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Volume 27 - Issue 10 - October, 2015

Letters to the Editor
Palpation Versus Ultrasound in Femoral Artery Catheterization: Figure Error Notification
10/01/2015
Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI; Mazen S. Abu-Fadel, MD
The authors report the urgent need for the correction of two figure labels in the July 2015 article by Sobolev et al. An erratum is attached, and the figures have been corrected accordingly.
The authors report the urgent need for the correction of two figure labels in the July 2015 article by Sobolev et al. An erratum is attached, and the figures have been corrected accordingly.
The authors report the urgent...
10/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Letters to the Editor
The New Occlutech Duct Occluder
10/01/2015
Raúl Enrique Ríos-Méndez, MD
A letter regarding a May 2015 article by Kudumula et al, which reported on the new Occlutech duct occluder. The author discusses his own experience with PDA closure and recommends further Occlutech studies under a variety of circumstances.
A letter regarding a May 2015 article by Kudumula et al, which reported on the new Occlutech duct occluder. The author discusses his own experience with PDA closure and recommends further Occlutech studies under a variety of circumstances.
A letter regarding a May 2015...
10/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Paravalvular Regurgitation After TAVR: Time Heals, or Not?
10/01/2015
Biswajit Kar, MD; Ali E. Denktas, MD; David Paniagua, MD; Hani Jneid, MD
The authors comment on Toggweiler et al’s September 2015 article, which investigated the natural course of paravalvular regurgitation (PAR) with serial TEE measurements. They review the history of PAR, the implications of the Toggweiler...
The authors comment on Toggweiler et al’s September 2015 article, which investigated the natural course of paravalvular regurgitation (PAR) with serial TEE measurements. They review the history of PAR, the implications of the Toggweiler...
The authors comment on...
10/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Chordal Rupture Following MitraClip Implantation Resulting in Massive Mitral Regurgitation
10/01/2015
Tomás Benito-González, MD; Javier Gualis, MD, PhD; Rodrigo Estévez-Loureiro, MD, PhD
A 44-year-old male was diagnosed with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (LVEF 50%) and severe functional mitral regurgitation (MR). Mitral surgery was rejected due to high perioperative risk (morbid obesity, BMI 55 kg/m2, and severe...
A 44-year-old male was diagnosed with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (LVEF 50%) and severe functional mitral regurgitation (MR). Mitral surgery was rejected due to high perioperative risk (morbid obesity, BMI 55 kg/m2, and severe...
A 44-year-old male was diagnosed...
10/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
First Reported Successful Femoral Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Using the Edwards Sapien 3 Valve
10/01/2015
Stephane Fournier, MD, PhD; Eric Eeckhout, MD, PhD; Christian Roguelov, MD; Olivier Muller, MD, PhD; Pierre Monney, MD; Andrea Zuffi, MD; Juan F. Iglesias, MD; Salah D. Qanadli, MD, PhD; Cecile Courbon, MD
The authors assess the safety and feasibility of transfemoral valve-in-valve implantation of the new Edwards Sapien 3 in a degenerated Mitroflow bioprosthesis.
The authors assess the safety and feasibility of transfemoral valve-in-valve implantation of the new Edwards Sapien 3 in a degenerated Mitroflow bioprosthesis.
The authors assess the safety...
10/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
TAVR Through Heavily Calcified Aorta Following Atheroma Retrieval With the "Elevator" Technique
10/01/2015
Jason C. Kovacic, MD, PhD; Nagendra Boopathy Senguttuvan, MD; Furqan Tejani, MD; Samin K. Sharma, MD, FACC, FSCAI; George D. Dangas, MD, PhD; Sharif Ellozy, MD; Annapoorna S. Kini, MD, MRCP, FACC
An 86-year-old Caucasian female with severe symptomatic, inoperable aortic stenosis was accepted for high-risk transfemoral TAVR due to severe calcification of the aorta. The authors utilized the elevator technique, which allows axial...
An 86-year-old Caucasian female with severe symptomatic, inoperable aortic stenosis was accepted for high-risk transfemoral TAVR due to severe calcification of the aorta. The authors utilized the elevator technique, which allows axial...
An 86-year-old Caucasian female...
10/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Frequency, Indications, and Outcomes of Guide Catheter Extension Use in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
10/01/2015
Thao Duong, MD; Ryan G. Master, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI; Georgios E. Christakopoulos, MD; Michele Roesle, RN, BSN, MD; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH, MD; Michael Luna, MD
The frequency and outcomes of guide catheter extension use during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has received limited study. The authors retrospectively examine 1539 consecutive PCIs performed between May 2010 and November 2013 to...
The frequency and outcomes of guide catheter extension use during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has received limited study. The authors retrospectively examine 1539 consecutive PCIs performed between May 2010 and November 2013 to...
The frequency and outcomes of...
10/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Effect of Extended-Release Niacin on Saphenous Vein Graft Atherosclerosis: Insights from the Atherosclerosis Lesion Progression Intervention Using Niacin Extended Release in Saphenous Vein Grafts (ALPINE-SVG) Pilot Trial
10/01/2015
Anna P. Kotsia, MD, PhD; Georgios Christopoulos, MD; James A. de Lemos, MD; Darren K. McGuire, MD, MHSc; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Milton Packer, MD; Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI; Daisha J. Cipher, PhD, MD; Michele Roesle, RN, BSN, MD; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH, MD; Ameka Coleman, MS, BS
Intermediate SVG lesions have high rates of progression. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of extended-release niacin (ER-niacin) vs. placebo on intermediate saphenous vein graft (SVG) lesions.
Intermediate SVG lesions have high rates of progression. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of extended-release niacin (ER-niacin) vs. placebo on intermediate saphenous vein graft (SVG) lesions.
Intermediate SVG lesions have...
10/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Interpretation of Coronary Angiograms Recorded Using Google Glass: A Comparative Analysis
10/01/2015
Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI; Aris Karatasakis, MD; Georgios E. Christakopoulos, MD; Michele Roesle, RN, BSN, MD; Shuaib M. Abdullah, MD; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH, MD; José Roberto Martínez-Parachini, MD; Jerrold M. Grodin, MD; Erica Resendes, BS, MS, MPH; Thao Duong, MD; Jedrek Wosik, MD; Muhammad Nauman Javed Tarar, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI
Google Glass is a voice-activated, hands-free, optical head-mounted display device capable of taking pictures, recording videos, and transmitting data via wi-fi. We examined the accuracy of coronary angiogram interpretation recorded using...
Google Glass is a voice-activated, hands-free, optical head-mounted display device capable of taking pictures, recording videos, and transmitting data via wi-fi. We examined the accuracy of coronary angiogram interpretation recorded using...
Google Glass is a...
10/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Heads Up! Introducing Wearable Health Technologies in Cardiology
10/01/2015
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI; Muthiah Vaduganathan, MD, MPH
The authors comment on this month's article by Duong et al on the use of the Google Glass in cardiovascular medicine. They eagerly look forward to the continued development of the “smart” technological platform in cardiovascular medicine;...
The authors comment on this month's article by Duong et al on the use of the Google Glass in cardiovascular medicine. They eagerly look forward to the continued development of the “smart” technological platform in cardiovascular medicine;...
The authors comment on this...
10/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Pulmonary Embolism
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CVD
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Rises in Mexico, Despite Improved Cholesterol Control
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Thrombectomy
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Heart Failure
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Peripheral IVL
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Dr. Annapoorna Kini (left) and her team outside of The Samuel Fineman Cardiac Catheterization Artificial Intelligence Research Lab
AI Research
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Brief Communication
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Ocular Radiation Exposure of the Primary Operator Performing Selective Coronary Angiography From a Radial Artery Approach
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Richard Casazza, MAS
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