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Volume 26 - Issue 8 - August 2014

Letters to the Editor
08/05/2014
Yashasvi Chugh, MD; Sanjay Chugh, MD, DM
Dear Editor: We would like to congratulate Deora et al1 on the use of their novel technique for overcoming radial artery loops during transradial interventions. However, we have the following concerns regarding its safety and utility:
Dear Editor: We would like to congratulate Deora et al1 on the use of their novel technique for overcoming radial artery loops during transradial interventions. However, we have the following concerns regarding its safety and utility:
Dear Editor: We would like to...
08/05/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
08/05/2014
Deepak Acharya, MD; Renzo Y. Loyaga-Rendon, MD; Jose A. Tallaj, MD; Salpy V. Pamboukian, MD, MSPH; Mark F. Sasse, MD
We discuss a patient with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention and hemodynamic support with a new short-term percutaneously inserted device, the Impella CP (Abiomed).
We discuss a patient with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention and hemodynamic support with a new short-term percutaneously inserted device, the Impella CP (Abiomed).
We discuss a patient with acute...
08/05/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
08/05/2014
A. Halapas, MD; Michael P. Chrissoheris, MD; Konstantinos Spargias, MD, PhD
Valve-in-valve (ViV) transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) seems to be an effective and promising procedure in patients with degenerated bioprosthetic aortic valves, avoiding the risks associated with the use of cardioplegia and redo...
Valve-in-valve (ViV) transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) seems to be an effective and promising procedure in patients with degenerated bioprosthetic aortic valves, avoiding the risks associated with the use of cardioplegia and redo...
Valve-in-valve (ViV)...
08/05/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
08/05/2014
Steven J. Kernis, MD; Arthur Martella, MD; Kishore J. Harjai, MD, MMM, FACC, FSCAI
We describe the case of a patient who underwent several innovative procedures over a period of nearly five decades, inluding a Vineberg operation in 1969, CABG surgery in 2000, and finally, transcatheter aortic valve replacement in 2013. Her...
We describe the case of a patient who underwent several innovative procedures over a period of nearly five decades, inluding a Vineberg operation in 1969, CABG surgery in 2000, and finally, transcatheter aortic valve replacement in 2013. Her...
We describe the case of a...
08/05/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
08/05/2014
Ali Alshamsi, MD; Najime Bouhzam, MD; Nicolas Boudou, MD
CTO-PCI remains one of the most challenging chapters in interventional cardiology. We present the first description of a reverse CART technique using a cutting balloon instead of a semicompliant or non-compliant balloon.
CTO-PCI remains one of the most challenging chapters in interventional cardiology. We present the first description of a reverse CART technique using a cutting balloon instead of a semicompliant or non-compliant balloon.
CTO-PCI remains one of the most...
08/05/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
08/05/2014
Dmitriy N. Feldman, MD
Femoropopliteal (FP) atherosclerotic disease is responsible for the majority of cases of symptomatic lower-extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD). Dr Feldman offers a thoughtful commentary on the results of the COMPLIANCE 360° Trial and...
Femoropopliteal (FP) atherosclerotic disease is responsible for the majority of cases of symptomatic lower-extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD). Dr Feldman offers a thoughtful commentary on the results of the COMPLIANCE 360° Trial and...
Femoropopliteal (FP)...
08/05/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
08/05/2014
Michael S. Lee, MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI; Tae Yang, MD; Tony Das, MD; George L. Adams, MD, MHS, MBA, FACC, FSCAI; Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI
This subanalysis of the CONFIRM I-III registries compared the composite procedural complication rates of patients with versus without renal disease who underwent orbital atherectomy for peripheral arterial disease.
This subanalysis of the CONFIRM I-III registries compared the composite procedural complication rates of patients with versus without renal disease who underwent orbital atherectomy for peripheral arterial disease.
This subanalysis of the CONFIRM...
08/05/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
08/05/2014
Raymond Dattilo, MD, FACC; Stevan I. Himmelstein, MD; Robert F. Cuff, MD, RVT
This study compares treatment results of orbital atherectomy vs balloon angioplasty for calcified femoropopliteal disease. 12-month follow-up results are discussed.
This study compares treatment results of orbital atherectomy vs balloon angioplasty for calcified femoropopliteal disease. 12-month follow-up results are discussed.
This study compares treatment...
08/05/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Disease
08/05/2014
Atif Mohammad, MD; Karan Sarode, MS, MA; Andrew J.P. Klein, MD, FACC, FSCAI; M. Ishtiaque Ali, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Rahul Thomas, MD; Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI; Salil Sethi, MD; Mazen S. Abu-Fadel, MD; Mirza S. Baig, MD; Anand Prasad, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI; Osvaldo S. Gigliotti, MD; Nicolas W. Shammas, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, FACP, FSVM
Crossing of lower-extremity arterial chronic total occlusion (CTO) can be challenging. This study examines the use of the Viance peripheral CTO crossing device (Covidien) in the superficial femoral, popliteal, and below-the knee arterial...
Crossing of lower-extremity arterial chronic total occlusion (CTO) can be challenging. This study examines the use of the Viance peripheral CTO crossing device (Covidien) in the superficial femoral, popliteal, and below-the knee arterial...
Crossing of lower-extremity...
08/05/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/05/2014
Marcelo A. Jimenez, MD; Ioannis A. Stathopoulos, MD, PhD; Konstantinos Kossidas, MD; Georgia Panagopoulos, PhD; Kirk N. Garratt, MD, MSc
Guidewire-induced coronary perforation (CP) rate is reported to have increased. We analyzed 23,399 PCIs to evaluate the independent contribution of guidewire-induced CP on mortality. 
Guidewire-induced coronary perforation (CP) rate is reported to have increased. We analyzed 23,399 PCIs to evaluate the independent contribution of guidewire-induced CP on mortality. 
Guidewire-induced coronary...
08/05/2014
Journal of Invasive Cardiology