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Volume 32 - Issue 2 - February, 2020

February 2020 Table of Contents
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FEBRUARY 2020 TOC and ISSUE PDF
FEBRUARY 2020 TOC and ISSUE PDF
FEBRUARY 2020 TOC and ISSUE PDF
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Investigation of Computed-Tomography Based Predictors of Acute Stroke Related to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Aortic Wall Plaque Thickness Might be a Predictive Parameter of Stroke
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Masaki Miyasaka, MD; Hiroyuki Kawamori, MD, PhD; Tarun Chakravarty, MD; Norio Tada, MD; Wen Cheng, MD; Masataka Taguri, PhD; Daisuke Nakamura, MD; Shigeaki Kato, PhD; Rahul P. Sharma, MD, MBBS, FRACP; Sung-Han Yoon, MD; Raj R. Makkar, MD; Mamoo Nakamura, MD; Daniel S. Berman, MD; Yoshio Maeno, MD, PhD; Yigal Abramowitz, MD; Sharjeel Israr, MD; Tomoki Ochiai, MD; Takahiro Nomura, MD, PhD; John D. Friedman, MD
The objective of this study was to determine whether anatomical features of the aortic valve and aorta visualized by CT are predictive parameters of stroke.
The objective of this study was to determine whether anatomical features of the aortic valve and aorta visualized by CT are predictive parameters of stroke.
The objective of this study was...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Excimer Laser Coronary Angioplasty (ELCA): Fundamentals, Mechanism of Action, and  Clinical Applications
Original Contribution
01/26/2020
Mohaned Egred, MBChB, MD, BSc(Hons), FRCP, BSc, MRCP; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI
Abstract: Laser coronary angioplasty was developed to modify atherosclerotic plaque and help with the acute and longer-term limitations of balloon angioplasty, namely, intimal dissection and restenosis, respectively. Excimer laser debulks and...
Abstract: Laser coronary angioplasty was developed to modify atherosclerotic plaque and help with the acute and longer-term limitations of balloon angioplasty, namely, intimal dissection and restenosis, respectively. Excimer laser debulks and...
Abstract: Laser coronary...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Sequential Use of Alcohol Septal Ablation and Electrosurgical Leaflet Resection Prior to Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement
Rapid Communication
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Ashleigh Long, MD, PhD; Paul Mahoney, MD
Abstract: In patients with increased surgical risk and hemodynamically significant mitral disease, a transcatheter strategy for mitral valve replacement (TMVR) may be suitable; however, is also not without procedure risk. Obstruction of the...
Abstract: In patients with increased surgical risk and hemodynamically significant mitral disease, a transcatheter strategy for mitral valve replacement (TMVR) may be suitable; however, is also not without procedure risk. Obstruction of the...
Abstract: In patients with...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
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Luís Graça-Santos, MD; Fernando Montenegro-Sa, MD; Fátima Saraiva, MD; João Morais, MD, PhD; J. Guardado, MD; Rui Carvalho, MD
J INVASIVE CARDIOL 2020;32(2):E42. Key words: cardiac imaging, effort angina A 47-year-old female with a 3-month history of effort angina and dyspnea in association with a recent positive treadmill exercise test was referred for left...
J INVASIVE CARDIOL 2020;32(2):E42. Key words: cardiac imaging, effort angina A 47-year-old female with a 3-month history of effort angina and dyspnea in association with a recent positive treadmill exercise test was referred for left...
J INVASIVE CARDIOL...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Impact of Side-Branch Predilation  on Angiographic Outcomes in Non-Left Main Coronary Bifurcation Lesions
Original Contribution
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Sam Mirzaee, MD, MPH; Mourushi Isa, BMedSci; Udit Thakur, MBBS, MPH; Stephen J. Nicholls, MBBS, PhD; Benjamin K. Dundon, MD, MBBS, PhD; James D. Cameron, MBBS, MD, BE(Elec), MEngSci
Abstract: Background. Despite the high prevalence of coronary bifurcation lesions in routine interventional cardiology practice, the best strategy for managing this challenging lesion subset remains debatable. Due to potential for...
Abstract: Background. Despite the high prevalence of coronary bifurcation lesions in routine interventional cardiology practice, the best strategy for managing this challenging lesion subset remains debatable. Due to potential for...
Abstract: Background. Despite...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Late Manifestation of Pulmonary Cement Embolism Visualized by Coronary Angiography
Clinical Images
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Emrah Ozdemir, MD; Nuri Kurtoglu, MD; Ali Dogan, MD; Humam Baki, MD
J INVASIVE CARDIOL 2020;32(2):E43. Key words: cardiac imaging, coronary angiography
J INVASIVE CARDIOL 2020;32(2):E43. Key words: cardiac imaging, coronary angiography
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Uncorrected Univentricular Heart in an Adult
Clinical Images
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Nicholas Suraci, MD; Hisham Kassem, MD; Sebastian Baquero, MD; Christos G. Mihos, DO, MD; Orlando Santana, MD
J INVASIVE CARDIOL 2020;32(2):E44. Key words: congenital heart defect, coronary imaging
J INVASIVE CARDIOL 2020;32(2):E44. Key words: congenital heart defect, coronary imaging
J INVASIVE CARDIOL...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Left Atrial “Pinball” Thrombus Causing Recurrent Syncope
Clinical Images
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Ivan A. Arenas, MD, PhD; Nicholas Suraci, MD; Adrian Santana; Guillermo Garcia, MD
J INVASIVE CARDIOL 2020;32(2):E45. Key words: cardiac imaging, thrombus, valve obstruction
J INVASIVE CARDIOL 2020;32(2):E45. Key words: cardiac imaging, thrombus, valve obstruction
J INVASIVE CARDIOL...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
First Reported Case of Skin Necrosis Due to Prolonged Mechanical Compression After Transradial Catheterization
Clinical Images
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D. Tsoutsos; Michalis Koutouzis, MD, PhD; Theodoros Zografos, MD, PhD; Konstantina Katsanou, MD; Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD
J INVASIVE CARDIOL 2020;32(2):E46. Key words: cardiac imaging, complication, radial access
J INVASIVE CARDIOL 2020;32(2):E46. Key words: cardiac imaging, complication, radial access
J INVASIVE CARDIOL...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology