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Volume 31 - Issue 11 - November, 2019

10/29/2019
A letter to the editor regarding the importance of longer-term follow-up on left main chronic total occlusion interventions.
A letter to the editor regarding the importance of longer-term follow-up on left main chronic total occlusion interventions.
A letter to the editor regarding...
10/29/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
10/29/2019
Letter to the editor about the importance of After Action Reviews.
Letter to the editor about the importance of After Action Reviews.
Letter to the editor about the...
10/29/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
10/29/2019
Levio Quinto, MD; Martina Testolina, MD; Francesco Zanon, MD; Federico Migliore, MD, PhD
Our report demonstrates how Twiddler’s syndrome associated with subclavian crush syndrome may result in a challenging transvenous lead extraction. Thus, it should be performed in centers with experience with the appropriate tools.
Our report demonstrates how Twiddler’s syndrome associated with subclavian crush syndrome may result in a challenging transvenous lead extraction. Thus, it should be performed in centers with experience with the appropriate tools.
Our report demonstrates how...
10/29/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
10/29/2019
Antonio E. Smith, MD; Said Ashraf, MD; Tanveer Mir, MD; Kartik R. Kumar, MD; Kendall Bell, MD; Tomo Ando, MD; Frank A. Baciewicz, MD
Complications of aneurysm include thrombosis and distal embolization, rupture, and vasospasm. The natural history and prognosis remain obscure. Controversies persist regarding the use of surgical or medical management.
Complications of aneurysm include thrombosis and distal embolization, rupture, and vasospasm. The natural history and prognosis remain obscure. Controversies persist regarding the use of surgical or medical management.
Complications of aneurysm...
10/29/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
10/29/2019
Viji S. Thomson, MD, DM; Lijo Varghese, MD, DM; George Joseph, MD, DM
OCT imaging revealed a 1.5 mm-long transmural breach in a segment of the artery devoid of calcium or eccentric plaque burden. Focal negative remodeling identified on OCT was deemed the reason for this otherwise unexplained cause of coronary...
OCT imaging revealed a 1.5 mm-long transmural breach in a segment of the artery devoid of calcium or eccentric plaque burden. Focal negative remodeling identified on OCT was deemed the reason for this otherwise unexplained cause of coronary...
OCT imaging revealed a 1.5...
10/29/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
10/29/2019
Guiwen Yi, MD; Daoqun Jin, MBBS; Zhenlong Li, MBBS; Xiaobo Mao, MD
We report a case of RA-induced fistula between the diagonal branch and the accompanying vein. Thus far, the patient has had no relevant symptoms; thus, no intervention has been undertaken. We will closely monitor the patient to determine...
We report a case of RA-induced fistula between the diagonal branch and the accompanying vein. Thus far, the patient has had no relevant symptoms; thus, no intervention has been undertaken. We will closely monitor the patient to determine...
We report a case of RA-induced...
10/29/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
10/29/2019
Rajesh Vijayvergiya, MD, DM; Kewal Kanabar, MD; Basant Kumar, MD; Sudhanshu Budhakoty, MD; Ganesh Kasinadhuni, MD
We present a rare case of very late in-stent restenosis of Cypher stents 12 years after PCI in a case of a single anomalous coronary.
We present a rare case of very late in-stent restenosis of Cypher stents 12 years after PCI in a case of a single anomalous coronary.
We present a rare case of very...
10/29/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
10/29/2019
Kintur Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Mitul P. Patel, MD; Meet Shah, MBChB
An 81-year-old Caucasian male with a known abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) was referred to the endovascular clinic. One month after successful endovascular repair, surveillance CTA showed endoleak with presence of contrast within the...
An 81-year-old Caucasian male with a known abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) was referred to the endovascular clinic. One month after successful endovascular repair, surveillance CTA showed endoleak with presence of contrast within the...
An 81-year-old Caucasian male...
10/29/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
10/29/2019
Sanjit S. Jolly, MD, MSc, FRCP; Vladimír Dzavík, MD, FRCPC, FSCAI; Josep Rodés-Cabau, MD, PhD; Frédéric Maes, MD, PhD; John Cairns, MD; Robert De Larochellière, MD; Melanie Côté, MD, MSc
The presence of intermediate “non-obstructive” saphenous vein graft lesions is a strong predictor of cardiac events. Our study aims to assess the efficacy of sealing these saphenous vein graft lesions with drug-eluting stent implantation for...
The presence of intermediate “non-obstructive” saphenous vein graft lesions is a strong predictor of cardiac events. Our study aims to assess the efficacy of sealing these saphenous vein graft lesions with drug-eluting stent implantation for...
The presence of intermediate...
10/29/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
10/29/2019
Selected abstracts from the 2019 C3 Meeting, held June 23-26, 2019 in Orlando, Florida.
Selected abstracts from the 2019 C3 Meeting, held June 23-26, 2019 in Orlando, Florida.
Selected abstracts from the 2019...
10/29/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
10/24/2019
Marco A. Costa, MD, PhD; Rogerio Teixeira, MD, PhD; Lino Goncalves, MD, PhD; Joana Maria Ribeiro, MD, MSc; Luís Paiva, MD; Luís Puga, MD, MSc; João Lopes, MD; José Pedro Sousa, MD, MSc; Diana Campos, MD, MSc; Carolina Saleiro, MD, MSc
Intracardiac echocardiography is an appealing alternative to transesophageal echocardiography for guidance of percutaneous structural interventions. We describe our initial experience with intracardiac echocardiography for guidance of aortic...
Intracardiac echocardiography is an appealing alternative to transesophageal echocardiography for guidance of percutaneous structural interventions. We describe our initial experience with intracardiac echocardiography for guidance of aortic...
Intracardiac echocardiography is...
10/24/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTION
10/24/2019
Richard A. Shlofmitz, MD; Evan Shlofmitz, DO; Michael S. Lee, MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI; Seung-Woon Rha, MD, PhD
OA is an effective tool to modify calcified plaque prior to stenting. However, advancement of the OA crown may be technically challenging due to complex coronary anatomy. We report our initial experience with GlideAssist to facilitate...
OA is an effective tool to modify calcified plaque prior to stenting. However, advancement of the OA crown may be technically challenging due to complex coronary anatomy. We report our initial experience with GlideAssist to facilitate...
OA is an effective tool to...
10/24/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
10/24/2019
NOVEMBER 2019 TOC and ISSUE PDF
NOVEMBER 2019 TOC and ISSUE PDF
NOVEMBER 2019 TOC and ISSUE PDF
10/24/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Study
09/14/2019
Ilona Hofmann, MD; Markus Reinartz, MD; Predrag Matic; Marius Hornung, MD; Iris Grunwald, MD; Kolja Sievert, MD; Horst Sievert, MD, FESC, FACC, FSCAI; Sameer A. Gafoor, MD; Stefan C. Bertog, MD; Laura Vaskelyte, MD
The aim of this study was to assess safety, efficacy, and clinical outcome of the IrisFIT PFO Closure System for transcatheter closure of PFO in patients with a history of cryptogenic stroke, TIA, or peripheral embolization.
The aim of this study was to assess safety, efficacy, and clinical outcome of the IrisFIT PFO Closure System for transcatheter closure of PFO in patients with a history of cryptogenic stroke, TIA, or peripheral embolization.
The aim of this study was to...
09/14/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/14/2019
Lucas Burke, MD; Verghese Mathew, MD; Shadi Al Halabi, MD, MPH; Fizza Hussain, MD; Ivo Bernat, MD, PhD; Adhir R. Shroff, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI; John J. Lopez, MD
We sought to compare outcomes with radial vs femoral approach in female patients undergoing coronary angiography.
We sought to compare outcomes with radial vs femoral approach in female patients undergoing coronary angiography.
We sought to compare outcomes...
08/14/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
07/14/2019
Mario D'Souza, MD, PhD; Craig Philip Juergens, MBBS, MD; David Brieger, MD, MBBS, PhD, FRACP; Leonard Kritharides, MBBS, PhD, FRACP; James Weaver, MBBS, PhD; Noor Alsadat, MD, BSc; Karice Hyun, PhD; Christopher Hammett, MBChB, MD; Derek P. Chew, MBBS, MPH, PhD
The aim of this study is to examine Australian data from the CONCORDANCE registry to describe the practice and outcomes of patients receiving multivessel vs culprit-only PCI.
The aim of this study is to examine Australian data from the CONCORDANCE registry to describe the practice and outcomes of patients receiving multivessel vs culprit-only PCI.
The aim of this study is to...
07/14/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
07/14/2019
Evan Shlofmitz, DO; Perwaiz Meraj, MD, MPH; Rajiv Jauhar, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Rajkumar Doshi, MD, MPH
The main objective of this study was to assess the safety and feasibility of orbital atherectomy with transradial access compared with more traditional femoral access.
The main objective of this study was to assess the safety and feasibility of orbital atherectomy with transradial access compared with more traditional femoral access.
The main objective of this study...
07/14/2019
Journal of Invasive Cardiology