MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions' source. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:52:33 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5664957&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23395 Conclusions: In contemporary practice, patients undergoing a first stenting procedure have a low subsequent mortality, and the substantial majority (86.4%) requires no further revascularization over a median 3.8 year follow‐up. For those who do require repeat stenting, this is most commonly at a site remote from the first stent. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5664957 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5664957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5664956&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23454 This report highlights the dynamic nature of LVOT obstruction, which was successfully treated in our patient with catheter‐based alcohol septal ablation. The potential to unmask dynamic LVOT obstruction with TAVI should be an important consideration in patient selection for the procedure, and the postoperative assessment of these patients. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5664956 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5664956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5664955&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23079 AbstractA 34‐year‐old woman presented with refractory ascites and edema. Echocardiography revealed normal left ventricular function with a restrictive diastolic filling pattern. Tissue Doppler velocities of the mitral annulus were normal. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a focal region of pericardial thickening anterior to the right ventricle and normal thickness pericardium in the other segments. However, abnormal delayed enhancement MRI (consistent with inflammation) was present in both the thickened and the normal pericardial segments. Invasive hemodynamics confirmed constrictive physiology and the patient underwent successful pericardiectomy. This case highlights the utility of multimodality imaging in the diagnosis of constrictive pericarditis and the underappreci... Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5664955 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5664955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5664954&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23391 Conclusions: CAS is safe and successful procedure with low early and long‐term adverse events. Special attention should be put on patients with bilateral and left ICA stenoses. If possible, longer stents should be applied. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5664954 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5664954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644828&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.24351 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644828 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5625871&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.24302 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5625871 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:30:23 +0100 5625871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5625870&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.24296 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5625870 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:30:15 +0100 5625870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5625869&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.24299 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5625869 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:30:12 +0100 5625869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5625868&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.24298 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5625868 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:30:10 +0100 5625868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5625867&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.24297 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5625867 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:30:06 +0100 5625867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5625866&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.24294 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5625866 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:30:04 +0100 5625866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5625864&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.24301 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5625864 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:30:02 +0100 5625864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617949&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23366 Conclusions: When using the SB system, two projection angles should be used to image the stent. For absolute measurements, the guide catheter should be used for calibration purposes. Relative measures of stent size, which are probably sufficient for assessment of deployment, also give good agreement with similar measures on IVUS, and require no calibration. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617949 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5617949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594687&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23457 Conclusion: Transcatheter closure of ASD in geriatric patients can be performed safely. This procedure contributes to significant improvement of symptoms and positive cardiac remodeling. Long‐term follow‐up is mandatory, especially for patients with mitral regurgitation. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594687 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594686&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23371 We report the first case of a fistula between SVG and the right atrium (RA) as an immediate complication after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in an 86‐year‐old female. She presented with inferior ST‐elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and was treated with thrombolytic therapy in a peripheral hospital, which was unsuccessful. PCI to SVG to the right coronary (RCA) was complicated by a fistula to RA. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) confirmed the site of the fistula and also presence of a significant arteriovenous (AV) shunt. Reversal of anticoagulation had no effect on fistula closure. Therefore, a covered stent was deployed for closure of the fistula to avoid long‐term complications of the significant AV shunt. In summary, the diagnosis and appropriate management of... Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594686 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594685&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23372 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594685 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594683&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23386 Conclusions: The relative increase in the backup support of the mother–child system was inversely related to the size of the mother guiding catheter. Thus, the mother–child technique may be most useful for PCIs in which a small guiding catheter is used, such as transradial coronary interventions. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594683 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594682&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23389 Conclusion: Stenting of large LCPs may be associated with intrastent thrombus formation, suggesting that more intensive anticoagulant and/or antiplatelet therapy may be beneficial in such lesions. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594682 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594681&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23396 Conclusions: Despite performance of primary PCI, patients with AMI due to LMCA occlusion were associated with >50% in‐hospital mortality. Hemodynamic deficit upon arrival was the major determinant of their poor hospital outcomes. The hospital survivors, however, were associated with favorable long‐term outcomes. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594681 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594680&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23361 Conclusions: Whenever standard access sites do not enable successful recanalization of SFA occlusions, retrograde popliteal access can be safely and effectively envisioned as bail‐out strategy. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594680 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594679&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23369 Conclusions: DES implantation for ostial LMCA lesions showed similar 5‐year outcomes of death, major adverse events, and TVR compared with CABG. Although meticulous adjustments decreased baseline difference between the two treatments, the absence of statistical significance could be attributable to the size of the study sample and hidden bias. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594679 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594678&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23327 Conclusions: No significant association between PPI use and primary endpoint was observed in the Japanese population, whereas PPI use resulted in a significant reduction in the rate of gastrointestinal bleeding. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594678 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5594678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502394&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23442 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502394 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5502394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502398&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23367 Conclusions: The success of this animal study confirms safety and feasibility of the Amplatzer pmVSO2 device. Human trials are planned. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502398 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5502398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502397&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23387 Conclusions: Our observations support the concept that complete transition of a cath lab to a preferred TR strategy is feasible, achieves lower rates of vascular and bleeding complications but with modest increases in overall procedural metrics. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502397 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5502397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502396&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23165 Conclusion: In patients undergoing primary PCI, pre‐hospital administration of tirofiban reduces initial thrombus burden and improves initial patency of the infarct related vessel before PCI. Initiation of tirofiban seems to be most effective when given very early after the onset of symptoms; however, this finding needs confirmation in other studies. Clinical trial registration: The On‐TIME 2 trial is registered, at http://isrctn.org, number ISRCTN06195297. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502396 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5502396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5502395&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23188 We describe treatment of six chronic total occlusions due to in‐stent restenosis with the CrossBoss catheter (BridgePoint Medical, Minneapolis, Minnesota). The CrossBoss catheter allowed successful CTO crossing in 5 of 6 lesions (83%): in 50% the catheter entered the distal true lumen, whereas in 33% a wire was required for distal true lumen crossing. No complications were observed. Use of the CrossBoss catheter can facilitate treatment of coronary chronic total occlusions due to in‐stent restenosis. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5502395 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5502395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493217&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23158 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493217 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5493217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493216&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23164 Conclusions: In the setting of radial primary PCI, the rates and types of bleeding complications are somewhat different from those observed with femoral primary PCI. The gastro‐intestinal tract has become the most frequent site of bleeding after radial primary PCI. The use of radial access appears independently associated with survival. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493216 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5493216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493215&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23170 AbstractA type‐B acute aortic dissection patient required renal artery revascularization for renal artery stenosis resulting from the compression by a false lumen. Renal artery stenting was complicated by unclear opacification of the ostia resulting from the collapsed true lumen of both renal artery and aorta. The use of the “Szabo” technique facilitated this procedure by allowing us to position the stent edge precisely at the ostium. This is the first report of this technique utilized in this lesion subset. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493215 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5493215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493214&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23176 Conclusion: The StarClose® VCS device is both safe and effective allowing immediate ambulation of patients who have undergone catheterization via the femoral artery. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493214 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5493214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493213&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23191 We report a case of a clinically thriving 10‐month old infant status post bidirectional Glenn who had acute ischemic changes on electrocardiogram (ECG) during induction of anesthesia for elective bilateral herniorrhaphy. A discrete narrowing in the native aorta to neo‐aorta anastomosis was identified. A stent was placed emergently to restore adequate coronary blood flow after failure of simple angioplasty to adequately improve the stenosis. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493213 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5493213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493212&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23168 We report a case of a 46 year‐old female diagnosed with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy that presented with atypical left atrial flutter. During electrophysiologic study, a Swartz braided SL1 (SL‐1) transseptal sheath was used to introduce the ablation catheter to the left atrium. During left atrial mapping, the radiopaque tip of the sheath detached from the rest of the sheath and was seen floating in the LA. After exchanging the SL‐1 sheath with a deflectable sheath, the detached segment was retrieved out of the LA and eventually out of the vascular system using an angioplasty balloon advanced over a wire and inflated distal to the lumen of the detached tip. The root cause of this malfunction was found to be lack of a secondary bonding process that these sheaths generally undergo ... Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493212 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5493212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493211&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23174 AbstractThe experience with a new approach of using combined debulking technique for treating heavily calcified coronary artery lesions with both LASER and high speed rotational atherectomy, which is being labeled as RASER PCI, is described. The RASER PCI approach has been used in three different patients with severely calcified, undilatable coronary artery lesions that were unresponsive to either technique alone, with successful and satisfactory outcome. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493211 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5493211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493210&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23184 Conclusions: A PCS graft is a potentially useful device to treat massive thrombus burden in the setting of acute coronary syndrome. A larger study is warranted. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493210 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5493210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5493209&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23186 Conclusion: The combination of anti‐CD34 antibody and DES can not only well offset the short‐term inhibitory effect on re‐endothelialization but also slightly enhance the long‐term antiproliferative effect. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5493209 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5493209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484475&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23189 AbstractThe authors report on the use of 5 French diagnostic catheters to deliver a stent‐on‐a‐wire system during a double vessel coronary intervention. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484475 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484474&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23190 We report a novel technique for percutaneous removal of the right heart thrombi using a suction cannula. This method allowed complete en bloc removal of the right atrial thrombus avoiding surgical procedure in a high risk patient. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484474 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484479&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23179 Conclusions: In conclusion, in the HORIZONS‐AMI Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) substudy, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging within 7 days and at 6 months after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) did not demonstrate significant differences in infarct size, MVO, LVEF, or LV volume indices in patients treated with bivalirudin compared with unfractionated heparin plus abciximab. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484479 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484478&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23180 Conclusions: Our study revealed favorable long‐term clinical results following DES implantation using a systematic, rather simplified approach towards bifurcation stenting and using either a single or double stenting technique. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484478 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484477&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23183 We describe a patient with severe aortic stenosis who underwent CoreValve (Medtronic) implantation and presented several days later with a tachyarrhythmic episode. The electrocardiographic features of the arrhythmia were compatible with left‐ventricular outflow tract ventricular‐tachycardia. The life‐threatening event was not associated with ischemia or an electrolyte disorder and was not drug‐induced. A probable cause was the irritation of the myocardium by the prosthetic valve. Clinicians should be aware that the presence of anatomical parameters that increases the risk for myocardial injury and the need for pacemaker implantation might indicate an increased risk of a tachyarrhythmic episode. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Intervention... Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484477 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5484477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466508&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23027 Conclusions: Percutaneous device occlusion of iatrogenic heart perforation seems to be a safe and efficient method to treat iatrogenic heart perforation. In order to perform this elegant method, it is however imperative not to prematurely withdraw the perforating catheter to maintain access to the hole for closure. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466508 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448237&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23431 In this report we portray a 72 year‐old gentleman presenting with endstage systolic heart failure and severe functional MR as a consequence of long‐standing coronary artery disease. Recently, his clinical course was complicated by intractable hemodynamic instability and recurrent pulmonary oedema. High predicted mortality and progressive physical decay rendered this moribund patient a candidate for salvage percutaneous mitral valve repair. During the endovascular procedure a central systolic coaptation gap of 7 mm proved to be too wide for adequate simultaneous grasping of both leaflets. Consideration was given to an alternative approach by means of our novel ‘zipping‐technique’. Via transseptal route, medial to lateral approximation of the tethered leaflets was successfully achi... Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448237 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:21:07 +0100 5448237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594694&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23431 In this report, we portray a 72‐year‐old man presenting with end‐stage systolic heart failure and severe functional MR as a consequence of long‐standing coronary artery disease. Recently, his clinical course was complicated by intractable hemodynamic instability and recurrent pulmonary edema. High predicted mortality and progressive physical decay rendered this moribund patient a candidate for salvage percutaneous mitral valve repair. During the endovascular procedure, a central systolic coaptation gap of 7 mm proved to be too wide for adequate simultaneous grasping of both leaflets. Consideration was given to an alternative approach by means of our novel “zipping technique.” Through the trans‐septal route, medial to lateral approximation of the tethered leaflets was successf... Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594694 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5594694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594675&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23397 Conclusions: Based on the 1‐year clinical and 8‐month angiographic SPIRIT SV data, the XIENCE nano EECSS is considered safe and effective in the treatment of SVs. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594675 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5594675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448255&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23427 We describe feasibility of bail out stenting using retrograde posterior tibial artery access after failed retrograde guidewire externalization. Our report discusses the feasibility, safety and efficacy of the retrograde approach applying 4F compatible devices. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448255 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448254&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23426 ConclusionIn this retrospective analysis, we indentified age as the main predictor for a conservative treatment strategy in elderly patients, albeit an invasive strategy was associated with a significantly better outcome. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448254 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448253&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23425 Conclusions:The current study demonstrates significant variability in the anatomy of the LM. The LM BA differs between patients with and without distal LM CAD, and both anatomic and clinical factors may affect the LM BA. Our findings also emphasize the possible usefulness of 3D QCA in the assessment of the LM. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448253 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448252&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23424 We report an unusual case of perforation of the medial circumflex branch of the common femoral artery resulting from attempted femoral venous cannulation. Injury to this vessel is characteristically associated with silent retroperitoneal extravasation and is notoriously difficult to recognize and treat. Despite identification of the perforation on contrast‐enhanced computed tomography, the anatomical site could only be localized to the medial circumflex branch on highly selective contrast angiography. Thereafter, it was successfully treated percutaneously by embolization and coiling. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448252 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448251&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23423 Conclusion:The immediate and long‐term outcome after TAVI did not differ between patients with an impaired and preserved LVEF. LVEF ≤ 35% did not predict adverse immediate and long‐term outcome. These findings suggest that TAVI should not be withheld in selected patients with impaired LV function. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448251 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448250&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23419 CONCLUSION:In a group of high surgical risk patients, rotational atherectomy on severely calcified left main stenosis is feasible and, in spite of high mortality rates, could pose the only possible effective treatment. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448250 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448249&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23418 AbstractAlcohol septal ablation is a common treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The success of the procedure is dependent on targeting a small dose of alcohol to the appropriate septal perforator in order to cause a myocardial infarction in the septum at the point of mitral valve contact. Typically, this is identified by injecting echocardiographic contrast into a septal vessel and using echocardiography to confirm that the area of septal‐SAM contact is highlighted. Rotational angiography using the C‐arm in the catheterization laboratory acquires a 3‐dimensional “CT‐like” image, and has shown promise in providing anatomic guidance in coronary and structural heart disease interventions. We demonstrate here a novel application of intraprocedural CT imaging to localize the ... Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448249 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448248&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23417 Conclusions:A new device to recanalize CTOs complicated by subintimal wire entrapment can be used successfully by experienced operators. Further study of this coronary re‐entry device is ongoing. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448248 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448247&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23416 We report a case of a new developed aortic aneurysm 18 month after transcatheter aortic valve implantation in an 80‐year‐old woman. The abnormality was an incidental finding during routine coronary angiography. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448247 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448246&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23402 ConclusionsRadiation exposure is not consistently reported in contemporary interventional cardiology trials. Even when reporting occurs, trials may not report detailed data such as radiation dose, radiation exposure time, or fluoroscopy time. Although reporting of radiation exposure has not been a requirement in research studies, efforts by professional societies and regulatory authorities towards standardized reporting should aid clinicians in making a more informed decisions on specific interventional procedures and devices. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448246 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448245&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23401 AbstractTakayasu arteritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease of medium and large sized arteries which frequently affects the major supra‐aortic vessels. Morbidity and mortality with both medical and surgical treatments for this disease are high. In the past decade, angioplasty and stenting has emerged as a reasonable alternative to treatment of stenoses in these patients. Restenosis rates of percutaneously treated Takayasu lesions have been higher than with non‐inflammatory lesions. Novel approaches are being sought to treat restenoses in these patients, such as the use of a stent grafts. Such a case is described in this report. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448245 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448244&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23400 Conclusions:Following primary PCI for STEMI, echocardiographic detected MR in the first 72 hours following PCI stratifies mortality risk. However, when accounting for age, MR is not an independent predictor of mortality. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448244 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448243&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23398 This report illustrates retrograde CTO recanalization of saphenous vein graft (SVG) with fractional flow reserve utilization to determine ischemia in the territory of occluded SVG. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448243 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448242&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23397 Conclusions:Based on the 1‐year clinical and 8‐month angiographic SPIRIT SV data, the XIENCE nano EECSS is considered safe and effective in the treatment of small vessels. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448242 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448241&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23441 Conclusions:In HORIZONS‐AMI, ABS was identified exclusively in women (2.1% of female patients, 0.5% of all patients) and MACE were absent in this uncommon but important group of patients. Coronary artery disease was often present in patients with ABS, but its prevalence and severity was significantly less compared with STEMI patients. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448241 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448240&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23440 Conclusions:The Coroflex™ Please stent resulted in similar angiographic and clinical outcomes as the Taxus™ Liberte stent in patients with coronary artery lesions. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448240 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448239&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23439 Conclusions:For patients with symptomatic intracranial arterial stenosis who have failed medical therapy or are considered very high risk for stroke, CBT performed by experienced interventional cardiologists is safe and offers both high procedural success rates and excellent clinical outcomes at one year. CBT is an attractive option for this high risk patient population considering the expected 12‐15% rate of recurrent stroke at 1 year. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448239 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448238&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23437 We describe the case of a 66‐year‐old who underwent the first successful implantation of Edwards Sapien device in a failing homograft in the presence of a mechanical mitral valve prosthesis. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448238 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438528&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23433 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438528 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:00:00 +0100 5438528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438527&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23435 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438527 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:59:57 +0100 5438527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438526&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23436 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438526 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:59:53 +0100 5438526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438525&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23422 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438525 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:59:49 +0100 5438525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438524&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23432 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438524 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:59:45 +0100 5438524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438523&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23430 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438523 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:59:39 +0100 5438523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438522&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23434 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438522 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:59:36 +0100 5438522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438521&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23429 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438521 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:59:27 +0100 5438521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438496&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23358 AbstractRecent studies emphasize the importance of direct intra‐coronary imaging techniques that provide insights regarding not only lesion architecture but also plaque composition, particularly the presence or absence of lipid‐core plaque (LCP). Intra‐coronary near‐infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is the only validated FDA approved device for in vivo detection of LCP. A recently introduced catheter provides simultaneous NIRS spectral data co‐registered with standard intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) images in a single intra‐coronary pullback. The present series of cases illustrates the unique data obtained by this combined NIRS‐IVUS device and highlights its potential clinical applications. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438496 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:54:52 +0100 5438496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594693&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23343 Conclusions: The duration of stent balloon inflation has a significant impact on stent expansion. Stent deployment for >25 sec is recommended. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594693 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5594693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594692&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23332 Conclusion: There is a substantial variability in the utility and inclusiveness of three widely used bleeding definitions in identifying clinically significant bleeding events in clinical trials of low risk patients undergoing PCI with DES. Patients with bleeding after elective PCI have an increased one‐year risk of death or MI compared to those patients who do not bleed. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594692 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5594692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594691&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23336 Conclusions: Conduction abnormalities are frequently observed after TAVI with self‐expandable bioprosthesis and definitive pacing is required in about a third of the patients, with a clear association with depth of implant and small interventricular septum thickness. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594691 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5594691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594690&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23340 We report a case of failed aspiration thrombectomy in a 66‐year‐old woman who was admitted to our institution with chest pain associated with inferior ST segment elevation. Coronary angiography showed a thrombotic occlusion of the right coronary artery. Aspiration thrombectomy did little to reduce thrombus load and so the patient was treated with intracoronary tenecteplase. Repeat coronary angiography 18 hr later revealed marked thrombus resolution with thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) grade 3 anterograde flow and patency of the infarct‐related artery was maintained at 2‐month follow up. This case demonstrates the potential for intracoronary thrombolytic therapy as a treatment option for the management of patients following failed thrombectomy in PPCI. © 2011 Wiley Per... Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594690 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5594690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466507&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23406 Conclusions: A subcutaneous figure of eight suture hemostasis strategy can provide a safe and efficient method for large caliber venous hemostasis in a pediatric practice with improved hemostasis times and no additional morbidity. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466507 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5466506&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23334 Conclusion: Using the revised ARC definition, we found no significant difference in PMI between first‐ and second‐generation DES. Overall, PMI occurred in 4.75%, which is 58% lower than with use of the historical PMI definition. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5466506 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5466506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438520&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23399 Conclusions:The incidence of DF after iSSO unacceptably high. sF is imperative for accurate diagnosis of DF. Further follow‐up is needed to determine the risk of clinical complications and to optimize management. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438520 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438519&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23403 Conclusions:The use of Impella 2.5 in high‐risk PCI appeared feasible and safe in the real‐world setting. The utilization of the Impella 2.5 was successful, resulting in favorable short‐ and mid‐term angiographic, procedural and clinical outcomes. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438519 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438518&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23404 AbstractA transcatheter pulmonary valve (Melody®) was implanted within a stenotic biological valve prosthesis in tricuspid position, as an alternative to the fourth major cardiac surgery in a 12‐year‐old girl. There were no complications. The post interventional result was very good. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438518 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438517&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23405 Conclusions:If MGS implantation is non‐inferior to a strategy of MT pretreatment followed by BMS deployment, it will lend support to the use of this treatment as another possible option for STEMI patients undergoing PCI. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438517 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438516&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23406 Conclusions:A subcutaneous figure of eight suture haemostasis strategy can provide a safe and efficient method for large calibre venous haemostasis in a paediatric practice with improved haemostasis times and no additional morbidity. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438516 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438515&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23407 Conclusion:The present study demonstrates that compared to BMS, BF stents significantly decreased neointimal hyperplasia. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438515 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438514&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23415 ConclusionsThe advantages of such systems are obvious to both patient and healthcare provider, and DARA may prove to be an important and useful tool in the refinement of diagnostic coronary angiography by reducing patient contrast and radiation doses and reducing procedure time. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438514 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438513&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23420 Conclusion:Patients with STEMI and a LMCA had poor clinical outcomes, which is attributable to hemodynamic deterioration during the peri‐procedural period. However, after that time, mid‐term MACEs of the survivors following the peri‐procedural period may not be different between STEMI due to LMCA and non‐LMCA. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438513 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438512&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23421 We report on the first successful percutaneous transcatheter double valve replacement using two Melody valves in the pulmonary and tricuspid position, respectively. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438512 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438511&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23428 Conclusions:This observational study shows that the use of SES is superior to PES or ZES for the TLF in the overall and matched analysis. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438511 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438510&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23331 AbstractThe GuideLiner catheter (Vascular Solutions, Inc. Minnesota, Minneapolis) is a rapid‐exchange “mother and child” guide extension that increases support in complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). While this device was primarily designed to facilitate balloon and stent delivery, we describe the use of this device to reduce contrast volume through sub‐selective visualization in a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing PCI of the left coronary system. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438510 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438509&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23332 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438509 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438508&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23333 We present the successful use of overlapping GORE® HELEX atrial septal defect occluders in an adult patient with 5 distinct fenestrations in an aneurismal septum and how 3D echo can aid device positioning. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438508 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438507&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23334 Conclusion:Using the revised ARC definition, we found no significant difference in PMI between first and second generation DES. Overall, PMI occurred in 4.75%, which is 58% lower than with use of the historical PMI definition. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438507 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438506&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23335 Conclusions:Our analysis demonstrates that the geometrical and compositional iMAP analysis is acceptably reproducible. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438506 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438505&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23336 Conclusions:Conduction abnormalities are frequently observed after TAVI with self‐expandable bioprosthesis and definitive pacing is required in about a third of the patients, with a clear association with depth of implant and small interventricular septum thickness. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438505 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438504&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23337 Conclusions:In DES treated patients on prolonged dual antiplatelet therapy, major bleeding occurring at one‐year and up to 4 years following DES implantation in patients on prolonged dual antiplatelet therapy is associated with poor long‐term prognosis. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438504 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438503&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23340 We report a the case of a failed aspiration thrombectomy in a 66 year old woman who was admitted to our institution with chest pain associated with inferior ST segment elevation. Coronary angiography showed a thrombotic occlusion of the right coronary artery. Aspiration thrombectomy did little to reduce thrombus load and so the patient was treated with intracoronary tenectaplase. Repeat coronary angiography 18 hours later revealed marked thrombus resolution with TIMI 3 anterograde flow and patency of the infarct‐related artery was maintained at two month follow up. This case demonstrates the potential for intracoronary thrombolytic therapy as a treatment option for the management of patients following failed thrombectomy in primary PCI. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization... Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438503 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438502&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23341 We report a case of initial Inoue balloon failure to cross followed by successful Inoue mitral valvuloplasty tracked over an arteriovenous wire loop. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438502 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438501&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23343 ConclusionsThe duration of stent balloon inflation has a significant impact on stent expansion. Stent deployment for > 25 seconds should be recommended. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438501 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438500&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23344 Conclusions:Transcatheter closure of pmVSD in selected patients using the SHSMA occluder is effective and safe. Transcatheter closure of icVSD in experienced hands using this device is also feasible and safe. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438500 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438499&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23351 We report an at first glance uneventful TAVI with the Medtronic Corevalve System, which was followed by transient electrocardiographic changes suggesting acute left main stem disease. The diagnosis of acute left main stem dissection extending from the left coronary cusp was firmly established by Intravascular Ultrasound. The ostium of the left main stem was successfully treated with IVUS guided placement of a Drug Eluting Stent. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438499 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438498&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23352 Conclusions:At 3 years follow‐up there were no differences in effectiveness between the 2 strategies and DES strategy was not more cost‐effective as compared to OR plus BMS. (word count 250) © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438498 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5438497&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23354 ConclusionsThe newly developed hydraulic release system allowed for safe and reliable insertion of an equine stented‐valve with a sinus portion, through a right transventricular approach on a beating heart, in a sheep survival model. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5438497 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5438497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419235&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23412 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419235 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5419235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419234&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23133 AbstractUncoiling of the aortic root (horizontal aorta) offers a considerable technical challenge in successful deployment of core valve prosthesis. The problem is compounded in the presence of significant calcification of the ascending aorta that limits the capability to control the tension on delivery catheter during device release and may lead to implant failure. Recognition of adverse anatomical features and use of proximal access sites such as subclavian artery are likely to attenuate the degree of technical difficulty in these cases. Familiarity and facility with retrieval techniques using a snare catheter is desirable in cases of implant failure. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419234 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5419234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419233&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23409 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419233 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5419233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419232&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23414 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419232 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5419232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419231&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23192 AbstractA 67‐year‐old man underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention for acute anterior ST elevation myocardial infarction. The right radial artery was the access of choice. After easy cannulation, a 360‐degree loop was found at the elbow level. The brachial artery and a large ulnar artery were visible by injecting contrast through the radial loop. After an unsuccessful attempt to engage the loop, the operator switched entry site for the homolateral ulnar artery. Leaving the radial sheath in place, the cannulation of the ulnar artery was successful and uncomplicated. The operator could easily perform a successful intervention of the culprit vessel. An angiogram of the wrist, via the ulnar sheath showed the presence of a big interosseous artery with flow up to the hand and n... Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419231 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5419231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419230&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23410 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419230 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5419230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419229&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23408 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419229 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5419229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419228&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23413 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419228 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5419228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419227&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23411 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419227 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5419227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5419226&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23353 AbstractPercutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) to treat multivessel coronary artery disease (MVCAD) may involve single‐vessel or multivessel interventions, performed in one or more stages. This consensus statement reviews factors that may influence choice of strategy and includes six recommendations to guide decisions regarding staging of PCI [1]. Every patient who undergoes PCI should receive optimal therapy for coronary disease, ideally before starting the procedure [2]. Multivessel PCI at the time of diagnostic catheterization should be considered only if informed consent included the risks and benefits of multivessel PCI and the risks and benefits of alternative treatments [3]. When considering multivessel PCI, the interventionist should develop a strategy regarding which stenose... Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5419226 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5419226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5398120&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23353 AbstractPercutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) to treat multivessel coronary artery disease (MVCAD) may involve single‐vessel or multivessel interventions, performed in one or more stages. This consensus statement reviews factors that may influence choice of strategy and includes six recommendations to guide decisions regarding staging of PCI [1]. Every patient who undergoes PCI should receive optimal therapy for coronary disease, ideally before starting the procedure [2]. Multivessel PCI at the time of diagnostic catheterization should be considered only if informed consent included the risks and benefits of multivessel PCI and the risks and benefits of alternative treatments [3]. When considering multivessel PCI, the interventionist should develop a strategy regarding which stenose... Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5398120 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5398120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5398116&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23182 We report on a new technique “using a partially inflated balloon through the atrial septal defect” to prevent prolapse of the left atrial disk of the Amplatzer septal occulder in large atrial septal defects (ASDs). Two patients underwent successful closure of their ASDs using this new technique. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5398116 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5398116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5398122&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23390 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5398122 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5398122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5377880&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23338 Conclusions: Females undergoing PCI exhibit more comorbidities and adverse prognostic factors than males. However, risk‐adjusted analyses identified that gender is not an independent predictor of mortality after PCI in the DES era. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5377880 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5377880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5377879&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23385 We present a case of lesion preparation by RA affected by guidewire bias in which iOCT revealed unique insights into CCP modification. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5377879 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5377879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5377878&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23392 Conclusions: Compared with PES, SES reduced the incidence of TLR, main‐branch restenosis and MACE in coronary bifurcation intervention, while the risk of stent thrombosis was similar between SES and PES groups. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5377878 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5377878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5344643&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23380 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5344643 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:52:10 +0100 5344643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5344642&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23382 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5344642 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:52:03 +0100 5344642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5344641&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23375 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5344641 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:52:00 +0100 5344641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5344640&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23377 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5344640 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:51:53 +0100 5344640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5344639&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23110 Conclusion: DK crush was associated with improved quality of the FKBI and larger MLA. KUS predicted the occurrence of ISR. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5344639 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:51:50 +0100 5344639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5344638&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23384 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5344638 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:51:49 +0100 5344638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5344637&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23049 Conclusions: Angiographic assessment of jailed SB lesions by both QCA and visual estimation showed variability. Visual estimation tended to overestimate the severity of jailed SB lesions compared to FFR and QCA. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5344637 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:51:48 +0100 5344637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5344636&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23381 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5344636 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:51:46 +0100 5344636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5344635&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23388 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5344635 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:51:39 +0100 5344635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5344634&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23376 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5344634 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:51:36 +0100 5344634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5344633&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23374 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5344633 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:51:33 +0100 5344633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5312042&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23048 Conclusion: A V/CrCl ratio > 2.62 was a significant and independent predictor of CIN after PCI in unselected patients. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5312042 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5312042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5312041&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23166 Conclusions: In Asian ethnic patients with NSTEMI, the in‐hospital and long‐term prognosis were similar between men and women. In‐hospital revascularization has a benefit in men and high‐risk women for reducing the all‐cause death at 1 and 3 years. Our data provide evidence supporting the guideline recommendation for an invasive strategy in high‐risk women. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5312041 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5312041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5312040&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23178 We report the case of a 61‐year old female with history of gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia who developed hemopericardium and tamponade one day after laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair and Toupe fundoplication. The patient underwent emergent pericardiocentesis and subsequent surgical pericardial window. During surgery, a tack that had been used to secure mesh to the inferior aspect of the diaphragm was found to have penetrated the pericardium near the right ventricle. The offending foreign body was trimmed and reduced into the abdomen, and the patient recovered without further complication. A review of the literature reveals that, although rare, tamponade following diaphragmatic hernia repair and fundoplication surgery often results in fatal outcome. Tamponade must be con... Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5312040 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5312040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5312039&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23305 We report a case example of how, using our center's peripheral interventional experience, we have developed a simple five step technique to achieve hemostasis percutaneously. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5312039 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5312039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5294529&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23004 AbstractThe retrograde approach has revolutionized the treatment of chronic total occlusions. Several retrograde techniques have recently been described. In this article, we present a practical review with step‐by‐step instructions on the indications for retrograde interventions, equipment and retrograde channel selection, and techniques for retrograde crossing and treatment of chronic total occlusions. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5294529 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5294529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5294528&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23012 We describe the first case of implantation of a transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in a patient with an anomalous origin of the right coronary artery, coursing in between the aorta and pulmonary truncus to the right. After assessment of the risk of compression of the anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left coronary sinus (ARCA), the procedure was performed without complication. A brief discussion of the pathophysiology of ARCA is provided and the implications for TAVI as well as our recommendations are offered.© 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5294528 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5294528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5294527&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23061 AbstractA 5‐year‐old male presented at birth with tachypnea and abnormal chest x‐ray. He was diagnosed with Scimitar Syndrome in the neonatal period by ultrasound, which revealed partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR) of the right pulmonary vein to the inferior vena cava, as well as dextroversion of the heart, hypoplastic right pulmonary artery, and right lung hypoplasia. Due to the large shunt volume, the patient exhibited signs of congestive heart failure with dilatation of the left atrium and left ventricle. The patient underwent cardiac catheterization, which confirmed the presence of PAPVR as well as a large aorto‐pulmonary collateral connecting the sequester to the descending aorta. Due to the high flow within the sequester artery a combined “sandwich” techniqu... Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5294527 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5294527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5294526&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23171 Conclusion: The result of the ISCAP study will provide important evidence on the efficacy and safety of periprocedural serial intensive statin treatment in Asian patients with coronary artery disease undergoing selective PCI. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5294526 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5294526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5294525&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23172 Conclusions: In patients with DES, who require cessation of clopidogrel before surgery, bridging with GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors appears effective in preventing adverse cardiac outcomes but may be associated with bleeding in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5294525 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5294525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5294524&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23177 Conclusions: The introduction of mandatory Dmax measurements of vessel size prior to ABSORB implantation significantly reduced the under‐sizing of the 3.0 mm scaffold in large vessels validating the use of this technique in vessel sizing prior to ABSORB implantation. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5294524 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5294524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5294523&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23181 Conclusions: Valve‐in‐valve implantation using self‐expandable bioprosthesis seems safe and highly effective to overcome severe PPL due to prosthesis malposition early after TAVI. Moreover, the implantation of two valves does not affect the performance of prosthesis at follow‐up. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5294523 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5294523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5294522&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.22810 Conclusions: Pre‐existing comorbidities characterize older patients developing STEMI. Aggressive PCI in older patients improves prognosis, and short door‐to‐balloon time is an important parameter conditioning the prognosis. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5294522 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5294522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5270702&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23322 We present a rare case of left ventricular noncompaction coexisting with left ventricular aneurysm diagnosed with during cardiac catheterization. Left ventriculography could provide additional information in patients with nonobstructive coronary artery disease and decreased ejection fraction on non‐invasive tests. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5270702 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5270702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5270719&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23373 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5270719 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5270719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5270720&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.22998 Conclusion: The mini‐STAR technique is a promising strategy for the treatment of CTO lesions, achieving a high procedural success rate and low occurrence of procedural adverse events. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5270720 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5270720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5594688&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23320 Conclusion: Interventional cardiac catheterization shows favorable outcome for patients with critical PS and PA/IVS. Predictors for reintervention included the diagnosis of PA/IVS, hospital stay ≥7.5 days after first intervention and TR1 gradient ≥ 43 mm Hg. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5594688 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5594688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5484472&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23339 Conclusion: Utilization of a PTFE‐covered stent may be a reasonable short‐ and long‐term option to manage acute coronary perforation that occurs during PCI. On the basis of this limited experience, successful PTFE‐covered stent deployment as the conclusive treatment for coronary perforation is associated with a favorable long‐term event‐free survival rate. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5484472 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5484472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5344632&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23311 (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5344632 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5344632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5270718&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23323 We present two cases that illustrate the importance of three‐dimensional volumetric quantification of the FC capitalizing on the properties of frequency‐domain iOCT. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5270718 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5270718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5270717&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23324 We present a case in which we utilized FFR of a lesion in a patient whose nuclear study 7 days after infarction suggested minimal viability in the infarct zone. After FFR was positive, stenting was performed with recovery of a large amount of viable myocardium at 1 month as shown on nuclear study.This case illustrates that if ischemia is demonstrated by FFR in an infarct‐related artery even with minimal viability by nuclear study, revascularization may result in significant myocardial recovery. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5270717 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5270717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5270716&cid=s_33597_157_f&fid=33597&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1002%252Fccd.23339 Conclusion:Utilization of a PTFE‐covered stent may be a reasonable short and long term option to manage acute coronary perforation that occurs during PCI. Based on this limited experience, successful PTFE covered stent deployment as the conclusive treatment for coronary perforation is associated with a favorable long term event free survival rate. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions) Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5270716 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5270716