August 2016

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Volume 28 Issue 8
Radial Artery Embolism: A Rare Complication of Angioplasty
A 55-year-old man with multivessel CAD was diagnosed with in-stent restenosis, but treatment was complicated by radial artery coronary embolism, which is a rare complication of radial intervention.   J INVASIVE CARDIOL 2016;28(8):E73-E74 Key words…
The Role of Multimodality Imaging in a Case of Traumatic Cardiac Pseudoaneurysm
After a 40-foot fall from a balcony, a healthy 21-year-old sustained multiple injuries, including left ventricular pseudoaneurysm. This case demonstrates the necessity of multimodality imaging.    J INVASIVE CARDIOL 2016;28(8):E71-E72 Key words: b…
Late Right Coronary Ostium Occlusion After Percutaneous Aortic Paravalvular Leak Closure: Immediate Results Do Not Always Predict Long-Term Performance
This is the first report of late coronary obstruction after percutaneous paravalvular leak closure.
The Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty Makeover: From "Treatment" Procedure to "Bridge" Procedure
The authors offer their opinion on the evolution of balloon aortic valvuloplasty.
Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty in the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Era
It is unclear whether technical advances and increased operator experience associated with TAVR development have resulted in improved BAV outcomes. We examined the evolution in indications, outcomes, and complications of BAV procedures since its ince…
Initial Experience Using the Gore Embolic Filter in Carotid Interventions
This is the first clinical report on experience in the use of the Gore embolic filter in carotid interventions.
Adoption of Routine Ultrasound Guidance for Femoral Arterial Access for Cardiac Catheterization
We sought to describe current knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding ultrasound use among interventional cardiologists using an online survey.
Safety and Effectiveness of the Nav-6 Filter in Preventing Distal Embolization During Jetstream Atherectomy of Infrainguinal Peripheral Artery Lesions
The risk of distal embolization during infrainguinal peripheral artery interventions is often mitigated by the use of embolic protection devices. This study investigates the use of the Nav-6 filter with Boston Scientific's Jetstream (JS) atherectomy…
Prospective Evaluation of the Impact of Side-Holes and Guide-Catheter Disengagement From the Coronary Ostium on Fractional Flow Reserve Measurements
We prospectively examined the impact of side-holes and guide-catheter disengagement on fractional flow reserve (FFR) measurements. 
Characteristics of Late-Acquired Incomplete Stent Apposition: A Comparison With First-Generation and Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents
This study investigated the morphometric parameters of late-acquired incomplete stent apposition after use of Cypher SES, Taxus PES, and Resolute ZES.