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The anti-inflammatory agent bindarit inhibits neointima formation in both rats and hyperlipidaemic miceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion This study demonstrates that bindarit is effective in reducing neointima formation in both non-hyperlipidaemic and hyperlipidaemic animal models of vascular injury by a direct effect on VSMC proliferation and migration and by reducing neointimal macrophage content. All of these data were associated with the inhibition of MCP-1 production. (Source: Cardiovascular Research)
Source: Cardiovascular Research - November 16, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Grassia, G., Maddaluno, M., Guglielmotti, A., Mangano, G., Biondi, G., Maffia, P., Ialenti, A. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: journals

Venous rupture during percutaneous treatment of hemodialysis fistulas and graftsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Rupture or perforation is a rare complication of treatment of malfunctioning hemodialysis grafts and fistulas. The complication may be managed with nonsurgical methods and might be avoided by optimal balloon selection and sizing. © 2009 Wiley-Liss, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 14, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: John A. Bittl Source Type: journals

Thirty-Day Outcome Following Carotid Artery Stenting: A 10-Year Experience from a Single CenterEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, CAS can be performed safely and effectively, with acceptable mortality, stroke/death, and cardiovascular complication rates. Although technological advances (stent design, cerebral protection devices), perioperative pharmacological management, and increasing experience are all clinically significant factors influencing the short-term results, none appeared to be statistically significant in this patient sample. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical InvestigationDOI 10.1007/s00270-009-9746-9Authors Christos D. Karkos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Fifth Department of Surgery, Medical Sc...
Source: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology - November 12, 2009 Category: Radiology Tags: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology Source Type: journals

MMP-2 and MMP-9 Alteration in Response to Collaring in Rabbits: The Effects of Endothelin Receptor AntagonismEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this study, we investigate the possible role of gelatinases and the effect of a nonselective ETA/ETB receptor antagonist, TAK-044 (5 mg/kg body weight/day, subcutaneously [sc]), on these enzymes. Our results demonstrated that both MMP-2 and MMP-9 activities increased in response to collaring in placebo group, while treatment with TAK-044 significantly suppressed both gelatinase activities and proMMP-2 levels, and inhibited intimal thickening in collared arteries. These results suggest that either enhanced MMP expression or endothelin receptor antagonism may be involved in the formation of intimal thickening in this mode...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics - November 11, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Reel, B., Oktay, G., Ozkal, S., Islekel, H., Ozer, E., Ozsarlak-Sozer, G., Cavdar, Z., Akhisaroglu, S. T., Kerry, Z. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Endovascular Treatment of Profunda Femoris Artery Obstructive Disease: Nonsense or Useful Tool in Selected Cases?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: The outcome of our series underscores the therapeutic value of balloon angioplasty in cases of severe PFAOD, as bailout treatment in critical limb ischaemia patients with technically demanding open profunda repair. This procedure can be repeated easily if significant restenosis occurs and provides a useful tool in selected cases. PMID: 19906547 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: PubMed: Eur J Vasc Endovasc ...)
Source: PubMed: Eur J Vasc Endovasc ... - November 9, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Donas KP, Pitoulias GA, Schwindt A, Schulte S, Camci M, Schlabach R, Torsello G Tags: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Source Type: journals

Donald Baim, Interventional Cardiologist, Dead at 60Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Interventional cardiologist, Donald S. Baim, died yesterday following surgery, performed to treat a rare form of cancer that attacks the adrenal glands. He was 60. Baim was one of the pioneers of interventional cardiology, having worked with John Simpson at Stanford in the early days of balloon angioplasty. (Source: News from Angioplasty.Org)
Source: News from Angioplasty.Org - November 7, 2009 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news

Successful endovascular reconstruction of acutely ruptured pseudoaneurysm of the vertebral artery, complicated by isolated vertebrobasilar circulation and symptomatic vasospasmEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: The management of a ruptured pseudoaneurysm of intracranial vertebral artery (VA), which is the sole supplier to an isolated vertebrobasilar system, is challenging. The authors report on such a case in a 49-year-old man who suffered a grade III subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) caused by a dissecting fusiform pseudoaneurysm of the left VA. The right VA terminated in the posterior inferior cerebellar artery and posterior communicating arteries were absent. The patient developed symptoms consistent with vasospasm on day 9 after SAH, which was treated by intra-arterial vasolytic therapy, followed by stent placement and ...
Source: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery - November 4, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Shah-Naz Hayat Khan, Todd A. Abruzzo, Andrew J. Ringer Tags: Case reports Source Type: journals

Subintimal placement of covered stent versus subintimal balloon angioplasty in the treatment of long-segment superficial femoral artery occlusionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Placement of a covered stent improves patency after subintimal intervention for long SFA occlusion. (Source: American Journal of Surgery)
Source: American Journal of Surgery - November 1, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Panagiotis Kougias, Aaron Chen, Catherine Cagiannos, Carlos F. Bechara, Tam T. Huynh, Peter H. Lin Tags: The Association of VA Surgeons Source Type: journals

Src-dependent STAT-3-mediated Expression of Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 Is Required for 15(S)-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acid-induced Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Migration [Mechanisms Of Signal Transduction]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
To understand the role of human 15-lipoxygenase 1 (15-LOX1) in vascular wall remodeling, we have studied the effect of the major 15-LOX1 metabolite of arachidonic acid, 15(S)-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid (15(S)-HETE), on vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) migration both in vitro and in vivo. Among 5(S)-HETE, 12(S)-HETE, and 15(S)-HETE, 15(S)-HETE potentially stimulated more vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) migration. In addition, 15(S)-HETE-induced VSMC migration was dependent on Src-mediated activation of signal transducer and activator of transcription-3 (STAT-3). 15(S)-HETE also induced monocyte chemoattractant protei...
Source: Journal of Biological Chemistry - October 30, 2009 Category: Chemistry Authors: Potula, H. S. K., Wang, D., Van Quyen, D., Singh, N. K., Kundumani-Sridharan, V., Karpurapu, M., Park, E. A., Glasgow, W. C., Rao, G. N. Tags: Mechanisms Of Signal Transduction Source Type: journals

Detection of myocardial ischemia by enhanced American College of Cardiology/European Society of Cardiology ST-segment-elevation acute myocardial infarction criteriaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Currently used electrocardiographic criteria for identifying patients with ST-segment-elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) perform with high specificity, but low sensitivity. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the ischemia detection ability of existing ACC/ESC STEMI criteria, based on 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), can be improved by considering expanded sets of contiguous leads and/or altered threshold values. Our design set consisted of 12-lead ECGs from STAFF3 database of controlled ischemic episodes caused by balloon inflation during angioplasty in left anterior descending (LAD) (n = 35), right...
Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - October 24, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: J.J. Wang, G.S. Wagner, T.N. Martin, J.W. Warren, B.M. Horáček Tags: Poster Session 1 and 2 Source Type: journals

Achieving routine sub 30 minute door-to-balloon times in a high volume 24/7 primary angioplasty center with autonomous ambulance diagnosis and immediate catheter laboratory accessEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Interhospital transfer remains slow even with rapid institutional door-to-balloon times. With autonomous ambulance diagnosis and open access direct to the catheter laboratory, a median door-to-balloon time of 95% of patients were reperfused within 1 hour. (Source: American Heart Journal)
Source: American Heart Journal - October 24, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Miles Dalby, Rajesh Kharbanda, Gopal Ghimire, Jon Spiro, Phil Moore, Michael Roughton, Rebecca Lane, Mohammad Al-Obaidi, Molly Teoh, Elizabeth Hutchison, Mark Whitbread, David Fountain, Richard Grocott-Mason, Andrew Mitchell, Mark Mason, Charles Ilsley Tags: Interventional Cardiology Source Type: journals

Prognostic significance and magnetic resonance imaging findings in aborted myocardial infarction after primary angioplastyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The proven prognostic relevance of aborted MI makes it a meaningful end point and therapeutic target in future MI studies. MRI can further distinguish between true aborted MI with absence of myocardial scar and aborted MI with scar formations. (Source: American Heart Journal)
Source: American Heart Journal - October 24, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ingo Eitel, Steffen Desch, Mahdi Sareban, Georg Fuernau, Matthias Gutberlet, Gerhard Schuler, Holger Thiele Tags: Interventional Cardiology Source Type: journals

Is Infrainguinal Percutaneous Atherectomy Better Suited for Certain Arteries Than Others?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: These preliminary results suggest that short segment IP arterial stenoses and occlusions can be successfully treated with atherectomy catheters with a lower rate of reintervention during short-term follow-up, less need for concomitant adjunctive balloon angioplasty and a lower complication rate compared to FP + graft lesions. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - October 22, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Kolakowski, S., Calligaro, K. D., Dougherty, M. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Stent-Graft Placement for Management of Iatrogenic Hepatic Artery Branch Pseudoaneurysm After Liver TransplantationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe a case of balloon angioplasty of a left hepatic artery stenosis complicated by an iatrogenic pseudoaneurysm. Resolution of the stenosis and the pseudoaneurysm was achieved through a combination of a bare stent and a balloon-expandable covered stent. The completion angiogram demonstrated excellent appearance of the patent hepatic arteries with exclusion of the pseudoaneurysm. No surgery was required. The graft and the patient did well for the following 6 months. Doppler ultrasound examination at 2 and 6 months postintervention revealed patent hepatic arteries and no evidence of the pseudoaneurysm. (Source: Vascu...
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - October 22, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Ginat, D. T., Saad, W. E. A., Waldman, D. L., Davies, M. G. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Utilization of excimer laser debulking for critical lesions unsuitable for standard renal angioplastyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe early experience with revascularization of critical renal artery lesions deemed unsuitable for standard renal angioplasty. Institutional Review Board permission to conduct the data analysis was obtained.Among 130 percutaneous renal artery interventions with balloon angioplasty and adjunct stenting, there were 12 (9%) patients who underwent laser debulking prior to stenting. These patients presented with critical (95±3.5% stenoses) lesions (11 de novo, 1 stent restenosis) deemed unsuitable for standard renal angioplasty because of marked eccentricity and presence of thrombus. Indications for intervention includ...
Source: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine - October 7, 2009 Category: Laser Surgery Authors: On Topaz, Pritam R. Polkampally, Allyne Topaz, Chudamani R. Polkampally, Jessica Jara, Majid Rizk, Kara McDowell, George Feldman Source Type: journals

Late Cardiovascular Complications After Surgical or Balloon Angioplasty of Coarctation of Aorta in an Asian CohortEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, the profile of reintervention for recoarctation and late systemic hypertension after CoA interventions in our Asian cohort with CoA was similar to that observed in white patients. Asian patients might have a lower risk of LVOTO. (Source: The American Journal of Cardiology)
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - October 5, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hsin-Hui Chiu, Shuenn-Nan Chiu, Fu-Chang Hu, Chun-An Chen, Ming-Tai Lin, Jou-Kou Wang, Chung-I. Chang, Yih-Shang Chen, Ing-Sh Chiu, Mei-Hwan Wu Tags: Congenital Heart Disease Source Type: journals

Effects of active components of Red Paeonia and Rhizoma chuanxiong on angiogenesis in atherosclerosis plaque in rabbitsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion The active components of Red Paeonia and Rhizoma chuanxiong have definite effects in delaying the genesis and development of atherosclerosis, its mechanism might be related with the inhibition on angiogenesis in plaque, and also with its actions of lipo-metabolism regulation and anti-inflammation. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Experimental ResearchDOI 10.1007/s11655-009-0359-6Authors Lu Zhang, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Center of Cardio-vascular Diseases, Xiyuan Hospital Beijing 100091 ChinaYue-rong Jiang, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Center of Cardio-vascu...
Source: Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine - October 3, 2009 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine Source Type: journals

Patency Rates for Angioplasty in the Treatment of Pacemaker-Induced Central Venous Stenosis in Hemodialysis Patients: Results of a Multi-Center StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study finds PTA to be a viable option in the management of PM/ICD lead-induced CVS. Additional studies with appropriate design and sample size are required to conclusively establish the role of PTA in the management of this problem. (Source: Seminars In Dialysis)
Source: Seminars In Dialysis - October 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Arif Asif, Loay Salman, Roger G. Carrillo, Juan D. Garisto, Gustavo Lopera, Urwa Barakat, Oliver Lenz, Alexander Yevzlin, Anil Agarwal, Florin Gadalean, Bharat Sachdeva, Tushar J. Vachharajani, Steven Wu, Ivan D. Maya, Ken Abreo Source Type: journals

Neuroendovascular Management of Vasospasm Following Aneurysmal Subarachnoid HemorrhageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cerebral vasospasm continues to be the leading treatable cause of death and disability in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage. Transluminal balloon angioplasty has been considered a safe and effective treatment for cerebral vasospasm resistant to maximal medical treatment. However, it should be performed in a timely manner, any delays could potentially increase the risk of hemorrhagic infarct. Angioplasty in the affected territory may be of benefit in improving not only the angiographic appearance but also the ultimate outcome for the patient, if performed in a timely fashion. (Source: Neurosurgery Clinics of North America)
Source: Neurosurgery Clinics of North America - September 30, 2009 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Pascal M. Jabbour, Stavropoula I. Tjoumakaris, Robert H. Rosenwasser Source Type: journals

Off-pump coronary bypass grafting is safe and efficient in patients with left main disease and higher EuroScore [Original articles]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The presence of LMD and higher EuroSCORE does not yield adverse outcomes in OPCAB patients. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - September 29, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Thomas, G. N., Martinez, E. C., Woitek, F., Emmert, M. Y., Sakaguchi, H., Muecke, S., Lee, C. N., Kofidis, T. Tags: Cardiac - other, Coronary disease, Extracorporeal circulation, Mechanical Circulatory Assistance Original articles Source Type: journals

Infrapopliteal balloon angioplasty for the treatment of chronic occlusive diseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Infrapopliteal angioplasty can be performed safely with favorable results in patients with limited longevity. Primary patency is related to disease extent. Secondary interventions may be necessary to maintain clinical success. These data indicate that PTA should be considered as initial therapy for infrapopliteal occlusive disease in patients with lower extremity ischemia. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - September 28, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Mark F. Conrad, Jeanwan Kang, Richard P. Cambria, David C. Brewster, Michael T. Watkins, Christopher J. Kwolek, Glenn M. LaMuraglia Tags: From the Society for Vascular Surgery Source Type: journals

Congenital Pulmonary Artery Stenoses Masquerading as Chronic Thromboembolic DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a case of multiple peripheral pulmonary artery stenoses and describe radiologic findings and treatment options. (Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation)
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - September 25, 2009 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Anna R. Hemnes, Thomas P. Doyle, Dana Janssen, Ivan M. Robbins Tags: Clinical Dilemmas Source Type: journals

KARDIOCHIRURGIA DOROSŁYCH Emergency invasive intervention in the diagnosis and treatment of perioperative ischaemia in patients undergoing coronary surgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The diagnostic and therapeutic strategy of urgent angiography of coronary arteries and grafts in the event of perioperative ischaemia after coronary artery surgery (in the first 24 hours after operation) allows the precise diagnosis and establishment of optimal management. In more than 40% of pts percutaneous intervention is possible with a high success rate (above 85%). 80% of patients with acute perioperative ischaemia can avoid reoperation and those referred for repeat cardiac surgery had established indications and the range of reintervention. (Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery ...
Source: Articles of Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - TERMEDIA publishing house - September 23, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: journals

Central Vein Dilatation Prior to Concomitant Port ImplantationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present a technique for recanalization of central venous occlusion and angioplasty combined with port placement in a single intervention which we performed in two patients. Surgical port placement was impossible owing to occlusion of the superior vena cava following placement of a cardiac pacemaker and occlusion of multiple central veins due to paraneoplastic coagulopathy, respectively. In both cases the affected vessel segments were dilated with balloon catheters and the port systems were placed thereafter. After successful dilatation, the venous access was secured with a 25-cm-long, 8-Fr introducer sheath, a subc...
Source: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology - September 22, 2009 Category: Radiology Tags: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology Source Type: journals

[Radiation exposure of staff during endovascular brachytherapy with Re-188 after PTA in the peripheral blood stream]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Endovascular brachytherapy using a balloon catheter filled with Re-188 solution is a promising method for the prophylaxis of restenosis in peripheral blood circulation after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) treatments. Thereby about 20 GBq Re-188 with a specific activity of about 5 GBq/ml are used. The high ionisation density of the beta radiation with high energy leads to selective irradiation of the blood vessel wall near the catheter, whereas the surrounding tissue remains almost unaffected. However the hospital staff has to carry out some work steps within close range to the high activity during preparat...
Source: Zeitschrift fur Medizinische Physik - September 19, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Barth I, Rimpler A, Nikula T, Schilp M, Buck O, Wengenmair H, Leissner G, Kopp J, Sciuk J Tags: Z Med Phys Source Type: journals

Technique, Complication, and Long-Term Outcome for Endovascular Treatment of Iliac Artery OcclusionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, endovascular treatment of iliac artery occlusion has a high technical success rate with favorable long-term patency rate. Success of recanalization increases with use of the antegrade approach and with the presence of a stump of artery before the occlusion. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical InvestigationDOI 10.1007/s00270-009-9691-7Authors Ugur Ozkan, Baskent University Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Dadaloglu Mahallesi, Sokak. 39, No. 6 01250 Adana TurkeyLevent Oguzkurt, Baskent University Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Dadaloglu Mahallesi, Sokak. 39, No. 6 01...
Source: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology - September 19, 2009 Category: Radiology Tags: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology Source Type: journals

Immediate and 30-Day Clinical Outcome of Patients Treated with the TwinOne Cerebral Protection System: Multicenter Experience in 217 CasesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, this cerebral protection system is simple to use, allows a quick intervention and short occlusion time, and has a low rate of complications. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical InvestigationDOI 10.1007/s00270-009-9686-4Authors Jacques Theron, CHU Côte de Nacre Department of Neuroradiologie Avenue de la Côte de Nacre Caen 14000 FranceCarlo Venturi, Policlinico “Le Scotte,” Azienda Ospedaliera Senese Department of Neuroradiology Viale M. Bracci 1 53100 Siena ItalyJuergen Reul, Klinik für Neuroradiologie–KKH Siegen Weidenauer Strasse 76 57074 Siegen GermanyZoran Milosevic, University Cl...
Source: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology - September 16, 2009 Category: Radiology Tags: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology Source Type: journals

In-Stent Restenosis of the Renal Artery in a Single Kidney Patient: The Role of ACEI in the Therapeutic ChoiceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Renal artery stenosis (RAS) caused by atherosclerotic changes of the renal arteries has become a concern as a cause of end-stage renal failure. Percutaneous balloon angioplasty with or without endovascular stenting is an increasingly accepted procedure at the expense of classical approaches such as aortorenal bypass and other types of surgery. Renal percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting (RPTAS) represent the first therapeutic choice; however, there is doubt regarding the satisfactory long-term outcome for primary RPTAS. Currently, there is no clear evidence whether or not RPTAS prevents further progressive ren...
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cianci, R., Gigante, A., Polidori, L., Di Donato, D., Martina, P., Barbano, B., Renzulli, R., Zaccaria, A., Fuiano, G. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Safety and Efficacy of Transradial vs Transfemoral Arterial Primary Coronary Angioplasty for Acute Myocardial Infarction.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Initial selection of TRA is not inferior to initial selection of TFA for AMI patients undergoing primary PCI. However, in the present study, the incidence of combined vascular and bleeding complications was lower with the TRA than with the TFA approach. PMID: 19755749 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Circulation Journal)
Source: Circulation Journal - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yip HK, Chung SY, Chai HT, Youssef AA, Bhasin A, Yang CH, Chen SM, Hang CL, Hsieh YK, Chen CJ, Chang LT, Sun CK, Wu CJ Tags: Circ J Source Type: journals

Renal artery rupture following cutting balloon angioplasty for fibromuscular dysplasia: a case reportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Cutting balloon angioplasty of renal artery lesions resistant to conventional balloon angioplasty should not be considered as safe as previously thought. When proceeding with such a procedure, a stent graft should be available for immediate use. (Source: Cases Journal)
Source: Cases Journal - September 13, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: journals

[Original articles] Primary percutaneous coronary intervention for acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: changing patterns of vascular access, radial versus femoral arteryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: In the setting of acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction without cardiogenic shock, transradial primary angioplasty is safe, with comparable outcomes to a femoral approach and a lower risk of vascular complications. (Source: Heart)
Source: Heart - September 13, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hetherington, S L, Adam, Z, Morley, R, de Belder, M A, Hall, J A, Muir, D F, Sutton, A G C, Swanson, N, Wright, R A Tags: Acute coronary syndromes, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Interventional cardiology, Acute coronary syndromes, Percutaneous intervention, Clinical diagnostic tests, Epidemiology Original articles Source Type: journals

Below-the-knee revascularization. Advanced techniques.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This review summarizes new developments in revascularization and advanced techniques to treat lesions below the knee (BTK). The primary goal of endovascular therapy is the re-establishment of pulsatile, straight-line flow to the foot. This treatment results in relieving ischemic pain, healing of (neuro)ischemic ulcers, preventing limb loss, improving quality of life and potentially prolong survival. Balloon angioplasty is the currently established therapy, bare-metal stents are reserved for failed percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA). Novel devices such as laser, excisional and rotational atherectomy systems, dr...
Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - September 13, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Schwarzwälder U, Zeller T Tags: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Source Type: journals

New stents for SFA.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Endovascular stent implantation was introduced to femoropopliteal procedures almost two decades ago. Initial results with balloon-expandable stainless steel stents and self expanding Elgiloy stents, however, were disappointing. In particular, recurrence rates after long-segment femoropopliteal stenting were rather high, in the range of 60% to 80% at 1 year. After years of stagnation, recent developments in femoropopliteal stent technology have been promising. Self-expanding nitinol stents have been evaluated in several prospective studies. Initial problems with stent fractures seem to be resolved using second-generatio...
Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - September 13, 2009 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Minar E, Schillinger M Tags: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Source Type: journals

Arterial Angioplasty to Treat Hand Ischemia in a Radial-Cephalic FistulaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A chronic hemodialysis patient was referred to interventional nephrology for evaluation of left hand pain. The patient had been receiving hemodialysis through a left radial-cephalic arteriovenous fistula and reporting hand pain during dialysis. Physical examination demonstrated cold hand and reduced capillary refill compared with the right hand. Clinical features, differential diagnosis, and physical examination findings were consistent with the diagnosis of hand ischemia due to dialysis access. Arteriography revealed >80% stenosis of the distal ulnar artery. Percutaneous balloon angioplasty successfully dilated the lesion...
Source: Seminars In Dialysis - September 10, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Antoine Samaha, Loay Salman, Arif Asif Source Type: journals

Arterial Stent Placement in Arteriovenous Dialysis Access by Interventional NephrologistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This report describes arterial stent placement in patients with arteriovenous access and discusses anticoagulation considerations in such cases. (Source: Seminars In Dialysis)
Source: Seminars In Dialysis - September 10, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Arif Asif, Alexander S. Yevzlin Source Type: journals

Arterial Stent Placement in Arteriovenous Dialysis Access by Interventional Nephrologists.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This report describes arterial stent placement in patients with arteriovenous access and discusses anticoagulation considerations in such cases. PMID: 19747177 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Seminars in Dialysis)
Source: Seminars in Dialysis - September 10, 2009 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Asif A, Yevzlin AS Tags: Semin Dial Source Type: journals

Arterial Angioplasty to Treat Hand Ischemia in a Radial-Cephalic Fistula.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract A chronic hemodialysis patient was referred to interventional nephrology for evaluation of left hand pain. The patient had been receiving hemodialysis through a left radial-cephalic arteriovenous fistula and reporting hand pain during dialysis. Physical examination demonstrated cold hand and reduced capillary refill compared with the right hand. Clinical features, differential diagnosis, and physical examination findings were consistent with the diagnosis of hand ischemia due to dialysis access. Arteriography revealed >80% stenosis of the distal ulnar artery. Percutaneous balloon angioplasty successfully di...
Source: Seminars in Dialysis - September 10, 2009 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Samaha A, Salman L, Asif A Tags: Semin Dial Source Type: journals

Coronary artery perforation in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: a single-centre report.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The present study reports the incidence, management and clinical outcome of coronary perforations in 5 of 2991 patients (0.1%) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, with non-debulking (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty and stent) techniques. There was 1 type I, 1 type II and 3 type III perforations. One perforation was guidewire related, 2 perforations occurred after stent deployment and two occurred during stent-post dilatation with balloons. Restoration was obtained by prolong balloon inflation in three cases. Subsequent cardiac tamponade occurred in 2 patients, requiring pericardiocentesis. One...
Source: Acute Cardiac Care - September 8, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Georgiadou P, Karavolias G, Sbarouni E, Adamopoulos S, Malakos J, Voudris V Tags: Acute Card Care Source Type: journals

[Interventional radiology for bile duct stones.]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Percutaneous anterograde evacuation of bile duct stones by dilating the papilla with an angioplasty catheter and expelling the stones with an occlusion balloon is effective, nontraumatic, and safe; this procedure maintains the anatomic and functional integrity of the sphincter. When performed by an experienced interventional radiologist, it is a viable alternative to choledochotomy. PMID: 19733869 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Radiologia)
Source: Radiologia - September 3, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Lanciego Pérez C, García-García L Tags: Radiologia Source Type: journals

Patients Who Have Material Causing Narrowing In Neck Artery Removed Rather Than Angioplasty Have Lower Chance Of Narrowing Recurring And StrokeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Two Articles published Online First and in the October edition of The Lancet Neurology provide long-term data that show that, for patients with a narrowing of the carotid artery supplying blood to brain (carotid stenosis), removal of the material causing the narrowing(endarterectomy [surgery]) could be a better option than balloon angioplasty with or without stenting (endovascular treatment [ET]). (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 3, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology / Neuroscience Source Type: news

Lancet: Carotid surgery may best stenting in stroke preventionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Two studies published Aug. 28 in Lancet Neurology provide long-term data showing that for patients with carotid stenosis, endarterectomy could be a better option than balloon angioplasty with or without stenting (endovascular treatment). Surgery reduces the risk of both short-term and long-term stroke, and reduces the risk of repeat stenosis—which itself reduces the risk of stroke. (Source: Cardiovascular Business News)
Source: Cardiovascular Business News - September 1, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Latest News Source Type: news

Balloon-assisted Removal of Tilted Inferior Vena Cava Filters with Embedded TipsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Balloon-assisted removal of severely tilted embedded G2 and Recovery filters is an effective technique that can be performed using tools commonly available and familiar to most interventionalists. (Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR)
Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR - August 31, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Frank C. Lynch Tags: Clinical Studies Source Type: journals

Morbidity and Mortality Caused by Cardiac Adverse Events after Revascularization for Critical Limb IschemiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: AEs occur in >30% of CLI patients after LEAR. The most harmful AEs on the clinical outcome of CLI patients were heart-related, causing increased morbidity and death. Significant correlations between prescription of β-blockers and antiplatelet agents and prevention of AEs were observed. A persistent focus on the prevention of systemic AEs in order to ameliorate the outcome after LEAR for limb salvage remains of utmost importance. Therefore, we advise the implementation of an optimized care protocol by discussing patients in a strict manner according to a predetermined protocol, to optimize and standardize the p...
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - August 31, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: H.C. Flu, J.H.P. Lardenoye, E.J. Veen, A.E. Aquarius, D.P. Van Berge Henegouwen, J.F. Hamming Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: journals

Stent dislodgement in left anterior descending coronary artery and successful deployment with two parallel wires and a small balloon.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a case of balloon-mounted stent dislodgement in the proximal left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery prior to deployment. This patient however was successfully treated with re-wiring of the artery with two parallel wires and the stent's reposition prior to deployment with the help of a small balloon. PMID: 19838965 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Kardiologia Polska)
Source: Kardiologia Polska - August 31, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ngow H Tags: Kardiol Pol Source Type: journals

Long-Term Outcome Of Endovascular Treatment Versus Endarterectomy In Patients With Carotid Stenosis (CAVATAS Study)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Patients with carotid stenosis, a narrowing of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the brain, could have a better treatment outcome by removing the material causing the narrowing with a surgery called endarterectomy. The other alternative is balloon angioplasty with or without the placing of a stent (small wire mesh tube in the artery) also known as endovascular treatment (ET). (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 31, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology / Neuroscience Source Type: news

Coronary stenting is associated with an acute increase in plasma myeloperoxidase in stable angina patients but not in patients with acute myocardial infarction.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: In stable angina patients, coronary stenting is associated with an acute and transient increase in plasma MPO levels, but not in lactoferrin levels, with an enhanced response in the presence of complex lesions. In contrast, we observed no changes in plasma MPO and lactoferrin levels following stenting in patients with AMI. Given its pro-inflammatory properties, the potential implication of MPO release on clinical outcome in stable patients undergoing stenting needs further investigation. PMID: 19712859 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine - August 30, 2009 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Aminian A, Boudjeltia KZ, Babar S, Van Antwerpen P, Lefebvre P, Crasset V, Leone A, Ducobu J, Friart A, Vanhaeverbeek M Tags: Eur J Intern Med Source Type: journals

Stroke: Surgery Safer than Angioplasty?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Surgery is safer and slightly more effective than balloon angioplasty for preventing strokes, new research shows. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - August 28, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Long-term Risks Lower for Surgical Treatment of Carotid Stenosis (CME/CE)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Carotid endarterectomy was more effective than balloon angioplasty at preventing restenosis and showed a trend toward reducing the risk of stroke, according to two studies reporting on a long-running, randomized trial of treatments for carotid stenosis. (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - August 28, 2009 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news

Genetic Variation Associated With Poorer Response, Cardiovascular Outcomes With Use Of ClopidogrelEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Patients with a certain genetic variation who received the antiplatelet drug clopidogrel had a decreased platelet response to treatment and among those who had percutaneous coronary intervention (procedures such as balloon angioplasty or stent placement used to open narrowed coronary arteries) had a (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 26, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news