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Volume 32 - Issue 4 - April, 2020

April 2020 Table of Contents
April 2020 Table of Contents
04/01/2020
APRIL 2020 TOC and ISSUE PDF
APRIL 2020 TOC and ISSUE PDF
APRIL 2020 TOC and ISSUE PDF
04/01/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
A 67-Year-Old Man With a Mass Shadow in His Heart Chamber During Coronary Angiography
A 67-Year-Old Man With a Mass Shadow in His Heart Chamber During Coronary Angiography
04/01/2020
Zhiqiang Han, MS; Xiangdong Wu, BS; Yangyi Lin, MS
A 67-year-old man was admitted to our hospital due to chest tightness induced by activity that had started about 2 months earlier. To clarify the causes of chest pain in this patient, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging was performed,...
A 67-year-old man was admitted to our hospital due to chest tightness induced by activity that had started about 2 months earlier. To clarify the causes of chest pain in this patient, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging was performed,...
A 67-year-old man was admitted...
04/01/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Artery Spiral Dissection Confirmed by OCT Without Guidewire Shadow
Radial Artery Spiral Dissection Confirmed by OCT Without Guidewire Shadow
04/01/2020
Zijing Liu, MD; Dan Niu, MD; Jincheng Guo, MD
A novel technique was used to eliminate the guidewire shadow artifact by removing the guidewire in frequent domain optical coherence tomography interpretation in vivo. This technique allowed us to observe a rare iatrogenic spiral dissection...
A novel technique was used to eliminate the guidewire shadow artifact by removing the guidewire in frequent domain optical coherence tomography interpretation in vivo. This technique allowed us to observe a rare iatrogenic spiral dissection...
A novel technique was used to...
04/01/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Impella-Induced Left Ventricular Microbubbles, A Potential Sign for Hemolysis
Impella-Induced Left Ventricular Microbubbles, A Potential Sign for Hemolysis
04/01/2020
Nidal Abi Rafeh, MD; Henry C. Quevedo, MD
We observed left ventricular microbubbles associated with Impella support in the setting of a high-risk coronary intervention. Left ventricular microbubbles may indicate exaggerated shear stress and cavitation phenomenon, potentially leading...
We observed left ventricular microbubbles associated with Impella support in the setting of a high-risk coronary intervention. Left ventricular microbubbles may indicate exaggerated shear stress and cavitation phenomenon, potentially leading...
We observed left ventricular...
04/01/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Adjunctive Rotational Atherectomy and Intravascular Lithotripsy for Heavily Calcified Left Main Disease Via Radial Access
Adjunctive Rotational Atherectomy and Intravascular Lithotripsy for Heavily Calcified Left Main Disease Via Radial Access
04/01/2020
Jonathan Hill; Fernando Macaya, MD; Julian Yeoh, MBBS, FRACP; Rafal Dworakowski, PhD, FRCP
Coronary angiography demonstrated severe distal LM disease in a patient with heavy concentric calcification extending into the LAD and left circumflex arteries. Rotational atherectomy and lithotripsy were used to debulk plaque so that...
Coronary angiography demonstrated severe distal LM disease in a patient with heavy concentric calcification extending into the LAD and left circumflex arteries. Rotational atherectomy and lithotripsy were used to debulk plaque so that...
Coronary angiography...
04/01/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Alpha-Loop for Permanent Pacemaker Implantation in Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Alpha-Loop for Permanent Pacemaker Implantation in Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
04/01/2020
Yash Paul Sharma, MD, DM; Kewal Kanabar, MD; Sagar Makode, MD; Krishna Prasad, MD
High-grade and complete heart block commonly occurs in adult patients with restrictive cardiomyopathy, and requires aggressive monitoring and prophylactic pacemaker/defibrillator. There are limited data on the procedural details of pacemaker...
High-grade and complete heart block commonly occurs in adult patients with restrictive cardiomyopathy, and requires aggressive monitoring and prophylactic pacemaker/defibrillator. There are limited data on the procedural details of pacemaker...
High-grade and complete heart...
04/01/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Failed ISCHEMIA Trial or Failed Ischemia Testing?
03/31/2020
Suraj Dahal, MD; Matthew J. Budoff, MD
We believe there was a fundamental problem in the algorithm used to detect ischemia with initial non-invasive stress testing in the recently published ISCHEMIA trial. In this editorial, we discuss some of the limitations involved with the...
We believe there was a fundamental problem in the algorithm used to detect ischemia with initial non-invasive stress testing in the recently published ISCHEMIA trial. In this editorial, we discuss some of the limitations involved with the...
We believe there was a...
03/31/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Interaction Between Self-Expanding Transcatheter Heart Valves and Coronary Ostia: An Angiographically Based Analysis of the Evolut R/Pro Valve System
Original Contribution
Interaction Between Self-Expanding Transcatheter Heart Valves and Coronary Ostia: An Angiographically Based Analysis of the Evolut R/Pro Valve System
03/10/2020
Eric Dumont, MD; Josep Rodés-Cabau, MD, PhD; Jean-Michel Paradis, MD; Laurent Faroux, MD, MSc; Lucia Junquera, MD; David del Val, MD; Guillem Muntane-Carol, MD; Siamak Mohammadi, MD; Robert De La Rochelliere, MD; Dimitri Kalavrouziotis, MD; Alberto Alperi, MD, PhD; Thomas Couture, MS; Jerôme Wintzer-Wehekind, MD
Abstract: Objectives. We sought to assess the position of the CoreValve Evolut R/Pro (Medtronic) with respect to the left coronary artery (LCA) ostium and evaluate the impact of implantation depth on this relationship. Methods. One hundred...
Abstract: Objectives. We sought to assess the position of the CoreValve Evolut R/Pro (Medtronic) with respect to the left coronary artery (LCA) ostium and evaluate the impact of implantation depth on this relationship. Methods. One hundred...
Abstract: Objectives. We sought...
03/10/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Does Resting Cardiac Power Index Affect Survival Post Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement?
Does Resting Cardiac Power Index Affect Survival Post Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement?
03/20/2020
Pradyumna Agasthi, MBBS, MD; Panwen Wang, PhD; John P. Sweeney, MD; Farouk Mookadam, MB, BCh, MBBCh, MD, FRCPC, FACC; Floyd David Fortuin, MD; Mackram F. Eleid, MD; Nithin R. Venepally, MD, MBBS; Peter M. Pollak, MD; David R. Holmes, Jr., MD
Abstract: Objective. Cardiac power index (CPI) is an integrative hemodynamic measure of cardiac pumping capability and is the product of the simultaneously measured mean arterial pressure and the cardiac output. We assessed the association...
Abstract: Objective. Cardiac power index (CPI) is an integrative hemodynamic measure of cardiac pumping capability and is the product of the simultaneously measured mean arterial pressure and the cardiac output. We assessed the association...
Abstract: Objective. Cardiac...
03/20/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Incidence and Predictors of Acute Kidney Injury Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Role of Changing Definitions of Renal Function and Injury
Original Contribution
Incidence and Predictors of Acute Kidney Injury Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Role of Changing Definitions of Renal Function and Injury
01/13/2020
Brian Hernandez, BS; Anand Prasad, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI; Steven R. Bailey, MD; Ruben Rodriguez, MD; Shweta Bansal, MD; Mohammed Hasoon, MD; Marvin H. Eng, MD; Joel Michalek, PhD; Qianqian Liu, BS
Abstract: Background. Acute kidney injury (AKI) following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a known complication. The prospective validation of various AKI definitions and estimated baseline renal function equations in the...
Abstract: Background. Acute kidney injury (AKI) following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a known complication. The prospective validation of various AKI definitions and estimated baseline renal function equations in the...
Abstract: Background. Acute...
01/13/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Heartflow also announced that Heartflow Plaque Analysis will be covered by Cigna across all of its lines of business, including Commercial and Medicare Advantage plans, beginning in October.
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Cardiogenic Shock
New SCAI Initiative Targets Faster Shock Diagnosis and Care with ‘Door to Lactate Clearance’
09/19/2025
“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.  
“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.  
“SCAI Door to Lactate Clearance...
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Hyperkalemia
AccurKardia Announces Clinical Pilot Study of Its AK+ Guard ECG-based, AI-powered Hyperkalemia Detection Software
09/18/2025
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...
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...
Hyperkalemia, or an excess of...
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Patient Care
Hitting the Right Note: The Healing Power of Music Therapy in the Cardiac ICU
09/18/2025
Music therapy could significantly reduce heart rate, blood pressure and patient–ventilator asynchronies for patients admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit (ICU), according to research being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 taking...
Music therapy could significantly reduce heart rate, blood pressure and patient–ventilator asynchronies for patients admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit (ICU), according to research being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 taking...
Music therapy could...
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
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CVD
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Rises in Mexico, Despite Improved Cholesterol Control
09/18/2025
Despite improved statin use and cholesterol control, cardiovascular disease risk rose in Mexico between 2016 and 2023, according to a study being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 that used region-specific tools to more accurately predict...
Despite improved statin use and cholesterol control, cardiovascular disease risk rose in Mexico between 2016 and 2023, according to a study being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 that used region-specific tools to more accurately predict...
Despite improved statin use and...
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
“Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX has been highly effective in addressing smaller embolized fragments in the AT,” says Dr. Visharad Patel at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, GA. “We have been impressed with its ability to navigate...
“Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX has been highly effective in addressing smaller embolized fragments in the AT,” says Dr. Visharad Patel at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, GA. “We have been impressed with its ability to navigate...
“Lightning Bolt 6X with TraX has...
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.
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.
Participants will either receive...
09/16/2025
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Peripheral IVL
Shockwave Javelin Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy Catheter Launched in Europe to Transform Treatment of Difficult-to-Cross Calcified Lesions
09/16/2025
“The Shockwave Javelin Peripheral IVL catheter helps address one of the most persistent technical barriers in complex below the knee (BTK) revascularization – the ‘device-uncrossable’ calcified lesion,” said Dr. Narayanan Thulasidasan
“The Shockwave Javelin Peripheral IVL catheter helps address one of the most persistent technical barriers in complex below the knee (BTK) revascularization – the ‘device-uncrossable’ calcified lesion,” said Dr. Narayanan Thulasidasan
“The Shockwave Javelin...
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.
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.
Annapoorna Kini, MD, will serve...
09/16/2025
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Clinical Videos
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).
Video Supplement to "Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Leadless...
09/26/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route
09/26/2025
09/26/2025
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.
The authors sought to determine if the prognostic relevance of aortic valve calcification differs by low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis subtype.
The authors sought to determine...
09/25/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
A Kissing WATCHMAN Approach to Bilobar Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
09/24/2025
Video Supplement to "A Kissing WATCHMAN Approach to Bilobar Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A Kissing WATCHMAN Approach to Bilobar Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion" (Clinical Image).
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09/24/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
A Kissing WATCHMAN Approach to Bilobar Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
09/24/2025
An 83-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation presented with a subdural hematoma. His apixaban was stopped and a pacemaker was implanted.
An 83-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation presented with a subdural hematoma. His apixaban was stopped and a pacemaker was implanted.
An 83-year-old man with a...
09/24/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Casazza headshot
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."
Dr Richard Casazza shares...
09/23/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
HeartFlow Plaque Analysis
plaque analysis
Heartflow Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance and Launch of Next Generation Heartflow Plaque Analysis Platform
09/22/2025
Heartflow also announced that Heartflow Plaque Analysis will be covered by Cigna across all of its lines of business, including Commercial and Medicare Advantage plans, beginning in October.
Heartflow also announced that Heartflow Plaque Analysis will be covered by Cigna across all of its lines of business, including Commercial and Medicare Advantage plans, beginning in October.
Heartflow also announced that...
09/22/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiogenic Shock
New SCAI Initiative Targets Faster Shock Diagnosis and Care with ‘Door to Lactate Clearance’
09/19/2025
“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.  
“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.  
“SCAI Door to Lactate Clearance...
09/19/2025
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Hyperkalemia
AccurKardia Announces Clinical Pilot Study of Its AK+ Guard ECG-based, AI-powered Hyperkalemia Detection Software
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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...
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...
Hyperkalemia, or an excess of...
09/18/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Patient Care
Hitting the Right Note: The Healing Power of Music Therapy in the Cardiac ICU
09/18/2025
Music therapy could significantly reduce heart rate, blood pressure and patient–ventilator asynchronies for patients admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit (ICU), according to research being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 taking...
Music therapy could significantly reduce heart rate, blood pressure and patient–ventilator asynchronies for patients admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit (ICU), according to research being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 taking...
Music therapy could...
09/18/2025
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