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Volume 28 - Issue 3 - March, 2016

Original Contribution
Success, Safety, and Efficacy of the Mynx Femoral Closure Device in a Real-World Cohort: Single-Center Experience
03/01/2016
David Hutchings, BM, MBChB, MRCP, MRes; Afzal Hayat, MBBS, MRCP; Arun Karunakaran, MBBS, MRCP; Nadim Malik, MBBS, MA, MD
The Mynx device (Access Closure, Inc), a novel extravascular closure device, uses a water-soluble non-thrombogenic polyethylene glycol plug. We report retrospective analysis of success, complication rates, and associated factors in 432...
The Mynx device (Access Closure, Inc), a novel extravascular closure device, uses a water-soluble non-thrombogenic polyethylene glycol plug. We report retrospective analysis of success, complication rates, and associated factors in 432...
The Mynx device (Access Closure,...
03/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
"Virtual" 3 Fr Transradial Coronary Stenting With the 5 Fr Meito Masamune Sheathless Guiding Catheter: Feasibility and Safety in an Outpatient Setting
12/15/2015
Giovanni Amoroso, MD, PhD; Anneleen van Dullemen; Paul Westgeest; Mieke van Duinen
An assessment of the safety and feasibility of “virtual 3 Fr” transradial percutaneous coronary intervention (TRA-PCI) in an outpatient setting.
An assessment of the safety and feasibility of “virtual 3 Fr” transradial percutaneous coronary intervention (TRA-PCI) in an outpatient setting.
An assessment of the safety and...
12/15/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Mitral Annuloplasty Device Implantation for Non-Surgical Treatment of Mitral Regurgitation: Clinical Experience After the Approval Studies
01/15/2016
Dietrich Pfeiffer, MD; Norbert Klein, MD; Maika Klein, MD; Steven L. Goldberg, MD
This study evaluates the implantation success and hemodynamic results of the Carillon Mitral Contour System. 
This study evaluates the implantation success and hemodynamic results of the Carillon Mitral Contour System. 
This study evaluates the...
01/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
The Impact of Residual MR After Percutaneous Mitral Repair
03/01/2016
Ted Feldman, MD, FSCAI, FACC, FESC; Mayra Guerrero, MD
While the role of mitral repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation is clear, we continue to struggle with whether treating FMR in the setting of LV dysfunction is ultimately beneficial.
While the role of mitral repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation is clear, we continue to struggle with whether treating FMR in the setting of LV dysfunction is ultimately beneficial.
While the role of mitral repair...
03/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
Coronary Artery Perforation Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
03/01/2016
Albert Shamouelian, MD; Mufaddal Q. Dahodwala, MD; Michael S. Lee, MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI
Coronary artery perforation (CAP) is a rare but serious complication of percutaneous coronary intervention. We review the risk factors, common causes, complications, and treatment options for CAP. 
Coronary artery perforation (CAP) is a rare but serious complication of percutaneous coronary intervention. We review the risk factors, common causes, complications, and treatment options for CAP. 
Coronary artery perforation...
03/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Ultrathin Endoscopy-Guided Pericardiocentesis: A Pilot Study in a Swine Model
02/29/2016
Takeshi Kimura, MD; Kenji Nakatsuma, MD; Erika Yamamoto, MD; Shin Watanabe, MD; Bingyuan Bao, MD; Hiroki Watanabe, MD; Yoshiaki Kawase, MD; Satoshi Shizuta, MD; Naritatsu Saito, MD
The present study assessed the feasibility of an originally developed ultrathin endoscopy-guided pericardiocentesis device in a swine model. 
The present study assessed the feasibility of an originally developed ultrathin endoscopy-guided pericardiocentesis device in a swine model. 
The present study assessed the...
02/29/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Left Radial Versus Femoral Access for Coronary Angiography in Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Patients
02/15/2016
Lu-Yin Yen, MD; Hayley Humphreys; Seif S. El-Jack, MBBS, MD; Ruth Newcombe; Ali Khan, MBBS, MD; Thomas F. Pasley, MD
A study on the validity of a left radial approach in patients who have undergone angiography post CABG. 
A study on the validity of a left radial approach in patients who have undergone angiography post CABG. 
A study on the validity of a...
02/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Transradial Approach for Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Angiography: What Works From the Leg, Works From the Wrist!
02/29/2016
Olivier F. Bertrand, MD, PhD; Rodrigo Bagur, MD, PhD
Once the learning period is completed, the transradial approach is technically as feasible as the femoral approach for post-CABG angiography and PCI, yet it retains the significant safety advantages of radial access. It is now the...
Once the learning period is completed, the transradial approach is technically as feasible as the femoral approach for post-CABG angiography and PCI, yet it retains the significant safety advantages of radial access. It is now the...
Once the learning period is...
02/29/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Efficacy and Safety of Novel NovaCross Microcatheter for Chronic Total Occlusions: First-in-Human Study
02/29/2016
Abid R. Assali, MD; Ran Kornowski, MD; Dariusz Dudek, MD, PhD, FESC; Colm G. Hanratty, MD; Leszek Bryniarski, MD, PhD, FESC; Simon J. Walsh, MD; Haim Danenberg, MD; Chaim Lotan, MD; Piotr Wilkołek, MD, PhD
The aim of this first-in-human (FIH) study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the novel NovaCross microcatheter system in eligible consecutive patients with chronic total occlusion (CTO).    
The aim of this first-in-human (FIH) study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the novel NovaCross microcatheter system in eligible consecutive patients with chronic total occlusion (CTO).    
The aim of this first-in-human...
02/29/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Role of Novel Guidewire Support Devices for Crossing Coronary Artery Chronic Total Occlusions
03/01/2016
Alfredo Ruggero Galassi, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI
Can favorable outcomes for CTO-PCI be achieved at less experienced centers? Bridging the gap in success between experienced and less experienced centers and improving efficiency remain top priorities in 2016. 
Can favorable outcomes for CTO-PCI be achieved at less experienced centers? Bridging the gap in success between experienced and less experienced centers and improving efficiency remain top priorities in 2016. 
Can favorable outcomes for...
03/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Hyperkalemia
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Pulmonary Embolism
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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
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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
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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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Clinical Images
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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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