Volume 23 - Issue 12 - December 2011
Clinical Images
12/01/2011
Juergen Kammler, MD; Clemens Steinwender, MD; Franz Leisch, MD
Abstract: We report on a case of a false aneurysm at the access site after transapical aortic valve replacement. Although this is not the first case report about this issue, our case emphasizes the importance of follow-up echocardiography...
Abstract: We report on a case of a false aneurysm at the access site after transapical aortic valve replacement. Although this is not the first case report about this issue, our case emphasizes the importance of follow-up echocardiography...
Abstract: We report on a case of...
12/01/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
12/01/2011
Lida P. Papavasileiou, MD, PhD; Giovanni B. Forleo, MD, PhD; Francesco Romeo, MD
Abstract: Although myocardial ischemia monitored by some implantable cardioverter-defibrillators has the potential to improve patient care, no clinical experience with this novel technology has been described yet. We report for the first time...
Abstract: Although myocardial ischemia monitored by some implantable cardioverter-defibrillators has the potential to improve patient care, no clinical experience with this novel technology has been described yet. We report for the first time...
Abstract: Although myocardial...
12/01/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
12/01/2011
Ivica Kristic, MD; Josip Lukenda, MD, PhD
Abstract: Although transradial access (TRA) for coronary procedures has many advantages over the transfemoral approach, it’s still not the dominant route used in coronary interventions. Radial artery spasm (RAS) is an important limitation of...
Abstract: Although transradial access (TRA) for coronary procedures has many advantages over the transfemoral approach, it’s still not the dominant route used in coronary interventions. Radial artery spasm (RAS) is an important limitation of...
Abstract: Although transradial...
12/01/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
12/01/2011
Dean Ferrera, DO; Adhir R. Shroff, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI
The elderly are often poorly represented in major clinical trials of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).1 An exact definition for “elderly” varies; for instance, the 2002 ACC/AHA practice guideline for the management of acute coronary...
The elderly are often poorly represented in major clinical trials of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).1 An exact definition for “elderly” varies; for instance, the 2002 ACC/AHA practice guideline for the management of acute coronary...
The elderly are often poorly...
12/01/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
12/01/2011
Alberto Hendler, MD; Izhak Zyssman, MD; Yosef Gurevich, MD; Alex Blatt, MD; Meir Reicher, MD; Zvi Vered, MD; Ricardo Krakover, MD; Mark Katz, MD; Zyad Gabara, MD
Abstract: Background. Nonagenarians have been systematically excluded from randomized trials dealing with invasive coronary strategies, resulting in a lack of evidence-based guidelines regarding the optimal approach in this population. Aim....
Abstract: Background. Nonagenarians have been systematically excluded from randomized trials dealing with invasive coronary strategies, resulting in a lack of evidence-based guidelines regarding the optimal approach in this population. Aim....
Abstract: Background....
12/01/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
12/01/2011
P. Syamasundar Rao, MD, FACC
Since the description of successful surgical ligation of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) by Gross and Hubbard in 1939,1 surgery has been the procedure of choice in the treatment of PDA. Surgical treatment has been shown to be safe and...
Since the description of successful surgical ligation of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) by Gross and Hubbard in 1939,1 surgery has been the procedure of choice in the treatment of PDA. Surgical treatment has been shown to be safe and...
Since the description of...
12/01/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Addendum
05/07/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
In the November issue, the first author in the article listed below was inadvertently misspelled. The correct spelling is Abhishek Deshmukh. We regret this error. Commentary: Utility of Adenosine Sequelae in Primer Balloon Aortic...
In the November issue, the first author in the article listed below was inadvertently misspelled. The correct spelling is Abhishek Deshmukh. We regret this error. Commentary: Utility of Adenosine Sequelae in Primer Balloon Aortic...
In the November issue, the first...
05/07/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
12/01/2011
Ana Spillman, MD; Nora Bueno, MD; Ernesto Juaneda, MD; Alejandro R. Peirone, MD; Juan Diaz, MD; Alejandro Contreras, MD; Edgardo Banille, MD; Marcelo Cabrera, MD
Abstract: Purpose. To review the initial clinical outcomes of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure using the new Nit-Occlud PDA-R device (NOPDA-R). Materials and methods. The NOPDA-R is a self-expandable, nitinol-made, premounted and...
Abstract: Purpose. To review the initial clinical outcomes of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure using the new Nit-Occlud PDA-R device (NOPDA-R). Materials and methods. The NOPDA-R is a self-expandable, nitinol-made, premounted and...
Abstract: Purpose. To review the...
12/01/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Editor's Message
12/02/2011
Richard E. Shaw, PhD, FACC
Dear Readers,The goal of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology is to provide state-of-the-art information that will support clinicians in the effective management of patients with cardiovascular disease. There are many selections in this issue...
Dear Readers,The goal of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology is to provide state-of-the-art information that will support clinicians in the effective management of patients with cardiovascular disease. There are many selections in this issue...
Dear Readers,The goal of the...
12/02/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
12/01/2011
Anjan K. Chakrabarti, MD; C. Michael Gibson, MS, MD
In 2009, the landmark Synergy between PCI with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery (SYNTAX) trial sought to establish whether coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) was the standard of care for patients with...
In 2009, the landmark Synergy between PCI with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery (SYNTAX) trial sought to establish whether coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) was the standard of care for patients with...
In 2009, the landmark Synergy...
12/01/2011
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
