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Volume 17 - Issue 9 - September, 2005

Commentary
08/01/2008
Barry S. George, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The article published in this issue of the Journal regarding initial experience with the SPIDER™ Embolic Protection Device (ev3 Inc., Plymouth, Minnesota) provides further evidence of the merit of these newer-generation “gizmos” in reducing...
The article published in this issue of the Journal regarding initial experience with the SPIDER™ Embolic Protection Device (ev3 Inc., Plymouth, Minnesota) provides further evidence of the merit of these newer-generation “gizmos” in reducing...
The article published in this...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2008
Gina Day, MD; David Gregorius, MS; Venkataraman Natarajan, MD; Todd J. Cohen, MD, FACC, FHRS; Joseph J. Germano, DO
Over the past 15 years, there has been an exponential increase in the number of procedures performed in the electrophysiology (EP) laboratory. These procedures can be technically difficult with relatively long fluoroscopy times and high...
Over the past 15 years, there has been an exponential increase in the number of procedures performed in the electrophysiology (EP) laboratory. These procedures can be technically difficult with relatively long fluoroscopy times and high...
Over the past 15 years, there...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2008
J. Eduardo Sousa, MD, PhD; Luiz Fernando Tanajura, MD, PhD; Mariano Albertal, MD, PhD; Marinella Centemero, MD, PhD; Fausto Feres, MD, PhD; Rodolfo Staico, MD, PhD; Luiz Alberto Piva e Mattos, MD, PhD; Juan Munoz, MD; Mirtes Kuwabara, MSc; Alexandre Antonio Cunha Abizaid, MD, PhD; Vinicius D. Vaz, MD; Amanda G.R.M. Sousa, MD, PhD; Aurea Chaves, MD, PhD; Galo Maldonado, MD; Eduardo Ferreira, MD
Feasibility and short- and mid-term safety of catheter-based intravascular brachytherapy (IVBT) has been demonstrated in several clinical trials.1–4 Moreover, randomized studies using IVBT (beta or gamma) have reported a significant reduction...
Feasibility and short- and mid-term safety of catheter-based intravascular brachytherapy (IVBT) has been demonstrated in several clinical trials.1–4 Moreover, randomized studies using IVBT (beta or gamma) have reported a significant reduction...
Feasibility and short- and...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
08/01/2008
Raoul Bonan, MD
“The clinical impact of this phenomenon does not affect the long-term efficacy and longevity of the intracoronary radiation therapy when compared with conventional therapeutic approach.”1 The delayed in-stent lumen loss may also be related to...
“The clinical impact of this phenomenon does not affect the long-term efficacy and longevity of the intracoronary radiation therapy when compared with conventional therapeutic approach.”1 The delayed in-stent lumen loss may also be related to...
“The clinical impact of this...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2008
Eric J. Dippel, MD; Pragnesh Patel, MD; Catherine Harb, BS; Jon H. Lemke, PhD, MD; Matthew J. Kapalis, DO, BA, BSc, BS; Nicolas W. Shammas, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, FACP, FSVM
The use of the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) to bypass the left anterior descending artery (LAD) is the “gold standard” of coronary artery revascularization. Studies have shown improved patency1–4 and survival3,5–9 with LIMA use. It...
The use of the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) to bypass the left anterior descending artery (LAD) is the “gold standard” of coronary artery revascularization. Studies have shown improved patency1–4 and survival3,5–9 with LIMA use. It...
The use of the left internal...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
08/01/2008
Alberto Cremonesi, MD
In the aging population, stroke is the most common and disabling neurological disorder, with more than 500,000 annual strokes in the United States.1 Carotid artery stenosis is a significant risk factor for stroke. Surgical treatment for...
In the aging population, stroke is the most common and disabling neurological disorder, with more than 500,000 annual strokes in the United States.1 Carotid artery stenosis is a significant risk factor for stroke. Surgical treatment for...
In the aging population, stroke...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
08/01/2008
Frank J. Arena, MD
The superficial femoral artery (SFA) and popliteal arterial systems are among the last of the large arterial trees to be plagued by clinically excessive restenosis rates. The SFA and popliteal are difficult arteries to treat endovascularly....
The superficial femoral artery (SFA) and popliteal arterial systems are among the last of the large arterial trees to be plagued by clinically excessive restenosis rates. The SFA and popliteal are difficult arteries to treat endovascularly....
The superficial femoral artery...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
08/01/2008
Constantin B. Marcu, MD; Douglas H. Israel, MD; Thomas J. Donohue, MD
Case report. A 51-year-old female was admitted with complaints of the sudden onset of severe dyspnea, followed by precordial discomfort. The patient was obese. Admission blood pressure was 190/100 mmHg, with a heart rate of 102 b.p.m,...
Case report. A 51-year-old female was admitted with complaints of the sudden onset of severe dyspnea, followed by precordial discomfort. The patient was obese. Admission blood pressure was 190/100 mmHg, with a heart rate of 102 b.p.m,...
Case report. A 51-year-old...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Electrophysiology Corner
08/01/2008
Rolf Vogel, MD, PhD; Bernhard Meier, MD, FACC, FESC
Case Report. A 72-year-old female with severe symptomatic mitral stenosis, chronic atrial fibrillation, and left bundle branch block was admitted to the hospital for percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty. Catheterization of the right ventricle...
Case Report. A 72-year-old female with severe symptomatic mitral stenosis, chronic atrial fibrillation, and left bundle branch block was admitted to the hospital for percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty. Catheterization of the right ventricle...
Case Report. A 72-year-old...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Rapid Communication
08/01/2008
Fermin O. Tio, MD; Shing-Chiu Wong, MD; Mun K. Hong, MD; Dong Joo Oh, MD; Woohyuk Song, MD; Jaeung Lee, MD; Hyunjoong Kim, MD; Jinho Shin, MD
Chronic total occlusions (CTO) are present in up to 40% of patients with angiographically documented coronary artery disease and represent at least 10% of the target for coronary angioplasty attempts.1 However, despite improvements in...
Chronic total occlusions (CTO) are present in up to 40% of patients with angiographically documented coronary artery disease and represent at least 10% of the target for coronary angioplasty attempts.1 However, despite improvements in...
Chronic total occlusions (CTO)...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology