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Volume 21 - Issue 8 - August, 2009

Case Report
Percutaneous Closure of a Traumatic Fistula Between the Right Coronary Artery and the Right Atrium (Full title below)
08/18/2009
Telal O. Mudawi, MRCP; Lindsay Morrison, MD, FRCP
Percutaneous Closure of a Traumatic Fistula Between the Right Coronary Artery and the Right Atrium in a Young Adult: A New Covered Stent Strategy _______________________________________________ From the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital,...
Percutaneous Closure of a Traumatic Fistula Between the Right Coronary Artery and the Right Atrium in a Young Adult: A New Covered Stent Strategy _______________________________________________ From the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital,...
Percutaneous Closure of a...
08/18/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Drug-Specific Thienopyridine Resistance in Patient with Recurrent Coronary Stent Thrombosis
08/18/2009
Davor Milicic, MD, PhD; Bosko Skoric, MD; Daniel Lovric, MD
From the Department for Cardiovascular Diseases, Zagreb University Hospital Centre, Zagreb, Croatia. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted January 5, 2009, provisional acceptance...
From the Department for Cardiovascular Diseases, Zagreb University Hospital Centre, Zagreb, Croatia. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted January 5, 2009, provisional acceptance...
From the Department for...
08/18/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Subintimal Angioplasty: To Stent or Not to Stent?
08/18/2009
Richard Reinhart, MD, FACC; Aamir Hameed, MD, FACC; Michelle Gluege, RT(R)
From the Department of Cardiology, Marshfield Clinic, Wausau, Wisconsin and Saint Clares Hospital, Weston, Wisconsin. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted April 8, 2009 and accepted...
From the Department of Cardiology, Marshfield Clinic, Wausau, Wisconsin and Saint Clares Hospital, Weston, Wisconsin. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted April 8, 2009 and accepted...
From the Department of...
08/18/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Rapid Transcatheter Occlusion of a Coronary Cameral Fistula Using a Three-Lobed Vascular Occlusion Plug
08/18/2009
Jonathan Balkin, MBBCh, MBChB; Marc Klutstein, MD; David Meerkin, MBBS, MD
From the Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted March 2, 2009, provisional acceptance given March 13, 2009, and final version accepted...
From the Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted March 2, 2009, provisional acceptance given March 13, 2009, and final version accepted...
From the Shaare Zedek Medical...
08/18/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Retrograde Recanalization of Left Main from Saphenous Vein Graft Supported by Percutaneous Impella Recover LP 2.5 Assist Device
08/18/2009
Carlo Trani, MD; Francesco Burzotta, MD, PhD; Santiago Federico Coroleu, MD
From the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted March 2, 2009 and accepted March 31, 2009. Address for correspondence: Francesco...
From the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted March 2, 2009 and accepted March 31, 2009. Address for correspondence: Francesco...
From the Catholic University of...
08/18/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Aortocoronary Dissection Complicating Primary Angioplasty
08/18/2009
Ian F. Purcell, MBChB, MD, MRCP; Richard A. Brown, MD
From the Department of Cardiology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted January 31, 2009, provisional acceptance given March...
From the Department of Cardiology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted January 31, 2009, provisional acceptance given March...
From the Department of...
08/18/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Ultrasonic Guidance for Percutaneous Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in an Adult
08/18/2009
Reinaldo W. Beyer, MD; Alan J. Bier, MD
From the Division of Cardiology, Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group and Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, California. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted February 24, 2009,...
From the Division of Cardiology, Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group and Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, California. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted February 24, 2009,...
From the Division of...
08/18/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Black Hole Phenomenon Observed on IVUS after Late Restenosis following Sirolimus-Eluting Stent Implantation
08/17/2009
Takahiko Suzuki, MD; Sudhir Rathore, MD, MRCP; Hitoski Matsuo, MD
Case Description. A 75-year-old male with a previous history of coronary artery disease was admitted with stable angina. He had undergone percutaneous coronary intervention to the proximal left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery 43...
Case Description. A 75-year-old male with a previous history of coronary artery disease was admitted with stable angina. He had undergone percutaneous coronary intervention to the proximal left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery 43...
Case Description. A 75-year-old...
08/17/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Mechanical Mitral Valve Thrombosis
08/17/2009
Mark A. Kotowycz, MD; Lawrence G. Rudski, MD
Case Presentation. A 75-year-old female presented to our hospital with subacute onset of dyspnea and decreased exercise tolerance. Her past medical history was significant for aortic and mitral stenosis secondary to rheumatic heart disease...
Case Presentation. A 75-year-old female presented to our hospital with subacute onset of dyspnea and decreased exercise tolerance. Her past medical history was significant for aortic and mitral stenosis secondary to rheumatic heart disease...
Case Presentation. A...
08/17/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Percutaneous Renal Intervention Utilizing Distal Embolic Protection
08/17/2009
Eric J. Dippel, MD
Background. A 74-year-old female was referred for further evaluation of accelerated hypertension. She had a long history of well controlled hypertension, but more recently had blood pressure readings as high as 200/100 mmHg. There was no...
Background. A 74-year-old female was referred for further evaluation of accelerated hypertension. She had a long history of well controlled hypertension, but more recently had blood pressure readings as high as 200/100 mmHg. There was no...
Background. A 74-year-old female...
08/17/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Clinical Insights into the Use of Embolic Protection Devices during Lower Extremity Peripheral Vascular Interventions
08/17/2009
David E. Allie, MD; Agostino Ingraldi, MD; Raghotham R. Patlola, MD, FACC; Chris J. Hebert, RRT, RCIS; Craig M. Walker, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP
ABSTRACT: The use of embolic protection devices (EPD) during lower extremity peripheral vascular interventions (PVI) remains controversial. We examine the current data and present our Louisiana experience with discussions regarding the...
ABSTRACT: The use of embolic protection devices (EPD) during lower extremity peripheral vascular interventions (PVI) remains controversial. We examine the current data and present our Louisiana experience with discussions regarding the...
ABSTRACT: The use of embolic...
08/17/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Embolic Protection during Saphenous Vein Graft Interventions
08/17/2009
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI
ABSTRACT: Stenting of saphenous vein graft (SVG) lesions is associated with a high risk of periprocedural myocardial infarction, due primarily to distal embolization. Although embolic protection devices are the only clinical trial-proven...
ABSTRACT: Stenting of saphenous vein graft (SVG) lesions is associated with a high risk of periprocedural myocardial infarction, due primarily to distal embolization. Although embolic protection devices are the only clinical trial-proven...
ABSTRACT: Stenting of saphenous...
08/17/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Contemporary Review of Embolic Distal Protection Strategies in Carotid Artery Stenting
08/17/2009
Russell C. Lam, MD
ABSTRACT: Stroke is the third most common cause of death in the United States. Approximately 30% of all ischemic strokes are secondary to carotid artery disease. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is considered the gold standard for the treatment...
ABSTRACT: Stroke is the third most common cause of death in the United States. Approximately 30% of all ischemic strokes are secondary to carotid artery disease. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is considered the gold standard for the treatment...
ABSTRACT: Stroke is the third...
08/17/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
ADP Receptor-Blocker Thienopyridines: Chemical Structures, Mode of Action and Clinical Use. A Review
08/17/2009
Sarah Goldsberry, MS; Matthew Furukawa, BS; Ali Khoynezhad, MD; Mohammad Reza Movahed, MD, PhD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI; Mehrnoosh Hashemzadeh, PhD
ABSTRACT: One of the major classes of adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor antagonists are thienopyridines. Thienopyridines compose a subcategory of antiplatelet medications, known as ADP receptor inhibitors, used commonly for the treatment...
ABSTRACT: One of the major classes of adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor antagonists are thienopyridines. Thienopyridines compose a subcategory of antiplatelet medications, known as ADP receptor inhibitors, used commonly for the treatment...
ABSTRACT: One of the major...
08/17/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Initial Experience with the New Amplatzer® Duct Occluder II
08/17/2009
Gianfranco Butera, MD, PhD; Mario Carminati, MD; Massimo Chessa, MD, PhD; Jaspal Dua, MBBS, DCH, MRCPCh, MD; Luciane Piazza, MD; Diana Negura, MD; Angelo Micheletti, MD; Claudio Bussadori, MD
ABSTRACT: Background. Different devices are used for trans-catheter occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), each with its own limitations and complications. We report our initial single-center experience with the new Amplatzer® Duct...
ABSTRACT: Background. Different devices are used for trans-catheter occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), each with its own limitations and complications. We report our initial single-center experience with the new Amplatzer® Duct...
ABSTRACT: Background. Different...
08/17/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Comparison of Hydrophilic Guidewires Used in Endovascular Procedures
08/17/2009
Khusrow Niazi, MD; Falahat Farooqui, MD; Chandan Devireddy, MD; Gregory Robertson, MD; Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC
ABSTRACT: The development of hydrophilic guidewires has provided the vascular interventionalist with an important tool to more effectively deliver diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. Method. To determine whether significant variation in...
ABSTRACT: The development of hydrophilic guidewires has provided the vascular interventionalist with an important tool to more effectively deliver diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. Method. To determine whether significant variation in...
ABSTRACT: The development of...
08/17/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Stent Covered with Biosynthetic Cellulose in a Rabbit Iliac Artery Model
08/17/2009
Paulo M. Andrade, MD; Paulo F. Rossi, MD, PhD; Felipe L. Bueno, MD; Jean-François Tanguay, MD; Fabio S. Brito, Jr., MD, PhD; Ronaldo R.L. Bueno, MD, PhD; Enio E. Guerios, MD; José C. Tarastchuk, MD; Pablo A. Sanches, PhD
ABSTRACT: Objectives. We sought to test the efficacy and safety of the implantation of a stent covered with biosynthetic cellulose compared to a conventional bare-metal stent (BMS) in a rabbit iliac artery model. Background. Biosynthetic...
ABSTRACT: Objectives. We sought to test the efficacy and safety of the implantation of a stent covered with biosynthetic cellulose compared to a conventional bare-metal stent (BMS) in a rabbit iliac artery model. Background. Biosynthetic...
ABSTRACT: Objectives. We sought...
08/17/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Decline in the Nationwide Trends in In-Hospital Mortality of Patients undergoing Multivessel Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
08/17/2009
Mohammad Reza Movahed, MD, PhD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI; Radhakrishnan Ramaraj, MD; M. Mazen Jamal, MD, MHSA; Mehrtash Hashemzadeh, MS
ABSTRACT: Background. Advances in the safety of percutaneous coronary interventions have been significant in recent years. The goal of this study was to evaluate any decline in the age-adjusted in-hospital mortality rate in patients...
ABSTRACT: Background. Advances in the safety of percutaneous coronary interventions have been significant in recent years. The goal of this study was to evaluate any decline in the age-adjusted in-hospital mortality rate in patients...
ABSTRACT: Background. Advances...
08/17/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
When is Smaller Better?
08/17/2009
David M. Shavelle, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Vascular complications during endovascular intervention remain an important cause of the morbidity and mortality associated with the procedure. Risk factors for vascular complications include older age, location of the arteriotomy site and...
Vascular complications during endovascular intervention remain an important cause of the morbidity and mortality associated with the procedure. Risk factors for vascular complications include older age, location of the arteriotomy site and...
Vascular complications during...
08/17/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Clinical Utility of 3 French Infrapopliteal Intervention in the Setting of Critical Limb Ischemia
08/17/2009
Osami Kawarada, MD, FSCAI
ABSTRACT: Objectives. To evaluate the clinical utility of 3 Fr infrapopliteal intervention in critical limb ischemia (CLI) patients with isolated infrapopliteal artery disease (IPD). Background. There is considerable scope for the...
ABSTRACT: Objectives. To evaluate the clinical utility of 3 Fr infrapopliteal intervention in critical limb ischemia (CLI) patients with isolated infrapopliteal artery disease (IPD). Background. There is considerable scope for the...
ABSTRACT: Objectives. To...
08/17/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
New Coating Stent Design for Patients with High-Risk Coronary Lesions for Thrombotic Events: (Full title below)
08/17/2009
Gilberto Perez, MD; Alfredo M. Rodriguez-Granillo, BS; Juan Mieres, MD; Claudio Llaurado, BS; Bibiana Rubilar, MD; Gustavo Risau, MD; Carlos Fernandez-Pereira, MD; Alfredo E. Rodriguez, MD, PhD
ABSTRACT: Background. Semisynthetic coating of the Camouflage bare-metal stent (BMS) (Eucatech AG, Rheinfelden, Germany) mimics luminal endothelial cell glycocalix, potentially preventing the activation of the coagulation system. Purpose. We...
ABSTRACT: Background. Semisynthetic coating of the Camouflage bare-metal stent (BMS) (Eucatech AG, Rheinfelden, Germany) mimics luminal endothelial cell glycocalix, potentially preventing the activation of the coagulation system. Purpose. We...
ABSTRACT: Background....
08/17/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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