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Volume 28 - Issue 12 - December, 2016

Abstracts
12/01/2016
Abstract presentations from the AimRADIAL2016 5th Advanced International Masterclass held in Budapest, Hungary on September 21-23, 2016
Abstract presentations from the AimRADIAL2016 5th Advanced International Masterclass held in Budapest, Hungary on September 21-23, 2016
Abstract presentations from the...
12/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
12/01/2016
Srinivasa Prasad, MBBS, MD; Krishna Kumar Mohanan Nair, MBBS, MD, DM; Arun Gopalakrishnan, MBBS, MD, DM; Ajitkumar Valaparmbil, MBBS, MD, DM; Jaganmohan Achuthan Tharakan, MBBS, MD, DM; Narayanan Namboodiri, MBBS, MD, DM; Bharatraj Banavalikar, MBBS, MD, DM
A 65-year-old patient underwent pericardiocentesis for cardiac tamponade after radiofrequency ablation for ventricular tachycardia. Subsequent to stabilization, the patient developed pneumopericardium, which was detected in the...
A 65-year-old patient underwent pericardiocentesis for cardiac tamponade after radiofrequency ablation for ventricular tachycardia. Subsequent to stabilization, the patient developed pneumopericardium, which was detected in the...
A 65-year-old patient underwent...
12/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
12/01/2016
Anthony W.A. Wassef, MD; Subodh Verma, MD, PhD; Neil P. Fam, MD, MSc; Kim A. Connelly, MD, PhD; Christoph Hammerstingl, MD; Geraldine Ong, MD; Heather J. Ross, MD, MHSc
We describe the first use of MitraClip to treat severe primary tricuspid regurgitation and right heart failure in a patient with previous cardiac transplantation and high surgical risk.
We describe the first use of MitraClip to treat severe primary tricuspid regurgitation and right heart failure in a patient with previous cardiac transplantation and high surgical risk.
We describe the first use of...
12/01/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/30/2016
Emre Yalcinkaya, MD; Firat Duru, MD; Laurent Haegeli, MD; Stephan Winnik, MD, PhD; Corinna Brunckhorst, MD
The use of electroanatomical mapping can facilitate the identification of the ideal cryoablation site by providing a three-dimensional map of the earliest activation site. This case demonstrates the combined use of the cryoablation technology...
The use of electroanatomical mapping can facilitate the identification of the ideal cryoablation site by providing a three-dimensional map of the earliest activation site. This case demonstrates the combined use of the cryoablation technology...
The use of electroanatomical...
11/30/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/30/2016
Daniel J. Kersten, BA; Alyssa M. Feldman, MS; Wilbur J. Asheld, DO; Joseph J. Germano, DO; Shahidul Islam, PStat, MPH, CPH; Todd J. Cohen, MD, FACC, FHRS; Jinju Yi, BS; Kunal Brahmbhatt, MD
The purpose of this study was to determine if implantation of multiple recalled defibrillator leads is associated with an increased risk of lead failure.
The purpose of this study was to determine if implantation of multiple recalled defibrillator leads is associated with an increased risk of lead failure.
The purpose of this study was to...
11/30/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/30/2016
Jerrold M. Grodin, MD; Michael Luna, MD; Shuaib Abdulla, MD; Abdallah El Sabbagh, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Ahmad Jabbar, MD; Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI; Aris Karatasakis, MD; Omar M. Jeroudi, MD; Georgios E. Christakopoulos, MD; Barbara Anna Danek, MD; Judit Karacsonyi, MD, PhD; Michele Roesle, RN, BSN, MD; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH, MD
We examined a contemporary, unselected cohort of patients with coronary chronic total occlusions (CTOs) to determine the impact of CTO revascularization on long-term outcomes.
We examined a contemporary, unselected cohort of patients with coronary chronic total occlusions (CTOs) to determine the impact of CTO revascularization on long-term outcomes.
We examined a contemporary,...
11/30/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/30/2016
Chunguang Chen, MD; Mark J. Russo, MD, MS; Bruce J. Haik, MD; Nicky Haik, BA; Mohammad Thawabi, MD; Marc S. Cohen, MD; Dhaval Chauhan, MD
A study that addresses the controversy over the impact of preoperative coronary artery disease and necessity of preoperative coronary revascularization on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing TAVR.
A study that addresses the controversy over the impact of preoperative coronary artery disease and necessity of preoperative coronary revascularization on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing TAVR.
A study that addresses the...
11/30/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/30/2016
Scott M. Lilly, MD, PhD; Juan Crestanello, MD; Nader Makki, MD; Barry S. George, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Quinn Capers, IV, MD; Konstantinos Dean Boudoulas, MD; Peter M. Bittenbender, MD; Essa Essa, MD, MBBS; Gregory Rushing, MD
This study compared computed tomography angiography with intravascular ultrasound in patients undergoing TAVR evaluation.
This study compared computed tomography angiography with intravascular ultrasound in patients undergoing TAVR evaluation.
This study compared computed...
11/30/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
11/30/2016
Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI
The authors offer their insights into the article on stenting saphenous vein graft lesions by Mosleh, et al. 
The authors offer their insights into the article on stenting saphenous vein graft lesions by Mosleh, et al. 
The authors offer their insights...
11/30/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
11/30/2016
Lloyd W. Klein, MD; Divya Korpu, MD; Ibett Colina, MD
The authors offer a commentary on plaque composition and the topics under discussion in this month's article by Christakopoulos, et al. 
The authors offer a commentary on plaque composition and the topics under discussion in this month's article by Christakopoulos, et al. 
The authors offer a commentary...
11/30/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/30/2016
Aris Karatasakis, MD; Georgios E. Christakopoulos, MD; Barbara Anna Danek, MD; Pratik Kalsaria, MS; Judit Karacsonyi, MD, PhD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Atif Mohammad, MD; Michele Roesle, RN, BSN, MD; Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI; Aya J. Alame, BA; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH, MD
A study on the presence and localization of lipid-core plaque in coronary vessels with chronic total occlusions using near-infrared spectroscopy.
A study on the presence and localization of lipid-core plaque in coronary vessels with chronic total occlusions using near-infrared spectroscopy.
A study on the presence and...
11/30/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/15/2016
Michael E. Farkouh, MD, MSc; Wassim Mosleh, MBBCh, BAO, MD; Sumeet Gandhi, MD; Mohamed Elsiddig, MBBCh, BAO; Jon David Schwalm, MD, MSc
The results of this large meta-analysis suggest that patients with DES (n = 39,213) in comparison with BMS implantation (n = 26,461) for PCI to SVG lesions had lower MACE, all-cause mortality, and TVR rates, without a significant reduction in...
The results of this large meta-analysis suggest that patients with DES (n = 39,213) in comparison with BMS implantation (n = 26,461) for PCI to SVG lesions had lower MACE, all-cause mortality, and TVR rates, without a significant reduction in...
The results of this large...
11/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
10/15/2016
Victor N. Becerra, BS; Juan M. Acuña, MD; Barry T. Katzen, MD, FACC, FACR, FSIR; Wonho Kim, MD; Ramon Quesada, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI; Melanie B. Schernthaner, MD; Raul E. Herrera, MD; Juan-Carlos Zevallos, MD
We investigated whether successful revascularization of total occlusion of a large lower-extremity artery is associated with improvement of left ventricular diastolic function.
We investigated whether successful revascularization of total occlusion of a large lower-extremity artery is associated with improvement of left ventricular diastolic function.
We investigated whether...
10/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
10/15/2016
Marek Tomala, MD, PhD; Maciej Bagienski, MD; Robert Sobczynski, MD, PhD; Andrzej Gackowski, MD, PhD; Pawel Kleczynski, MD, PhD; Dariusz Dudek, MD, PhD, FESC; Artur Dziewierz, MD, PhD; Danuta Sorysz, MD, PhD; Lukasz Rzeszutko, MD, PhD; Jarosław Trębacz, MD, PhD
We sought to compare long-term mortality and quality of life in very elderly (≥80 years) patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in comparison with younger patients (<80 years).
We sought to compare long-term mortality and quality of life in very elderly (≥80 years) patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in comparison with younger patients (<80 years).
We sought to compare long-term...
10/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/15/2016
Mu-Yang Hsieh, MD; Tsung-Yan Chen, MD; Lin Lin, MD; Min-Tsun Liao, MD; Ren-Huei Wang, RN; Ruei-Cheng Kuo, RT; Chao-Lun Lai, MD; Chih-Cheng Wu, MD
We evaluated the feasibility and safety of using dialysis AV shunts for access in right heart catheterization in 13 patients and found acceptable feasibility and patient tolerability. Further randomized studies are needed.
We evaluated the feasibility and safety of using dialysis AV shunts for access in right heart catheterization in 13 patients and found acceptable feasibility and patient tolerability. Further randomized studies are needed.
We evaluated the feasibility and...
09/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/15/2016
Jacob A. Udell, MD, MPH; Shaun G. Goodman, MD, MSc; Asim N. Cheema, MD, PhD; Akshay Bagai, MD, MHS; Anthony W.A. Wassef, MD; Hadi Khafaji; Ishba Syed; Andrew T. Yan, MD
Current guidelines recommend 12 months of dual-antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation. We investigate whether the duration of DAPT can be safely shortened with use...
Current guidelines recommend 12 months of dual-antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation. We investigate whether the duration of DAPT can be safely shortened with use...
Current guidelines recommend 12...
09/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/15/2016
Alessandro Sciahbasi, MD, PhD; Stefano Rigattieri, MD, PhD; Yves Louvard, MD; Silvio Fedele, MD; Francesco Rocco Pugliese, MD; Karim Ratib, MD; Alessandro Alonzo, MD; Nicholas Cox, MD; Piotr Chodór, MD; Andrea Berni, MD; Christopher J. Cooper, MD; James Nolan, MD; Sunil V. Rao, MD, FACC, FSCAI
We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of available studies comparing the efficacy of radial access vs femoral access with hemostasis by vascular closure device on the reduction of access-site complications and/or periprocedural...
We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of available studies comparing the efficacy of radial access vs femoral access with hemostasis by vascular closure device on the reduction of access-site complications and/or periprocedural...
We performed a systematic review...
09/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/15/2016
Astrid Wachter, MSc; Annalen Bleckmann, MD; Gerd Hasenfuß; Wolfgang Schillinger, MD; Marco Robin Schroeter; Herdis Kohler
We screened our database of Impella patients in our heart center and found 68 consecutive patients who underwent Impella implantation due to acute coronary syndrome complicated by cardiogenic shock. Data were evaluated with regard to baseline...
We screened our database of Impella patients in our heart center and found 68 consecutive patients who underwent Impella implantation due to acute coronary syndrome complicated by cardiogenic shock. Data were evaluated with regard to baseline...
We screened our database of...
08/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
05/15/2016
Giulia Cantini, MD; Guido Parodi, MD, PhD; Ruben Vergara, MD; Renato Valenti, MD; Letizia Giurlani, MD; Angela Migliorini, MD; Marco Marrani, MD; David Antoniucci, MD
We sought to investigate the prognostic impact of rheolytic thrombectomy in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock.
We sought to investigate the prognostic impact of rheolytic thrombectomy in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock.
We sought to investigate the...
05/15/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology