and adolescents. Accessory pathways (APs) located in the postero-septal region account for up...
Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) has become the most effective and safe method for treating Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome in children and adolescents. Accessory pathways (APs) located in the postero-septal region account for up...
Radiofrequency catheter ablation...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Practice and Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in the Community Before Drug-Eluting Stents: A Report from the HCA D
08/01/2008
Salvatore L. Battaglia, MD, BS; Lynn G. Tarkington, RN; Edmund R. Becker, PhD; Steven D. Culler, PhD; Michael J. Mack, MD, FACC; Aaron D. Kugelmass, MD; David J. Cohen, MD, MPH, MSc; Frank Houser, MD; April W. Simon, RN, MSN
Rapid advancements in percutaneous coronary interventional (PCI) techniques have changed the manner in which we treat coronary artery disease.1 Clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of coronary stents in preventing abrupt vessel...
Rapid advancements in percutaneous coronary interventional (PCI) techniques have changed the manner in which we treat coronary artery disease.1 Clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of coronary stents in preventing abrupt vessel...
Rapid advancements in...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Editorial Message
Editor`s Message - March 2003
08/01/2008
Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC
Dear Readers, This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, which coincides with the 52nd Annual Scientific Sessions of the American College of Cardiology, includes original research articles, case reports, editorials, articles from the...
Dear Readers, This issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, which coincides with the 52nd Annual Scientific Sessions of the American College of Cardiology, includes original research articles, case reports, editorials, articles from the...
Dear Readers, This issue of the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
A Randomized, Multicenter Trial Comparing a New, Low-Pressure Stent Versus a Conventional Stent: Primary Results from the CONSER
08/01/2008
Eric J. Topol, MD; Danielle M. Brennan, MS; Mark G. Midei, MD; Dean J. Kereiakes, MD, FACC, MSCAI; Dean Nukta, MD; Donel Murphy, RN; Sorin J. Brener, MD; David J. Moliterno, MD; David G. Rizik, MD, FACC, FSCAI
As compared with balloon angioplasty alone, coronary stent implantation has resulted in improved clinical outcomes and lower clinical restenosis rates.1–3 The latter is not due to less neointimal proliferation, but rather to a larger initial...
As compared with balloon angioplasty alone, coronary stent implantation has resulted in improved clinical outcomes and lower clinical restenosis rates.1–3 The latter is not due to less neointimal proliferation, but rather to a larger initial...
As compared with balloon...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Letters to the Editor
08/01/2008
Alborz Hassankhani, MD, PhD; Brian Funaki, MD; William F. Penny, MD
To the Editor: Recently, I have treated a number of patients with functioning dialysis fistulae or synthetic arteriovenous grafts referred for arm swelling developing after pacemaker insertion (Figure A). Invariably, a stenosis or occlusion...
To the Editor: Recently, I have treated a number of patients with functioning dialysis fistulae or synthetic arteriovenous grafts referred for arm swelling developing after pacemaker insertion (Figure A). Invariably, a stenosis or occlusion...
To the Editor: Recently, I have...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Early and Late Reactions Following the Use of Iopamidol 340, Iomeprol 350 and Iodixanol 320 in Cardiac Catheterization
08/01/2008
Andrew G.C. Sutton, MA, MD, MRCP; P. Finn; P.G. Campbell; D.G.A. Price; J.A. Hall; M.J. Stewart; A. Davies; N.J. Linker; Alun A. Harcombe, MD, MRCP; Mark A. de Belder, MA, MD, FRCP
The choice of contrast agent used in diagnostic cardiac catheterization might be considered relatively unimportant compared to decisions on arterial access, choice of catheters and potential technical pitfalls. However, the choice of contrast...
The choice of contrast agent used in diagnostic cardiac catheterization might be considered relatively unimportant compared to decisions on arterial access, choice of catheters and potential technical pitfalls. However, the choice of contrast...
The choice of contrast agent...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Heartflow also announced that Heartflow Plaque Analysis will be covered by Cigna across all of its lines of business, including Commercial and Medicare Advantage plans, beginning in October.
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Cardiogenic Shock
New SCAI Initiative Targets Faster Shock Diagnosis and Care with ‘Door to Lactate Clearance’
09/19/2025
“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.  
“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
09/18/2025
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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
Cath Lab Digest
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...
“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...
“Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX has...
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.
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.
Participants will either receive...
09/16/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral IVL
Shockwave Javelin Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy Catheter Launched in Europe to Transform Treatment of Difficult-to-Cross Calcified Lesions
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
“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
“The Shockwave Javelin...
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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.
Annapoorna Kini, MD, will serve...
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Clinical Videos
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).
Video Supplement to "Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route" (Clinical Image).
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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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09/24/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
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.
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."
Dr Richard Casazza shares...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
HeartFlow Plaque Analysis
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Heartflow also announced that Heartflow Plaque Analysis will be covered by Cigna across all of its lines of business, including Commercial and Medicare Advantage plans, beginning in October.
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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
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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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