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Volume 33 - Issue 11 - November, 2021

11/01/2021
JIC November 2021 Table of Contents and Entire Issue PDF
JIC November 2021 Table of Contents and Entire Issue PDF
JIC November 2021 Table of...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/01/2021
Giancarla Scalone, MD, PhD; Fracesco Fracassi, MD; Andrea Romano, MD; Alessandro Aimi, MD; Luca Di Vito, MD, PhD; Simona Silenzi, MD; Pierfrancesco Grossi, MD; Filippo Crea, MD; Rocco Vergallo, MD, PhD; Giampaolo Niccoli, MD, PhD; Carlo Trani, MD; Luca Mariani, MD, PhD; Cristina Aurigemma, MD, PhD
Dr. Mariani and colleagues retrospectively evaluated 70 plaques with PR at the FD-OCT (25 in stable CAD patients and 45 in NSTEMI patients). Main clinical, angiographic, and morphological features were compared.
Dr. Mariani and colleagues retrospectively evaluated 70 plaques with PR at the FD-OCT (25 in stable CAD patients and 45 in NSTEMI patients). Main clinical, angiographic, and morphological features were compared.
Dr. Mariani and colleagues...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/01/2021
Luis Augusto Palma Dallan, MD, PhD; Steven J. Filby, MD; Hiram G. Bezerra, MD, PhD; Anthony Cochet, MD; Guilherme F. Attizzani, MD; Akihiro Kobayashi, MD; Mehdi H. Shishehbor, DO, MPH, PhD; Imran Rashid, MD; Sanjay Rajagopalan, MD; Mauricio Arruda, MD
A prospective analysis of 71 non-consecutive patients who underwent LAAO over an 18-month period with cardiac CTA-guided preprocedural planning and ICE was conducted.
A prospective analysis of 71 non-consecutive patients who underwent LAAO over an 18-month period with cardiac CTA-guided preprocedural planning and ICE was conducted.
A prospective analysis of 71...
11/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/01/2021
Alberta Cifarelli, MD; Francesco De Felice, MD; Francesco Dipasquale, MD; Diana Chin, PhD; Marco Stefano Nazzaro, PhD; Rocco Edoardo Stio, PhD; Mauro Pennacchi, PhD, MD; Carmine Musto, MD, PhD
Dr. Musto and colleagues evaluate the short- and long-term clinical and echocardiographic outcomes of the percutaneous closure of the patent foramen ovale (PFO) with an atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) using 2 different devices.
Dr. Musto and colleagues evaluate the short- and long-term clinical and echocardiographic outcomes of the percutaneous closure of the patent foramen ovale (PFO) with an atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) using 2 different devices.
Dr. Musto and colleagues...
11/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/01/2021
Cheryl Shen, MS; Gwenn Wetzels, PhD; Luca Testa, MD, PhD; Joseph "Jo" Dens, MD, PhD; Mark S. Patterson, MBBS, PhD, MD, MRCP; Azeem Latib, MD, BCh, MBBCh; Patrizio Lancellotti, MD, PhD; Pierfrancesco Agostoni, MD, PhD; Frankie C.C. Tam, MD; Carl Schotborgh, MD; Elvin Kedhi, MD; Pieter R. Stella, MD, PhD
The PREVAIL study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of a paclitaxel DCB for the treatment of coronary de novo and ISR lesions in patients with symptomatic ischemic heart disease.
The PREVAIL study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of a paclitaxel DCB for the treatment of coronary de novo and ISR lesions in patients with symptomatic ischemic heart disease.
The PREVAIL study evaluated the...
11/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/01/2021
Lee N. Benson, MD, FRCPC; Christopher Olesovsky, BHSc, MD; Annamalar M. Muthuppalaniappan, MBBS, MRCP; Lusine Abrahamyan, MD, MPH, PhD; Claudia Frankfurter, BHSc, MD; Mark Osten, MD, FRCPC; Ricardo Gorocica-Romero, MD; Jin Ma, PhD, MSc; Eric M. Horlick, MD, FRCPC, MDCM
A retrospective analysis of consecutive patients who underwent concurrent percutaneous PFO closure and coronary angiography was performed.
A retrospective analysis of consecutive patients who underwent concurrent percutaneous PFO closure and coronary angiography was performed.
A retrospective analysis of...
11/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/01/2021
Dongliang Fu, MD; Mengru Liu, MD; Tong Gao, MD; Chunyan Li, MD; Jiangquan Liao, MD; Mingjing Shao, MM; Xiang Xiao, MD; Peng Yang; Xianlun Li, MD; Hong Jiang, MD
Dr. Fu and colleagues evaluated MACE and hemorrhagic event rates for an antithrombotic regimen using bivalirudin or UFH during PCI in ACS patients.
Dr. Fu and colleagues evaluated MACE and hemorrhagic event rates for an antithrombotic regimen using bivalirudin or UFH during PCI in ACS patients.
Dr. Fu and colleagues evaluated...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Contribution
11/01/2021
Francesco Giannini, MD; Georgios Tzanis, MD; Francesco Gallo, MD; Francesco Ponticelli, MD; Stefano Albani, MD; Stefano Guarracini, MD; Shmuel Banai, MD; Antonio Colombo, MD
Six mechanisms appear to explain poor response to coronary sinus reducer therapy. We hereby review these mechanisms in detail and highlight key areas that should be addressed in order to try and reduce the burden of non-responders following...
Six mechanisms appear to explain poor response to coronary sinus reducer therapy. We hereby review these mechanisms in detail and highlight key areas that should be addressed in order to try and reduce the burden of non-responders following...
Six mechanisms appear to explain...
11/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/01/2021
Wojciech Wanha, MD; Enrico Cerrato, MD; Zenon Huczek, MD, PhD; Mario Iannaccone, MD; Ivan Nunez-Gil, MD; Mauro Pennacchi, PhD, MD; Fabrizio D'Ascenzo, MD; Davide Capodanno, MD; Andrea Rognoni, MD; Daniela Trabattoni, MD; Ovidio De Filippo, MD; Imad Sheiban, MD; Carlo Di Mario, MD, PhD, FESC, FACC, FRCP; Filippo Angelini, MD; Bernardo Cortese, MD; Filippo Figini, MD; Giuseppe Venuti, MD; Luca Franchin, MD; Francesco Romeo, MD; Gaetano Maria De Ferrari, MD; Yoichi Imori, MD; Giorgio Quadri, MD; Ferdinando Varbella, MD; Grzegorz A. Smolka, MD; Saverio Muscoli, MD; Satoru Mitomo, MD; Wojciech Wojakowski, MD, PhD; Giorgio Marengo, MD; Nicola Ryan, MD, MBBCh; Alaide Chieffo, MD; Cristina Rolfo, MD; Andrea Montabone, MD; Javier Escaned, MD, PhD; Gerard Helft, MD; Giacomo Boccuzzi, MD; Radoslaw Parma, MD; Alessio Mattesini, MD
This study assesses the safety and efficacy of thin-strut stents in non-left main (non-LM) bifurcation coronary lesions.
This study assesses the safety and efficacy of thin-strut stents in non-left main (non-LM) bifurcation coronary lesions.
This study assesses the safety...
11/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/01/2021
Peter de Jaegere, MD, PhD; Felix Zijlstra, MD, PhD; Paola Scarparo, MD; Menno van Gameren, MD, PhD; Wijnand K. den Dekker, MD, PhD; Jeroen Wilschut, MD; Roberto Diletti, MD, PhD; Nicolas M. Van Mieghem, MD, PhD; Joost Daemen, MD, PhD
We compared very long-term clinical outcomes in STEMI patients with either large or small thrombus burden.
We compared very long-term clinical outcomes in STEMI patients with either large or small thrombus burden.
We compared very long-term...
11/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/01/2021
Camron Shirkhodaie, BS ; Sandeep Nathan, MD, MSc, FACC, FSCAI; Jonathan Lattell, MD; Atman P. Shah, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Osman Ahmed, MD; Rohan J. Kalathiya, MD; Jonathan D. Paul, MD; John E.A. Blair, MD; Brian Funaki, MD
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is often seen in patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE). Risk stratification of PE patients is useful in predicting mortality risk and hospital course.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is often seen in patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE). Risk stratification of PE patients is useful in predicting mortality risk and hospital course.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is...
11/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/01/2021
Sourabh Agstam, MD, DM, MBBS; Anunay Gupta, MBBS, MD, DM; Sandeep Bansal, MBBS, MD, DM; Preeti Gupta, MBBS, MD, DNB
The reuse of sterilized Inoue catheters is a common cause of rupture. Proper meticulous inspection of reused Inoue balloons for deformity or leakage through the small holes is necessary to prevent such complications.
The reuse of sterilized Inoue catheters is a common cause of rupture. Proper meticulous inspection of reused Inoue balloons for deformity or leakage through the small holes is necessary to prevent such complications.
The reuse of sterilized Inoue...
11/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/01/2021
Vladimir Lakhter, DO; Kiersten Frenchu, MD; David Lakhter, BS; Pravin Patil, MD
This case of a rare single coronary artery demonstrates that cardiac CTA is an essential tool to define artery course and provide further risk stratification.
This case of a rare single coronary artery demonstrates that cardiac CTA is an essential tool to define artery course and provide further risk stratification.
This case of a rare single...
11/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/01/2021
Ali Faizal, MD, DM; Sajid Yoonus, MD, DM; Shreetal Rajan Nair, MD, DM; Shajudeen Kayakkal, MD, DM; Jomy Vadasseril Jose, MD, DM
A 46-year-old woman with no significant past history presented to the emergency department with symptoms of AMI. Coronary angiography showed occlusion of the distal LAD. Aspiration was performed in the vessel and yielded pinkish friable...
A 46-year-old woman with no significant past history presented to the emergency department with symptoms of AMI. Coronary angiography showed occlusion of the distal LAD. Aspiration was performed in the vessel and yielded pinkish friable...
A 46-year-old woman with no...
11/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/01/2021
Mumun Sinha, MD, DM; Gautam Sharma, MD, DM; Nitin Kumar Parashar, MD, DM
Concertina effect in the left main coronary artery after percutaneous intervention should be considered in the appropriate setting to avoid confounding management dilemmas and unwarranted interventions.
Concertina effect in the left main coronary artery after percutaneous intervention should be considered in the appropriate setting to avoid confounding management dilemmas and unwarranted interventions.
Concertina effect in the left...
11/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/01/2021
Takehiro Yamashita, MD, PhD, FACC; Yasunori Oguma, MD, PhD; Nicholas G. Kounis, MD, PhD, FESC, FACC
A 59-year-old man with a 95% stenosis in his diagonal branch and no stenosis in the right coronary artery (RCA) or left circumflex artery was scheduled for PCI. This is the first reported case that combined 2 variants of KS in a single...
A 59-year-old man with a 95% stenosis in his diagonal branch and no stenosis in the right coronary artery (RCA) or left circumflex artery was scheduled for PCI. This is the first reported case that combined 2 variants of KS in a single...
A 59-year-old man with a 95%...
11/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/01/2021
Ian F. Purcell, MBChB, MD, MRCP; Bilal Bawamia, MBBS, MRCP; James Dundas, MBBS, MRCP
Septal branches arising from the LAD coronary artery supply the anterior interventricular septum in unison. In this unusual presentation of cocaine heart disease, occlusion of a single dominant septal perforator caused a large septal...
Septal branches arising from the LAD coronary artery supply the anterior interventricular septum in unison. In this unusual presentation of cocaine heart disease, occlusion of a single dominant septal perforator caused a large septal...
Septal branches arising from the...
11/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology