Volume 24 - Issue 6 - June 2012
05/30/2012
Denise Machado de Oliveira, MD; Vitor O. Gomes, MD, PhD; Paulo Caramori, MD, PhD
ABSTRACT: The anomalous origin of the right coronary artery is a common finding. With its origin in the left coronary sinus, the right coronary artery can have a route between the aorta and pulmonary artery trunk and can cause myocardial...
ABSTRACT: The anomalous origin of the right coronary artery is a common finding. With its origin in the left coronary sinus, the right coronary artery can have a route between the aorta and pulmonary artery trunk and can cause myocardial...
ABSTRACT: The anomalous origin...
05/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
05/30/2012
M. Robert Peters, MD; Rebecca Fisher; Edward A. Fisher, MD
ABSTRACT: We report a rare finding of a pair of coronary artery anomalies noted on computed tomography coronary angiography in an asymptomatic 75-year-old woman. This patient had a single coronary artery that bifurcated into a left main...
ABSTRACT: We report a rare finding of a pair of coronary artery anomalies noted on computed tomography coronary angiography in an asymptomatic 75-year-old woman. This patient had a single coronary artery that bifurcated into a left main...
ABSTRACT: We report a rare...
05/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
05/30/2012
Ryan R. Reeves, MD
ABSTRACT: There has been a resurgence of atherectomy as a strategy to treat peripheral atherosclerosis. Distal embolization occurs frequently during peripheral endovascular interventions but is of particular concern during atherectomy. We...
ABSTRACT: There has been a resurgence of atherectomy as a strategy to treat peripheral atherosclerosis. Distal embolization occurs frequently during peripheral endovascular interventions but is of particular concern during atherectomy. We...
ABSTRACT: There has been a...
05/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
05/30/2012
Adrian P. Banning, MD, PhD, MBBS; Alberto R. De Caterina, MD; Florim Cuculi, MD
ABSTRACT: We describe a case of longitudinal stent compression induced by withdrawal of a “buddy wire,” which we managed by crushing the retracted struts using another stent. To the best of our knowledge, this is one of the first reports of...
ABSTRACT: We describe a case of longitudinal stent compression induced by withdrawal of a “buddy wire,” which we managed by crushing the retracted struts using another stent. To the best of our knowledge, this is one of the first reports of...
ABSTRACT: We describe a case of...
05/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
05/30/2012
Jose Antonio Linares Vicente, MD; Jorge Ondiviela Perez, MD; Rosa Cornudella Lacasa, PhD
ABSTRACT: Factor VII deficiency (FVIId) is a congenital coagulation disorder with a wide spectrum of bleeding phenotypes. Percutaneous coronary intervention requires full anticoagulation during stent implantation to avoid acute coronary...
ABSTRACT: Factor VII deficiency (FVIId) is a congenital coagulation disorder with a wide spectrum of bleeding phenotypes. Percutaneous coronary intervention requires full anticoagulation during stent implantation to avoid acute coronary...
ABSTRACT: Factor VII deficiency...
05/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
05/30/2012
Akio Kawamura, MD; Satoshi Mogi, MD; Ayaka Endo, MD
ABSTRACT: Coronary perforation is a rare but serious complication of percutaneous coronary intervention. In our case, kissing balloon technique caused the perforation. We took care of balloon diameter and inflation pressure, but we did not...
ABSTRACT: Coronary perforation is a rare but serious complication of percutaneous coronary intervention. In our case, kissing balloon technique caused the perforation. We took care of balloon diameter and inflation pressure, but we did not...
ABSTRACT: Coronary perforation...
05/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Editor's Message
05/30/2012
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...
05/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
05/30/2012
Deepak Acharya, MD; Hosakote Nagaraj, MD; Vijay K. Misra, MD
ABSTRACT: Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication of myocardial infarction, cardiovascular surgery, trauma, or infection. Untreated left ventricular pseudoaneurysm can have significant morbidity and mortality. Surgical...
ABSTRACT: Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication of myocardial infarction, cardiovascular surgery, trauma, or infection. Untreated left ventricular pseudoaneurysm can have significant morbidity and mortality. Surgical...
ABSTRACT: Left ventricular...
05/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
05/30/2012
Vakhtang Tchantchaleishvili, MD; Ibrahim Abdullah, MD; Sary F. Aranki, MD
A 69-year-old male underwent a classic Bentall procedure for ascending aortic aneurysm at an outside institution. The patient had done reasonably well until 7 years later when he was admitted to an outside hospital with 2 weeks of fatigue and...
A 69-year-old male underwent a classic Bentall procedure for ascending aortic aneurysm at an outside institution. The patient had done reasonably well until 7 years later when he was admitted to an outside hospital with 2 weeks of fatigue and...
A 69-year-old male underwent a...
05/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
05/30/2012
Christine Gerula, MD; Victor Mazza, MD; James Maher, MD; Sandiya Druhvakumar, MD; Edo Kaluski, MD; Abed Dehnee, MD
05/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Rapid Communication
05/30/2012
Bruce A. Samuels, MD; David G. Rizik, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Thomas R. Hatten, RN, RCIS; Robert J. Gil, MD, PhD
Abstract: The everolimus-eluting XIENCE side-branch access (SBA) stent has been the focus of numerous recent publications. Most of the information available on this device comes from the preclinical studies performed in ovine models as well...
Abstract: The everolimus-eluting XIENCE side-branch access (SBA) stent has been the focus of numerous recent publications. Most of the information available on this device comes from the preclinical studies performed in ovine models as well...
Abstract: The everolimus-eluting...
05/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
05/30/2012
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; William M. Suh, MD
Abstract: Transradial cardiac catheterization in patients with previous coronary artery bypass graft surgery can be technically challenging. The presence of a left internal mammary artery (LIMA) graft was previously considered a relative...
Abstract: Transradial cardiac catheterization in patients with previous coronary artery bypass graft surgery can be technically challenging. The presence of a left internal mammary artery (LIMA) graft was previously considered a relative...
Abstract: Transradial cardiac...
05/30/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
05/29/2012
Adel Aminian, MD; Jacques Lalmand, MD; Dariouch Dolatabadi, MD
Abstract: Anatomic variations during transradial (TR) procedures are relatively common and represent a significant cause of technical failure, even for experienced radial operators. In this study, we present an interesting alternative...
Abstract: Anatomic variations during transradial (TR) procedures are relatively common and represent a significant cause of technical failure, even for experienced radial operators. In this study, we present an interesting alternative...
Abstract: Anatomic variations...
05/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
05/29/2012
Taiichiro Meguro, MD, PhD; Norio Tada, MD; Tatsushi Ootomo, MD
Abstract: Percutaneous transcatheter aortic valvuloplasty is seriously limited by high restenosis rates. We report a case where the use of a buddy-catheter technique during balloon inflation allowed increased focused force onto calcified...
Abstract: Percutaneous transcatheter aortic valvuloplasty is seriously limited by high restenosis rates. We report a case where the use of a buddy-catheter technique during balloon inflation allowed increased focused force onto calcified...
Abstract: Percutaneous...
05/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
05/29/2012
Ulrike Krumsdorf, MD; Emmanuel Chorianopoulos, MD; Sven T. Pleger, MD; Klaus Kallenbach, MD; Matthias Karck, MD; Hugo A. Katus, MD; Raffi Bekeredjian, MD
Abstract: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has become an established therapeutic option in high-risk patients with severe aortic valve stenosis. The potential threat of a postinterventional infection is one of several...
Abstract: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has become an established therapeutic option in high-risk patients with severe aortic valve stenosis. The potential threat of a postinterventional infection is one of several...
Abstract: Transcatheter aortic...
05/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
05/29/2012
Moo-Hyun Kim, MD, PhD; Ritu Sachdeva, MD; Michael S. Lee, MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI; Rajesh Sachdeva, MD
Abstract: Objective. The purpose of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with bare-metal and drug-eluting stent (DES) use in pediatric orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT) recipients...
Abstract: Objective. The purpose of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with bare-metal and drug-eluting stent (DES) use in pediatric orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT) recipients...
Abstract: Objective. The purpose...
05/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
05/29/2012
Patrick T. Siegrist, MD; Christiane Gruner, MD; Matthias Greutmann, MD, PhD; Thomas F. Lüscher, MD, FRCP; Stefan Toggweiler, MD; Felix C. Tanner, MD; Roberto Corti, MD; Nazmi Krasniqi, MD
Abstract: Background. Percutaneous closure of the patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a widely used procedure in patients with paradoxical embolism. Whether or not implantation of a PFO closure device alters cardiac chamber anatomy and in turn...
Abstract: Background. Percutaneous closure of the patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a widely used procedure in patients with paradoxical embolism. Whether or not implantation of a PFO closure device alters cardiac chamber anatomy and in turn...
Abstract: Background....
05/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
05/29/2012
Song-Yee Kim, MD; Ki-Seok Kim, MD; Jang-Whan Bae, MD; Tae-Jin Youn, MD; Woo-Young Chung, MD, PhD; Sang-Yup Lim, MD
Abstract: Background. We evaluated the clinical and angiographic outcomes of silicon carbide-coated cobalt chromium PRO-Kinetic bare-metal stent in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who underwent primary...
Abstract: Background. We evaluated the clinical and angiographic outcomes of silicon carbide-coated cobalt chromium PRO-Kinetic bare-metal stent in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who underwent primary...
Abstract: Background. We...
05/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
05/29/2012
Guy S. Mayeda, MD; Steven Burstein, MD; Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD; Bryan G. Schwartz, MD; Christina H. Economides, MD, MM, FSCAI
Abstract: Purpose. To determine clinical outcomes of patients who underwent percutaneous revascularization (PR) with multiple devices. Methods. PR cases at a private, tertiary referral hospital were reviewed retrospectively. Limb salvage and...
Abstract: Purpose. To determine clinical outcomes of patients who underwent percutaneous revascularization (PR) with multiple devices. Methods. PR cases at a private, tertiary referral hospital were reviewed retrospectively. Limb salvage and...
Abstract: Purpose. To determine...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
05/29/2012
Luis Gruberg, MD; Puja B. Parikh, MD
With over 1 million percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) performed in the United States annually, nearly one-third of these procedures are performed in women.1 Female patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) tend to have a higher risk...
With over 1 million percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) performed in the United States annually, nearly one-third of these procedures are performed in women.1 Female patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) tend to have a higher risk...
With over 1 million percutaneous...
05/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
05/29/2012
Gail A. Shammas, BSN, BS , RN, BSc; Susan Jones-Miller, MD, MS; Susan Meriner, MD; Jon H. Lemke, PhD, MD; Nicolas W. Shammas, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, FACP, FSVM
Abstract: Background. Gender-related differences in long-term outcomes of patients receiving the Endeavor zotarolimus-eluting stent (ZES) (Medtronic) have not been well defined. In this study, we evaluate the differences between men (M) and...
Abstract: Background. Gender-related differences in long-term outcomes of patients receiving the Endeavor zotarolimus-eluting stent (ZES) (Medtronic) have not been well defined. In this study, we evaluate the differences between men (M) and...
Abstract: Background....
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
05/29/2012
Domenico Sirico, MD; Chiara De Biase, MD; Tullio Niglio, MD; Federico Piscione, MD; Gennaro Galasso, MD; Raffaele Piccolo, MD; Salvatore Cassese, MD; Giovanni Esposito, MD; Plinio Cirillo, MD, PhD; Dario Leosco, MD; Antonio Rapacciuolo, MD
Abstract: Background. To evaluate the safety and efficacy of unrestricted Endeavor Resolute zotarolimus-eluting stent (ZES) use. Furthermore, we sought to evaluate clinical outcomes associated with on- and off-label use of Resolute ZES....
Abstract: Background. To evaluate the safety and efficacy of unrestricted Endeavor Resolute zotarolimus-eluting stent (ZES) use. Furthermore, we sought to evaluate clinical outcomes associated with on- and off-label use of Resolute ZES....
Abstract: Background. To...
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