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Volume 25 - Issue 11 - November 2013

Clinical Images
11/04/2013
Syed Maqbool, MD, DM, DNB; Ashok Seth, MD; Vishal Rastogi, MD, DM
A series of cine film and optical coherence tomography images demonstrate coronary stent pseudofracture after implantation in the left anterior descending coronary artery.
A series of cine film and optical coherence tomography images demonstrate coronary stent pseudofracture after implantation in the left anterior descending coronary artery.
A series of cine film and...
11/04/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
11/01/2013
Ertunc Altiok, MD; Rainer Hoffmann, MD; Wiebke Kaestner, MD
We report a case in which 3D TEE with off-line analysis of images to generate en face views of the mitral valve dehiscence allowed a simplified interrogation and definition of defect dimensions. 3D TEE was used for selection of the device...
We report a case in which 3D TEE with off-line analysis of images to generate en face views of the mitral valve dehiscence allowed a simplified interrogation and definition of defect dimensions. 3D TEE was used for selection of the device...
We report a case in which 3D TEE...
11/01/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
11/01/2013
Mark E. Lanzieri, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Joseph Sala, PA-C
Cardiac catheterization from radial artery access is observed to cause increased heart rate via oversensing in ipsilateral rate adaptive pacemaker. The mechanism of this phenomenon is discussed.
Cardiac catheterization from radial artery access is observed to cause increased heart rate via oversensing in ipsilateral rate adaptive pacemaker. The mechanism of this phenomenon is discussed.
Cardiac catheterization from...
11/01/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
11/01/2013
Andre Dias, MD; Emiliana Franco, MD; Victor Usatii, MD
Cardiac catheterization from radial artery access is observed to cause increased heart rate via oversensing in ipsilateral rate adaptive pacemaker. The mechanism of this phenomenon is discussed.
Cardiac catheterization from radial artery access is observed to cause increased heart rate via oversensing in ipsilateral rate adaptive pacemaker. The mechanism of this phenomenon is discussed.
Cardiac catheterization from...
11/01/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Tips and Techniques
11/01/2013
Tomasz P. Stys, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Muhammad Ali Khan, MD; Naveen Rajpurohit, MD; Adam T. Stys, MD, FACC
We present a technique with successful use of the GuideLiner catheter (Vascular Solutions) for thrombus aspiration after dedicated manual aspiration thrombectomy devices have failed. Our case series includes large thrombus burden in clinical...
We present a technique with successful use of the GuideLiner catheter (Vascular Solutions) for thrombus aspiration after dedicated manual aspiration thrombectomy devices have failed. Our case series includes large thrombus burden in clinical...
We present a technique with...
11/01/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
11/01/2013
Marat Fudim, MD; Roshanak R. Markley, MD; Mark A. Robbins, MD
We present a case series of 2 patients with acute degenerative bioprosthetic aortic valve insufficiency leading to cardiogenic shock with multiple organ failure, who were treated successfully with TAVR.
We present a case series of 2 patients with acute degenerative bioprosthetic aortic valve insufficiency leading to cardiogenic shock with multiple organ failure, who were treated successfully with TAVR.
We present a case series of 2...
11/01/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
10/31/2013
Neeraj N. Shah, MD, MPH; Sandeep Singla, MD; Abhishek Deshmukh, MD; Rajesh Sachdeva, MD
The authors offer their opinions on TAVR as a salvage procedure in patients with acutely failing bioprosthetic valves. They stress the importance of noting the etiology of the prosthetic failure, nature of the prosthetic failure, size of the...
The authors offer their opinions on TAVR as a salvage procedure in patients with acutely failing bioprosthetic valves. They stress the importance of noting the etiology of the prosthetic failure, nature of the prosthetic failure, size of the...
The authors offer their opinions...
10/31/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Letters to the Editor
10/31/2013
Saurabh Rajpal, MD, MBBS; Nuri Ilker Akkus, MD
To the Editor,We read with great interest the article “Cardiac Tamponade Complicating Coronary Perforation During Angioplasty: Short-Term Outcomes and Long-Term Survival” by Stathopoulos et al.1 The article addressed an issue on which there...
To the Editor,We read with great interest the article “Cardiac Tamponade Complicating Coronary Perforation During Angioplasty: Short-Term Outcomes and Long-Term Survival” by Stathopoulos et al.1 The article addressed an issue on which there...
To the Editor,We read with great...
10/31/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
10/31/2013
Kintur Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Ulrich Luft, MD; Jonathan Nachtigall, DO
A case of transradial intervention of severe common femoral artery stenosis with orbital atherectomy is presented; the technique, advantages, and limitations of this procedure are also discussed.
A case of transradial intervention of severe common femoral artery stenosis with orbital atherectomy is presented; the technique, advantages, and limitations of this procedure are also discussed.
A case of transradial...
10/31/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Invasive Thoughts
10/31/2013
Steven L. Goldberg, MD
The author offers his thoughts on the United States Food and Drug Administration’s requirements for device approval.
The author offers his thoughts on the United States Food and Drug Administration’s requirements for device approval.
The author offers his thoughts...
10/31/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
10/31/2013
Taiichiro Meguro, MD, PhD; Mio Musashi, MD; Naoto Inoue, MD
An incidentally noted aneurysm in the left renal artery in a 60-year-old woman was treated with a balloon-expandable covered stent; such stents appear to offer potential in the treatment of renal artery aneurysms, even in cases where complex...
An incidentally noted aneurysm in the left renal artery in a 60-year-old woman was treated with a balloon-expandable covered stent; such stents appear to offer potential in the treatment of renal artery aneurysms, even in cases where complex...
An incidentally noted aneurysm...
10/31/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
10/31/2013
Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Carmen Heaney, BSN; Fadi Saab, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Theresa McGoff, BSN; Larry J. Diaz-Sandoval, MD; Barbara Karenko, DO; Matthew Sevensma, DO
Using the novel JENALI scoring system allowed for direct comparison between intravascular ultrasound and angiography. In theory, the comparison can be extended to other imaging modalities. Risk stratification, treatment, and patient outcomes...
Using the novel JENALI scoring system allowed for direct comparison between intravascular ultrasound and angiography. In theory, the comparison can be extended to other imaging modalities. Risk stratification, treatment, and patient outcomes...
Using the novel JENALI scoring...
10/31/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
10/31/2013
Shuying Zhang, MD; Zongwei Chen, MD; Zhitao Shen, MD; Zhe Jin, MD; Longhu Li, MD; Meilan Wang, MD
As a new coronary bifurcation provisional stenting method, the “balloon-stent kissing” technique is associated with a high procedural success rate, improved SB patency, and a low rate of immediate cardiac events.
As a new coronary bifurcation provisional stenting method, the “balloon-stent kissing” technique is associated with a high procedural success rate, improved SB patency, and a low rate of immediate cardiac events.
As a new coronary bifurcation...
10/31/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
10/31/2013
Jan H. Cornel, MD; Richard C. Becker, MD; John H. Alexander, MD, MHS; Roxana Mehran, MD; John P. Vavalle, MD; Mauricio G. Cohen, MD, FACC; Thomas J. Povsic, MD, PhD; Christopher E. Buller, MD, FRCPC, FACC; Steven L. Zelenkofske, DO; Laura H. Aberle, BSPH; Jaroslaw D. Kasprzak, MD; Gilles Montalescot, MD, PhD; Christoph Bode, MD
Anticoagulation with REG1 allows for very early arterial sheath removal following cardiac catheterization without increasing the time to hemostasis or vascular access-site bleeding complications. Further studies are needed to determine...
Anticoagulation with REG1 allows for very early arterial sheath removal following cardiac catheterization without increasing the time to hemostasis or vascular access-site bleeding complications. Further studies are needed to determine...
Anticoagulation with REG1 allows...
10/31/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
10/31/2013
Aleksander Ernst, MD, PhD; Josko Bulum, MD, PhD; Jadranka S. H., MD, PhD; Martina L. B., MD, PhD; Maja Strozzi, MD, PhD
Long-term efficacy and dynamics of systolic and diastolic luminal changes within the bridged segments of coronary arteries after intracoronary stenting with drug-eluting stent in patients with symptomatic myocardial bridging (SMB) in the...
Long-term efficacy and dynamics of systolic and diastolic luminal changes within the bridged segments of coronary arteries after intracoronary stenting with drug-eluting stent in patients with symptomatic myocardial bridging (SMB) in the...
Long-term efficacy and dynamics...
10/31/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
10/30/2013
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Tesfaldet T. Michael, MD, MPH; Mohammed E. Alomar, MD; Shuaib M. Abdullah, MD; Vishal G. Patel, MD; Owen Mogabgab, MD; Eric Fuh, MD; Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH, MD
Use of the CrossBoss/Stingray devices for CTO PCI is associated with equally high success and equally low complication rates as other techniques, both immediately post procedure and during long-term follow-up, in spite of its use in higher...
Use of the CrossBoss/Stingray devices for CTO PCI is associated with equally high success and equally low complication rates as other techniques, both immediately post procedure and during long-term follow-up, in spite of its use in higher...
Use of the CrossBoss/Stingray...
10/30/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
10/30/2013
James J. Zhang, MD; Joel Morganroth, MD; Barry Hogstrom, MD
The present study is a retrospective re-read and centralized analysis of the electrocardiographic response to intravenous and non-cardiac intraarterial injections of iosimenol, a new, iodine-based, non-ionic, iso-osmolar x-ray contrast media,...
The present study is a retrospective re-read and centralized analysis of the electrocardiographic response to intravenous and non-cardiac intraarterial injections of iosimenol, a new, iodine-based, non-ionic, iso-osmolar x-ray contrast media,...
The present study is a...
10/30/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
10/30/2013
Dariusz Ciećwierz, MD, PhD; Natasza Gilis-Siek, MD; Aneta Strozyk, MD; Monika Cackowska, MD; Emilia Masiewicz, MD; Pawel Skarzynski, MD, PhD; Slawomir Burakowski, MD, PhD; Michal Chmielecki, MD, PhD; Marcin Gruchala, MD, PhD; Andrzej Rynkiewicz, MD, PhD; Lukasz Lewicki, MD, PhD; Witold Dubaniewicz, MD, PhD; Radoslaw Targoński, MD, PhD
We investigate whether drug-eluting stent compared with bare-metal stent implantation improves long-term outcomes after successful recanalization of single chronic total occlusion in patients with stable angina.
We investigate whether drug-eluting stent compared with bare-metal stent implantation improves long-term outcomes after successful recanalization of single chronic total occlusion in patients with stable angina.
We investigate whether...
10/30/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Editor's Message
10/30/2013
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
10/30/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology