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Volume 16 - Issue 12 - December, 2004

Which Is The True Channel?
08/01/2008
Michael H. Sketch, Jr., MD; Abdul R. Halabi, MD; James E. Tcheng, MD
Case report. A 70-year-old woman with a history of smoking, hypertension and hyperlipidemia was referred for evaluation of exertional angina that had developed over the preceding 6 months. Thirteen years earlier, she had undergone balloon...
Case report. A 70-year-old woman with a history of smoking, hypertension and hyperlipidemia was referred for evaluation of exertional angina that had developed over the preceding 6 months. Thirteen years earlier, she had undergone balloon...
Case report. A 70-year-old woman...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Directional Atherectomy With the SilverHawk Plaque Excision
Device in the Treatment of a Proximal Subclavian-Vertebral
Artery
08/01/2008
Ashish Pershad, MD; Jon Stevenson, MD
Subclavian artery stenoses can, in patients who have undergone previous left internal mammary artery (LIMA) to left anterior descending (LAD) bypass grafting, lead to coronary-subclavian steal syndrome (CSSS).1 This occurs when a proximal...
Subclavian artery stenoses can, in patients who have undergone previous left internal mammary artery (LIMA) to left anterior descending (LAD) bypass grafting, lead to coronary-subclavian steal syndrome (CSSS).1 This occurs when a proximal...
Subclavian artery stenoses can,...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Successful Management of a Resistant, Focal Calcified Lesion Following Direct Coronary Stenting With a Cutting Balloon
08/01/2008
Seung-Hwan Han, MD; Eak Kyun Shin, MD; Woong Chol Kang, MD; Tae Hoon Ahn, MD
Direct stenting is a feasible and safe technique, which may reduce the procedure time, cost and radiation exposure as well as result with less vessel injury. However, it is not suitable for coronary lesions with excessive calcification,...
Direct stenting is a feasible and safe technique, which may reduce the procedure time, cost and radiation exposure as well as result with less vessel injury. However, it is not suitable for coronary lesions with excessive calcification,...
Direct stenting is a feasible...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Management of Right Coronary Artery Perforation During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Polyvinyl Alcohol
Foam Embolizat
08/01/2008
Antonio Colombo, MD; Ioannis Iakovou, MD
Coronary artery perforation is a rare but potentially catastrophic complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).1–3 The availability of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) covered stents made a significant impact on the treatment of...
Coronary artery perforation is a rare but potentially catastrophic complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).1–3 The availability of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) covered stents made a significant impact on the treatment of...
Coronary artery perforation is a...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
Interventional and Peripheral Vascular Procedures Using Contrast Management: Tips and Techniques
08/01/2008
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
The following special CME section is underwritten through an educational grant from Bracco Diagnostics The first cardiac catheterization reported occurred in 1929 in Germany, performed by Dr. Werner Forssmann.1 After anesthetizing his own...
The following special CME section is underwritten through an educational grant from Bracco Diagnostics The first cardiac catheterization reported occurred in 1929 in Germany, performed by Dr. Werner Forssmann.1 After anesthetizing his own...
The following special CME...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease in Dialysis Patients with Sirolimus-eluting Stents: 1-year Clinical Follow-up of a Consecut
08/01/2008
Joost Daemen, MD, PhD; Jiro Aoki, MD; Angela Hoye, MB, MRCP, MD, MBChB; Pedro A. Lemos, MD; Patrick W. Serruys, MD, PhD; Chourmouzios A. Arampatzis, MD; Eugene P. McFadden, MB, MD
In this preliminary series, sirolimus-eluting stent implantation appeared safe and effective for the treatment of dialysis patients with coronary artery disease. Dialysis patients are well known to be a high-risk population for cardiovascular...
In this preliminary series, sirolimus-eluting stent implantation appeared safe and effective for the treatment of dialysis patients with coronary artery disease. Dialysis patients are well known to be a high-risk population for cardiovascular...
In this preliminary series,...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
17beta-Estradiol and Restenosis: A Novel Vaso-Protective Role for Estrogen?
08/01/2008
Baskaran Chandrasekar, MD
The possible role of estrogen in coronary artery disease (CAD) has been extensively studied. Prospective randomized clinical trials have not substantiated a beneficial role for estrogen in CAD. The Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Study follow-up...
The possible role of estrogen in coronary artery disease (CAD) has been extensively studied. Prospective randomized clinical trials have not substantiated a beneficial role for estrogen in CAD. The Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Study follow-up...
The possible role of estrogen in...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Safety of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Alone in Symptomatic Patients with Moderate and Severe Valvular Aortic Stenosis and
08/01/2008
Lowell F. Satler, MD; Kenneth M. Kent, MD, PhD; Pramod K. Kuchulakanti, MD; Augusto D. Pichard, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Daniel A. Canos, MPH; William O. Suddath, MD; Ellen E. Pinnow, MS; Seung-Woon Rha, MD, PhD; Edouard Cheneau, MD; Neil J. Weissman, MD; Rajbabu Pakala, MD, PhD; Ron Waksman, MD
Aortic stenosis (AS) is prevalent in 2–7% of the population over 65 years of age.1 Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD) coexists in 27–43% of patients with AS.2 Management of CAD in patients with AS poses special problems since...
Aortic stenosis (AS) is prevalent in 2–7% of the population over 65 years of age.1 Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD) coexists in 27–43% of patients with AS.2 Management of CAD in patients with AS poses special problems since...
Aortic stenosis (AS) is...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
The Evolving Role of Percutaneous Intervention in Coronary Artery Disease with Coexistent Aortic Stenosis
08/01/2008
Jacqueline Saw, MD; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Aortic stenosis (AS) and coronary artery disease (CAD) are both prevalent, with recent studies showing similar lesion histology, and also an association between traditional atherosclerotic risk factors and the development of AS.1–3 The...
Aortic stenosis (AS) and coronary artery disease (CAD) are both prevalent, with recent studies showing similar lesion histology, and also an association between traditional atherosclerotic risk factors and the development of AS.1–3 The...
Aortic stenosis (AS) and...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Comparison Between Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Blockade and Distal Protection Device for the Restoration of Myocardial Perfusion Durin
08/01/2008
Aaron Sung-Lung Wong, MBBS, MRCP; Veronica Kwok, RN; Kok-Soon Tan, MBBCh; Kean-Wah Lau, MBBS, MD; Tian Hai Koh, MBBS; Koon-Hou Mak, MBBS; Corinna Phay, BSc
The key treatment strategy for patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (MI) is rapid complete restoration of antegrade coronary flow.1–6 Recognition of distal embolization of atherothrombotic debris in the...
The key treatment strategy for patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (MI) is rapid complete restoration of antegrade coronary flow.1–6 Recognition of distal embolization of atherothrombotic debris in the...
The key treatment strategy for...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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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.
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...
Hyperkalemia, or an excess of...
09/18/2025
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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...
09/18/2025
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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
Cath Lab Digest
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.
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Participants will either receive...
09/16/2025
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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...
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.
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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09/26/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route
09/26/2025
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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
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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
Offiah Figure
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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.
An 83-year-old man with a...
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...
09/23/2025
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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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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.  
“SCAI Door to Lactate Clearance...
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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...
Hyperkalemia, or an excess of...
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Cath Lab Digest
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...
09/18/2025
Cath Lab Digest

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