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Volume 34 - Issue 10 - October, 2022

October 2022 Table of Contents
10/01/2022
Original Contributions High-Risk PCI Coronary Orbital Atherectomy in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis Marissa Donatelle, MD; Pradyumna Agasthi, MD;  Helen Parise, PhD2; Zsuzsanna Igyarto, PhD;  Brad J. Martinsen,...
Original Contributions High-Risk PCI Coronary Orbital Atherectomy in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis Marissa Donatelle, MD; Pradyumna Agasthi, MD;  Helen Parise, PhD2; Zsuzsanna Igyarto, PhD;  Brad J. Martinsen,...
Original...
10/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Coronary Orbital Atherectomy in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis
10/01/2022
Martin B. Leon, MD; Pradyumna Agasthi, MBBS, MD; Zsuzsanna Igyarto, PhD; Helen Parise, ScD; Brad J. Martinsen, PhD; Marissa Donatelle, MD; Nirat Beohar, MD
Orbital atherectomy has been shown to be safe and effective in patients with severe calcific coronary artery disease; however, there is a paucity of data on OA use in patients with concomitant severe aortic stenosis. A retrospective analysis...
Orbital atherectomy has been shown to be safe and effective in patients with severe calcific coronary artery disease; however, there is a paucity of data on OA use in patients with concomitant severe aortic stenosis. A retrospective analysis...
Orbital atherectomy has been...
10/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Real-World Multicenter Coronary Lithotripsy Registry: Long-Term Clinical Follow-Up
08/30/2022
Neus Salvatella, MD; Marcos Garcia-Guimaraes, MD; Alejandro Negrete, MD; Cesar Moris, MD, PhD; Alicia Calvo-Fernandez, MD; Ignacio Amat-Santos, MD; Alvaro Aparisi, MD; Josep Gomez-Lara, MD, PhD; Monica Fuertes, MD; Sandra Santos-Martinez, MD; Mohsen Mohandes, MD; Joan A. Gomez-Hospital, MD, PhD; Hector Cubero-Gallego, MD, PhD; Beatriz Vaquerizo, MD, PhD; Helena Tizon-Marcos, MD, MSc
Coronary lithotripsy (CL) works by fracturing the calcified plaque, allowing mean area gain, enhancing vessel compliance, and facilitating stent deployment. This study reports the safety, effectiveness, and durability of the clinical benefit...
Coronary lithotripsy (CL) works by fracturing the calcified plaque, allowing mean area gain, enhancing vessel compliance, and facilitating stent deployment. This study reports the safety, effectiveness, and durability of the clinical benefit...
Coronary lithotripsy (CL) works...
08/30/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Impella in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock: History and Current Controversies
08/23/2022
Samir R. Kapadia, MD; Venu Menon, MD; Vardhmaan Jain, MD; Ali Ayoub, MD; Joseph A. Lahorra, MD; Anmar Kanaa'N, MD; Ankur Kalra, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI; David P. Hedrick, MD, PhD; Muhammad Siyab Panhwar, MD; Thierry LeJemtel, MD; Grant W. Reed, MD, MSc
In this review, the authors discuss a brief history of the Impella mechanical circulatory support device, a mechanistic role for the device in the context of the underlying pathophysiology of acute myocardial infarction cardiogenic shock...
In this review, the authors discuss a brief history of the Impella mechanical circulatory support device, a mechanistic role for the device in the context of the underlying pathophysiology of acute myocardial infarction cardiogenic shock...
In this review, the authors...
08/23/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Transcatheter Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale in Patients With Peripheral (Noncerebrovascular) Embolism
09/23/2022
Josep Rodés-Cabau, MD, PhD; Paul Guedeney, MD; Julio I. Farjat-Pasos, MD, MSc; Christine Houde, MD; Jules Mesnier, MD; Alberto Alperi, MD, PhD; Melanie Côté, MD, MSc; Gilles Montalescot, MD, PhD
Scarce data exist on noncerebrovascular peripheral embolism (NCPE) patients undergoing transcatheter patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure. The objectives of this study were to determine the clinical and procedural characteristics, and long-term...
Scarce data exist on noncerebrovascular peripheral embolism (NCPE) patients undergoing transcatheter patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure. The objectives of this study were to determine the clinical and procedural characteristics, and long-term...
Scarce data exist on...
09/23/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
Improved Outcomes With Transradial Approach in Alcohol Septal Ablation
10/01/2022
Valerian Fernandes, MD; Christopher D. Nielsen, MD; Ahmadreza Karimianpour, DO; Noah Blaker, MS; Katrina Bidwell, MD; Thomas Miller, MD
Transradial cardiac catheterization is equally effective but has fewer vascular complications than transfemoral catheterization. There is a paucity of data on biradial approach for alcohol septal ablation (ASA). This study seeks to study the...
Transradial cardiac catheterization is equally effective but has fewer vascular complications than transfemoral catheterization. There is a paucity of data on biradial approach for alcohol septal ablation (ASA). This study seeks to study the...
Transradial cardiac...
10/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Impact of Extravascular Ultrasound-Guided Wiring on Achieving Optimal Vessel Preparation and Patency in Endovascular Therapy for Superficial Femoral Artery Chronic Total Occlusion
09/23/2022
Yohsuke Honda, MD; Yoshiaki Ito, MD; Yasunari Sakamoto, MD; Keisuke Hirano, MD; Shinsuke Mori, MD; Masahiro Yamawaki, MD; Motoharu Araki, MD; Norihiro Kobayashi, MD; Masakazu Tsutsumi, MD
The study aim was to evaluate the impact of extravascular ultrasound-guided (EVUSG) wiring on achieving optimal vessel preparation and patency in endovascular therapy (EVT) for superficial femoral artery (SFA) chronic total occlusion (CTO).
The study aim was to evaluate the impact of extravascular ultrasound-guided (EVUSG) wiring on achieving optimal vessel preparation and patency in endovascular therapy (EVT) for superficial femoral artery (SFA) chronic total occlusion (CTO).
The study aim was to evaluate...
09/23/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Through a Single Femoral Access: A Multicenter Experience
09/16/2022
Mathias Wolfrum, MD; Federico Moccetti, MD; Rodrigo Bagur, MD, PhD; Carla Romina Agatiello, MD; Pantelis Diamantouros, MD; Carlos Giuliani, MD; Stefan Toggweiler, MD; Horacio Medina de Chazal, MD; Ignacio Miguel Seropian, MD; Matias Sztejfman, MD
During the past few years, physicians have optimized transcatheter aortic valve replacement and its periprocedural management, with the minimalist approach becoming popular. We aimed to further simplify the procedure using a single femoral...
During the past few years, physicians have optimized transcatheter aortic valve replacement and its periprocedural management, with the minimalist approach becoming popular. We aimed to further simplify the procedure using a single femoral...
During the past few years,...
09/16/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Process Standardization in High-Risk Coronary Interventions is Associated With Quality of Care Measures
10/01/2022
Stefan Perings, MD; Tobias Zeus, MD; Malte Kelm, MD; Andrea Icks, MD; Christian Jung, MD, PhD; Yvonne Heinen, MD; Georg Wolff, MD; Kathrin Klein, MD; Maximilian Brockmeyer, MD; Claudio Parco, MD
Patient safety is one of the most important issues in healthcare. High-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (HR-PCIs) offer well-established treatment options for patients with complex coronary artery disease and multiple comorbidities....
Patient safety is one of the most important issues in healthcare. High-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (HR-PCIs) offer well-established treatment options for patients with complex coronary artery disease and multiple comorbidities....
Patient safety is one of the...
10/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
The Great Masquerader: Coronary Occlusion From Thrombus in Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Causing Anterior-Wall STEMI With Cardiogenic Shock
10/01/2022
Wiwat Kanjanarutjawiwat, MD; Sarunpong Pibalyart, MD; Paruepong Makarasen, MD
A 55-year-old Thai man with history of chronic alcoholism presented to our hospital complaining of sudden onset of severe substernal chest pain and profuse sweating for 4 hours. Upon arrival, he was barely conscious. His initial blood...
A 55-year-old Thai man with history of chronic alcoholism presented to our hospital complaining of sudden onset of severe substernal chest pain and profuse sweating for 4 hours. Upon arrival, he was barely conscious. His initial blood...
A 55-year-old Thai man with...
10/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

News

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
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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...
09/19/2025
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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...
09/18/2025
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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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Cath Lab Digest
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
Offiah Figure
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).
Video Supplement to "A Kissing...
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
Cath Lab Digest
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...
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
Cath Lab Digest

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