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Volume 27 - Issue 12 - December, 2015

Original Contribution
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
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
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
Review
11/25/2015
Andres M. Pineda, MD; Christos G. Mihos, DO, MD; Nirat Beohar, MD; Orlando Santana, MD; Sandeep Singla, MD; John Rhodes, III, MD; Robert J. Sommer, MD; Charanjit S. Rihal, MD, MBA, FSCAI
The authors provide a comprehensive review of the current transcatheter management of the most common intracardiac defects encountered in the adult population.
The authors provide a comprehensive review of the current transcatheter management of the most common intracardiac defects encountered in the adult population.
The authors provide a...
11/25/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/25/2015
Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI; Howard Chao, BS ; Michele Roesle, RN, BSN, MD; Henry Han, BS ; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH, MD; Guthbudeen Abdurrahim, MD; James A. de Lemos, MD; Darren K. McGuire, MD, MHSc; Milton Packer, MD; Andres Guerra, BS; Ameka Coleman, MS, BS; Hao Xu, PhD; Anna P. Kotsia, MD, PhD; Georgios Christopoulos, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Alan Sosa, BA
We sought to evaluate the impact of extended-release niacin on carotid intima media thickness (CIMT), endothelial function, and endothelial progenitor cell (EPC) mobilization. 
We sought to evaluate the impact of extended-release niacin on carotid intima media thickness (CIMT), endothelial function, and endothelial progenitor cell (EPC) mobilization. 
We sought to evaluate the impact...
11/25/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/25/2015
Claudio Moretti, MD; Simona Gulino, MD; Dae Hyun Lee, MD; Fabrizio D'Ascenzo, MD; Stefano Cannata, MD; Stefano Salizzoni, MD; Giuseppe Gargiulo, MD; Corrado Tamburino, MD, PhD, FESC, FSCAI; Pierluigi Omedè, MD; Ilaria Meynet, MD; Giorgio Quadri, MD; Ludovica Marangoni, MD; Sebastiano Marra, MD; Salma Taha, MD; David Hildick-Smith, MD, MBBS, FRCP; Fiorenzo Gaita, MD; Marco Barbanti, MD; Sujay Chandran, MD; Giuseppe G.L. Biondi-Zoccai, MD, PhD; Paul-Louis Vervueren, MD; Giacomo Boccuzzi, MD; Roshan Weerackody, MD; Jose de la Torre Hernandez, MD, PhD; Vincent Nijenhuis, MD; Norris Igbineweka, MD; Patrick Lim, MD; Ten Berg; Federico Conrotto, MD; Didier Carrié, MD, PhD
Few clinical data about indications and prognoses of patients undergoing balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) in the TAVI era have been reported. Data from all consecutive patients undergoing BAV in seven European centers from 2006 to 2013 were...
Few clinical data about indications and prognoses of patients undergoing balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) in the TAVI era have been reported. Data from all consecutive patients undergoing BAV in seven European centers from 2006 to 2013 were...
Few clinical data about...
11/25/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
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
Original Contribution
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
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
09/15/2015
Mian Muhammad Ali Akram, MD; Ibrahim Ismail-Sayed, MD; Yvette M. Henry, PhD; Melissa A. Troup; Peter B. Berger, MD; Eddy Mizrahi, MD; Ramya Smitha Suryadevara, MD; Kulpreet Barn, MD; Gouthami Boga, MD
The authors present a retrospective analysis to determine the safety and efficacy of administering prasugrel at the time of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and switching to clopidogrel, without reloading. 
The authors present a retrospective analysis to determine the safety and efficacy of administering prasugrel at the time of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and switching to clopidogrel, without reloading. 
The authors present a...
09/15/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
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
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
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
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
07/15/2015
Bernard De Bruyne, MD, PhD; Giora Weisz, MD; Akiko Maehara, MD; Gregg W. Stone, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Sorin J. Brener, MD; Patrick W. Serruys, MD, PhD; Gary S. Mintz, MD
Prior aspirin treatment is considered a risk factor for adverse outcomes in ACS patients. This PROSPECT trial analysis of patients with versus without aspirin pretreatment indicates that aspirin pretreatment was not an independent predictor...
Prior aspirin treatment is considered a risk factor for adverse outcomes in ACS patients. This PROSPECT trial analysis of patients with versus without aspirin pretreatment indicates that aspirin pretreatment was not an independent predictor...
Prior aspirin treatment is...
07/15/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology