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Volume 32 - Issue 5 - May, 2020

Randomized Trial of Radial Hemostasis Using  Focused vs Balloon Compression Devices
Original Contribution
04/23/2020
Jordan G. Safirstein, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Ali Elfandi, MD; Nicole Reid, MD; Timothy W.I. Clark, MD, MSc
Radial artery hemostasis devices differ in compression mechanisms, which may influence time to hemostasis and hand perfusion.
Radial artery hemostasis devices differ in compression mechanisms, which may influence time to hemostasis and hand perfusion.
Radial artery hemostasis devices...
04/23/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
May 2020 Table of Contents
04/29/2020
MAY 2020 TOC and ISSUE PDF
MAY 2020 TOC and ISSUE PDF
MAY 2020 TOC and ISSUE PDF
04/29/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Resource Allocation and Decision Making for Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Catheterization During the (COVID-19 Pandemic
04/08/2020
Shilpi M. Epstein, MD; Ivory Crittendon, MD; Frank F. Ing, MD; Shyam K. Sathanandam, MD; Brent M. Gordon, MD, FACC; Athar M. Qureshi, MD, FSCAI; Bryan H. Goldstein, MD; Brian H. Morray, MD; Matthew A. Crystal, MD; Alejandro J. Torres, MD
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has placed severe stress on healthcare systems around the world. There is limited information on current practices in pediatric cardiac catheterization laboratories in the United States. Our objective...
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has placed severe stress on healthcare systems around the world. There is limited information on current practices in pediatric cardiac catheterization laboratories in the United States. Our objective...
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
04/08/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Temporal Trends and Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Atherectomy in the United States
Original Contribution
04/29/2020
Hani Jneid, MD; Ayman Elbadawi, MD; Karim D. Mahmoud, MD, PhD; Mohammed Elzeneini, MD; Islam Y. Elgendy, MD; Mohmed A. Omer, MD; Gbolahan O. Ogunbayo, MD; Waleed Kayani, MD; Ali E. Denktas, MD; David Paniagua, MD
Coronary plaque modification via coronary atherectomy has evolved dramatically since its introduction as an important adjunct to PCI in the subset of patients with complex plaques.
Coronary plaque modification via coronary atherectomy has evolved dramatically since its introduction as an important adjunct to PCI in the subset of patients with complex plaques.
Coronary plaque modification via...
04/29/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Machine Learning on High-Dimensional Data to Predict Bleeding Post Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Original Contribution
04/29/2020
Corbin Rayfield, MD; Piotr J. Slomka, PhD; Harish Ramakrishna, MD; Eric H. Yang, MD; Farouk Mookadam, MB, BCh, MBBCh, MD, FRCPC, FACC; Nithin R. Venepally, MD, MBBS; David R. Holmes, Jr., MD; Reza Arsanjani, MD
This study examined the accuracy of machine learning in predicting bleeding outcomes post percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in comparison with the American College of Cardiology CathPCI bleeding risk model. Mayo Clinic CathPCI registry...
This study examined the accuracy of machine learning in predicting bleeding outcomes post percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in comparison with the American College of Cardiology CathPCI bleeding risk model. Mayo Clinic CathPCI registry...
This study examined the accuracy...
04/29/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
The First 4 Years of Postmarketing Safety Surveillance Related to the MitraClip Device: A United States Food and Drug Administration MAUDE Experience
04/08/2020
Andrew M. Goldsweig, MD; Muthiah Vaduganathan, MD, MPH; Chetaj A. Mahabir, MBBS; Sourabh Aggarwal, MD; Anandbir Bath, MD; Arman Qamar, MD; Nilay K. Patel, MD
Abstract: Objective. The MitraClip (Abbott) is a commercially available device to perform percutaneous transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR) for patients with symptomatic mitral regurgitation (MR). Recent data support its role in...
Abstract: Objective. The MitraClip (Abbott) is a commercially available device to perform percutaneous transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR) for patients with symptomatic mitral regurgitation (MR). Recent data support its role in...
Abstract: Objective. The...
04/08/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Down the Memory Lane of Tamponade During Balloon Mitral Valvotomy
Letters to the Editor
04/29/2020
Sourabh Agstam, MD, DM, MBBS
Dear Editors:
Dear Editors:
Dear Editors:
04/29/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Digital Hand Embolization as a Complication of Substance Abuse
Clinical Images
04/29/2020
Amged Abdelaziz, MD; Saqib Ali Gowani, MD; Brett Hiendlmayr, MD; Francis J. Kiernan, MD
Intra-arterial injection of recreational substances and drugs is less well described in the literature. It carries a risk for hand ischemia and embolization to the hand digits and ultimately amputation.
Intra-arterial injection of recreational substances and drugs is less well described in the literature. It carries a risk for hand ischemia and embolization to the hand digits and ultimately amputation.
Intra-arterial injection of...
04/29/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Footprint of a Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold in Computed Tomography Coronary Angiogram at 5-Year Follow-up
Clinical Images
04/29/2020
Ankush Gupta, MD, DM; Rajesh Vijayvergiya, MD, DM; Kewal Kanabar, MD; Anupam Lal, MD; Rajan Palanivel, MD
The Absorb bioresorbable vascular scaffold (Abbott Vascular) does not have an artifact on computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA); the extent/location of the stent in situ can only be assessed by localizing its radiopaque platinum...
The Absorb bioresorbable vascular scaffold (Abbott Vascular) does not have an artifact on computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA); the extent/location of the stent in situ can only be assessed by localizing its radiopaque platinum...
The Absorb bioresorbable...
04/29/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Infected Thrombus on a TAVI Aortic Valve
Clinical Images
04/29/2020
Ilan Merdler, MD, MHA; Aviram Hochstadt, MD; Amir Kramer, MD, PhD; Haim Shmilovich, MD; Assaf Halavy, MD; Merav Ingbir, MD; Yacov Shacham, MD
After a series of tests, an 86-year-old patient was shown to have an infected thrombus on a TAVI valve and was referred to urgent surgery. The valve with the infected thrombus was removed and a biological prosthetic valve was implanted in its...
After a series of tests, an 86-year-old patient was shown to have an infected thrombus on a TAVI valve and was referred to urgent surgery. The valve with the infected thrombus was removed and a biological prosthetic valve was implanted in its...
After a series of tests, an...
04/29/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology