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Volume 36 - Issue 12 - December, 2024

Clinical Images
Pacemaker Lead Jailed by the TricValve System: First Image Report
07/12/2024
Octavio Jiménez Melo, MD; Valeriano Ruiz-Quevedo, MD; Pablo Legarra Oroquieta, MD; Raúl Ramallal Martínez, MD; Oscar Alcalde Rodríguez, MD; Guillermo Sánchez Elvira, MD; Pablo Bazal Chacón, MD; David Conty Cardona, MD
The authors provide a detailed 1-year follow-up of a patient with jailed pacemaker leads from transcatheter caval valve implantation.
The authors provide a detailed 1-year follow-up of a patient with jailed pacemaker leads from transcatheter caval valve implantation.
The authors provide a detailed...
07/12/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Intravascular Lithotripsy-Assisted Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation After Failed Balloon Angioplasty in Patients With Severe Calcified Peripheral Artery Disease
07/18/2024
Paolo Alberto Del Sole, MD; Mattia Lunardi, MD, PhD, MSc; Stefano Andreaggi, MD; Simone Fezzi, MD, MSc; Gabriele Pesarini, MD, PhD; Roberto Scarsini, MD, PhD; Flavio Ribichini, MD
The author report a case series of consecutive TAVI procedures that were considered unsuitable for the transfemoral approach after PTA failure and were consequently performed with IVL assistance.
The author report a case series of consecutive TAVI procedures that were considered unsuitable for the transfemoral approach after PTA failure and were consequently performed with IVL assistance.
The author report a case series...
07/18/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Comprehensive Prevention Strategy for Impella Access-Site Bleeding Using a Large-Bore Sheath and a Percutaneous Post-Closure Technique
07/19/2024
Masashi Yokoi, MD; Tsuyoshi Ito, MD; Junki Yamamoto, MD; Yoshihiro Seo, MD
A 79-year-old man with the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction complicating cardiogenic shock received Impella CP (Abiomed) insertion via a femoral approach.
A 79-year-old man with the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction complicating cardiogenic shock received Impella CP (Abiomed) insertion via a femoral approach.
A 79-year-old man with the...
07/19/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Coronary Artery Anomaly in a Symptomatic Adult Patient
07/22/2024
Eleftherios Kontopodis, MD; Maria Kachrimani, MD; Panagiotis Tzortzakis, MD; Kostantinos Vardakis, MD
A 55-year-old man was referred to our department for further evaluation of an episode of syncope with significant elevation of troponin (2.800ng/L) after strenuous exercise. The authors performed a coronary angiography, which showed a single...
A 55-year-old man was referred to our department for further evaluation of an episode of syncope with significant elevation of troponin (2.800ng/L) after strenuous exercise. The authors performed a coronary angiography, which showed a single...
A 55-year-old man was referred...
07/22/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Global Hypokinesis in Resting Transthoracic Echocardiography Diagnosis of Heart Failure and Coronary Artery Disease
07/22/2024
Jess Hatfield, MD; Michael D. Woods, BS; Kendall Hammonds, MPH; Laith Wahab, DO, MS, OMS-IV; Vinh Nguyen, MD; Ossama Abou Hassan, MD; Javed Butler, MD; Robert J. Widmer, MD, PhD
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between coronary artery disease, heart failure, and wall motion abnormalities on transthoracic echocardiography.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between coronary artery disease, heart failure, and wall motion abnormalities on transthoracic echocardiography.
The purpose of this study was to...
07/22/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Kissing-Catheter Technique in Percutaneous Transcatheter Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus: A Snare-Free Approach
07/24/2024
Chen Zhang, MD; Lingxiao Chen, MM; Hong Gu, PhD
The authors propose a new snare-free method that can be used as an alternative approach for cases of patent ductus arteriosus percutaneous closure where the antegrade approach is difficult.
The authors propose a new snare-free method that can be used as an alternative approach for cases of patent ductus arteriosus percutaneous closure where the antegrade approach is difficult.
The authors propose a new...
07/24/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
Guide Catheter Extension Use in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insights From the PROGRESS CTO Registry
07/29/2024
Ahmed Al-Ogaili, MD; Deniz Mutlu, MD, PhD; Michaella Alexandrou, MD; Athanasios Rempakos, MD; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH, MD; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA; Yader Sandoval, MD; M. Nicholas Burke, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI
The authors examined the frequency and temporal trends of guide catheter extension use in a large CTO-PCI registry.
The authors examined the frequency and temporal trends of guide catheter extension use in a large CTO-PCI registry.
The authors examined the...
07/29/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Erratum
Correction to: Same-Day Discharge After Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Occlusion in the UK
11/06/2024
Paraskevi Taxiarchi, PhD; Evangelos Kontopantelis, PhD; Tim D. Kinnaird, MD; Nick Curzen, PhD, FRCP, FESC; Javed M. Ahmed, MBBS, FRCP, MD; Azfar G. Zaman, BSc, MD, FRCP, MBChB; Peter Ludman, MD; Ahmad Shoaib, MD; Glen P. Martin, PhD; Mamas A. Mamas, DPhil, BMBCh, MRCP, MD
This is a correction to the article: Taxiarchi P, Kontopantelis E, Kinnaird T, Curzen N, Ahmed J, Zaman A, Ludman P, Shoaib A, Martin GP, Mamas MA. Same-Day Discharge After Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total...
This is a correction to the article: Taxiarchi P, Kontopantelis E, Kinnaird T, Curzen N, Ahmed J, Zaman A, Ludman P, Shoaib A, Martin GP, Mamas MA. Same-Day Discharge After Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total...
This is a correction to the...
11/06/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Rare Case of Peripherally Calcified Ductus Arteriosus Aneurysm in an Adult
06/10/2024

Arun Sharma, DM1; Harsimran Bhatia, MD1; Vansha Mehta, MBBS1; Manphool Singhal, MD, DNB1; Parag Barwad, DM2; Sanjeev Hanumantacharya Naganur, DM2

Arun Sharma, DM1; Harsimran Bhatia, M...
A 46-year-old woman presented with complaints of shortness of breath (New York Heart Association II) for the past 3 years. There was no history of orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, nor of trauma or previous aortic or cardiovascular...
A 46-year-old woman presented with complaints of shortness of breath (New York Heart Association II) for the past 3 years. There was no history of orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, nor of trauma or previous aortic or cardiovascular...
A 46-year-old woman presented...
06/10/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Single-Access Parallel Wire Technique for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
06/12/2024

Rawan Mahmoud, MD1; Mohammad Alkhalil, MD1,2

Rawan Mahmoud, MD1; Mohammad Alkhalil...
The authors describe the use of parallel wires to aid the implantation of a transcatheter heart valve in a patient who lacked significant aortic valve calcification.
The authors describe the use of parallel wires to aid the implantation of a transcatheter heart valve in a patient who lacked significant aortic valve calcification.
The authors describe the use of...
06/12/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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HeartFlow Plaque Analysis
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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.
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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...
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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
Cath Lab Digest
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).
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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
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Heartflow Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance and Launch of Next Generation Heartflow Plaque Analysis Platform
09/22/2025
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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