Volume 25 - Issue 10 - October, 2013
Editor's Message
10/04/2013
Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC
Invasive Cardiologists have advanced the development of catheter-based techniques and interventional technology since the beginning of coronary angioplasty.
Invasive Cardiologists have advanced the development of catheter-based techniques and interventional technology since the beginning of coronary angioplasty.
Invasive Cardiologists have...
10/04/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
09/27/2013
Abdurrahman Tasal, MD; Talip Asil; Omer Goktekin, MD
We report the successful treatment of an acute ischemic stroke with tandem cervical internal carotid artery and middle cerebral artery occlusions. The combination of proximal embolic protection device and retrievable Solitaire stent could be...
We report the successful treatment of an acute ischemic stroke with tandem cervical internal carotid artery and middle cerebral artery occlusions. The combination of proximal embolic protection device and retrievable Solitaire stent could be...
We report the successful...
09/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
09/27/2013
Marcel E. Zughaib, MD, FACC; Rony Gorges, MD; Wael Ghalayini, MD
Radiographic contrast agents (RCAs) are known to cause acute kidney injury. RCAs are also postulated to induce pancreatitis in experimental animal models. We present a patient with acute pancreatitis immediately following coronary angiography.
Radiographic contrast agents (RCAs) are known to cause acute kidney injury. RCAs are also postulated to induce pancreatitis in experimental animal models. We present a patient with acute pancreatitis immediately following coronary angiography.
Radiographic contrast agents...
09/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
09/27/2013
Konstantinos Marmagkiolis, MD, MBA, FACC, FSCAI; Mehmet Cilingiroglu, MD, FSCAI, FACC, FESC, FAHA
We report the first case report of pressure guidewire entrapment through a single tilting disk valve (Bjork-Shiley), which resulted in hemodynamic collapse, rupture, and embolization of the pressure wire tip to the right common carotid artery...
We report the first case report of pressure guidewire entrapment through a single tilting disk valve (Bjork-Shiley), which resulted in hemodynamic collapse, rupture, and embolization of the pressure wire tip to the right common carotid artery...
We report the first case report...
09/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
09/27/2013
Abdallah F. Omeish, MD
Double-modified V-stenting of the side branches followed by MT skirt, using a dual-catheter technique, is a feasible option in type-A3 trifurcation disease. It offers several advantages when compared with double-crush/mini-crush,...
Double-modified V-stenting of the side branches followed by MT skirt, using a dual-catheter technique, is a feasible option in type-A3 trifurcation disease. It offers several advantages when compared with double-crush/mini-crush,...
Double-modified V-stenting of...
09/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
09/27/2013
Lynn Zaremski; Margaret Kovacs, EdD, ARNP-BC; Heiko Uthoff, MD; Ramon Quesada, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI; Melanie B. Schernthaner, MD
Prospective data comparing ultrasound- versus palpation-guided radial catheterization are largely lacking. This study of 183 patients indicates that ultrasound-guided radial access seems to provide no substantial additional benefit over...
Prospective data comparing ultrasound- versus palpation-guided radial catheterization are largely lacking. This study of 183 patients indicates that ultrasound-guided radial access seems to provide no substantial additional benefit over...
Prospective data comparing...
09/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
09/27/2013
Derya Tureli, MD; Hande Oktay Tureli, MD; Ismail Ungan, MD; Bulent Demir, MD; Osman Pirhan, MD; Halil Ibrahim Bayrak, MD; Ilker Murat Caglar, MD; Osman Karakaya, MD; Ercan Inci, MD
This single-center prospective study investigates the silent and clinically apparent cerebral embolic events after transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) and patent foramen ovale (PFO) using new-generation closure devices. Plasma...
This single-center prospective study investigates the silent and clinically apparent cerebral embolic events after transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) and patent foramen ovale (PFO) using new-generation closure devices. Plasma...
This single-center prospective...
09/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
09/27/2013
Marco Roffi, MD; Roberto Lorenzoni, MD
An overview of the indications, equipment, techniques, results, and complications of transradial access (TRA) in peripheral as well as in cerebrovascular interventions.
An overview of the indications, equipment, techniques, results, and complications of transradial access (TRA) in peripheral as well as in cerebrovascular interventions.
An overview of the indications,...
09/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/27/2013
Kirk N. Garratt, MD, MSc; Ioannis A. Stathopoulos, MD, PhD; Konstantinos Kossidas, MD; Georgia Panagopoulos, PhD
Tamponade in the setting of coronary perforation increases risk of death by >3-fold. This study shows that PCI of complex lesions with an expected increased risk of perforation should be undertaken cautiously among patients with...
Tamponade in the setting of coronary perforation increases risk of death by >3-fold. This study shows that PCI of complex lesions with an expected increased risk of perforation should be undertaken cautiously among patients with...
Tamponade in the setting of...
09/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/27/2013
Piotr Pysz, MD; Marek Jasinski, MD, PhD; Radosław Gocoł, MD; Wojciech Domaradzki, MD; Marek Deja, MD, PhD; Andrzej Ochala, MD; Grzegorz A. Smolka, MD; Zbigniew Gasior, MD; Damian Hudziak, MD, PhD
Paravalvular leak (PVL) may complicate cardiac valve replacement surgery. Even though transcatheter PVL closure has become a valid alternative to reoperation, anatomical conditions may prove technically challenging for transvascular access;...
Paravalvular leak (PVL) may complicate cardiac valve replacement surgery. Even though transcatheter PVL closure has become a valid alternative to reoperation, anatomical conditions may prove technically challenging for transvascular access;...
Paravalvular leak (PVL) may...
09/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/27/2013
Wolfgang Schillinger, MD; Bettina Sobisiak, MS; Bo Eric Beuthner, MS; Mark Hunlich, MD; Karin Ruter, MD; Miriam Puls, MD; Katrin von der Ehe, MS; Tobias Tichelbacker, MD
This study found that venous access-site closure with a single 6 Fr suture-mediated Proglide during MitraClip procedures was feasible, safe, and effective.
This study found that venous access-site closure with a single 6 Fr suture-mediated Proglide during MitraClip procedures was feasible, safe, and effective.
This study found that venous...
09/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/27/2013
Osamu Katoh, MD; Hidefumi Ohya, MD; Eisho Kyo, MD; Takafumi Tsuji, MD; Satoshi Watanabe, MD
This study assesses the safety and efficacy of predilatation using the kissing-balloon technique during provisional crossover stenting versus sequential predilatation on clinical outcomes in true coronary bifurcation lesions.
This study assesses the safety and efficacy of predilatation using the kissing-balloon technique during provisional crossover stenting versus sequential predilatation on clinical outcomes in true coronary bifurcation lesions.
This study assesses the safety...
09/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Tips and Techniques
09/27/2013
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI; Tesfaldet T. Michael, MD, MPH
We offer a creative solution to assist crossing of balloon-uncrossable CTOs that entails use of a balloon placed over a wire that has been advanced though the subintimal space to “anchor” the guidewire that has crossed through the CTO true...
We offer a creative solution to assist crossing of balloon-uncrossable CTOs that entails use of a balloon placed over a wire that has been advanced though the subintimal space to “anchor” the guidewire that has crossed through the CTO true...
We offer a creative solution to...
09/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
09/26/2013
Petra Poliacikova, MD; James Cockburn, MBBS, MD, FRCP; Adam de Belder, MD, FRCP; David Hildick-Smith, MD, MBBS, FRCP; Uday Trivedi, MD
We compared procedural and follow-up complications of TAVI patients based on the type of antithrombotic treatment used (single-antiplatelet vs dual-antiplatelet vs warfarin). This relatively small series suggests that DAPT does not protect...
We compared procedural and follow-up complications of TAVI patients based on the type of antithrombotic treatment used (single-antiplatelet vs dual-antiplatelet vs warfarin). This relatively small series suggests that DAPT does not protect...
We compared procedural and...
09/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
09/26/2013
Tim Lockie, MBChB, PhD; M. Christina Rolandi, MSc; Jan J. Piek, MD, PhD
Two cases are presented that illustrate an important caveat in the measurement of fractional flow reserve in coronary arteries. In both cases, hemodynamically significant lesions were demonstrated that had been masked by the artifactual drop...
Two cases are presented that illustrate an important caveat in the measurement of fractional flow reserve in coronary arteries. In both cases, hemodynamically significant lesions were demonstrated that had been masked by the artifactual drop...
Two cases are presented that...
09/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/26/2013
Suphot Srimahachota, MD; Phingphol Charoonrut, DVM; Pornthep Lertsapcharoen, MD
This study evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of a new nanoplatinum-coated nitinol device for transcatheter ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure in a swine model; the device was found to be feasible and efficacious. The good occlusion...
This study evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of a new nanoplatinum-coated nitinol device for transcatheter ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure in a swine model; the device was found to be feasible and efficacious. The good occlusion...
This study evaluated the...
09/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/26/2013
Lihua Guan, MB; Daxin Zhou, MB; Feng Zhang, MD; Wenzhi Pan, MD; Lili Dong, MD; Haiyan Chen, MB; Junbo Ge, MD
This study evaluates the immediate and mid-term outcomes of percutaneous device closure using patent ductus arteriosus or ventricular septal defect occluders in patients with ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm.
This study evaluates the immediate and mid-term outcomes of percutaneous device closure using patent ductus arteriosus or ventricular septal defect occluders in patients with ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm.
This study evaluates the...
09/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/26/2013
Ping Cai, MD; Zhen-dong Cheng, MD; Zai-bao Zhang, MD; Dao-zhong Chen, MD, PhD; Hua Cao, MD, PhD; Han-fan Qiu, MD, PhD; Liang-long Chen, MD, PhD; Lin-yan Chen, MD
This study compared the clinical outcome of the transvenous versus transthoracic approaches for closure of patent ductus arteriosus. Our results indicate the transthoracic approach is superior in terms of cost, acute complications, and...
This study compared the clinical outcome of the transvenous versus transthoracic approaches for closure of patent ductus arteriosus. Our results indicate the transthoracic approach is superior in terms of cost, acute complications, and...
This study compared the clinical...
09/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Tips and Techniques
09/26/2013
Kazuhiro Ashida, MD; Taichiro Hayase, MD; Takayuki Shinmura, MD
We report on the initial clinical use of the leopard-crawl technique for facilitating catheter delivery in cases of severely calcified lesions in which standard delivery was unsuccessful, while creating an efficacious scoring effect into the...
We report on the initial clinical use of the leopard-crawl technique for facilitating catheter delivery in cases of severely calcified lesions in which standard delivery was unsuccessful, while creating an efficacious scoring effect into the...
We report on the initial...
09/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
