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Volume 27 - Issue 11 - November, 2015

AIMRadial2015 Abstracts: Coronary & Vascular 4th Advanced International Masterclass
11/01/2015
Abstracts from AIMRadial2015: Coronary & Vascular 4th Advanced International Masterclass, Liverpool, United Kingdom September 17-18, 2015
Abstracts from AIMRadial2015: Coronary & Vascular 4th Advanced International Masterclass, Liverpool, United Kingdom September 17-18, 2015
Abstracts from AIMRadial2015:...
11/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Should We Routinely Stent the Femoropopliteal Artery? An Interventionalist`s Perspective
11/01/2015
Nicolas W. Shammas, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, FACP, FSVM; Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI
An overview of the pros and cons of primary stenting of femoropopliteal (FP) arteries vs alternative approaches including provisional stenting following POBA, atherectomy and/or drug-coated balloons.
An overview of the pros and cons of primary stenting of femoropopliteal (FP) arteries vs alternative approaches including provisional stenting following POBA, atherectomy and/or drug-coated balloons.
An overview of the pros and cons...
11/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Ventriculography to Identify Ventricular Free-Wall Rupture in Acute Coronary Syndrome
11/01/2015
Malek Kass, MD; Scott Donald, MD
A 76-year-old previously well female with late-presentation ACS underwent left ventriculography, which demonstrated contrast leak into the pericardium consistent with left ventricular free-wall rupture. This case highlights the persistent...
A 76-year-old previously well female with late-presentation ACS underwent left ventriculography, which demonstrated contrast leak into the pericardium consistent with left ventricular free-wall rupture. This case highlights the persistent...
A 76-year-old previously well...
11/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Safety and Feasibility of the Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System via the Transradial Approach
11/01/2015
Jips Zachariah, MD; Phillip Ruisi, DO; Yili Huang, DO, MD; Ramesh Daggubati, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Ravi Diwan, MD; Moinakhtar Lala, MD; Tejas M. Patel, MD, DM; Justin A. Ratcliffe, MD; Tak W. Kwan, MD, FACC; Michael Ruisi, MD
The orbital atherectomy system (OAS) is the most recent innovation to facilitate stent placement in heavily calcified lesions. This study shows that OAS use via the radial approach may be a safe and feasible option to assist in the treatment...
The orbital atherectomy system (OAS) is the most recent innovation to facilitate stent placement in heavily calcified lesions. This study shows that OAS use via the radial approach may be a safe and feasible option to assist in the treatment...
The orbital atherectomy system...
11/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
The Chameleon`s Technique: A Novel 3-in-6 Mother-and-Child Technique for Simultaneous Contralateral Angiography During Transradial Angioplasty of CTO via One Guide and One Puncture Site
11/01/2015
Ferdinand Kiemeneij, MD, PhD
In order to obviate double arterial access for bi-coronary visualization during transradial intervention of chronic total coronary occlusions, a novel 3-in-6 mother-and-child technique was applied. This method to visualize both coronary...
In order to obviate double arterial access for bi-coronary visualization during transradial intervention of chronic total coronary occlusions, a novel 3-in-6 mother-and-child technique was applied. This method to visualize both coronary...
In order to obviate double...
11/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Transradial Approach of Alcohol Septal Ablation Using a Sheathless Guiding Catheter: A Feasibility Study
11/01/2015
Naoto Inoue, MD; Norio Tada, MD; Tsuyoshi Isawa, MD; Tatsushi Ootomo, MD; Mie Sakurai, MD; Kaname Takizawa, MD
We aimed to investigate the feasibility and safety of alcohol septal ablation (ASA) via transradial approach using a sheathless guiding catheter. 
We aimed to investigate the feasibility and safety of alcohol septal ablation (ASA) via transradial approach using a sheathless guiding catheter. 
We aimed to investigate the...
11/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Superficial Femoral Artery Intervention by Single Transpedal Arterial Access
11/01/2015
Yili Huang, DO, MD; Hugo Rosero, DO; Michael Liou, MD; Nicholas S. Amoroso, MD; Ravi Diwan, MD; Justin A. Ratcliffe, MD; Moinakhtar Lala, MD; Tak W. Kwan, MD, FACC; Olivier F. Bertrand, MD, PhD; John T. Coppola, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Sooraj Shah, MD
There are limited reports of transpedal artery access for peripheral artery interventions, but none to date describing routine primary transpedal artery approach for SFA stenting. We report on 4 patients who underwent successful endovascular...
There are limited reports of transpedal artery access for peripheral artery interventions, but none to date describing routine primary transpedal artery approach for SFA stenting. We report on 4 patients who underwent successful endovascular...
There are limited reports of...
11/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
The Impact of Short or Long Transcatheter Occluder Waist Lengths on Postprocedure Complete Atrioventricular Block: A Retrospective Study
11/01/2015
Hong Wu, MD; Yong Zhou, MD; Xilong Lang, MD; Ni Zhu, MD; Yuan Bai, MD; Xing Zheng, MD; Zhifu Guo, MD
Complete atrioventricular block (cAVB) is considered the most serious adverse event after transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defect (VSD). This study evaluates the incidence of postprocedure cAVB and its relationship with different...
Complete atrioventricular block (cAVB) is considered the most serious adverse event after transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defect (VSD). This study evaluates the incidence of postprocedure cAVB and its relationship with different...
Complete atrioventricular block...
11/01/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Impact of Chronic Statin Therapy on Postprocedural Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients Undergoing Non-Emergent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
05/15/2015
Shing-Chiu Wong, MD; Robert M. Minutello, MD; Geoffrey Bergman, MD, MBBS; Luke K. Kim, MD; Rajesh V. Swaminathan, MD; Jake M. Chanin, MD, MSc; Muhammad A. Haider, MD; Michael Tanoue, MD; Konstantinos Charitakis, MD; Christopher L. Gade, MD; Dmitriy N. Feldman, MD; Harsimran S. Singh, MD
Following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), elevations in serum creatinine level and declines in glomerular filtration rate are common. Prior studies have demonstrated benefit of chronic statin therapy in the prevention of...
Following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), elevations in serum creatinine level and declines in glomerular filtration rate are common. Prior studies have demonstrated benefit of chronic statin therapy in the prevention of...
Following percutaneous coronary...
05/15/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Stabilization of Coronary Stents Using the Floating-Wire Technique
10/29/2015
Yue Li, MD; Jingyi Xue, MD; Shuang Li, MM; Li Sheng, MD; Danghui Sun, MM, MD; Weimin Li, MM; Yongtai Gong, MD
Excessive movement of coronary stents within the artery can make accurate stent placement difficult. This study assessed the use of the floating-wire technique to reduce stent motion to improve placement accuracy.
Excessive movement of coronary stents within the artery can make accurate stent placement difficult. This study assessed the use of the floating-wire technique to reduce stent motion to improve placement accuracy.
Excessive movement of coronary...
10/29/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Hyperkalemia
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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...
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CVD
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Rises in Mexico, Despite Improved Cholesterol Control
09/18/2025
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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
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Heart Failure
ELEVATE-HFpEF: Medtronic Initiates Global Pivotal Study of Cardiac Pacing in New Patient Population
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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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Video Supplement to "Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route" (Clinical Image).
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Clinical Images
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Brief Communication
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09/25/2025
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A Kissing WATCHMAN Approach to Bilobar Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
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Casazza headshot
Author Interview
Ocular Radiation Exposure of the Primary Operator Performing Selective Coronary Angiography From a Radial Artery Approach
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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."
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Patient Care
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