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Volume 27 - Issue 12 - December, 2015

Original Contribution
Hemodynamic Assessment of Severe Aortic Stenosis via Transradial Approach is Safe
11/25/2015
Kintur Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Tejas M. Patel, MD, DM; Samir B. Pancholy, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI
We sought to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and time to cross severely stenosed aortic valves via radial approach using ordinary equipment for aortic stenosis evaluation.
We sought to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and time to cross severely stenosed aortic valves via radial approach using ordinary equipment for aortic stenosis evaluation.
We sought to evaluate the...
11/25/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Impact of Aging on Radial Spasm During Coronary Catheterization
11/25/2015
Xavier Freixa, MD, PhD; Victoria Martin-Yuste, MD, PhD; Salvatore Brugaletta, MD, PhD; Manel Sabaté, MD, PhD; Ander Regueiro, MD; Marc Trilla, RN; Diego Fernandez-Rodriguez, MD; Marcelo A. Jimenez, MD; Amadeo Betriu, MD; Monica Masotti, MD
This study on the impact of aging on the incidence and severity of radial spasm during coronary catheterization suggests the need to intensify preventive measures in young patients in order to reduce the incidence of radial spasm.
This study on the impact of aging on the incidence and severity of radial spasm during coronary catheterization suggests the need to intensify preventive measures in young patients in order to reduce the incidence of radial spasm.
This study on the impact of...
11/25/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Repeated Aortic Balloon Valvuloplasty in Elderly Patients With Aortic Stenosis Who Are Not Candidates for Definitive Treatment
11/25/2015
Elizabeth M. Retzer, MD; Atman P. Shah, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The authors comment on this month's article by Bordoni et al, noting that their results are a notable step forward, demonstrate the efficacy and safety in performing repeat BAV in a high-risk patient population with no other treatment...
The authors comment on this month's article by Bordoni et al, noting that their results are a notable step forward, demonstrate the efficacy and safety in performing repeat BAV in a high-risk patient population with no other treatment...
The authors comment on this...
11/25/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Feasibility of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Without Preprocedural Transesophageal Echocardiography or CT Scanning
10/15/2015
Daniel Hammersley, MRCP; Steven Podd, MRCP; Ari Gomes; Catherine Thomson; Thomas Keeble, MD; Maureen Dooley, MRCP, MD; David Hildick-Smith, MD, MBBS, FRCP
LAA occlusion patients usually undergo TEE or CT imaging prior to the procedure; this preprocedural imaging may not be necessary. This study assesses the success rate and safety outcomes of LAA occlusion in a cohort of patients who had not...
LAA occlusion patients usually undergo TEE or CT imaging prior to the procedure; this preprocedural imaging may not be necessary. This study assesses the success rate and safety outcomes of LAA occlusion in a cohort of patients who had not...
LAA occlusion patients usually...
10/15/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure: How Easy Can it Get?
10/15/2015
Bernhard Meier, MD, FACC, FESC
This commentary on an article by Hammersley et al offers Dr. Meier's thoughts and observations on the choice between LAA occlusion and life-long oral anticoagulation.
This commentary on an article by Hammersley et al offers Dr. Meier's thoughts and observations on the choice between LAA occlusion and life-long oral anticoagulation.
This commentary on an article by...
10/15/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Comparison of Iodixanol and Ioxaglate for Coronary Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging
09/15/2015
Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI; Anna P. Kotsia, MD, PhD; Georgios Christopoulos, MD; Shuaib M. Abdullah, MD; Georgios E. Christakopoulos, MD; Michele Roesle, RN, BSN, MD
The impact of contrast type on coronary imaging using optical coherence tomography (OCT) has received limited study. We compared OCT imaging obtained using the non-ionic, iso-osmolar iodixanol with the ionic, low-osmolar ioxaglate. 
The impact of contrast type on coronary imaging using optical coherence tomography (OCT) has received limited study. We compared OCT imaging obtained using the non-ionic, iso-osmolar iodixanol with the ionic, low-osmolar ioxaglate. 
The impact of contrast type on...
09/15/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Repeated Aortic Balloon Valvuloplasty in Elderly Patients With Aortic Stenosis Who Are Not Candidates for Definitive Treatment
09/15/2015
Cristina Ciuca, MD; Gianni Dall'Ara, MD; Linda Taffani; Matteo Chiarabelli, RN; Nevio Taglieri, MD; Alessandra Berardini, MD; Paolo Guastaroba, MSc; Claudio Rapezzi, MD; Antonio Marzocchi, MD; Francesco Saia, MD, PhD; Maria Letizia Bacchi-Reggiani, MSc; Barbara Bordoni, MD; Carolina Moretti, MD; Cinzia Marrozzini, MD
A sizable group of patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis can undergo neither surgical aortic valve replacement nor transcatheter aortic valve implantation. The aim of this study was to assess the potential role of repeated balloon aortic...
A sizable group of patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis can undergo neither surgical aortic valve replacement nor transcatheter aortic valve implantation. The aim of this study was to assess the potential role of repeated balloon aortic...
A sizable group of patients with...
09/15/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Percutaneous Pulmonary Balloon Valvuloplasty Provides Good Long-Term Outcomes in Adults With Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
08/25/2015
Xiaodong Qian, MD; Yunxia Qian, MD; Yafeng Zhou, MD; Xiangjun Yang, MD
Percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty (PBPV) is well described in children, but data on the efficacy and long-term outcomes in adult patients with pulmonary valve stenosis are limited. This 41-patient study estimates the long-term...
Percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty (PBPV) is well described in children, but data on the efficacy and long-term outcomes in adult patients with pulmonary valve stenosis are limited. This 41-patient study estimates the long-term...
Percutaneous balloon pulmonary...
08/25/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of the Novel Svelte Acrobat Integrated Delivery System via Radial Approach With 5 Fr Catheters
08/25/2015
Amanda G.R.M. Sousa, MD, PhD; Fernando Stucchi Devito, MD, PhD; Jose de Ribamar Costa, Jr., MD, PhD; Pedro Beraldo de Andrade, MD, PhD; Ricardo A. Costa, MD, PhD; Carlos Eduardo Faria Silva, MD; Maria Paula C. Menezes; Alexandre Antonio Cunha Abizaid, MD, PhD
The use of the Svelte Acrobat Integrated Delivery System via radial approach with 5 Fr catheters is evaluated for safety and efficacy. In this 50-patient study, the authors show that this direct stenting system enables easy delivery,...
The use of the Svelte Acrobat Integrated Delivery System via radial approach with 5 Fr catheters is evaluated for safety and efficacy. In this 50-patient study, the authors show that this direct stenting system enables easy delivery,...
The use of the Svelte Acrobat...
08/25/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Gender-Related and Age-Related Differences in Implantable Defibrillator Recipients: Results From the Pacemaker and Implantable Defibrillator Leads Survival Study ("PAIDLESS")
11/25/2015
Todd J. Cohen, MD, FACC, FHRS; Jessica A. Chung; Daniel J. Kersten, BA; Alyssa M. Feldman, MS; Wilbur J. Asheld, DO; Joseph J. Germano, DO; Shahidul Islam, PStat, MPH, CPH
This study analyzed the differences in gender and age in relation to defibrillator lead failure and mortality of patients in the Pacemaker and Implantable Defibrillator Leads Survival Study (PAIDLESS).
This study analyzed the differences in gender and age in relation to defibrillator lead failure and mortality of patients in the Pacemaker and Implantable Defibrillator Leads Survival Study (PAIDLESS).
This study analyzed the...
11/25/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Thrombectomy
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Dr. Annapoorna Kini (left) and her team outside of The Samuel Fineman Cardiac Catheterization Artificial Intelligence Research Lab
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Brief Communication
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