Volume 16 - Issue 10 - October, 2004
08/01/2008
Francisco Martin-Herrero, MD; Gabriel Delgado, MD; Igor F. Palacios, MD; Ignacio Inglessis, MD; Danita Yoerger, MD; Richard Liberthson, MD; Fernando Buoanno, MD
Platypnea-orthodeoxia syndrome (POS) is defined as dyspnea and arterial desaturation induced by upright posture and relieved by recumbence.1,2 Although the precise underlying mechanism by which an atrial communication accounts for this...
Platypnea-orthodeoxia syndrome (POS) is defined as dyspnea and arterial desaturation induced by upright posture and relieved by recumbence.1,2 Although the precise underlying mechanism by which an atrial communication accounts for this...
Platypnea-orthodeoxia syndrome...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
08/01/2008
P. Syamasundar Rao, MD, FACC
Initially described in 1949 by Burchell et al.,1 the Platypnea-Orthodeoxia Syndrome (POS) is an uncommon symptom complex and was well characterized by the mid-1980s.2 POS is characterized by: 1) increased dyspnea in the upright position,...
Initially described in 1949 by Burchell et al.,1 the Platypnea-Orthodeoxia Syndrome (POS) is an uncommon symptom complex and was well characterized by the mid-1980s.2 POS is characterized by: 1) increased dyspnea in the upright position,...
Initially described in 1949 by...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
08/01/2008
Paolo Sganzerla, MD; Monica Bocciarelli, MD; Carlo Savasta, MD; Emanuela Tavasci, MD; Matteo Fini, MD; Elena Perlasca, MD; Giusy Alioto, MD; Francesca Colombo, MD; Bruno Passaretti, MD; Monica Bonin, MD
For many years the treatment of the stenosis of the carotid artery bifurcation has been the dominion of the vascular or neurosurgeon. Carotid endarterectomy has been shown to be beneficial with respect to the medical treatment for both...
For many years the treatment of the stenosis of the carotid artery bifurcation has been the dominion of the vascular or neurosurgeon. Carotid endarterectomy has been shown to be beneficial with respect to the medical treatment for both...
For many years the treatment of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2008
Paolo Rubartelli, MD; Corinna Giachero, MD; Francesco Abbadessa, MD; Massimo Vischi, MD; Sergio Chierchia, MD
Luminal renarrowing after percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) typically occurs several weeks after the procedure. The time course for modification of the luminal geometry after dilatation of in-stent restenosis (ISR) has been less...
Luminal renarrowing after percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) typically occurs several weeks after the procedure. The time course for modification of the luminal geometry after dilatation of in-stent restenosis (ISR) has been less...
Luminal renarrowing after...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
08/01/2008
Kei Nishiyama, MD; Shinichi Okino, MD; Jirou Andou, MD; Yoshihisa Nakagawa, MD; Takeshi Kimura, MD; Masakiyo Nobuyoshi, MD
Free wall rupture (FWR) is one of the major causes of mortality of acute myocardial infarction (AMI).1–3 Acute free wall rupture leads to cardiac tamponade, rapid hemodynamic deterioration and almost instantaneous death. Previous studies...
Free wall rupture (FWR) is one of the major causes of mortality of acute myocardial infarction (AMI).1–3 Acute free wall rupture leads to cardiac tamponade, rapid hemodynamic deterioration and almost instantaneous death. Previous studies...
Free wall rupture (FWR) is one...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
08/01/2008
Nicolas W. Shammas, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, FACP, FSVM
Myocardial free wall rupture (FWR) continues to be a dreadful complication of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) occurring in about 1.3–2.5% of patients.1–3 FWR has been considered a significant cause of death in...
Myocardial free wall rupture (FWR) continues to be a dreadful complication of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) occurring in about 1.3–2.5% of patients.1–3 FWR has been considered a significant cause of death in...
Myocardial free wall rupture...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
08/01/2008
Eric Fretz, MD; Anthony Della Siega, MD; Richard Mildenberger, MD; Peter Klinke, MD; Antonios Ziakas, MD; M.B. Williams, MD; R.D. Kinloch, MD; J.D. Hilton, MD
Although diagnostic cardiac catheteriazation is usually performed on an out-patient basis, overnight stay is still the standard approach for the majority of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The main reasons for...
Although diagnostic cardiac catheteriazation is usually performed on an out-patient basis, overnight stay is still the standard approach for the majority of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The main reasons for...
Although diagnostic cardiac...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
08/01/2008
Ferdinand Kiemeneij, MD, PhD
Suppose you need coronary angioplasty. Would you prefer to stay in the hospital overnight or would you prefer to go home a few hours after your treatment? The answer will depend on the balance between the comfort of sleeping at home, on the...
Suppose you need coronary angioplasty. Would you prefer to stay in the hospital overnight or would you prefer to go home a few hours after your treatment? The answer will depend on the balance between the comfort of sleeping at home, on the...
Suppose you need coronary...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
08/01/2008
Robert E. Eckart, DO; Eric A. Shry, MD; Dale Yoo, MD
Large vessel arterial compliance declines with advancing age and with atherosclerotic coronary artery disease.1-7 While compliance can be measured in a detailed manner using hi-fidelity hemodynamics,8 pulse pressure (aortic systolic pressure...
Large vessel arterial compliance declines with advancing age and with atherosclerotic coronary artery disease.1-7 While compliance can be measured in a detailed manner using hi-fidelity hemodynamics,8 pulse pressure (aortic systolic pressure...
Large vessel arterial compliance...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
08/01/2008
Edouard Cheneau, MD; Laurent Leborgne, MD; Neil J. Weissman, MD; Jun-ichi Kotani, MD; Andrew E. Ajani, MBBS, MD, FRACP, FJFICM, FCSANZ; Ron Waksman, MD; Gary S. Mintz, MD; Lowell F. Satler, MD; Augusto D. Pichard, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Vessel closure is a major complication after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and is associated with a high rate of adverse clinical events.1,2 The occurrence of abrupt closure has been observed and evaluated mostly after stent...
Vessel closure is a major complication after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and is associated with a high rate of adverse clinical events.1,2 The occurrence of abrupt closure has been observed and evaluated mostly after stent...
Vessel closure is a major...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Electrophysiology Corner
08/01/2008
Todd J. Cohen, MD, FACC, FHRS; David Choi, PhD, DO, MD
The percutaneous implantation of left ventricular leads in patients with congestive heart failure can be difficult in approximately 5% of implants. A variety of curved introducer sheaths, guidewires and steerable electrophysiology catheters...
The percutaneous implantation of left ventricular leads in patients with congestive heart failure can be difficult in approximately 5% of implants. A variety of curved introducer sheaths, guidewires and steerable electrophysiology catheters...
The percutaneous implantation of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
Cyril Leung, MD; Paul C. Ho, MD, MSc
The treatment of coronary or saphenous vein graft (SVG) aneurysms has traditionally been surgical.1,2 With the advent of percutaneous coronary techniques, less invasive approaches are possible in the management of this rare but serious...
The treatment of coronary or saphenous vein graft (SVG) aneurysms has traditionally been surgical.1,2 With the advent of percutaneous coronary techniques, less invasive approaches are possible in the management of this rare but serious...
The treatment of coronary or...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
Hidetsugu Sakai, MD; Kazushi Urasawa, MD, PhD; Naotsugu Oyama, MD
It has been reported that the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for bifurcation lesions results in a much higher restenosis rate than that for non-bifurcation lesions.1,2 Moreover, stent implantation to bifurcation lesions often causes...
It has been reported that the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for bifurcation lesions results in a much higher restenosis rate than that for non-bifurcation lesions.1,2 Moreover, stent implantation to bifurcation lesions often causes...
It has been reported that the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
Jon Stevenson, MD; Ashish Pershad, MD
The arterial access required during most invasive vascular procedures provides a common source of complications and morbidity. This problem has been aggravated by recent trends in earlier ambulation. Both suture mediated and collagen...
The arterial access required during most invasive vascular procedures provides a common source of complications and morbidity. This problem has been aggravated by recent trends in earlier ambulation. Both suture mediated and collagen...
The arterial access required...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Editorial Message
08/01/2008
Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC
Dear Readers,
This issue of The Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, case reports, a current topic review, as well as original articles or cases from the journal special sections Intervention in Peripheral...
Dear Readers,
This issue of The Journal of Invasive Cardiology includes original research articles, case reports, a current topic review, as well as original articles or cases from the journal special sections Intervention in Peripheral...
Dear Readers,
This issue of The...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
08/01/2008
Michael S. Lee, MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI; Raj R. Makkar, MD; Varinder Singh, MD; James R. Wilentz, MD
Plaque rupture or fissure leading to the exposure of highly thrombogenic material to platelets and coagulation factors and subsequent thrombosis of the coronary artery is thought to be the principal mechanism associated with acute coronary...
Plaque rupture or fissure leading to the exposure of highly thrombogenic material to platelets and coagulation factors and subsequent thrombosis of the coronary artery is thought to be the principal mechanism associated with acute coronary...
Plaque rupture or fissure...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
R. Lee Jobe, MD, FACC, FSCAI; J. Tift Mann, III, MD, FACC; Michael Arrowood, PA-C; Frances O. Wood, MD, FACC
The transradial approach is a useful technique in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. As compared to femoral access, it is associated with reduced access site bleeding, lower patient morbidity, less post-procedure staff...
The transradial approach is a useful technique in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. As compared to femoral access, it is associated with reduced access site bleeding, lower patient morbidity, less post-procedure staff...
The transradial approach is a...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
08/01/2008
Antonio Colombo, MD; Ghada W. Mikhail, MRCP, MD, FRCP; Flavio Airoldi, MD
Case Report. This is the case of a 50-year-old woman who presented to hospital with an anterior myocardial infarction. She was treated with thrombolysis, with front loaded r-tPA, within 2 hours of onset of symptoms. She had previously been...
Case Report. This is the case of a 50-year-old woman who presented to hospital with an anterior myocardial infarction. She was treated with thrombolysis, with front loaded r-tPA, within 2 hours of onset of symptoms. She had previously been...
Case Report. This is the case of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
08/01/2008
Gianluca Rigatelli, MD, FESC, FACC; Alberto Zamboni, MD; Giorgio Rigatelli, MD, FESC
The presence of coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is revealed in 1–4% of coronary angiography1 but the association with aortic abdominal aneurysm (AAA) is only anecdotal.2–3 Atherosclerosis (50% of cases)1 and more rarely, Marfan disease,4...
The presence of coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is revealed in 1–4% of coronary angiography1 but the association with aortic abdominal aneurysm (AAA) is only anecdotal.2–3 Atherosclerosis (50% of cases)1 and more rarely, Marfan disease,4...
The presence of coronary artery...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
