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Volume 24 - Issue 2 - February 2012

Editor's Message
Editor`s Message
01/31/2012
Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC
Dear Readers,In this issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, we are introducing two new special sections. The first new section is dedicated to covering advances in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and the section editor is...
Dear Readers,In this issue of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, we are introducing two new special sections. The first new section is dedicated to covering advances in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and the section editor is...
Dear Readers,In this issue of...
01/31/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Application of Optical Coherence Tomography in the Treatment of Coronary Bifurcation Lesions
01/31/2012
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI; Victorio Pidlaoan, MD
ABSTRACT: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a novel intravascular imaging modality with excellent resolution. We report the application of OCT in 3 coronary bifurcation interventions, in which OCT allowed optimization of the final...
ABSTRACT: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a novel intravascular imaging modality with excellent resolution. We report the application of OCT in 3 coronary bifurcation interventions, in which OCT allowed optimization of the final...
ABSTRACT: Optical coherence...
01/31/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Usefulness of the Corsair Microcatheter for Treatment of Complex Chronic Total Occlusion
01/31/2012
Yoritaka Otsuka, MD; Keita Nakamura, MD; Taro Saito, MD
ABSTRACT: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for the treatment of chronic total occlusion (CTO) is one of the most technically challenging areas of interventional cardiology. When CTO is combined with angulation and tortuosity of the...
ABSTRACT: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for the treatment of chronic total occlusion (CTO) is one of the most technically challenging areas of interventional cardiology. When CTO is combined with angulation and tortuosity of the...
ABSTRACT: Percutaneous coronary...
01/31/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Transcatheter Repair of Fontan Baffle Stenosis and Fenestration in Two Patients Using Cook Zenith Aortic Endografts
01/31/2012
Barry A. Love, MD; Sharif Ellozy, MD; Nitin Madan, MD
ABSTRACT: Patients with Fontan baffles for single ventricle may have cyanosis from right-to-left shunt through leaks in the baffle or due to intentionally created fenestrations. Typically this right-to-left shunt may be addressed with...
ABSTRACT: Patients with Fontan baffles for single ventricle may have cyanosis from right-to-left shunt through leaks in the baffle or due to intentionally created fenestrations. Typically this right-to-left shunt may be addressed with...
ABSTRACT: Patients with Fontan...
01/31/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Novel Use of a GuideLiner Catheter to Visualize Distal LAD After LIMA Anastomosis in Selective Coronary Angiography
01/31/2012
Asif Serajian, DO
ABSTRACT: We report a case of GuideLiner catheter use during transradial intervention for selective coronary angiography of the distal left anterior descending artery (LAD), beyond the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) anastomosis. The...
ABSTRACT: We report a case of GuideLiner catheter use during transradial intervention for selective coronary angiography of the distal left anterior descending artery (LAD), beyond the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) anastomosis. The...
ABSTRACT: We report a case of...
01/31/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Deferring Coronary Stenting for Myocardial Bridging by Fractional Flow Reserve and Optical Coherence Tomography
01/31/2012
Atsushi Mizuno, MD; Yutaro Nishi, MD; Koichiro Niwa, MD
ABSTRACT: Deciding how to treat acute myocardial infarction (MI) with myocardial bridge is difficult because stent fracture and early restenosis are frequently reported. We present a 50-year-old female patient with acute MI and myocardial...
ABSTRACT: Deciding how to treat acute myocardial infarction (MI) with myocardial bridge is difficult because stent fracture and early restenosis are frequently reported. We present a 50-year-old female patient with acute MI and myocardial...
ABSTRACT: Deciding how to treat...
01/31/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Transcatheter Closure of a Large Aortopulmonary Window with Severe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Beyond Infancy
01/31/2012
Anurakti Srivastava, MD; Anil Sivadasan Radha, MD, DNB
ABSTRACT: A patient presented with a large aortopulmonary window and significant pulmonary hypertension, and underwent successful closure with muscular ventricular septal occluder (ShenZhen Lifetech Scientific Inc.) without complications in...
ABSTRACT: A patient presented with a large aortopulmonary window and significant pulmonary hypertension, and underwent successful closure with muscular ventricular septal occluder (ShenZhen Lifetech Scientific Inc.) without complications in...
ABSTRACT: A patient presented...
01/31/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
An Unusual Complication After Coronary Catheterization
01/31/2012
Dominique Grisoli, MD; Vlad Gariboldi, MD; Jacques Quilici, MD
ABSTRACT: Valvular complications after coronary catheterization are extremely rare and are seldom reported in the literature. We report a patient who experienced acute traumatic aortic regurgitation after repeated coronary transcatheter...
ABSTRACT: Valvular complications after coronary catheterization are extremely rare and are seldom reported in the literature. We report a patient who experienced acute traumatic aortic regurgitation after repeated coronary transcatheter...
ABSTRACT: Valvular complications...
01/31/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Coronary Imaging and Intervention During Cardiovascular Collapse: Use of the LUCAS Mechanical CPR Device in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
01/31/2012
Joseph L. Thomas, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Nazanin Azadi, MD; James T. Niemann, MD
Abstract: The management of cardiac arrest during coronary angiography and intervention presents substantial challenges. Patients presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction or following resuscitation from cardiac arrest are at...
Abstract: The management of cardiac arrest during coronary angiography and intervention presents substantial challenges. Patients presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction or following resuscitation from cardiac arrest are at...
Abstract: The management of...
01/31/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Successful Use of Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor, Heparin, and IABP During PCI in a Post-Neurosurgical Patient with STEMI and Cardiogenic Shock Due to Very Late Bare-Metal Stent Thrombosis
01/30/2012
Saurabh Rajpal, MD, MBBS; Nuri Ilker Akkus, MD; Sujata Agnani, MD
Abstract: Stent thrombosis is not unusual in a post-operative setting. Use of heparin, aspirin, clopidogrel, and glycoprotein (GP)  IIb/IIIa inhibitors in this setting needs to be balanced because of the increased risk of perioperative...
Abstract: Stent thrombosis is not unusual in a post-operative setting. Use of heparin, aspirin, clopidogrel, and glycoprotein (GP)  IIb/IIIa inhibitors in this setting needs to be balanced because of the increased risk of perioperative...
Abstract: Stent thrombosis is...
01/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Saphenous Vein Graft Intervention: A Review
01/30/2012
Vindhya Hindnavis, MD; Sung-Hae Cho, MD; Sheldon Goldberg, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Abstract: Saphenous vein grafts are prone to degeneration and occlusion. Vein graft disease continues to be a significant problem in maintaining long-term benefits after coronary artery bypass surgery. The neointimal hyperplasia and...
Abstract: Saphenous vein grafts are prone to degeneration and occlusion. Vein graft disease continues to be a significant problem in maintaining long-term benefits after coronary artery bypass surgery. The neointimal hyperplasia and...
Abstract: Saphenous vein grafts...
01/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
Successful Transradial Retrieval of Broken Catheter Fragment During Transradial Coronary Angiography
01/30/2012
Ji-Hoon Kim, MD; Gee-Hee Kim, MD; Keon-Woong Moon, MD, PhD
Abstract: Intravascular fracture of angiographic catheters is very uncommon, but it happens. Removal of an intravascular foreign body may require surgical intervention or non-surgical retrieval necessitating additional vascular access (mostly...
Abstract: Intravascular fracture of angiographic catheters is very uncommon, but it happens. Removal of an intravascular foreign body may require surgical intervention or non-surgical retrieval necessitating additional vascular access (mostly...
Abstract: Intravascular fracture...
01/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
Transradial Measurement of Transvalvular Pressure Gradient in the Setting of Mechanical Aortic and Mitral Valve Prostheses Using a Coronary Fractional Flow Reserve Guidewire
01/30/2012
Lori Vales, MD; Tak W. Kwan, MD, FACC; Sanjay Cherukuri, MD
Abstract: Accurate measurement of transvalvular pressure gradients is essential to comprehensively evaluate whether mechanical prosthetic valves are functioning normally. Direct measurements can be technically complicated, traditionally...
Abstract: Accurate measurement of transvalvular pressure gradients is essential to comprehensively evaluate whether mechanical prosthetic valves are functioning normally. Direct measurements can be technically complicated, traditionally...
Abstract: Accurate measurement...
01/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Old Dog, New Tricks: Redefining the Role for Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty in the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Era
01/30/2012
Howard C. Herrmann, MD; Saif Anwaruddin, MD
The recent publication of the Placement of Aortic Transcatheter Valves (PARTNER) trial and subsequent FDA approval of the Edwards Sapien balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system have shed new light on the...
The recent publication of the Placement of Aortic Transcatheter Valves (PARTNER) trial and subsequent FDA approval of the Edwards Sapien balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system have shed new light on the...
The recent publication of the...
01/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Short-Term Efficacy of Palliative Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty in Selected Patients with High Operative Risk
01/30/2012
Mark S. Spence, MD, FRCP; Ganesh Manoharan, MD, FRCP; Michael J. Daly, MBBCh, MRCP; Monica Monaghan, MBBCh, PhD, MRCP; Andrew Hamilton, MD, MRCP; Christopher Lockhart, MD; Vivek Kodoth, MBBCh, MRCP; Vivek Kodoth, MBBCh, MRCP; Shevanthi Pillai, MD, MRCP
Abstract: With the introduction of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), the precise role of balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) remains to be established. Methods. Between August 2008 and November 2010, consecutive patients...
Abstract: With the introduction of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), the precise role of balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) remains to be established. Methods. Between August 2008 and November 2010, consecutive patients...
Abstract: With the introduction...
01/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Mechanism of Edge Restenosis After Sirolimus-Eluting Stent Implantation
01/30/2012
Hideki Kitahara, MD; Yoshio Kobayashi, MD; Yoshihide Fujimoto, MD; Eiji Ichimoto, MD; Kenichirou Kubo, MD; Tomoaki Miyayama, MD; Yo Iwata, MD
Abstract: Objectives. The present study evaluated the mechanism of edge restenosis after sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) implantation using serial (post-intervention and follow-up) intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) analysis. Background. There is...
Abstract: Objectives. The present study evaluated the mechanism of edge restenosis after sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) implantation using serial (post-intervention and follow-up) intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) analysis. Background. There is...
Abstract: Objectives. The...
01/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in Patients Receiving Antiplatelet Therapy: Can We “Fine-Tune” the Balance of Safety and Efficacy?
01/30/2012
Sandeep Nathan, MD, MSc, FACC, FSCAI
Oral dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and a P2Y12 inhibitor, most often clopidogrel, has been demonstrated to reduce the composite risk of ischemic morbidity and mortality across a wide range of patient groups including those...
Oral dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and a P2Y12 inhibitor, most often clopidogrel, has been demonstrated to reduce the composite risk of ischemic morbidity and mortality across a wide range of patient groups including those...
Oral dual antiplatelet therapy...
01/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Use of an Objective Tool to Assess Platelet Inhibition Prior to Off-Pump Coronary Surgery to Reduce Blood Usage
01/30/2012
Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC; Beth Bosticco, PA-C; Marry Collins, CNP; Juan B. Grau, MD; Andrew W. C. Mak; Alex Zapolanski, MD; Mariano E. Brizzio, MD
Abstract: Background. The current standard of care is to delay coronary surgery 5-7 days after clopidogrel exposure to prevent bleeding complications. We sought to determine the utility of an objective tool (ie, the VerifyNow assay) to...
Abstract: Background. The current standard of care is to delay coronary surgery 5-7 days after clopidogrel exposure to prevent bleeding complications. We sought to determine the utility of an objective tool (ie, the VerifyNow assay) to...
Abstract: Background. The...
01/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Effect of Remote Ischemic Preconditioning on Myocardial and Renal Injury: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
01/27/2012
Gaurav Alreja, MD; Diogo Bugano, MD; Amir Lotfi, MD
Abstract: Objectives. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of remote ischemic precondition (RIPC) on the incidence of myocardial and renal injury in patients undergoing cardiovascular interventions as measured by biomarkers....
Abstract: Objectives. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of remote ischemic precondition (RIPC) on the incidence of myocardial and renal injury in patients undergoing cardiovascular interventions as measured by biomarkers....
Abstract: Objectives. The...
01/27/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Buddy-Balloon Technique for Final Kissing-Balloon Dilatation After Crush Stenting of the Left Main Coronary Artery
01/27/2012
Akihiko Takahashi, MD, PhD; Shingo Sakamoto, MD; Norimasa Taniguchi, MD, PhD; Yukio Mizuguchi, MD; Takeshi Yamada, MD; Shunsuke Nakajima, MD, PhD
Abstract: Background. Crush stenting mandates a final kissing-balloon technique (KBT) for a better clinical outcome; however, recrossing the 2 overlapping stent struts with the balloon catheter is technically challenging. Objectives. The...
Abstract: Background. Crush stenting mandates a final kissing-balloon technique (KBT) for a better clinical outcome; however, recrossing the 2 overlapping stent struts with the balloon catheter is technically challenging. Objectives. The...
Abstract: Background. Crush...
01/27/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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This study evaluated the early safety and performance of the new Myval Octacor Transcatheter Heart Valve (Meril Life Sciences).
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Video Supplement to "Right Internal Jugular Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation in a Patient With an Inferior Vena Cava Filter" (Clinical Image).
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