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Volume 27 - Issue 9 - September 2015

Original Contribution
A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials of Conventional Stenting Versus Direct Stenting in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction
06/15/2015
Aiman Alak, MD; Peter Lugomirski, MD; Natasha Aleksova, MD; Sanjit S. Jolly, MD, MSc, FRCP
Direct stenting (DS) is commonly used during percutaneous coronary intervention for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) to prevent distal embolization. We compare DS with conventional stenting (CS) in patients presenting with AMI in a...
Direct stenting (DS) is commonly used during percutaneous coronary intervention for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) to prevent distal embolization. We compare DS with conventional stenting (CS) in patients presenting with AMI in a...
Direct stenting (DS) is commonly...
06/15/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Transradial Approach for Cardiac Catheterization in Patients With Negative Allen`s Test
06/15/2015
Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD; Michalis Koutouzis, MD, PhD; Christos Maniotis, MD, PhD; Constantinos Andreou, MD; Evangelos Lazaris, MD; Theodoros Zografos, MD, PhD; Klio Chantziara, MD, PhD; Savas Nikolidakis, MD; Zenon S. Kyriakides, MD, PhD
This study assesses the efficacy and safety of the transradial approach regardless of the Allen’s test results for coronary angiography and angioplasty. The transradial approach for coronary angiography and ad hoc angioplasty can be performed...
This study assesses the efficacy and safety of the transradial approach regardless of the Allen’s test results for coronary angiography and angioplasty. The transradial approach for coronary angiography and ad hoc angioplasty can be performed...
This study assesses the efficacy...
06/15/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
The Left Main Bifurcation Angle and Changes Throughout the Cardiac Cycle: Quantitative Implications for Left Main Bifurcation Stenting and Stents
05/15/2015
Ross F. Garberich, MS, MBA, MD; John R. Lesser, MD; Chauncy B. Handran, MD; Michael Gilmore; Robert B. Schwartz, MD; Timothy D. Henry, MD
Left main (LM) stenting is an accepted alternative to coronary artery bypass grafting. However, the LM bifurcation has great anatomic variability. The objective of this study was to quantify the LM bifurcation angles and their changes...
Left main (LM) stenting is an accepted alternative to coronary artery bypass grafting. However, the LM bifurcation has great anatomic variability. The objective of this study was to quantify the LM bifurcation angles and their changes...
Left main (LM) stenting is an...
05/15/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Native Coronary and Bypass Graft Cannulation Through Transradial Approach: Technical Considerations
09/02/2015
Tejas M. Patel, MD, DM; Sanjay C. Shah, MD, DM; Samir B. Pancholy, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI; Tak W. Kwan, MD, FACC; Ian C. Gilchrist, MD; Surender Deora, MD, DM
This review discusses different methods using the transradial approach (TRA) of accessing the native coronary arteries and bypass grafts to optimize the quality of angiographic results and support for interventional procedures. 
This review discusses different methods using the transradial approach (TRA) of accessing the native coronary arteries and bypass grafts to optimize the quality of angiographic results and support for interventional procedures. 
This review discusses different...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection in Loeys-Dietz Syndrome: Role of Optical Coherence Tomography in Diagnosis and Management
09/02/2015
Shamsa Baaj; Jeffrey Schwartz, MD; John J. Lopez, MD; Anoop Agrawal, MD
Coronary artery aneurysm with dissection is an uncommon presentation of Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS). LDS patients who present with unstable clinical syndromes merit special attention given unique pathophysiology derangements associated with...
Coronary artery aneurysm with dissection is an uncommon presentation of Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS). LDS patients who present with unstable clinical syndromes merit special attention given unique pathophysiology derangements associated with...
Coronary artery aneurysm with...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
The Double-Blind Stick-and-Swap Technique for True Lumen Reentry After Subintimal Crossing of Coronary Chronic Total Occlusions
09/02/2015
Anna P. Kotsia, MD, PhD; Georgios Christopoulos, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI
Subintimal dissection and reentry techniques are widely used in chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions. We describe 3 CTO cases in which the distal vessel could not be visualized after subintimal crossing, in spite of attempts to...
Subintimal dissection and reentry techniques are widely used in chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions. We describe 3 CTO cases in which the distal vessel could not be visualized after subintimal crossing, in spite of attempts to...
Subintimal dissection and...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Closure of Long-Tunnel PFOs With the Coherex Flatstent EF – A Tailored Approach
09/02/2015
Michael J. Mullen, MD; Ulf Landmesser, MD; Markus Reinthaler, MD; Suneil K. Aggarwal, MD; Aral Mert, MD; Santi Lim, MD; Carsten Skurk, MD
Despite rapid progress in device technologies for PFO closure over the past decade, long-tunnel anatomies still constitute a challenge. The present study investigated the performance of a novel in-tunnel device (Flatstent EF; Coherex Medical)...
Despite rapid progress in device technologies for PFO closure over the past decade, long-tunnel anatomies still constitute a challenge. The present study investigated the performance of a novel in-tunnel device (Flatstent EF; Coherex Medical)...
Despite rapid progress in device...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
The Efficacy and Feasibility of Chronic Total Occlusion by Transradial Intervention: A Japanese Single-Center Retrospective Study
09/02/2015
Khalid O. Tammam, MD, PhD; Tsutomu Murakami, MD; Sho Torii, MD; Takeshi Ijichi, MD; Makoto Natsumeda, MD, PhD; Fuminobu Yoshimachi, MD, PhD; Toshiharu Fujii, MD, PhD; Takashi Matsukage, MD, PhD; Masataka Nakano, MD; Yuji Ikari, MD, PhD, FACC, FESC; Yohei Ohno, MD; Naoki Masuda, MD; Norihiko Shinozaki, MD, PhD; Nobuhiko Ogata, MD, PhD; Gaku Nakazawa, MD
We retrospectively analyzed 207 CTO lesions in 195 patients in a single center between January 2008 and December 2011 and found that over  one-half of CTO lesions can be treated with high success and low complication rates by TRI if the...
We retrospectively analyzed 207 CTO lesions in 195 patients in a single center between January 2008 and December 2011 and found that over  one-half of CTO lesions can be treated with high success and low complication rates by TRI if the...
We retrospectively analyzed 207...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Intraaortic Balloon Pump Rupture
09/02/2015
Nino Mihatov, MD; David M. Dudzinski, MD, JD
IABP rupture is a rare complication, with overall reported incidence of 1%. The presented case demonstrates the presence of blood within the IABP driveline, which is a key indicator of rupture. 
IABP rupture is a rare complication, with overall reported incidence of 1%. The presented case demonstrates the presence of blood within the IABP driveline, which is a key indicator of rupture. 
IABP rupture is a rare...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Comparison of Rotational Atherectomy, Plain Old Balloon Angioplasty, and Cutting-Balloon Angioplasty Prior to Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation for the Treatment of Heavily Calcified Coronary Lesions
09/02/2015
Michael Mahmoudi, MD, PhD; Thibault Lhermusier, MD, PhD; Sarkis Kiramijyan, MD; Hideaki Ota, MD; Fang Chen, PhD; Ron Waksman, MD; Lowell F. Satler, MD; Augusto D. Pichard, MD, FACC, FSCAI; William O. Suddath, MD; Rebecca L. Torguson, BS, MPH; Wenjie Tian, MD
This study compares the clinical outcomes of lesion preparation with rotational atherectomy, plain old balloon angioplasty, or cutting-balloon angioplasty in patients with heavily calcified coronary lesions who were treated with drug-eluting...
This study compares the clinical outcomes of lesion preparation with rotational atherectomy, plain old balloon angioplasty, or cutting-balloon angioplasty in patients with heavily calcified coronary lesions who were treated with drug-eluting...
This study compares the clinical...
09/02/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Cardiogenic Shock
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09/19/2025
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Hyperkalemia
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Patient Care
Hitting the Right Note: The Healing Power of Music Therapy in the Cardiac ICU
09/18/2025
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Pulmonary Embolism
Imperative Care Announces Late-Breaking Data Presentation and Peer-Reviewed Publication from Pivotal Trial of Symphony Thrombectomy System in Patients with Acute Pulmonary Embolism
09/18/2025
The Symphony Thrombectomy System is an aspiration catheter system engineered to deliver more efficient and effective clot removal in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE). Symphony uniquely combines large-bore power with precise deep...
The Symphony Thrombectomy System is an aspiration catheter system engineered to deliver more efficient and effective clot removal in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE). Symphony uniquely combines large-bore power with precise deep...
The Symphony Thrombectomy System...
09/18/2025
Cath Lab Digest
CVD
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Rises in Mexico, Despite Improved Cholesterol Control
09/18/2025
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09/18/2025
Cath Lab Digest
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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09/16/2025
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Heart Failure
ELEVATE-HFpEF: Medtronic Initiates Global Pivotal Study of Cardiac Pacing in New Patient Population
09/16/2025
Participants will either receive a pacemaker programmed with an elevated, personalized pacing rate, or one programmed to provide a non-personalized backup pacing rate if needed.
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09/16/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral IVL
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09/16/2025
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09/16/2025
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Dr. Annapoorna Kini (left) and her team outside of The Samuel Fineman Cardiac Catheterization Artificial Intelligence Research Lab
AI Research
Mount Sinai Launches Cardiac Catheterization Artificial Intelligence Research Lab
09/16/2025
Annapoorna Kini, MD, will serve as Director of The Samuel Fineman Cardiac Catheterization Artificial Intelligence Research Lab. The new lab will focus on many aspects of interventional cardiology, from procedural to educational.
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Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route
09/26/2025
Video Supplement to "Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route" (Clinical Image).
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
Aortic Valve Calcification Alone Identifies Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Benefit in Classical Low-Flow, Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis
09/25/2025
The authors sought to determine if the prognostic relevance of aortic valve calcification differs by low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis subtype.
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09/25/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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09/24/2025
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
A Kissing WATCHMAN Approach to Bilobar Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
09/24/2025
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09/24/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Author Interview
Ocular Radiation Exposure of the Primary Operator Performing Selective Coronary Angiography From a Radial Artery Approach
09/23/2025
Richard Casazza, MAS
Dr Richard Casazza shares background and insights on his article, "Ocular Radiation Exposure of the Primary Operator Performing Selective Coronary Angiography From a Radial Artery Approach."
Dr Richard Casazza shares background and insights on his article, "Ocular Radiation Exposure of the Primary Operator Performing Selective Coronary Angiography From a Radial Artery Approach."
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“SCAI Door to Lactate Clearance (SCAI DLC) Cardiogenic Shock Initiative: Definition, Hypothesis and Call to Action” was unveiled September 19 at the SCAI SHOCK Conference in Tampa, FL, with simultaneous publication in JSCAI.  
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Hyperkalemia
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Hyperkalemia, or an excess of serum potassium in the blood, is a common condition affecting patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), end stage renal disease, and heart failure that can result in dangerous arrhythmias and sudden cardiac...
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Patient Care
Hitting the Right Note: The Healing Power of Music Therapy in the Cardiac ICU
09/18/2025
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Music therapy could...
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