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Volume 27 - Issue 1 - January, 2015

01/09/2015
Gennaro Giustino, MD; Mauro Carlino, MD; Antonio Colombo, MD; Alaide Chieffo, MD; Azeem Latib, MD, BCh, MBBCh; Vasileios F. Panoulas, MD, MRCP, PhD
Two hours after successful RCA stent implantation, a patient re-presented with inferior ST elevation secondary to acute dissection originating at the distal edge of the stent, causing subtotal occlusion of the distal RCA. This case describes...
Two hours after successful RCA stent implantation, a patient re-presented with inferior ST elevation secondary to acute dissection originating at the distal edge of the stent, causing subtotal occlusion of the distal RCA. This case describes...
Two hours after successful RCA...
01/09/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
01/09/2015
Brijehswar S. Maini, MD, FACC
Real-time three-dimensional intracardiac echocardiography has recently become available; we describe our initial experience with this new imaging technology.
Real-time three-dimensional intracardiac echocardiography has recently become available; we describe our initial experience with this new imaging technology.
Real-time three-dimensional...
01/09/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
01/09/2015
Colm G. Hanratty, MD; Ranil de Silva, MD, PhD; Alistair C. Lindsay, MD, PhD; J. Aaron Grantham, MD; Elliot J. Smith, MD; Carlo Di Mario, MD, PhD, FESC, FACC, FRCP; James C. Spratt, MD, FRCP, BSc, MBChB
The development of a large hematoma impairing visualization of the distal true lumen is a recognized complication of antegrade recanalization of chronic total occlusions, often forcing the operator to abort the procedure or switch to a...
The development of a large hematoma impairing visualization of the distal true lumen is a recognized complication of antegrade recanalization of chronic total occlusions, often forcing the operator to abort the procedure or switch to a...
The development of a large...
01/09/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
01/09/2015
Sebastiano Marra, MD; Fiorenzo Gaita, MD; Federico Conrotto, MD; Marco Pavani, MD; Paolo Scacciatella, MD; Fulvio Orzan, MD, PhD; Alberto Pullara, MD; Matteo Marchetti, MD; Gaetana Ferraro, MD; Luigi Biasco, MD; Dario Bongiovanni, MD
An investigation of the very long-term clinical outcomes of atrial septal defect (ASD) percutaneous closure in adult patients and evaluation of the 12-month effects of the device on aortic and mitral valve function. Transcatheter ASD closure...
An investigation of the very long-term clinical outcomes of atrial septal defect (ASD) percutaneous closure in adult patients and evaluation of the 12-month effects of the device on aortic and mitral valve function. Transcatheter ASD closure...
An investigation of the very...
01/09/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Plaque Composition and Dynamics
01/09/2015
Lloyd H. Back, PhD; Massoud A. Leesar, MD, FACC; Imran Arif, MD; Srikara V. Peelukhana, MS; Kranthi K. Kolli, MS; Hanan Kerr, MD; Tarek A. Helmy, MD; Mohamed A. Effat, MD; Rupak K. Banerjee, PhD, PE
Invasive diagnosis of coronary artery disease utilizes either anatomical or functional measurements. In this study, we tested a futuristic parameter, lesion flow coefficient, that combines both the anatomical (percent aortic stenosis) and...
Invasive diagnosis of coronary artery disease utilizes either anatomical or functional measurements. In this study, we tested a futuristic parameter, lesion flow coefficient, that combines both the anatomical (percent aortic stenosis) and...
Invasive diagnosis of coronary...
01/09/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Advances in Vein Therapy
01/09/2015
Julian J. Javier, MD
This review examines the current situation of catheter-based vein interventions with an emphasis on tumescentless versus thermal-injury techniques to treat superficial venous insufficiency.
This review examines the current situation of catheter-based vein interventions with an emphasis on tumescentless versus thermal-injury techniques to treat superficial venous insufficiency.
This review examines the current...
01/09/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
01/09/2015
Troels Højsgaard Jørgensen, MS; Julie Bjerre Thygesen, MD; Hans Gustav Thyregod, MD; Jesper Hastrup Svendsen, MD, DMSc; Lars Søndergaard, MD, DMSc
After surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), the incidence of new-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) is 31%-64% and 4%-32%, respectively. We examine the predisposing factors, optimal...
After surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), the incidence of new-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) is 31%-64% and 4%-32%, respectively. We examine the predisposing factors, optimal...
After surgical aortic valve...
01/09/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
01/09/2015
Joo-Yong Hahn, MD; Jin-Ho Choi, MD; Jung-Han Yoon, MD; Ki-Bae Seung, MD; Yangsoo Jang, MD, PhD; Seung-Jea Tahk, MD, PhD; Hyeon-Cheol Gwon, MD; Sang-Hoon Lee, MD; Seungmin Chung, MD; Jeong-Hoon Yang, MD; Seung-Hyuk Choi, MD; Young-Bin Song, MD
We compared clinical outcomes of transradial (TR) and transfemoral (TF) percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in patients with left main coronary artery (LMCA) bifurcation lesions. TR-PCI is a safe and effective vascular approach even in...
We compared clinical outcomes of transradial (TR) and transfemoral (TF) percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in patients with left main coronary artery (LMCA) bifurcation lesions. TR-PCI is a safe and effective vascular approach even in...
We compared clinical outcomes of...
01/09/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
01/09/2015
James C. Blankenship, MD
Dr Blankenship opines on the enduring value of the case report in scientific literature.  
Dr Blankenship opines on the enduring value of the case report in scientific literature.  
Dr Blankenship opines on the...
01/09/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
01/09/2015
Ramesh Daggubati, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Yili Huang, DO, MD; Aravinda Nanjundappa, MD, RVT, MBA; Michael Liou, MD; David James, MD; Ravi Diwan, MD; Tejas M. Patel, MD, DM; Rahul Patri, MD; Samir B. Pancholy, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI; Justin A. Ratcliffe, MD; Tak W. Kwan, MD, FACC
An evaluation of the use of extension catheters in transradial intervention of complex coronary lesions. The use of an extension catheter may assist in improving successful intervention and decrease the frequency of crossover to a femoral...
An evaluation of the use of extension catheters in transradial intervention of complex coronary lesions. The use of an extension catheter may assist in improving successful intervention and decrease the frequency of crossover to a femoral...
An evaluation of the use of...
01/09/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
01/09/2015
Filippo Scalise, MD; Eugenio Novelli, PhD; Carla Auguadro, MD; Valentina Casali, MD; Mariella Manfredi, MD; Romano Zannoli, PhD
Carbon dioxide digital subtraction angiography is a valuable and safe alternative to traditional iodinated contrast media for evaluating CLI patients. This 40-patient study supports that this modality should be considered as the standard...
Carbon dioxide digital subtraction angiography is a valuable and safe alternative to traditional iodinated contrast media for evaluating CLI patients. This 40-patient study supports that this modality should be considered as the standard...
Carbon dioxide digital...
01/09/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
01/09/2015
Tayo Addo, MD; Atif Mohammad, MD; Karan Sarode, MS, MA; Andrew J.P. Klein, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Mirza S. Baig, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Osvaldo S. Gigliotti, MD; Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI; Mazin I. Foteh, MD; Mazen S. Abu-Fadel, MD; Shirling Tsai, MD; Michael Luna, MD; Gene Pershwitz, MD; Anand Prasad, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI; Bertis B. Little, PhD; Nicolas W. Shammas, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, FACP, FSVM; Ediberto Soto-Cora, MD; Gerardo Ralph, MD
We analyzed data from the ongoing multicenter XLPAD registry to report on the use of non-stent (atherectomy ± balloon angioplasty) and stent-based treatment of superficial femoral ar-tery (SFA), popliteal, and below-the-knee (BTK) vessels in...
We analyzed data from the ongoing multicenter XLPAD registry to report on the use of non-stent (atherectomy ± balloon angioplasty) and stent-based treatment of superficial femoral ar-tery (SFA), popliteal, and below-the-knee (BTK) vessels in...
We analyzed data from the...
01/09/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
01/09/2015
Ajit Pal Singh, MD, DM; Srinivas Budanur Chikkaswamy, MD, DM; Soumya Patra, MD; Madhav Hegde, MD; K. S. Ravindranath, MD, DM; Mahimarangaiha Jayaranganath, MD, DM; Cholanahalli Nanjappa Manjunath, MD, DM
Takayasu’s arteritis (TA) is a rare inflammatory, granulomatous vasculitis primarily involving the aorta and its major branches. This study analyzes and describes the clinical features, angiographic profile, and endovascular interventions in...
Takayasu’s arteritis (TA) is a rare inflammatory, granulomatous vasculitis primarily involving the aorta and its major branches. This study analyzes and describes the clinical features, angiographic profile, and endovascular interventions in...
Takayasu’s arteritis (TA) is a...
01/09/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
01/09/2015
S. Hinan Ahmed, MD; Samir Germanwala, MD; Carolina Ortiz-Lopez, MD; Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI; Salil Sethi, MD; Anand Prasad, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI; Atif Mohammad, MD; Karan Sarode, MS, MA
This study examines the acute procedural success of novel devices that facilitate either true lumen or subintimal navigation across popliteal and below-the-knee (BTK) CTOs. Viance and CrossBoss catheters were associated with an overall 70%...
This study examines the acute procedural success of novel devices that facilitate either true lumen or subintimal navigation across popliteal and below-the-knee (BTK) CTOs. Viance and CrossBoss catheters were associated with an overall 70%...
This study examines the acute...
01/09/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology