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Volume 30 - Issue 12 - December, 2018

Review
Hybrid Coronary Revascularization vs Complete Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
11/24/2018
Sabrina Nolan; Kristian B. Filion, PhD; Renee Atallah, MSc; Emmanuel Moss, MD, MSc; Mark J. Eisenberg, MD, MPH; Pauline Reynier, MSc
Hybrid coronary revascularization (HCR) has emerged as a potential alternative to surgery. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 9 cohort studies and 1 randomized controlled trial to compare HCR with CABG interventions.
Hybrid coronary revascularization (HCR) has emerged as a potential alternative to surgery. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 9 cohort studies and 1 randomized controlled trial to compare HCR with CABG interventions.
Hybrid coronary...
11/24/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Letters to the Editor
Suggesting a New Primary Access Site for Treating Chronic Total Occlusions: Bilateral Distal Transradial Intervention (bdTRI)
11/24/2018
Irzal Hadžibegović, MD, PhD; Boris Starčević, MD, PhD
Bilateral distal transradial intervention is a new primary access strategy for chronic total occlusion interventions. We provide a brief review of recent studies and offer the rationale behind this promising approach.
Bilateral distal transradial intervention is a new primary access strategy for chronic total occlusion interventions. We provide a brief review of recent studies and offer the rationale behind this promising approach.
Bilateral distal transradial...
11/24/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Recanalization of Left Subclavian Vein Total Occlusion Jailed by Superior Vena Cava Stent Using Culotte Stenting Technique With a Dedicated Venous Stent
11/24/2018
Bryan P. Yan, MBBS, FRACP, MD; Wai Kin Chi, MBChB; G.M. Tan, MBChB
This case demonstrates that the high radial strength of a dedicated nitinol venous stent is able to achieve good acute angiographic results and clinical efficacy.
This case demonstrates that the high radial strength of a dedicated nitinol venous stent is able to achieve good acute angiographic results and clinical efficacy.
This case demonstrates that the...
11/24/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Thrombolysis-Guided Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
11/24/2018
Georgios Tzanis, MD; Antonio Colombo, MD; Francesco Giannini, MD; Azeem Latib, MD, BCh, MBBCh
A 77-year-old STEMI patient became hemodynamically unstable during attempted PCI, and operators were unable to visualize the right coronary artery ostium despite multiple attempts. Systemic thrombolysis resolved these issues and allowed PCI...
A 77-year-old STEMI patient became hemodynamically unstable during attempted PCI, and operators were unable to visualize the right coronary artery ostium despite multiple attempts. Systemic thrombolysis resolved these issues and allowed PCI...
A 77-year-old STEMI patient...
11/24/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Snow and Reindeer: Large Tricuspid Valve Mobile Vegetation
11/24/2018
Vratika Agarwal, MD; Roman Royzman, MD; Peter C. Olson, MD
A 20-year-old female with history of polysubstance abuse presented with fevers and lightheadness. TEE showed a definite large, irregular, loosely organized, highly mobile vegetation.
A 20-year-old female with history of polysubstance abuse presented with fevers and lightheadness. TEE showed a definite large, irregular, loosely organized, highly mobile vegetation.
A 20-year-old female with...
11/24/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Traumatic Fracture of Pacemaker Lead by Suture Transfixation to Pectoral Muscle
11/24/2018
Raghav Bansal, MD, DM; Viveka Kumar, MD, DM; Kewal Krishan Talwar, MD, DM
We report acute lead fracture during pacemaker implantation. Suturing the lead without the sleeve might damage the lead. To avoid this result, we suggest tying knots tightly, but not too vigorously.
We report acute lead fracture during pacemaker implantation. Suturing the lead without the sleeve might damage the lead. To avoid this result, we suggest tying knots tightly, but not too vigorously.
We report acute lead fracture...
11/24/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Prehospital Prasugrel Versus Ticagrelor in Real-World Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Referred for Primary PCI: Procedural and 30-Day Outcomes
10/15/2018
Mark S. Patterson, MBBS, PhD, MD, MRCP; René J. Van Der Schaaf, MD, PhD; Jean-Paul R. Herrman, MD, PhD; Ton Slagboom, MD; Maarten A. Vink, MD, PhD; Moniek Maarse, MD; Rob Adams, MSc; Robbert J. de Winter, MD, PhD; Nicola S. Vos, MD; Giovanni Amoroso, MD, PhD
Pretreatment with P2Y12 inhibitors before primary percutaneous coronary intervention can reduce the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular event rate in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients. We investigated differences in...
Pretreatment with P2Y12 inhibitors before primary percutaneous coronary intervention can reduce the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular event rate in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients. We investigated differences in...
Pretreatment with P2Y12...
10/15/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Balloon Valvuloplasty Followed by Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation as a Staged Procedure in Patients With Low-Flow Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis
11/25/2018
Katharina Hellhammer, MD; Horst Sievert, MD, FESC, FACC, FSCAI; Kerstin D. Piayda, MD; Sameer A. Gafoor, MD; Tobias Zeus, MD; Anna Christina Wimmer, BA; Malte Kelm, MD; Verena Veulemans, MD; Christian Jung, MD, PhD; Shazia Afzal, MD; Ralf Erkens, MD; Amin Polzin, MD; Christine Quast, MD; Ralf Westenfeld, MD
We investigated whether balloon aortic valvuloplasty followed by TAVI as a staged procedure is an effective treatment option in patients with low-flow low-gradient aortic stenosis. 
We investigated whether balloon aortic valvuloplasty followed by TAVI as a staged procedure is an effective treatment option in patients with low-flow low-gradient aortic stenosis. 
We investigated whether balloon...
11/25/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Clinical and Angiographic Outcomes Comparison of Patients With Left Main Vs Non-Left Main Bifurcation Lesions Treated With Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents
11/25/2018
Renato Valenti, MD; Michele Ciabatti, MD; Angela Migliorini, MD; Maria Grazia De Gregorio, MD; David Antoniucci, MD; Giulia Taborchi, MD; Sofia Morini, MD; Roberto Rondine, MD; Raffaelle Martone, MD; Ruben Vergara, MD
We prospectively analyzed all consecutive patients treated at our center for bifurcation lesions from 2011-2015 and compared the angiographic and clinical outcomes of patients with left main bifurcation lesions vs those with non-left main...
We prospectively analyzed all consecutive patients treated at our center for bifurcation lesions from 2011-2015 and compared the angiographic and clinical outcomes of patients with left main bifurcation lesions vs those with non-left main...
We prospectively analyzed all...
11/25/2018
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Validation of STS/ACC TVT-TAVR Score in Veterans Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
09/15/2018
Stefan C. Bertog, MD; Christopher Reiff, MD; Sergey Gurevich, MD; Rosemary Kelly, MD; Santiago Garcia, MD; Paul Sorajja, MD
The STS/ACC TVT-TAVR score was estimated in 195 veterans undergoing TAVR from 2015-2017; in-hospital and 30-day mortality rates were evaluated.
The STS/ACC TVT-TAVR score was estimated in 195 veterans undergoing TAVR from 2015-2017; in-hospital and 30-day mortality rates were evaluated.
The STS/ACC TVT-TAVR score was...
09/15/2018
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
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
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
Cath Lab Digest

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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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