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Volume 28 - Issue 9 - September, 2016

12th Annual Complex Cardiovascular Catheter Therapeutics: Advanced Endovascular and Coronary Intervention Global Summit (C3)
08/31/2016
Abstracts from the 12th Annual Complex Cardiovascular Catheter Therapeutics meeting held in Orlando, Florida from June 28 - July 1, 2016.
Abstracts from the 12th Annual Complex Cardiovascular Catheter Therapeutics meeting held in Orlando, Florida from June 28 - July 1, 2016.
Abstracts from the 12th Annual...
08/31/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Closure of Left Atrial Appendage With Persistent Distal Thrombus Using an Amplatzer Amulet Occluder
08/31/2016
Mathias Lange, MD; Helmut Bultel; Heinrich Weglage, MD; Patrick Loffeld, MD; Thomas Wichter, MD
A 73-year-old patient with permanent atrial fibrillation presented for LAA occlusion. This image series illustrates a “no touch” technique that was used to ensure successful implantation of an Amplatzer Amulet LAA occlusion device without the...
A 73-year-old patient with permanent atrial fibrillation presented for LAA occlusion. This image series illustrates a “no touch” technique that was used to ensure successful implantation of an Amplatzer Amulet LAA occlusion device without the...
A 73-year-old patient with...
08/31/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Rotational Atherectomy of Three Overlapping Stent Layers
08/31/2016
Tiberio M. Frisoli, MD; Harold Friedman; William W. O'Neill, MD
A patient was found to have in-stent restenosis within three layers of underexpanded stents implanted in 2004, 2011, and 2014. Rotational atherectomy safely yielded stent strut ablation (reduced to one layer), lesion expansion, and very good...
A patient was found to have in-stent restenosis within three layers of underexpanded stents implanted in 2004, 2011, and 2014. Rotational atherectomy safely yielded stent strut ablation (reduced to one layer), lesion expansion, and very good...
A patient was found to have...
08/31/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Atrial Septal Defect Closure for Right-to-Left Shunting Following a MitraClip Repair
08/31/2016
Chiu Wong, MD; Subhi J. Al'Aref, MD; Geoffrey Bergman, MD, MBBS
We present a case of an elderly female patient with moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation who underwent MitraClip procedure, with postprocedural course remarkable for the development of right-to-left shunting and hypoxia, for which the...
We present a case of an elderly female patient with moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation who underwent MitraClip procedure, with postprocedural course remarkable for the development of right-to-left shunting and hypoxia, for which the...
We present a case of an elderly...
08/31/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Heparin Versus Bivalirudin in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A SCAI-Based National Survey From US Interventional Cardiologists
09/01/2016
Ajay J. Kirtane, MD, SM; Sadip Pant, MD; Ambarish Pandey, MD; Harsh Golwala, MD; Glenn A. Hirsch, MD, MHS; Michael P. Flaherty, MD, PhD
This survey was conducted to better understand current United States (US) practices in terms of preferences regarding the selection of antithrombotic therapy in STEMI-PPCI, particularly in light of recent clinical trials.
This survey was conducted to better understand current United States (US) practices in terms of preferences regarding the selection of antithrombotic therapy in STEMI-PPCI, particularly in light of recent clinical trials.
This survey was conducted to...
09/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Intravenous Adenosine Infusion is Safe and Well Tolerated During Coronary Fractional Flow Reserve Assessment in Elderly Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis
06/15/2016
Buddhadeb Dawn, MD; Peter N. Tadros, MD; Dusan Stanojevic, MD; Prasad Gunasekaran, MD; Mark Wiley, MD; Kamal Gupta, MD; Matthew Earnest, MD; Ashwani Mehta; Matthew Lippmann, MD; Micah Levine, MS
This study assessed the safety of intravenous adenosine infusion during fractional flow reserve evaluation of intermediate coronary lesions in severe aortic stenosis.
This study assessed the safety of intravenous adenosine infusion during fractional flow reserve evaluation of intermediate coronary lesions in severe aortic stenosis.
This study assessed the safety...
06/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Intravenous Adenosine-Based Fractional Flow Reserve in Pre-TAVR Assessment of Severe AS: Finally Some Clarity?
09/01/2016
Ajay J. Kirtane, MD, SM; Vivian G. Ng, MD
A commentary on this month's article by Stanojevic, et al. Drs Ng and Kirtane offer their insights into aortic stenosis and the utility of fractional flow reserve.
A commentary on this month's article by Stanojevic, et al. Drs Ng and Kirtane offer their insights into aortic stenosis and the utility of fractional flow reserve.
A commentary on this month's...
09/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Outcomes After Orbital Atherectomy of Severely Calcified Left Main Lesions: Analysis of the ORBIT II Study
03/15/2016
Sheila Sahni, MD; Michael S. Lee, MD, DPM, FACFAS, FACC, FSCAI; Brad J. Martinsen, PhD; Richard A. Shlofmitz, MD; Jeffrey W. Chambers, MD; Evan Shlofmitz, DO
This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of coronary orbital atherectomy to prepare severely calcified protected LM artery lesions for stent placement. 
This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of coronary orbital atherectomy to prepare severely calcified protected LM artery lesions for stent placement. 
This study evaluated the safety...
03/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Detecting Venous Reflux Using a Sixty-Degree Reverse Trendelenburg (RT-60) Position in Symptomatic Patients With Chronic Venous Disease
07/15/2016
Waheeb John Shammas, BS, MBA, RA, BA; William Hauber, MS, RT(R), CNMT; Melissa J. Green, RCS; Nicolas W. Shammas, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, FACP, FSVM; Julie Dokas, RDMS, RVT; Mary F. Knowles, RVT; Gail A. Shammas, BSN, BS , RN, BSc
This study examines the predictability of identifying venous reflux using a reverse Trendelenburg 60° when compared with the standing position in the great and small saphenous veins.
This study examines the predictability of identifying venous reflux using a reverse Trendelenburg 60° when compared with the standing position in the great and small saphenous veins.
This study examines the...
07/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Totally Percutaneous Insertion and Removal of Impella Device Using Axillary Artery in the Setting of Advanced Peripheral Artery Disease
07/15/2016
Marc S. Cohen, MD; Mihir Barvalia, MD, MHA; Zeshan Rana, MD; Rajiv Tayal, MD, MPH; Benjamin LeSar, MD; Najam Wasty, MD; Spas Kotev, MD; Humayun Iftikhar, MD
We describe 3 cases of a new entirely percutaneous technique utilizing the axillary artery for the delivery of cardiac-assist devices for protected PCI in the setting of prohibitive PAD.
We describe 3 cases of a new entirely percutaneous technique utilizing the axillary artery for the delivery of cardiac-assist devices for protected PCI in the setting of prohibitive PAD.
We describe 3 cases of a new...
07/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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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
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
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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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A Kissing WATCHMAN Approach to Bilobar Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
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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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