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Volume 15 - Issue 11 - November, 2003

Improved In-Hospital Outcomes in Acute Coronary Syndromes (Unstable Angina/Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction) Despi
08/01/2008
Francis Q. Almeda, MD, Robert C.Hendel, MD, Sandeep Nathan, MD, Peter M. Meyer, PhD, James E. Calvin, MD, Lloyd W. Klein, MD
Francis Q. Almeda, MD, Robert C.Hende...
The optimal approach to the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS), including unstable angina (UA) and non-ST segment myocardial infarction (STEMI), continues to evolve. These patients comprise a heterogenous population with varying...
The optimal approach to the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS), including unstable angina (UA) and non-ST segment myocardial infarction (STEMI), continues to evolve. These patients comprise a heterogenous population with varying...
The optimal approach to the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Vascular Brachytherapy and the Strontium90 Vascular Brachytherapy System
08/01/2008
Mark Reisman, MD and William A. Gray, MD
Mark Reisman, MD and William A. Gray,...
Vascular brachytherapy, the delivery of a single dose of a radioactive isotope directly inside the target area of the coronary artery after balloon angioplasty, is the only clinically proven therapy and is the standard of care for patients...
Vascular brachytherapy, the delivery of a single dose of a radioactive isotope directly inside the target area of the coronary artery after balloon angioplasty, is the only clinically proven therapy and is the standard of care for patients...
Vascular brachytherapy, the...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Metabolically Controlled Reperfusion in Acute Myocardial Infarction: Should the Polarizing Solution be Given Subselectively?<br />
08/01/2008
Paolo Angelini, MD, P. Clay Haas, DO, †Chiara Bucciarelli Ducci, MS, *Steven Adams, PhD, †Judy Ober, BS, †Joyce Bigley, BS, CCP, †Fred J. Clubb, DVM, PhD, †O.H. Frazier, MD
Paolo Angelini, MD, P. Clay Haas, DO,...
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is characterized by a progressive, irreversible loss of myocardium that results from sustained critical ischemia. Treatment involves recanalizing the occluded culprit coronary artery to restore blood flow,...
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is characterized by a progressive, irreversible loss of myocardium that results from sustained critical ischemia. Treatment involves recanalizing the occluded culprit coronary artery to restore blood flow,...
Acute myocardial infarction...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Preservation of Myocardial Microcirculation During Mechanical Reperfusion for Myocardial Ischemia with Either Abciximab or Eptif
08/01/2008
George Stoupakis, James Orlando, Harmit Kalia, Joan Skurnick, Muhamed Saric, Rohit Arora
George Stoupakis, James Orlando, Ha...
Although rapid restoration of coronary flow in an infarct related artery is associated with improved survival, it is becoming increasingly evident that myocardial perfusion, and not just epicardial flow, is vital to myocardial salvage and...
Although rapid restoration of coronary flow in an infarct related artery is associated with improved survival, it is becoming increasingly evident that myocardial perfusion, and not just epicardial flow, is vital to myocardial salvage and...
Although rapid restoration of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Benefits of Cutting Balloon Before Stenting
08/01/2008

1David G. Rizik, MD, 2Jeffrey P. Popma, MD, 3Martin B. Leon, MD, 4Gary S. Mintz, MD, 5Bonnie Weiner, MD, 6Eric Cohen, MD, 4Alexandra J. Lansky, MD, 7Antoine M. Adem, MD, Andre P. Bouhasin, MD, 7Carol Wojciechowski, RN, 8Neil J. Weissman, MD

1David G. Rizik, MD, 2Jeffrey P. Popm...
Cutting balloon (CB) technology combines the features of microsurgical incision with balloon dilation to treat atherosclerotic lesions. The CB has a non-compliant dilation balloon with microsurgical blades (atherotomes) attached to the outer...
Cutting balloon (CB) technology combines the features of microsurgical incision with balloon dilation to treat atherosclerotic lesions. The CB has a non-compliant dilation balloon with microsurgical blades (atherotomes) attached to the outer...
Cutting balloon (CB) technology...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Feature

Clinical Images
Benefits of Endovascular Hypothermia on Myocardial Preservation in the Setting of Cardiogenic Shock
08/01/2008
David G. Rizik, MD, Bernard J. Villegas, MD, Andre Bouhasin, MD
David G. Rizik, MD, Bernard J. Villeg...
Case Report. A 76-year-old female with carotid disease and a previous CVA presented in cardiogenic shock due to an inferior myocardial infarction (MI). Endovascular hypothermia was administered in the emergency room, reducing her body...
Case Report. A 76-year-old female with carotid disease and a previous CVA presented in cardiogenic shock due to an inferior myocardial infarction (MI). Endovascular hypothermia was administered in the emergency room, reducing her body...
Case Report. A 76-year-old...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Anomalous Coronary Artery Arising From the Opposite Sinus: Descriptive Features and Pathophysiologic Mechanisms, as <br />
Documented
08/01/2008
Paolo Angelini, MD, José Antonio Velasco, MD, David Ott, MD, *G. Reza Khoshnevis, MD
Paolo Angelini, MD, José Antonio Vel...
Coronary anomalies continue to present an arcane puzzle to most cardiologists. We wish to focus on one particularly fascinating type of defect, in which both coronary arteries arise from the same aortic sinus, or an Anomalous Coronary Artery...
Coronary anomalies continue to present an arcane puzzle to most cardiologists. We wish to focus on one particularly fascinating type of defect, in which both coronary arteries arise from the same aortic sinus, or an Anomalous Coronary Artery...
Coronary anomalies continue to...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Short- and Intermediate-Term Follow-up Results of <br />
Percutaneous Transluminal Balloon Valvuloplasty in Adolescents and Young Adu
08/01/2008
Saleem Sharieff, MBBS, FCPS, Khan Shah-e-Zaman, MBBS, MRCP, FRCP, Prof. Azhar Masood A. Faruqui, MBBS, FRCPC, FAHA
Saleem Sharieff, MBBS, FCPS, Khan Sh...
PVS, usually due to dome-shaped valve apparatus, resulting from commissural fusion, comprises approximately 10% of all congenital heart diseases1–3 including 10–15% dysplastic valves,4–6 which are due to markedly thickened immobile cusps with...
PVS, usually due to dome-shaped valve apparatus, resulting from commissural fusion, comprises approximately 10% of all congenital heart diseases1–3 including 10–15% dysplastic valves,4–6 which are due to markedly thickened immobile cusps with...
PVS, usually due to dome-shaped...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Collateral Formation in Patients After Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization: A Mechanism for Improvement?
08/01/2008
Chi Hang Lee, MRCP, Pieter C. Smits, MD, Kengo Tanabe, MD, Ron T. van Domburg, PhD, Muzaffer Degertekin, MD, Wim van der Giessen, MD, Patrick W. Serruys, MD
Chi Hang Lee, MRCP, Pieter C. Smits,...
Percutaneous myocardial revascularization (PMR) has emerged as a less invasive alternative to the transmyocardial revascularization (TMR), which requires thoracotomy. Initial results of PMR are encouraging with a significant proportion of...
Percutaneous myocardial revascularization (PMR) has emerged as a less invasive alternative to the transmyocardial revascularization (TMR), which requires thoracotomy. Initial results of PMR are encouraging with a significant proportion of...
Percutaneous myocardial...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Insights

Commentary
Microcirculatory Effects of Abciximab and Eptifibatide: A Critical Appraisal<br />
08/01/2008
Dean J. Kereiakes, MD
Dean J. Kereiakes, MD
The coronary microcirculation is critically important in the maintenance of myocardial nutritive blood flow. Even in situations where measures of epicardial blood flow appear normal, abnormalities in microcirculatory integrity secondary to...
The coronary microcirculation is critically important in the maintenance of myocardial nutritive blood flow. Even in situations where measures of epicardial blood flow appear normal, abnormalities in microcirculatory integrity secondary to...
The coronary microcirculation is...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association Issue New Guideline for Evaluation and Management of People With HCM
05/08/2024

American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association News

American College of Cardiology and Am...
The guideline reiterates the importance of collaborative decision-making with patients who have HCM and provides updated recommendations for the most effective treatment pathways for adult and pediatric patients.
The guideline reiterates the importance of collaborative decision-making with patients who have HCM and provides updated recommendations for the most effective treatment pathways for adult and pediatric patients.
The guideline reiterates the...
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Critical Limb-Threatening Ischemia
Reflow Medical Completes Enrollment in the DEEPER REVEAL Clinical Trial
05/08/2024

Reflow Medical News

Reflow Medical News
The prospective, single-arm, multicenter study will examine the efficacy and safety of the Spur Stent for the treatment of vascular lesions in the infrapopliteal arteries below the knee. A novel device intended for use in patients with...
The prospective, single-arm, multicenter study will examine the efficacy and safety of the Spur Stent for the treatment of vascular lesions in the infrapopliteal arteries below the knee. A novel device intended for use in patients with...
The prospective, single-arm,...
05/08/2024
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Wearables & Monitoring
RCE Technologies, Inc. Announces Advancements in Wearable-enabled Biomarker Research at the Annual Biomarker Symposium
05/08/2024

RCE Technologies, Inc. News

RCE Technologies, Inc. News
Dr. W. Frank Peacock discussed a recently completed biomarker study that enrolled 840 individuals across 10 hospital locations in the United States. The study involved participants wearing RCE’s Infrasensor™ wearable device for three minutes...
Dr. W. Frank Peacock discussed a recently completed biomarker study that enrolled 840 individuals across 10 hospital locations in the United States. The study involved participants wearing RCE’s Infrasensor™ wearable device for three minutes...
Dr. W. Frank Peacock discussed a...
05/08/2024
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Heart Failure
Discovery of Key Target for Precision Pharmacology Makes Ideal Candidate to Treat Heart Failure
05/08/2024

University of Houston College of Pharmacy News

University of Houston College of Phar...
Researchers at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy have discovered that when there's a higher amount of a protein called AKAP12 inside the heart, it speeds up the work of an enzyme called PDE8A and can accelerate cardiac...
Researchers at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy have discovered that when there's a higher amount of a protein called AKAP12 inside the heart, it speeds up the work of an enzyme called PDE8A and can accelerate cardiac...
Researchers at the University of...
05/08/2024
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Endothelial Dysfunction Research
Biomarker Found to Help Identify Cells That Can Repair Damaged Blood Vessels
05/08/2024

Indiana University News

Indiana University News
The researchers analyzed the potential of endothelial cells, which make up the protective inner layer of blood vessels, that express a protein called ABCG2 to make colonies, self-renew and form vessels. These cells could form new blood...
The researchers analyzed the potential of endothelial cells, which make up the protective inner layer of blood vessels, that express a protein called ABCG2 to make colonies, self-renew and form vessels. These cells could form new blood...
The researchers analyzed the...
05/08/2024
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Imaging Systems
University Hospitals Cleveland, Siemens Healthineers in New Alliance to Improve Oncology, Cardiovascular and Neurovascular Care for Patients
05/08/2024

Siemens Healthineers and University Hospitals Cleveland News

Siemens Healthineers and University H...
The new alliance will enhance cardiovascular services of the UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute with the world’s first clinically available photon-counting CT scanner and the new dual-source CT scanner.
The new alliance will enhance cardiovascular services of the UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute with the world’s first clinically available photon-counting CT scanner and the new dual-source CT scanner.
The new alliance will enhance...
05/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Pulmonary Embolism
AngioDynamics’ APEX-AV Trial Results Assessing AlphaVac F18⁸⁵ System in Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism Presented at SCAI 2024 Scientific Sessions
05/07/2024

AngioDynamics Press Release

AngioDynamics Press Release
New data finds AlphaVac F1885 System safe in patients with acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) and provides significant improvement in right ventricular function and reduction in clot burden LATHAM, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May...
New data finds AlphaVac F1885 System safe in patients with acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) and provides significant improvement in right ventricular function and reduction in clot burden LATHAM, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May...
New data finds AlphaVac F1885...
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Vascular Disease Management
Atherosclerosis Research
Clogged Arteries Worsened by Cells That Behave Like Cancer Cells
05/06/2024

Columbia University Irving Medical Center News
 

Columbia University Irving Medical Ce...
Columbia University researchers have found that smooth muscle cells that normally line the inside of arteries migrate into atherosclerotic plaques, change their cell identity, activate cancer genes, and proliferate inside the plaques.
Columbia University researchers have found that smooth muscle cells that normally line the inside of arteries migrate into atherosclerotic plaques, change their cell identity, activate cancer genes, and proliferate inside the plaques.
Columbia University researchers...
05/06/2024
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ESC PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY 2024
Air Pollution and Depression Linked With Heart Disease Deaths in Middle-Aged Adults
04/29/2024

European Society of Cardiology (ESC) News

European Society of Cardiology (ESC) ...
“Our study indicates that the air we breathe affects our mental well-being, which in turn impacts heart health,” said study lead author Dr. Shady Abohashem of Harvard Medical School, Boston, US.
“Our study indicates that the air we breathe affects our mental well-being, which in turn impacts heart health,” said study lead author Dr. Shady Abohashem of Harvard Medical School, Boston, US.
“Our study indicates that the...
04/29/2024
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ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024
Women With Heart Disease are Less Likely to Receive Life-Saving Drugs Than Men
04/29/2024

European Society of Cardiology (ESC) News

European Society of Cardiology (ESC) ...
“Cholesterol-lowering drugs save lives and prevent heart attacks, and should be prescribed to all patients with coronary artery disease,” said study author Dr. Nina Johnston of Uppsala University, Sweden. “Unfortunately, our study shows that...
“Cholesterol-lowering drugs save lives and prevent heart attacks, and should be prescribed to all patients with coronary artery disease,” said study author Dr. Nina Johnston of Uppsala University, Sweden. “Unfortunately, our study shows that...
“Cholesterol-lowering drugs save...
04/29/2024
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association Issue New Guideline for Evaluation and Management of People With HCM
05/08/2024

American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association News

American College of Cardiology and Am...
The guideline reiterates the importance of collaborative decision-making with patients who have HCM and provides updated recommendations for the most effective treatment pathways for adult and pediatric patients.
The guideline reiterates the importance of collaborative decision-making with patients who have HCM and provides updated recommendations for the most effective treatment pathways for adult and pediatric patients.
The guideline reiterates the...
05/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Critical Limb-Threatening Ischemia
Reflow Medical Completes Enrollment in the DEEPER REVEAL Clinical Trial
05/08/2024

Reflow Medical News

Reflow Medical News
The prospective, single-arm, multicenter study will examine the efficacy and safety of the Spur Stent for the treatment of vascular lesions in the infrapopliteal arteries below the knee. A novel device intended for use in patients with...
The prospective, single-arm, multicenter study will examine the efficacy and safety of the Spur Stent for the treatment of vascular lesions in the infrapopliteal arteries below the knee. A novel device intended for use in patients with...
The prospective, single-arm,...
05/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Wearables & Monitoring
RCE Technologies, Inc. Announces Advancements in Wearable-enabled Biomarker Research at the Annual Biomarker Symposium
05/08/2024

RCE Technologies, Inc. News

RCE Technologies, Inc. News
Dr. W. Frank Peacock discussed a recently completed biomarker study that enrolled 840 individuals across 10 hospital locations in the United States. The study involved participants wearing RCE’s Infrasensor™ wearable device for three minutes...
Dr. W. Frank Peacock discussed a recently completed biomarker study that enrolled 840 individuals across 10 hospital locations in the United States. The study involved participants wearing RCE’s Infrasensor™ wearable device for three minutes...
Dr. W. Frank Peacock discussed a...
05/08/2024
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Heart Failure
Discovery of Key Target for Precision Pharmacology Makes Ideal Candidate to Treat Heart Failure
05/08/2024

University of Houston College of Pharmacy News

University of Houston College of Phar...
Researchers at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy have discovered that when there's a higher amount of a protein called AKAP12 inside the heart, it speeds up the work of an enzyme called PDE8A and can accelerate cardiac...
Researchers at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy have discovered that when there's a higher amount of a protein called AKAP12 inside the heart, it speeds up the work of an enzyme called PDE8A and can accelerate cardiac...
Researchers at the University of...
05/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Endothelial Dysfunction Research
Biomarker Found to Help Identify Cells That Can Repair Damaged Blood Vessels
05/08/2024

Indiana University News

Indiana University News
The researchers analyzed the potential of endothelial cells, which make up the protective inner layer of blood vessels, that express a protein called ABCG2 to make colonies, self-renew and form vessels. These cells could form new blood...
The researchers analyzed the potential of endothelial cells, which make up the protective inner layer of blood vessels, that express a protein called ABCG2 to make colonies, self-renew and form vessels. These cells could form new blood...
The researchers analyzed the...
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Imaging Systems
University Hospitals Cleveland, Siemens Healthineers in New Alliance to Improve Oncology, Cardiovascular and Neurovascular Care for Patients
05/08/2024

Siemens Healthineers and University Hospitals Cleveland News

Siemens Healthineers and University H...
The new alliance will enhance cardiovascular services of the UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute with the world’s first clinically available photon-counting CT scanner and the new dual-source CT scanner.
The new alliance will enhance cardiovascular services of the UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute with the world’s first clinically available photon-counting CT scanner and the new dual-source CT scanner.
The new alliance will enhance...
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Clinical Images
IntraCardiac Echocardiography-Guided Leaflet Modification for Coronary Protection Prior to Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Replacement
05/07/2024

Arber Kodra, MD; Denny Wang, Priti Mehla, MD; Ythan Goldberg, MD; Ahmad Mustafa, MD; Michael Cinelli, MD; Jacob Scheinerman, MD; Chad Kliger, MD

Arber Kodra, MD; Denny Wang, Priti Me...
A 79-year-old man with a failed 25-mm CE Magna Ease 3300 surgical prosthesis and of high re-operative surgical risk (STS 8%) presented with dyspnea, NYHA III. Cardiac computed tomography angiography revealed anatomy that was high risk for...
A 79-year-old man with a failed 25-mm CE Magna Ease 3300 surgical prosthesis and of high re-operative surgical risk (STS 8%) presented with dyspnea, NYHA III. Cardiac computed tomography angiography revealed anatomy that was high risk for...
A 79-year-old man with a failed...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Balloon Venoplasty for Right Heart Catheterization From the Arm in Patients With Subclavian Vein Stenosis
05/07/2024

Kishor Khanal, MD1; Juan A. Pastor-Cervantes, MD1; Sunay Shah, MD1; Jianli Niu, MD, PhD2; Jonathan Roberts, MD1

Kishor Khanal, MD1; Juan A. Pastor-Ce...
In this retrospective study, the authors aimed to determine whether subclavian/innominate venoplasty allows successful right heart catheterization in patients with subclavian/innominate vein stenosis .
In this retrospective study, the authors aimed to determine whether subclavian/innominate venoplasty allows successful right heart catheterization in patients with subclavian/innominate vein stenosis .
In this retrospective study, the...
05/07/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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In Between the Cracks
05/07/2024

Yann Shan Keh, MD; Chee Yang Chin, MBChB; Chee Tang Chin, MBChB, Soo Teik Lim, MBBS

Yann Shan Keh, MD; Chee Yang Chin, MB...
Video Supplement to "In Between the Cracks" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "In Between the Cracks" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "In Between...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
In Between the Cracks
05/07/2024

Yann Shan Keh, MD; Chee Yang Chin, MBChB; Chee Tang Chin, MBChB, Soo Teik Lim, MBBS

Yann Shan Keh, MD; Chee Yang Chin, MB...
The authors present a rare intravascular ultrasound finding of a side branch guidewire being entrapped by a crack in coronary calcification.
The authors present a rare intravascular ultrasound finding of a side branch guidewire being entrapped by a crack in coronary calcification.
The authors present a rare...
05/07/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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