Volume 23 - Issue 12 - December 2011
Original Contribution
12/01/2011
Alberto Hendler, MD; Izhak Zyssman, MD; Yosef Gurevich, MD; Alex Blatt, MD; Meir Reicher, MD; Zvi Vered, MD; Ricardo Krakover, MD; Mark Katz, MD; Zyad Gabara, MD
Abstract: Background. Nonagenarians have been systematically excluded from randomized trials dealing with invasive coronary strategies, resulting in a lack of evidence-based guidelines regarding the optimal approach in this population. Aim....
Abstract: Background. Nonagenarians have been systematically excluded from randomized trials dealing with invasive coronary strategies, resulting in a lack of evidence-based guidelines regarding the optimal approach in this population. Aim....
Abstract: Background....
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
12/01/2011
P. Syamasundar Rao, MD, FACC
Since the description of successful surgical ligation of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) by Gross and Hubbard in 1939,1 surgery has been the procedure of choice in the treatment of PDA. Surgical treatment has been shown to be safe and...
Since the description of successful surgical ligation of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) by Gross and Hubbard in 1939,1 surgery has been the procedure of choice in the treatment of PDA. Surgical treatment has been shown to be safe and...
Since the description of...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Addendum
05/07/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
In the November issue, the first author in the article listed below was inadvertently misspelled. The correct spelling is Abhishek Deshmukh. We regret this error. Commentary: Utility of Adenosine Sequelae in Primer Balloon Aortic...
In the November issue, the first author in the article listed below was inadvertently misspelled. The correct spelling is Abhishek Deshmukh. We regret this error. Commentary: Utility of Adenosine Sequelae in Primer Balloon Aortic...
In the November issue, the first...
05/07/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
12/01/2011
Ana Spillman, MD; Nora Bueno, MD; Ernesto Juaneda, MD; Alejandro R. Peirone, MD; Juan Diaz, MD; Alejandro Contreras, MD; Edgardo Banille, MD; Marcelo Cabrera, MD
Abstract: Purpose. To review the initial clinical outcomes of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure using the new Nit-Occlud PDA-R device (NOPDA-R). Materials and methods. The NOPDA-R is a self-expandable, nitinol-made, premounted and...
Abstract: Purpose. To review the initial clinical outcomes of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure using the new Nit-Occlud PDA-R device (NOPDA-R). Materials and methods. The NOPDA-R is a self-expandable, nitinol-made, premounted and...
Abstract: Purpose. To review the...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Editor's Message
12/02/2011
Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC
Dear Readers,The goal of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology is to provide state-of-the-art information that will support clinicians in the effective management of patients with cardiovascular disease. There are many selections in this issue...
Dear Readers,The goal of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology is to provide state-of-the-art information that will support clinicians in the effective management of patients with cardiovascular disease. There are many selections in this issue...
Dear Readers,The goal of the...
12/02/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
12/01/2011
Anjan K. Chakrabarti, MD; C. Michael Gibson, MS, MD
In 2009, the landmark Synergy between PCI with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery (SYNTAX) trial sought to establish whether coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) was the standard of care for patients with...
In 2009, the landmark Synergy between PCI with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery (SYNTAX) trial sought to establish whether coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) was the standard of care for patients with...
In 2009, the landmark Synergy...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
12/02/2011
Aditya Kapoor, MD, DM, FACC; Pravin Kumar Goel, MD, DM; Aditya Batra, MD
ABSTRACT: We report a case of cardiac tamponade caused by a coronary microleak from an unapparent site that was successfully managed by sealing of the pericardial space with intrapericardial injection of sterile synthetic glue which, to the...
ABSTRACT: We report a case of cardiac tamponade caused by a coronary microleak from an unapparent site that was successfully managed by sealing of the pericardial space with intrapericardial injection of sterile synthetic glue which, to the...
ABSTRACT: We report a case of...
12/02/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
12/01/2011
Tiziano Moccetti, MD; Giovanni B. Pedrazzini, MD; Frank Scherff, MD; Daniel Sürder, MD; Antonio Mantovani, MD; Carlo Corbacelli, MD; Elena Pasotti, MD; Catherine Klersy, MD, MSc; Angelo Auricchio, MD, PhD
Abstract: Background. The SYNTAX score (SXscore), an angiographic score reflecting coronary lesion complexity, predicts clinical outcomes in patients with left main or multivessel disease, and in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial...
Abstract: Background. The SYNTAX score (SXscore), an angiographic score reflecting coronary lesion complexity, predicts clinical outcomes in patients with left main or multivessel disease, and in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial...
Abstract: Background. The SYNTAX...
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12/02/2011
Michael P. Chrissoheris, MD; Konstantinos Spargias, MD, PhD; Angeliki Ferti, MD
ABSTRACT: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation is emerging as a promising, effective therapy for high-risk patients not eligible to undergo surgical aortic valve replacement. Infection complications have only rarely been reported. We...
ABSTRACT: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation is emerging as a promising, effective therapy for high-risk patients not eligible to undergo surgical aortic valve replacement. Infection complications have only rarely been reported. We...
ABSTRACT: Transcatheter aortic...
12/02/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
12/01/2011
Zhaojun Xiong, MD; Xiaoxian Qian, MD; Jieming Zhu, MD; Zhen Wu, MD; Lin Chen, MD
Abstract: Background. High serum uric acid (SUA) has been well demonstrated to be associated with morbidity and mortality in the general population as well as in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Recent studies show that the...
Abstract: Background. High serum uric acid (SUA) has been well demonstrated to be associated with morbidity and mortality in the general population as well as in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Recent studies show that the...
Abstract: Background. High serum...
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