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Volume 29 - Issue 12 - December, 2017

Original Contribution
Differences in Approaches and Outcomes of Defibrillator Lead Implants Between High-Volume and Low-Volume Operators: Results From the Pacemaker and Implantable Defibrillator Leads Survival Study (“PAIDLESS”)
11/29/2017
Wilbur J. Asheld, DO; Joseph J. Germano, DO; Shahidul Islam, PStat, MPH, CPH; Todd J. Cohen, MD, FACC, FHRS; Zohaib A. Shaikh, BSE; Daniel J. Kersten, BA; Alyssa M. Feldman, MS
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between operator volume and implantable defibrillator lead failure and patient mortality at a single large implanting center. 
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between operator volume and implantable defibrillator lead failure and patient mortality at a single large implanting center. 
The purpose of this study was to...
11/29/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Subadventitial Advancement of a Mother-and-Child Catheter to Allow Successful Recanalization of a Complex In-Stent Chronic Total Occlusion: Testing the Resistance of the Adventitia
11/28/2017
Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD, MSc; Mauro Carlino, MD; Satoru Mitomo, MD; Luciano Candilio, MD(Res); Antonio Colombo, MD
Herein, we describe a case of successful in-stent right coronary artery CTO-PCI performed with subadventitial crossing, crushing of the occluded stents, and advancement of a mother-and-child catheter to the distal right coronary artery...
Herein, we describe a case of successful in-stent right coronary artery CTO-PCI performed with subadventitial crossing, crushing of the occluded stents, and advancement of a mother-and-child catheter to the distal right coronary artery...
Herein, we describe a case of...
11/28/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
The Reverse T-Stenting and Small Protrusion Technique: A Novel Technique for Coronary Bifurcation Lesions
11/28/2017
Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD; Michalis Koutouzis, MD, PhD; Theodoros Zografos, MD, PhD; Grigorios Tsigkas, MD, PhD; Athanasios Antonakopoulos, MD, MSc; Nikolaos Bourboulis, MD, PhD; Apostolos Katsivas, MD, PhD
Bifurcation lesions may be encountered in approximately 15%-20% of PCIs. A 2-stent approach is required in up to 30% of these procedures. We describe a novel technique based on a modification of TAP stenting, suitable for procedures where a...
Bifurcation lesions may be encountered in approximately 15%-20% of PCIs. A 2-stent approach is required in up to 30% of these procedures. We describe a novel technique based on a modification of TAP stenting, suitable for procedures where a...
Bifurcation lesions may be...
11/28/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Young Athlete With Complex Aneurysmal Coronary Stenosis
11/28/2017
Eric P. Stahl, MD; Brent P. Little, MD; Farshad Forouzandeh, MD, PhD; Habib Samady, MD
Kawasaki disease is an acute vasculitis that occurs predominantly in infants and children younger than 5 years old. If undiagnosed and untreated, the risk of developing coronary artery aneurysms increases to about 20%. In patients who present...
Kawasaki disease is an acute vasculitis that occurs predominantly in infants and children younger than 5 years old. If undiagnosed and untreated, the risk of developing coronary artery aneurysms increases to about 20%. In patients who present...
Kawasaki disease is an acute...
11/28/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
A Bleeding Heart: Coronary-Cameral Fistula After Septal Myomectomy
11/28/2017
Ali Pourdjabbar, MD; Lawrence Ang, MD; Ryan R. Reeves, MD; Ehtisham Mahmud, MD; Daniel Walters, MD
This case highlights a striking angiographic example of coronary-cameral fistula occurring after septal myomectomy, a complication occurring somewhat frequently with typical spontaneous resolution.
This case highlights a striking angiographic example of coronary-cameral fistula occurring after septal myomectomy, a complication occurring somewhat frequently with typical spontaneous resolution.
This case highlights a striking...
11/28/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Caught in Time: When IVC Filters Save Lives
11/28/2017
Nikhil V. Ambulgekar, MD; Anwar Zaitoun, MD; Saroj Neupane, MD; Andrew Boshara, MD; Antonious Attallah, MD
IVC filters are indicated in patients with venous thromboembolic disease in whom anticoagulation is a contraindication. This case highlights the importance of IVC filter placement in patients with extensive proximal deep vein thromboses in...
IVC filters are indicated in patients with venous thromboembolic disease in whom anticoagulation is a contraindication. This case highlights the importance of IVC filter placement in patients with extensive proximal deep vein thromboses in...
IVC filters are indicated in...
11/28/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Catheter-Induced Coronary Spasm: Serious But Preventable
11/28/2017
Farshad Forouzandeh, MD, PhD; Alexander V. Smolensky, MD
While catheter-induced spasm is considered to be rare, it needs to be ruled out (especially in cases of LM stenosis) to avoid unnecessary revascularization. We present a patient where the underlying tendency for coronary spasm was so high,...
While catheter-induced spasm is considered to be rare, it needs to be ruled out (especially in cases of LM stenosis) to avoid unnecessary revascularization. We present a patient where the underlying tendency for coronary spasm was so high,...
While catheter-induced spasm is...
11/28/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
A Novel, Simple, and Safe Technique for Retrieving a Crushed Stent From the Coronary Artery: Balloon-Assisted Stent Retraction
11/28/2017
Jonas Eichhofer, PhD, MD; Billal Patel, PhD; Hesham K. Abdelaziz, MD, PhD
Various percutaneous methods have been described for the retrieval of damaged stents; however, these methods can be complex and carry a risk of stent embolization or vascular damage. We present a simple and safe technique using a compliant...
Various percutaneous methods have been described for the retrieval of damaged stents; however, these methods can be complex and carry a risk of stent embolization or vascular damage. We present a simple and safe technique using a compliant...
Various percutaneous methods...
11/28/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Nitroglycerin-Derived Pd/Pa for the Assessment of Intermediate Coronary Lesions
08/15/2017
Zeev Israeli, MD; Rodrigo Bagur, MD, PhD; Dorian Murariu, MSc; Sabrina Wall, BSc; Mistre Alemayehu, MSc; Yasir Parviz, MBBS, MRCP; Pantelis Diamantouros, MD; Shahar Lavi, MD, PhD
This study assesses the predictive value of Pd/Pa after nitroglycerin administration as compared with standard fractional flow reserve (FFR).
This study assesses the predictive value of Pd/Pa after nitroglycerin administration as compared with standard fractional flow reserve (FFR).
This study assesses the...
08/15/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
A Meta-Analysis of Contemporary Lesion Modification Strategies During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in 244,795 Patients From 22 Studies
07/15/2017
Aris Karatasakis, MD; Barbara Anna Danek, MD; Judit Karacsonyi, MD, PhD; Michele Roesle, RN, BSN, MD; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH, MD; M. Nicholas Burke, MD; Waleed Alharbi, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI
Outcomes with use of lesion-modification strategies in the drug-eluting stent era have received limited study. We conducted a meta-analysis of 22 studies published between 2004-2016 reporting outcomes after use of rotational atherectomy,...
Outcomes with use of lesion-modification strategies in the drug-eluting stent era have received limited study. We conducted a meta-analysis of 22 studies published between 2004-2016 reporting outcomes after use of rotational atherectomy,...
Outcomes with use of...
07/15/2017
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Hyperkalemia
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Pulmonary Embolism
Imperative Care Announces Late-Breaking Data Presentation and Peer-Reviewed Publication from Pivotal Trial of Symphony Thrombectomy System in Patients with Acute Pulmonary Embolism
09/18/2025
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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
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
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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A Kissing WATCHMAN Approach to Bilobar Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
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An 83-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation presented with a subdural hematoma. His apixaban was stopped and a pacemaker was implanted.
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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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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