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Volume 24 - Issue 5 - May 2012

Complex Case Intervention
04/30/2012
Basar Candemir, MD; Cigdem Koca, MD; Turkan S. Tan, MD
ABSTRACT: The left internal mammary artery, a branch of the left subclavian artery, is the most commonly used arterial graft during coronary artery bypass grafting. Although extremely rare, an abnormal origin of left subclavian artery may...
ABSTRACT: The left internal mammary artery, a branch of the left subclavian artery, is the most commonly used arterial graft during coronary artery bypass grafting. Although extremely rare, an abnormal origin of left subclavian artery may...
ABSTRACT: The left internal...
04/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Complex Case Intervention
04/30/2012
Saibal Kar, MD; Uzoma N. Ibebuogu, MD; Antonio Hernandez Conte, MD, MBA
ABSTRACT: This case report describes a patient who sustained a post-myocardial infarction ventricular septal defect (VSD) with an associated left ventricular aneurysm who developed cardiogenic shock and required an intra-aortic balloon pump...
ABSTRACT: This case report describes a patient who sustained a post-myocardial infarction ventricular septal defect (VSD) with an associated left ventricular aneurysm who developed cardiogenic shock and required an intra-aortic balloon pump...
ABSTRACT: This case report...
04/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Complex Case Intervention
04/30/2012
Amit Gupta, MD; Sudheer Saxena, MD
ABSTRACT: Coronary artery fistula is a rare condition where a fistulous communication exists between the coronary artery and a cardiac chamber or vein. Mostly they are of congenital origin, but rarely may be acquired due to trauma, post...
ABSTRACT: Coronary artery fistula is a rare condition where a fistulous communication exists between the coronary artery and a cardiac chamber or vein. Mostly they are of congenital origin, but rarely may be acquired due to trauma, post...
ABSTRACT: Coronary artery...
04/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/27/2012
Carlos I. Soledispa-Suarez, MD; Jorge E. Gomez, MD
ABSTRACT: An 8-year-old male patient was sent to the catheterization laboratory for assessment of a partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection found by echocardiography. During the intervention, cineangiogram revealed left pulmonary veins...
ABSTRACT: An 8-year-old male patient was sent to the catheterization laboratory for assessment of a partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection found by echocardiography. During the intervention, cineangiogram revealed left pulmonary veins...
ABSTRACT: An 8-year-old male...
04/27/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/27/2012
Anurakti Srivastava, MD; Anil Sivadasan Radha, MD, DNB
ABSTRACT: A pseudoaneurysm due to infection after a modified Blalock-Taussig shunt is a rare but potentially fatal complication that can rupture, compress mediastinal structures, produce shunt occlusion, and bacteremia. In these patients,...
ABSTRACT: A pseudoaneurysm due to infection after a modified Blalock-Taussig shunt is a rare but potentially fatal complication that can rupture, compress mediastinal structures, produce shunt occlusion, and bacteremia. In these patients,...
ABSTRACT: A pseudoaneurysm due...
04/27/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/27/2012
Maher Nasser, MD; Cihan Cevik, MD; Rosalinda Madonna, MD, PhD
ABSTRACT: Diastolic segmental compression of a native coronary artery is an uncommon cause of chest pain. Here we describe a 24-year-old woman with constrictive pericarditis who had retrosternal chest pain, progressive dyspnea, tachycardia,...
ABSTRACT: Diastolic segmental compression of a native coronary artery is an uncommon cause of chest pain. Here we describe a 24-year-old woman with constrictive pericarditis who had retrosternal chest pain, progressive dyspnea, tachycardia,...
ABSTRACT: Diastolic segmental...
04/27/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/27/2012
Fred Shalom, MD; Syam P. Vunnamadala, MD, FRCS; Tim S. Gibbs, RT(R), RDMS, RVT
ABSTRACT: The collateral perfusion via the hypertrophied internal thoracic arteries and rich anastomosis between the epigastric arteries reconstituting femoral artery are an important route in patients with peripheral vascular disease...
ABSTRACT: The collateral perfusion via the hypertrophied internal thoracic arteries and rich anastomosis between the epigastric arteries reconstituting femoral artery are an important route in patients with peripheral vascular disease...
ABSTRACT: The collateral...
04/27/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Editor's Message
04/27/2012
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...
04/27/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/27/2012
Usman Javed, MD; Jason H. Rogers, MD; Jeffrey Levisman, MD
Abstract: We describe two cases in which temporary balloon occlusion (TBO) was used to determine the suitability of atrial septal defect (ASD) closure. These cases underscore the utility of TBO in select patients undergoing percutaneous...
Abstract: We describe two cases in which temporary balloon occlusion (TBO) was used to determine the suitability of atrial septal defect (ASD) closure. These cases underscore the utility of TBO in select patients undergoing percutaneous...
Abstract: We describe two cases...
04/27/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/27/2012
Antonios Karanasos, MD; Christodoulos Stefanadis, MD; Konstantinos Toutouzas, MD
Abstract: We report the case of a patient presenting with unstable angina, in whom information obtained by coronary angiography was inconclusive for the existence of a culprit lesion in the ostium of the right coronary artery. The use of...
Abstract: We report the case of a patient presenting with unstable angina, in whom information obtained by coronary angiography was inconclusive for the existence of a culprit lesion in the ostium of the right coronary artery. The use of...
Abstract: We report the case of...
04/27/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Tips and Techniques
04/27/2012
Chi-Kin Chan, MD, MRCP, MBBS; Raymond Chi-Yan Fung, MRCP, MBBS, FHKCP
Abstract: We reported a case of successful recanalization of a left anterior descending (LAD) artery chronic total occlusion (CTO) with ‘antegrade guidewire probing technique.’ After we mistakenly deployed a stent at the proximal LAD from...
Abstract: We reported a case of successful recanalization of a left anterior descending (LAD) artery chronic total occlusion (CTO) with ‘antegrade guidewire probing technique.’ After we mistakenly deployed a stent at the proximal LAD from...
Abstract: We reported a case of...
04/27/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Tips and Techniques
04/27/2012
Anvar Babaev, MD, PhD; Rahul R. Jhaveri, MD
Abstract: Purpose. To report a technique for endovascular treatment of pudendal artery stenoses in medically refractory erectile dysfunction. Case Report. Three men with known peripheral arterial disease and erectile dysfunction that was...
Abstract: Purpose. To report a technique for endovascular treatment of pudendal artery stenoses in medically refractory erectile dysfunction. Case Report. Three men with known peripheral arterial disease and erectile dysfunction that was...
Abstract: Purpose. To report a...
04/27/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
04/27/2012
Tejas M. Patel, MD, DM; Sanjay C. Shah, MD, DM; Samir B. Pancholy, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI
Abstract: Although right aortic arch (RAA) is a rare developmental anomaly, it can create a challenging anatomical situation while cannulating coronaries working through right transradial approach (TRA). We describe a rare adult patient with...
Abstract: Although right aortic arch (RAA) is a rare developmental anomaly, it can create a challenging anatomical situation while cannulating coronaries working through right transradial approach (TRA). We describe a rare adult patient with...
Abstract: Although right aortic...
04/27/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
04/27/2012
Tak W. Kwan, MD, FACC
Abstract: Background. The sheathless approach to transradial percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has recently gained popularity among interventionalists. However, technical problems and lack of approved equipment in the United States has...
Abstract: Background. The sheathless approach to transradial percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has recently gained popularity among interventionalists. However, technical problems and lack of approved equipment in the United States has...
Abstract: Background. The...
04/27/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/27/2012
Stanley N. Thornton, MD; Ramy Badawi, MBBS, MRCP; Mark A. Grise, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Abstract: Percutaneous left ventricular assist device (pLVAD) utilization is increasing as the potential applications expand. We report a case of high-risk balloon aortic valvuloplasty and percutaneous coronary intervention using the Impella...
Abstract: Percutaneous left ventricular assist device (pLVAD) utilization is increasing as the potential applications expand. We report a case of high-risk balloon aortic valvuloplasty and percutaneous coronary intervention using the Impella...
Abstract: Percutaneous left...
04/27/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/27/2012
Jon Spiro, BSc, MD, MRCP; Asif Nadeem, FCPS; Sagar N. Doshi, BSc, MD, FRCP
Abstract: Acute coronary artery obstruction at the time of device implantation is a recognized, albeit rare, complication of TAVI and is most frequently managed by emergency percutaneous intervention. This complication usually manifests with...
Abstract: Acute coronary artery obstruction at the time of device implantation is a recognized, albeit rare, complication of TAVI and is most frequently managed by emergency percutaneous intervention. This complication usually manifests with...
Abstract: Acute coronary artery...
04/27/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/26/2012
Arik Wolak, MD; Reuben Ilia, MD; Jean Marc Weinstein, MRCP; Carlos Cafri, MD
Abstract: Objectives. Angioplasty of a stenosis at the ostium of a diagonal branch of the left anterior descending artery as an isolated lesion often poses a dilemma due to the risk involved in treating the lesion in comparison to the...
Abstract: Objectives. Angioplasty of a stenosis at the ostium of a diagonal branch of the left anterior descending artery as an isolated lesion often poses a dilemma due to the risk involved in treating the lesion in comparison to the...
Abstract: Objectives....
04/26/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
04/26/2012
Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Jose Miguel Iturbe, MD; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH, MD; Arif Mahmood, MD; Aristotelis C. Papayannis, MD; Abdul-Rahman Abdel-Karim, MD
Abstract: Background. Device loss and entrapment are infrequent but potentially grave complications of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). There are limited contemporary data on the frequency, treatment, and consequences of these...
Abstract: Background. Device loss and entrapment are infrequent but potentially grave complications of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). There are limited contemporary data on the frequency, treatment, and consequences of these...
Abstract: Background. Device...
04/26/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
04/26/2012
Manuel Maynar, MD, PhD; Fei Sun, MD; Francisco M. Sánchez, DVM, PhD; Javier Fernández-Portales, MD, PhD; Verónica Crisóstomo, DVM, PhD; Idoia Díaz-Güemes, DVM, PhD; Claudia Báez-Díaz, DVM; Jesús Usón, DVM, PhD
Abstract: Background. A minimally invasive pericardial access and chronic catheterization may enhance the therapeutic effects of intrapericardial drug delivery. We aimed to evaluate the technical feasibility of percutaneous intrapericardial...
Abstract: Background. A minimally invasive pericardial access and chronic catheterization may enhance the therapeutic effects of intrapericardial drug delivery. We aimed to evaluate the technical feasibility of percutaneous intrapericardial...
Abstract: Background. A...
04/26/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
04/26/2012
Marco A. Costa, MD, PhD; Luca Di Vito, MD, PhD; Joo Heung Yoon, MD; Shaosong Zhang, MD, PhD; William F. Fearon, MD; Ik-Kyung Jang, MD, PhD; Jeffrey W. Moses, MD; Alan C. Yeung, MD; Hiram G. Bezerra, MD, PhD
Abstract: Objectives. This study sought to assess the effectiveness and safety of the second-generation frequency-domain optical coherence tomography (FD-OCT) system. Background. The second-generation FD-OCT was recently developed, with...
Abstract: Objectives. This study sought to assess the effectiveness and safety of the second-generation frequency-domain optical coherence tomography (FD-OCT) system. Background. The second-generation FD-OCT was recently developed, with...
Abstract: Objectives. This study...
04/26/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
04/26/2012
Bryan D. Cogar, MD; Siddharth A. Wayangankar, MD, MPH; Mohammad K. Ghani, MD; Robert M. Kipperman, MD; George S. Chrysant, MD; Mazen S. Abu-Fadel, MD; Thomas A. Hennebry, MB, BCh, BAO, MD
Abstract: Background. Prior to June 2011, carotid artery stenting (CAS) had been limited to patients deemed high risk for surgical revascularization due to medical or anatomic reasons. Intraprocedural anticoagulation for CAS has traditionally...
Abstract: Background. Prior to June 2011, carotid artery stenting (CAS) had been limited to patients deemed high risk for surgical revascularization due to medical or anatomic reasons. Intraprocedural anticoagulation for CAS has traditionally...
Abstract: Background. Prior to...
04/26/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
04/26/2012
Lukas A. Altwegg, MD; Catherine Gebhard, MD; A. Levis, BSc; Manfred B. Wischnewsky, PhD; T. F. Loscher, MD; Shannon M. Küest, MD; H. Alkadhi, MD, MPH; Thomas F. Lüscher, MD, FRCP; P. A. Kaufmann, MD; Willibald Maier, MD; F. Bonassin, MD; Barbara E. Stahli, MD; R. Goetti, MD; S. M. K, MD; M. Frank, MD
Abstract: Background. Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) provides information regarding lesion morphology and three-dimensional coronary anatomy incremental to coronary angiography. We addressed the question whether preprocedural...
Abstract: Background. Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) provides information regarding lesion morphology and three-dimensional coronary anatomy incremental to coronary angiography. We addressed the question whether preprocedural...
Abstract: Background. Coronary...
04/26/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
04/26/2012
Tetsuya Sumiyoshi, MD; Hitonobu Tomoike, MD; Tetsuya Tobaru, MD; Ryuta Asano, MD; Yusuke Watanabe, MD; Itaru Takamisawa, MD; Shinichi Furuichi, MD; Atsushi Seki, MD
Abstract: Background. Drug-eluting stent (DES) underexpansion has been reported as an independent factor for restenosis and thrombosis; therefore, adequate plaque modification prior to DES implantation is the key of calcified lesion...
Abstract: Background. Drug-eluting stent (DES) underexpansion has been reported as an independent factor for restenosis and thrombosis; therefore, adequate plaque modification prior to DES implantation is the key of calcified lesion...
Abstract: Background....
04/26/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology