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Volume 31 – Issue 10 – October, 2019

Acute Hemodynamic Changes Achieved With Successful MitraClip Procedure for Severe Mitral Regurgitation
09/29/2019
Michal Swierczewski; Kamil Zielinski; Lukasz Kalinczuk, MD, PhD; Adam Witkowski, MD, PhD; Jerzy Pregowski, MD, PhD
An 85-year-old, symptomatic man qualified for MitraClip procedure. TEE and electrocardiography documented acute hemodynamic changes throughout the procedure.
An 85-year-old, symptomatic man qualified for MitraClip procedure. TEE and electrocardiography documented acute hemodynamic changes throughout the procedure.
An 85-year-old, symptomatic man...
09/29/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Toggle Malapposition and Femoral Subocclusion as a Potential Complication of Manta Closure Device During TAVR
09/29/2019
Felipe Díez-Delhoyo, MD; Jaime Elizaga, MD, PhD; Enrique Gutierrez-Ibañes, MD, PhD; Francisco Fernández-Aviles, MD, PhD, MBA
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of this specific complication using the Manta closure device, highlighting the importance of accurate device positioning before collagen deployment.
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of this specific complication using the Manta closure device, highlighting the importance of accurate device positioning before collagen deployment.
To the best of our knowledge,...
09/29/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Provisional Closure of an Iatrogenic Atrial Septal Defect for Shunt Reversal After Transcatheter Treatment of Tricuspid Regurgitation
09/29/2019
Atsushi Sugiura, MD; Marcel Weber, MD; Jan-Malte Sinning, MD; Nikos Werner, MD; Georg Nickenig, MD
We present a patient with severe TR who underwent transcatheter tricuspid valve repair (TTVR) using the MitraClip system, with the development of LR shunt through an iatrogenic ASD. Provisional occlusion of ASD after TTVR should be considered...
We present a patient with severe TR who underwent transcatheter tricuspid valve repair (TTVR) using the MitraClip system, with the development of LR shunt through an iatrogenic ASD. Provisional occlusion of ASD after TTVR should be considered...
We present a patient with severe...
09/29/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
First Report of Supra-Annular Atrially Placed Bioprosthetic Mitral Valve Leak Closure Through Percutaneous Approach
09/29/2019
Ali Z. Zgheib, MD; Walid S. Gharzuddine, MD; Fadi J. Sawaya, MD
This is the first reported case of suprannular atrially placed mitral paravalvular leak closure.
This is the first reported case of suprannular atrially placed mitral paravalvular leak closure.
This is the first reported case...
09/29/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Baseline Predictors of Renal Failure in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
09/29/2019
Fabian P. Nietlispach, MD; Tiziano Moccetti, MD; Giovanni B. Pedrazzini, MD; Francesco Maisano, MD; Melina Langfritz; Slayman Obeid, MD; Andrea Denegri, MD; Mohammady Shahin, MD; Marco Moccetti, MD; Maurizio Taramasso, MD; Lukas S. Keller, MD; Frank Ruschitzka, MD
Acute kidney injury (AKI) post TAVI is associated with worsened outcomes. We identify significant baseline predictors of AKI and established a high-risk subgroup within patients enrolled in the multicenter SWISS-TAVI cohort.
Acute kidney injury (AKI) post TAVI is associated with worsened outcomes. We identify significant baseline predictors of AKI and established a high-risk subgroup within patients enrolled in the multicenter SWISS-TAVI cohort.
Acute kidney injury (AKI) post...
09/29/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Surgical Risk Scores Applied to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Friends or Foes? Short-Term and Long-Term Outcomes From a Single-Center Registry
09/28/2019
Miriam Compagnone, MD; Carolina Moretti, MD; Chiara Marcelli, MD; Cinzia Marrozzini, MD; Anna Corsini, MD; Nevio Taglieri, MD; Matteo Bruno, MD; Tullio Palmerini, MD; Antonio Giulio Bruno, MD; Mateusz Orzalkiewicz, MD; Francesco Saia, MD, PhD; Gabriele Ghetti, MD; Maria Letizia Bacchi-Reggiani, MSc
The predictive value of EuroScore II, logistic EuroScore, and STS score for patients undergoing TAVI is still unclear. We evaluated these three scores as predictors of short-term and long-term mortality in patients undergoing TAVI.
The predictive value of EuroScore II, logistic EuroScore, and STS score for patients undergoing TAVI is still unclear. We evaluated these three scores as predictors of short-term and long-term mortality in patients undergoing TAVI.
The predictive value of...
09/28/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
October 2019 Table of Contents
09/26/2019
OCTOBER 2019 TOC and ISSUE PDF
OCTOBER 2019 TOC and ISSUE PDF
OCTOBER 2019 TOC and ISSUE PDF
09/26/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Novel Antegrade Approach to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Paravalvular Leak Closure
09/29/2019
Abdallah El Sabbagh, MD; Kashish Goel, MD; Gautam Reddy, MD; Mohammed A. Al-Hijji, MD; Erin A. Fender, MD; Mackram F. Eleid, MD; Charanjit S. Rihal, MD, MBA, FSCAI; Guy S. Reeder, MD
In current practice, PVL closure is accomplished by retrograde wiring of the defect followed by delivery of catheters and retrograde extrusion of the device. Delivery of equipment can be challenging in TAVR because of interaction with the...
In current practice, PVL closure is accomplished by retrograde wiring of the defect followed by delivery of catheters and retrograde extrusion of the device. Delivery of equipment can be challenging in TAVR because of interaction with the...
In current practice, PVL closure...
09/29/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve-in-Valve Replacement Via Right Internal Jugular Vein Access in a 39-Year-Old Woman
09/29/2019
Thomas Bilfinger, MD; Robert T. Pyo, MD; Kathleen Stergiopoulos, MD, PhD; Jordan Katz, MD; Roger Fan, MD; Puja B. Parikh, MD; Igor Izrailtyan, MD
Transcatheter tricuspid valve-in-valve replacement via right internal jugular is safe and feasible for failed bioprosthetic valve implantation. Challenging aspects include stiff wire advancement into the pulmonary artery for rail...
Transcatheter tricuspid valve-in-valve replacement via right internal jugular is safe and feasible for failed bioprosthetic valve implantation. Challenging aspects include stiff wire advancement into the pulmonary artery for rail...
Transcatheter tricuspid...
09/29/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Impact of Ascending Aorta Dilation on Mid-Term Outcome After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
09/14/2019
Barbara Bellini, MD; Marco B. Ancona, MD; Luca Angelo Ferri, MD; Eustachio Agricola, MD; Vittorio Romano, RT; Antonio Esposito, MD; Anna Palmisano, MD; Andrea Spangaro, MD; Francesco Federico, MD; Valeria Nicoletti, MD; Nicola Buzzatti, MD; Alaide Chieffo, MD; Matteo Montorfano, MD; Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD, MSc; Mauro Carlino, MD
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the impact of concomitant ascending aorta dilation on early and mid-term outcomes after TAVI for symptomatic severe AS.
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the impact of concomitant ascending aorta dilation on early and mid-term outcomes after TAVI for symptomatic severe AS.
The aim of the present study is...
09/14/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Hyperkalemia
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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...
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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
ELEVATE-HFpEF: Medtronic Initiates Global Pivotal Study of Cardiac Pacing in New Patient Population
09/16/2025
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09/16/2025
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Peripheral IVL
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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
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Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route
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Aortic Valve Calcification Alone Identifies Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Benefit in Classical Low-Flow, Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis
09/25/2025
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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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