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Volume 33 - Issue 8 - August, 2021

08/01/2021
August 2021 TOC and Whole Issue PDF
August 2021 TOC and Whole Issue PDF
August 2021 TOC and Whole Issue...
08/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2021
Cezar S. Staniloae, MD; Homam Ibrahim, MD; Jorge Fuentes, MD; Carlos Gonzales, MD; Anna Kapitman; Hasan Jilaihawi, MBChB, MD; Samantha Vidal, MS; Sonja Paschke, MD; Kazuhiro Hisamoto, MD; Mathew Williams, MD
The use of orbital atherectomy to prepare iliofemoral vessels for large-bore access prior to TAVR is discussed.
The use of orbital atherectomy to prepare iliofemoral vessels for large-bore access prior to TAVR is discussed.
The use of orbital atherectomy...
08/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2021
Jon C. George, MD, MBA; Sanjog Kalra, MD; Sehrish Memon, MD; Sean Janzer, MD; Evan Friend, BS, MD; Solomon P. Samuel, PhD; Igor Goykhman, DO
3D printing of anatomically complex CABG patients has the potential to assist with preprocedural planning and operator understanding of complex coronary anatomy.
3D printing of anatomically complex CABG patients has the potential to assist with preprocedural planning and operator understanding of complex coronary anatomy.
3D printing of anatomically...
08/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2021
Marina Urena, MD; Antonio Munoz-Garcia, MD; Gabriela Veiga-Fernandez, MD; Vicenç Serra; Quentin Fischer, MD; Dominique Himbert, MD; Erika Munoz-Garcia, MD; Rafael Vera-Urquiza, MD; Laurent Faroux, MD, MSc; Isaac Pascual, MD; Lucia Junquera, MD; Bruno Garcia Del Blanco, MD; Josep Rodés-Cabau, MD, PhD; Siamak Mohammadi, MD; Melanie Côté, MD, MSc; Benjamin Faurie, MD, PhD; Luis Nombela-Franco, MD; Pilar Jimenez-Quevedo, MD; Alberto Alperi, MD, PhD; Thomas Couture, MS; Jose de la Torre Hernandez, MD, PhD
Vascular and bleeding complications related to secondary femoral access site are frequent in patients undergoing TAVR, and their occurrence is associated to poorer outcomes. We aimed to evaluate the clinical impact of VCDs for secondary...
Vascular and bleeding complications related to secondary femoral access site are frequent in patients undergoing TAVR, and their occurrence is associated to poorer outcomes. We aimed to evaluate the clinical impact of VCDs for secondary...
Vascular and bleeding...
08/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2021
Abigail J. Song, BS; Ashwat S. Dhillon, MD; Steven Burnstein, MD; David M. Shavelle, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Anilkumar O. Mehra, MD; Lena Awar, MD
Fifteen consecutive patients receiving the CardioHELP device for elective, high-risk PCI treated at 2 medical centers were included. Patients with cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, or non-PCI indications for ECMO were excluded. Baseline...
Fifteen consecutive patients receiving the CardioHELP device for elective, high-risk PCI treated at 2 medical centers were included. Patients with cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, or non-PCI indications for ECMO were excluded. Baseline...
Fifteen consecutive patients...
08/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2021
Paul Guedeney, MD; Joseph F. Sabik, III, MD; Charles A. Simonton, III, MD; Zixuan Zhang, MS; Ovidiu Dressler, MD; Arie Pieter Kappetein, MD, PhD; Gregg W. Stone, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Patrick W. Serruys, MD, PhD; David E. Kandzari, MD; Marie-Claude Morice, MD, FESC, FACC; Roxana Mehran, MD; Toshiki Kuno, MD, PhD; Ori Ben-Yehuda, MD; Bimmer E.P.M. Claessen, MD, PhD
The study objective is to assess the safety and efficacy of using vascular closure devices in percutaneous coronary intervention for left main coronary artery disease.
The study objective is to assess the safety and efficacy of using vascular closure devices in percutaneous coronary intervention for left main coronary artery disease.
The study objective is to assess...
08/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2021
Mehmet Cilingiroglu, MD, FSCAI, FACC, FESC, FAHA; Asuman Yavuz, MD; Alper Demirbas, MD; Cezar A. Iliescu, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Konstantinos Marmagkiolis, MD, MBA, FACC, FSCAI; Ismail Dogu Kilic, MD; Ismail Ates, MD
The goal of this study is to evaluate the renal function in patients with renal transplantation 1 month after treatment of their severe symptomatic mitral regurgitation using transcatheter mitral valve repair using MitraClip (Abbott...
The goal of this study is to evaluate the renal function in patients with renal transplantation 1 month after treatment of their severe symptomatic mitral regurgitation using transcatheter mitral valve repair using MitraClip (Abbott...
The goal of this study is to...
08/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2021
Zachary L. Steinberg, MD; William L. Lombardi, MD; Joshua S. Lee, MD, DO; Michael S. Mulligan, MD; Peter J. Leary, MD, PhD
This study is a retrospective case series of all BPAs on CTOs for individuals with CTEPH at a single institution. Procedural approach, complications, and success rate over a 6-month period are described.
This study is a retrospective case series of all BPAs on CTOs for individuals with CTEPH at a single institution. Procedural approach, complications, and success rate over a 6-month period are described.
This study is a retrospective...
08/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2021
Anand Prasad, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI; Amit P. Amin, MD, MSc, MS, MBA; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Michael P. Ryan, MS; Candace Gunnarsson, EdD
The purpose of this analysis was to examine the association of iso-osmolar contrast media vs low-osmolar contrast media with major adverse renal or cardiovascular events in patients at high risk of AKI undergoing EVAR.
The purpose of this analysis was to examine the association of iso-osmolar contrast media vs low-osmolar contrast media with major adverse renal or cardiovascular events in patients at high risk of AKI undergoing EVAR.
The purpose of this analysis was...
08/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2021
Jari A. Laukkanen, MD; Setor K. Kunutsor, MD; Carl J. Lavie, MD
The net clinical benefit of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) compared with medical therapy (MT) alone for the treatment of stable coronary artery disease (CAD) remains uncertain. We conducted an updated meta-analysis of randomized...
The net clinical benefit of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) compared with medical therapy (MT) alone for the treatment of stable coronary artery disease (CAD) remains uncertain. We conducted an updated meta-analysis of randomized...
The net clinical benefit of...
08/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
08/01/2021
Amit Shah, DO; Aadil Lodhi, MD; Michael Bianco, MD; Edo Kaluski, MD
This manuscript describes the refinements of ipsilateral wire protection and bailout strategy for large-bore femoral access and especially transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
This manuscript describes the refinements of ipsilateral wire protection and bailout strategy for large-bore femoral access and especially transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
This manuscript describes the...
08/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
08/01/2021
Anunay Gupta, MBBS, MD, DM; Dinkar Bhasin, MBBS, MD, DM; H. S. Isser, MBBS, MD, DM; Gaurav Kumar Arora, MBBS, MD, DM
Uncorrected longitudinal stent deformation increases the risk of major adverse outcomes. Intravascular imaging helps in the recognition of this deformity.
Uncorrected longitudinal stent deformation increases the risk of major adverse outcomes. Intravascular imaging helps in the recognition of this deformity.
Uncorrected longitudinal stent...
08/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/01/2021
Richard J. Solomon, MD; Michael J. DeSarno, MS; Martin M. LeWinter, MD; Joshua Zimmer, MD; Harold L. Dauerman, MD; Newton Phuong, MD
RAS inhibition after TAVR has been associated with lower cardiac mortality and heart failure readmissions. We analyzed 735 consecutive TAVR patients (2014-2019) who survived to hospital discharge at a high-volume TAVR center to determine the...
RAS inhibition after TAVR has been associated with lower cardiac mortality and heart failure readmissions. We analyzed 735 consecutive TAVR patients (2014-2019) who survived to hospital discharge at a high-volume TAVR center to determine the...
RAS inhibition after TAVR has...
08/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
08/01/2021
Jessika González D'Gregorio, MD; Agustín Fernandez-Cisnal, MD; Juan Sanchis Forés, MD, PhD; Sergio García-Blas, MD, PhD
The Synergy Megatron stent confers enhanced axial and radial forces, which makes it an ideal choice for ostial and calcified lesions. However, in this case, the stent fractured. We describe the management of this complication.
The Synergy Megatron stent confers enhanced axial and radial forces, which makes it an ideal choice for ostial and calcified lesions. However, in this case, the stent fractured. We describe the management of this complication.
The Synergy Megatron stent...
08/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
08/01/2021
Omer Dogan, MD; Cuneyt Kocas, MD; Hasan Ali Barman, MD; Irfan Sahin, MD
In this case, we aimed to present a case in which TIMI 0 flow was observed in the LAD after unsuccessful PCI attempt, but was left to recover with the investment procedure and TIMI 3 flow was detected in the control angiogram.
In this case, we aimed to present a case in which TIMI 0 flow was observed in the LAD after unsuccessful PCI attempt, but was left to recover with the investment procedure and TIMI 3 flow was detected in the control angiogram.
In this case, we aimed to...
08/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
08/01/2021
Rintaro Mukai, MD; Takashi Kajiya, MD, FESC, FACC; Nobuhiko Atsuchi, MD, PhD; Mitsuru Ohishi, MD, PhD
A correct diagnosis of “filling defect” is necessary because device selection is different for each case. IVUS is useful for differential diagnosis of calcification, thrombus, or air bubble.
A correct diagnosis of “filling defect” is necessary because device selection is different for each case. IVUS is useful for differential diagnosis of calcification, thrombus, or air bubble.
A correct diagnosis of “filling...
08/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
08/01/2021
Sarah M. Baker, MSN, APRN; Timothy E. Paterick, MD, JD; Ashish Pershad, MD; Richard R. Heuser, MD, FACC, FACP, FESC, FSCAI; Nachiket J. Patel, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI
Pericardial constriction can be present without pericardial calcium and often without pericardial thickening. This epicardial coronary artery motion abnormality due to entrapment in a thickened, fibrotic pericardium, is characteristic of...
Pericardial constriction can be present without pericardial calcium and often without pericardial thickening. This epicardial coronary artery motion abnormality due to entrapment in a thickened, fibrotic pericardium, is characteristic of...
Pericardial constriction can be...
08/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
07/30/2021
Marvin H. Eng, MD; William W. O'Neill, MD; Brian P. O'Neill, MD; James S. Lee, MD, DO; Mohammed Qintar, MD, MSc; Tiberio M. Frisoli, MD; Dee Dee Wang, MD; Pedro Villablanca, MD, MSc
The LAmbre device offers an alternative for patients who may not qualify for conventional LAA occlusion devices. We describe its use in a 79-year-old male patient with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and multiple falls who was considered...
The LAmbre device offers an alternative for patients who may not qualify for conventional LAA occlusion devices. We describe its use in a 79-year-old male patient with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and multiple falls who was considered...
The LAmbre device offers an...
07/30/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology