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Volume 25 - Issue 12 - December 2013

Anomalous Muscle Bundles Causing Double-Chambered Right Ventricle in Adults
11/27/2013
Amr M. Mohsen, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Faraaz Rahman, MD; Sohail Ikram, MD
Transesophageal echocardiogram remains the main non-invasive modality for diagnosing double-chambered right ventricle in adults. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and invasive testing can provide further information to confirm the diagnosis...
Transesophageal echocardiogram remains the main non-invasive modality for diagnosing double-chambered right ventricle in adults. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and invasive testing can provide further information to confirm the diagnosis...
Transesophageal echocardiogram...
11/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
In Vitro Assessment of Mathematically-Derived Fractional Flow Reserve in Coronary Lesions With More Than Two Sequential Stenoses
11/27/2013
Hiroki Watanabe, MD; Yoshiaki Kawase, MD; Naritatsu Saito, MD; Hitoshi Matsuo, MD; Katsumi Ueno, MD; Takeshi Kimura, MD; Kenji Nakatsuma, MD; Erika Yamamoto, MD; Shin Watanabe, MD; Bingyuan Bao, MD
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the frequency, consequences, and treatment of stent loss during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the frequency, consequences, and treatment of stent loss during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
A systematic review and...
11/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
An Unusual Culprit: Simple Angioplasty for a Complex Disease
11/27/2013
Nikesh Raj Shrestha, MD; Smriti Karki, MD; Uttar Mainali, MD
The case of an atypical presentation of myelofibrosis presenting with acute inferior-wall ST-elevation myocardial infarction is presented.
The case of an atypical presentation of myelofibrosis presenting with acute inferior-wall ST-elevation myocardial infarction is presented.
The case of an atypical...
11/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Tips and Techniques
Ad Hoc Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure
11/27/2013
Fabian P. Nietlispach, MD; Steffen Gloekler, MD; Ahmed A. Khattab, MD; Bernhard Meier, MD, FACC, FESC; Stephan Windecker, MD; Peter Wenaweser, MD; René Krause, MD; Michael Schmid, MD
The feasibility of ad hoc left atrial appendage (LAA) closure in patients in atrial fibrillation is investigated.
The feasibility of ad hoc left atrial appendage (LAA) closure in patients in atrial fibrillation is investigated.
The feasibility of ad hoc left...
11/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Concomitant Transapical Treatment of Aortic Stenosis and Degenerated Mitral Bioprosthesis With Two 29 mm Edwards Sapien XT Prostheses
11/27/2013
Bruno Farah, MD; Leonardo Misuraca, MD; Didier Tchetche, MD
The first description of the concomitant transapical implantation of two 29 mm Edwards Sapien XT devices for a combination of failed mitral bioprosthesis and native aortic stenosis.
The first description of the concomitant transapical implantation of two 29 mm Edwards Sapien XT devices for a combination of failed mitral bioprosthesis and native aortic stenosis.
The first description of the...
11/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
Ultrasound-Guided Radial Artery Access by a Non-Ultrasound Trained Interventional Cardiologist Improved First-Attempt Success Rates and Shortened Time for Successful Radial Artery Cannulation
11/27/2013
Jonathan S. Roberts, MD; Rashmi Manur, MBBS, MPH
Cannulating the radial artery can be one of the most challenging aspects of the radial approach. Ultrasound-guided vascular access may be a method to improve first-attempt success rates and shorten time to radial artery access.
Cannulating the radial artery can be one of the most challenging aspects of the radial approach. Ultrasound-guided vascular access may be a method to improve first-attempt success rates and shorten time to radial artery access.
Cannulating the radial artery...
11/27/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
Long-Term Outcomes of the Viabahn Stent in the Treatment of In-Stent Restenosis in the Superficial Femoral Artery
11/26/2013
Matthew LaBarbera, MD; Anvar Babaev, MD, PhD; Farzan Gorgani, MS; Anatoliy Telis; Niju Narakathu, MBBS
There is no universally accepted method to treat in-stent restenosis (ISR) in the superficial femoral artery (SFA). It is hypothesized that using the Viabahn expandable polytetrafluoroethylene-covered stent to treat in-stent restenosis may...
There is no universally accepted method to treat in-stent restenosis (ISR) in the superficial femoral artery (SFA). It is hypothesized that using the Viabahn expandable polytetrafluoroethylene-covered stent to treat in-stent restenosis may...
There is no universally accepted...
11/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Safety and Effectiveness of the Genous Endothelial Progenitor Cell-Capture Stent: Follow-Up to 5 Years
11/26/2013
Lino Patrício, MD, PhD; Tiago Pereira-da-Silva, MD; Rui Cruz Ferreira, MD; Luís Bernardes, MD; Duarte Cacela, MD; António Fiarresga, MD; Lídia Sousa, MD
The first study reporting clinical results with the Genous stent up to 60 months. The Genous stent was safe and effective in the long-term, in an unselected population.
The first study reporting clinical results with the Genous stent up to 60 months. The Genous stent was safe and effective in the long-term, in an unselected population.
The first study reporting...
11/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Does the Target Vessel Impact on Results of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Bifurcation Lesions? Insights From the I-BIGIS Registry
11/26/2013
Stefano De Servi, MD; Enrico Romagnoli, MD, PhD; Giuseppe G.L. Biondi-Zoccai, MD, PhD; Giueseppe Massimo Sangiorgi, MD, PhD; Corrado Tamburino, MD, PhD, FESC, FSCAI; Imad Sheiban, MD
It is unclear whether bifurcations on left anterior descending coronary arteries have the same prognosis of bifurcations on left circumflex or right coronary arteries. We compared the results of PCI for bifurcation lesions, focusing on target...
It is unclear whether bifurcations on left anterior descending coronary arteries have the same prognosis of bifurcations on left circumflex or right coronary arteries. We compared the results of PCI for bifurcation lesions, focusing on target...
It is unclear whether...
11/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Global Risk Score for Choosing the Best Revascularization Strategy in Patients With Unprotected Left Main Stenosis
11/26/2013
Arnau Blasco-Lucas, MD; Guillermo Sánchez Elvira, MD; Daniel Ortiz, MD; Josep Gomez-Lara, MD, PhD; Fabrizio Sbraga, MD; Joan A. Gomez-Hospital, MD, PhD; Jose-Luis Ferreiro, MD; Rafael Romaguera, MD, PhD; Luis Teruel, MD; Silvia Homs, MD; Ana Marcano, MD; Oriol Alegre, MD; Jose Gonzalez-Costello, MD; Carles Fontanillas, MD; Angel Cequier, MD, PhD; Gerard Roura, MD
Coronary artery bypass graft is recommended for patients with unprotected left main stenosis (ULMS); percutaneous coronary intervention is only recommended in specific anatomic conditions as in patients with low/mid SYNTAX score. This study...
Coronary artery bypass graft is recommended for patients with unprotected left main stenosis (ULMS); percutaneous coronary intervention is only recommended in specific anatomic conditions as in patients with low/mid SYNTAX score. This study...
Coronary artery bypass graft is...
11/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Hyperkalemia
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Pulmonary Embolism
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09/18/2025
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CVD
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Rises in Mexico, Despite Improved Cholesterol Control
09/18/2025
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09/18/2025
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Thrombectomy
Penumbra's Lightning Bolt 6X with Trax Now Available in 150 cm, Bringing the Power of CAVT to More Distal Anatomy Below the Knee
09/16/2025
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Heart Failure
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09/16/2025
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Peripheral IVL
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Dr. Annapoorna Kini (left) and her team outside of The Samuel Fineman Cardiac Catheterization Artificial Intelligence Research Lab
AI Research
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Ocular Radiation Exposure of the Primary Operator Performing Selective Coronary Angiography From a Radial Artery Approach
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Richard Casazza, MAS
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