Volume 25 - Issue 6 - June 2013
06/04/2013
Sunil Kumar Srinivas, MD; Rangaraj Ramalingam, MD, DM; Cholanahalli Nanjappa Manjunath, MD, DM
The first case of a successful PCI with stenting to the right coronary artery in an achondroplastic male with acute inferior and right ventricular myocardial infarction is presented.
The first case of a successful PCI with stenting to the right coronary artery in an achondroplastic male with acute inferior and right ventricular myocardial infarction is presented.
The first case of a successful...
06/04/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
06/04/2013
Akiko Sakai, MD; Hidehiko Hara, MD; Masato Nakamura, MD
Emergency endovascular therapy with an aspiration catheter and ballooning were performed to the popliteal and renal artery, in addition to additional stenting of the supramesenteric artery because of an intramural hematoma.
Emergency endovascular therapy with an aspiration catheter and ballooning were performed to the popliteal and renal artery, in addition to additional stenting of the supramesenteric artery because of an intramural hematoma.
Emergency endovascular therapy...
06/04/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
06/04/2013
Davide Maccagni, RT; Azeem Latib, MD, BCh, MBBCh; Chiara Bernelli, MD; Gill Louise Buchanan, MBChB; Antonio Colombo, MD; Filippo Figini, MD; Alaide Chieffo, MD; Kensuke Takagi, MD; Matteo Montorfano, MD; Toru Naganuma, MD; Mauro Carlino, MD
Despite the presence of complex distal left main lesions, new drug-eluting stents appear promising in the treatment of ULMCA disease in terms of safety and efficacy at 2-year clinical follow-up.
Despite the presence of complex distal left main lesions, new drug-eluting stents appear promising in the treatment of ULMCA disease in terms of safety and efficacy at 2-year clinical follow-up.
Despite the presence of complex...
06/04/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
06/04/2013
Lucie Riedlbauchov, MD, PhD; Jan Janou, MD, PhD; Josef Veselka, MD, PhD, FESC, FSCAI
Septal ablation using radiofrequency energy may be a promising alternative or adjunct to the treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Intracardiac echocardiography and electroanatomical CARTO mapping enables exact lesion...
Septal ablation using radiofrequency energy may be a promising alternative or adjunct to the treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Intracardiac echocardiography and electroanatomical CARTO mapping enables exact lesion...
Septal ablation using...
06/04/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
06/04/2013
Rodrigo Estévez-Loureiro, MD, PhD; Carlo Di Mario, MD, PhD, FESC, FACC, FRCP; Olaf Franzen, MD
Percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral valve repair and left atrial appendage closure to diminish the embolic risk in a 79-year-old patient were performed with the aid of transesophageal echocardiography.
Percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral valve repair and left atrial appendage closure to diminish the embolic risk in a 79-year-old patient were performed with the aid of transesophageal echocardiography.
Percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral...
06/04/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
06/04/2013
Lee N. Benson, MD, FRCPC; Gareth Morgan, MD
Description of a simple technique to avoid entrainment of air during wire removal when exchanging a catheter over a wire in a variety of clinical scenarios. The method relies on withdrawing the exchanged wire under fluid and therefore...
Description of a simple technique to avoid entrainment of air during wire removal when exchanging a catheter over a wire in a variety of clinical scenarios. The method relies on withdrawing the exchanged wire under fluid and therefore...
Description of a simple...
06/04/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
06/04/2013
Erik G. Stilp, MD, FACC, RPVI; Stephanie M. Meller, BA; Charles N. Walker, MD; Carlos Mena-Hurtado, MD
Recently investigated treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED) are reviewed along with an overview of the anatomy of normal erectile physiology and the pathophysiology of ED.
Recently investigated treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED) are reviewed along with an overview of the anatomy of normal erectile physiology and the pathophysiology of ED.
Recently investigated treatments...
06/04/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
06/04/2013
Nagib Dahdah, MD; Josep Rodés-Cabau, MD, PhD; Baher Matta Hanna, MD
An inverted Edwards SAPIEN 23mm valve was implanted in a 14 year-old patient with Ebstein's anomaly and immediate drop of right atrial and trans-tricuspid pressures with mild regurgitation, and stable results on short-term follow-up.
An inverted Edwards SAPIEN 23mm valve was implanted in a 14 year-old patient with Ebstein's anomaly and immediate drop of right atrial and trans-tricuspid pressures with mild regurgitation, and stable results on short-term follow-up.
An inverted Edwards SAPIEN 23mm...
06/04/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
06/04/2013
Krysztof Pawlowski, MD; Waldemar Dorniak, MD; Jacek Klaudel, MD
Sudden occlusion of the only patent coronary artery is usually a devastating event. We describe a case of a successful percutaneous recanalization of a single coronary artery originating at the right sinus of Valsalva.
Sudden occlusion of the only patent coronary artery is usually a devastating event. We describe a case of a successful percutaneous recanalization of a single coronary artery originating at the right sinus of Valsalva.
Sudden occlusion of the only...
06/04/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
06/03/2013
Nevzat Uslu, MD; Huseyin Aksu, MD; Selahattin Turen, MD; Fazih Uzun, MD; Hulusi Satsoglu, MD; Mustafa Kemal Erol, MD; Ihsan Bakir, MD; Abdulrahman Eksik, MD; Mehmet Gul, MD; Huseyin Uyarel, MD; Ozgur Surgit, MD; Aydin Yildirim, MD
Permanent pacemaker requirement is a known complication after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The aim of the present study was to analyze the effects of Edwards Sapien prosthesis implantation on atrioventricular conduction.
Permanent pacemaker requirement is a known complication after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The aim of the present study was to analyze the effects of Edwards Sapien prosthesis implantation on atrioventricular conduction.
Permanent pacemaker requirement...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
06/03/2013
Limor Ilan Bushari, MD; Yoav Turgeman, MD; Khalid Suleiman, MD; Alexander Feldman, MD
Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving supra-aortic arterial vessel can be safely and successfully performed via the transradial approach by experienced interventional cardiologists.
Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving supra-aortic arterial vessel can be safely and successfully performed via the transradial approach by experienced interventional cardiologists.
Diagnostic and therapeutic...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
06/03/2013
Richard A. Krasuski, MD; Abraham Abernethy, MD; Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez, MD
Resolution of this patient’s headaches coinciding with the spontaneous closure of the interatrial communication created during valvuloplasty suggests that interatrial flow was an important trigger for migraine headaches.
Resolution of this patient’s headaches coinciding with the spontaneous closure of the interatrial communication created during valvuloplasty suggests that interatrial flow was an important trigger for migraine headaches.
Resolution of this patient’s...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
06/03/2013
Yuvaraj Malaiapan, MRCP, FRACP, MBBS, MRCPI; Dennis T.L. Wong, BSc, MBBS; Siang Y. Soh, MBBS
This case study highlights the use of OCT in identifying the precise mechanism of the stent thrombosis (neoatherosclerosis or stent appaaosition?) which helped guide the appropriate intervention.
This case study highlights the use of OCT in identifying the precise mechanism of the stent thrombosis (neoatherosclerosis or stent appaaosition?) which helped guide the appropriate intervention.
This case study highlights the...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
06/03/2013
Aneel Maini; Larisa Buyantseva, MD; Brijehswar S. Maini, MD, FACC
Researchers use near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to evaluate lipid core plaque (LCP) modification with coronary revascularization and its correlation with periprocedural myocardial infarction.
Researchers use near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to evaluate lipid core plaque (LCP) modification with coronary revascularization and its correlation with periprocedural myocardial infarction.
Researchers use near infrared...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
06/03/2013
Muhammad A. Chaudhry, MD; Reji Pappy, MD; Thomas A. Hennebry, MB, BCh, BAO, MD
A retrospective review of patients with upper and lower extremity deep vein thrombosis managed with the Trellis thrombectomy system at a single center.
A retrospective review of patients with upper and lower extremity deep vein thrombosis managed with the Trellis thrombectomy system at a single center.
A retrospective review of...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
06/03/2013
Frank Amico, DO; Jeffrey Mandell; Joseph J. Germano, DO; Sameer Parekh, MD; Jeffrey Snow, MD; Todd J. Cohen, MD, FACC, FHRS
Study compares radiofrequency catheter ablation to cryoablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation with respect to safety, immediate efficacy, and effects on procedural and fluoroscopy times.
Study compares radiofrequency catheter ablation to cryoablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation with respect to safety, immediate efficacy, and effects on procedural and fluoroscopy times.
Study compares radiofrequency...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
06/03/2013
Megumi Taniuchi, MD, PhD; Michael Forsberg, MD; Ghassan A. Mohsen, MD; Khaja G. Mohsin, MD; Eric Miller; Andrew J.P. Klein, MD, FACC, FSCAI
This study suggests that indeed this most common anomaly appears to be benign in that its unique origin and/or retroaortic course do not increase the occurrence of atherosclerosis relative to the LAD and RCA.
This study suggests that indeed this most common anomaly appears to be benign in that its unique origin and/or retroaortic course do not increase the occurrence of atherosclerosis relative to the LAD and RCA.
This study suggests that indeed...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
06/03/2013
On-hing Kwok, MBBS, MRCP
This review summarizes the latest data around stent performance, including mechanical and technical mishaps, and suggests that stent design may be a major determinant of stent performance.
This review summarizes the latest data around stent performance, including mechanical and technical mishaps, and suggests that stent design may be a major determinant of stent performance.
This review summarizes the...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
06/03/2013
Martin Brueck, MD; Andreas Boening, MD; Huelya Cengiz, MD; Reinhard Hoeltgen, MD; Marcus Wieczorek, MD; Rolf-Hasso Boedeker, PhD; Christine Scheibelhut
The preventive effects of N-acetylcysteine and ascorbic acid were evaluated in 520 patients with chronically impaired renal function (serum creatinine ≥ 1.3 mg/dL) undergoing elective cardiac catheterization.
The preventive effects of N-acetylcysteine and ascorbic acid were evaluated in 520 patients with chronically impaired renal function (serum creatinine ≥ 1.3 mg/dL) undergoing elective cardiac catheterization.
The preventive effects of...
06/03/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Invasive Thoughts
05/31/2013
Adhir R. Shroff, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI
How can we create a responsible, bias-free, standardized program to disseminate procedural skills to practicing physicians to help them continue to learn new techniques, improve older approaches and incorporate new technologies?
How can we create a responsible, bias-free, standardized program to disseminate procedural skills to practicing physicians to help them continue to learn new techniques, improve older approaches and incorporate new technologies?
How can we create a responsible,...
05/31/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
