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Volume 24 - Issue 3 - March 2012

Original Contribution
Gender-Based Analysis of the 3-Year Outcome of Bioactive Stents Versus Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction: An Insight from the TITAX-AMI Trial
02/29/2012
Matti Niemela, MD, PhD; Kari Kervinen, MD, PhD; Mikko Pietila, MD, PhD; Jussi Sia, MD; Kai Nyman, MD; Wail Nammas, MD, PhD; Antti Ylitalo, MD, PhD; Pasi P. Karjalainen, MD, PhD; Juhani K.E. Airaksinen, MD, PhD, FESC; Petri O. Tuomainen, MD, PhD
Abstract: Background. The TITAX-AMI trial demonstrated a better clinical outcome of titanium-nitride-oxide-coated bioactive stents (BAS) as compared with paclitaxel-eluting stents (PES) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI)...
Abstract: Background. The TITAX-AMI trial demonstrated a better clinical outcome of titanium-nitride-oxide-coated bioactive stents (BAS) as compared with paclitaxel-eluting stents (PES) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI)...
Abstract: Background. The...
02/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Successful Treatment of SVC Syndrome Using Isolated Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis
03/01/2012
Chadi Dib, MD; Thomas A. Hennebry, MB, BCh, BAO, MD
ABSTRACT: We report 2 cases of superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome treated using isolated pharmacomechanical thrombolysis with angioplasty alone. We also propose a new staged treatment strategy to optimally manage such patients, taking into...
ABSTRACT: We report 2 cases of superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome treated using isolated pharmacomechanical thrombolysis with angioplasty alone. We also propose a new staged treatment strategy to optimally manage such patients, taking into...
ABSTRACT: We report 2 cases of...
03/01/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Recurrent Cardiac Tamponade Following Unusual Micro Leak after Successful Closure of the Primary Leak
03/01/2012
Dibya Kumar Baruah, MD; Adi Lakshmi, MD; Vidya Chandrashekaran, MD
ABSTRACT: Although uncommon, coronary artery perforation is one of the most dreadful complications of percutaneous coronary intervention, which requires prompt, aggressive, and effective management. Perforations induced by coronary guidewires...
ABSTRACT: Although uncommon, coronary artery perforation is one of the most dreadful complications of percutaneous coronary intervention, which requires prompt, aggressive, and effective management. Perforations induced by coronary guidewires...
ABSTRACT: Although uncommon,...
03/01/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Balancing the Yin and the Yang of Vascular Closure
02/29/2012
Hitinder S. Gurm, MBBS, MD, FSCAI; Michael P. Thomas, MD
Vascular access complications from diagnostic coronary angiography and percutaneous intervention are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The use of vascular closure devices is common practice and their use to decrease complications is...
Vascular access complications from diagnostic coronary angiography and percutaneous intervention are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The use of vascular closure devices is common practice and their use to decrease complications is...
Vascular access complications...
02/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Multiple Coronary Artery Thrombosis in a 41-Year-Old Male Patient Presenting with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
03/01/2012
Jassim Al Suwaidi, MBChB; Awad Al-Qahtani, MBChB
ABSTRACT: Simultaneous occlusion of multiple epicardial coronary arteries is an uncommon finding in patients presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). We describe a 41-year-old male Asian patient who presented with...
ABSTRACT: Simultaneous occlusion of multiple epicardial coronary arteries is an uncommon finding in patients presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). We describe a 41-year-old male Asian patient who presented with...
ABSTRACT: Simultaneous occlusion...
03/01/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Different Spectrum of Vascular Complications After Angio-Seal Deployment or Manual Compression
02/29/2012
Alessandro Lupi, MD; Andrea Rognoni, MD; Gioel Gabrio Secco, MD; Maurizio Lazzero, MD; Laura Plebani, MD; Giuseppe Cossa, MD; Danilo Reale, MD; Federico Nardi, MD; Mara Sansa, MD; Angelo Sante Bongo, MD
Abstract: Background. Reported complication rates after vascular closure device deployment or femoral manual compression (MC) are similar. However, the features and severity of such complications have never been thoroughly evaluated. Methods...
Abstract: Background. Reported complication rates after vascular closure device deployment or femoral manual compression (MC) are similar. However, the features and severity of such complications have never been thoroughly evaluated. Methods...
Abstract: Background. Reported...
02/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Editor's Message
Editor`s Message
03/01/2012
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...
03/01/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Net Clinical Benefit of Prehospital Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors in Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and High Risk of Bleeding: Effect of Tirofiban in Patients at High Risk of Bleeding Using CRUSADE Bleeding Score
02/29/2012
Christian W. Hamm, MD, PhD, FESC; Jurrien M. ten Berg, MD, PhD; Arnoud W.J. van't Hof, MD, PhD; Renicus S. Hermanides, MD; A.T. Marcel Gosselink, MD, PhD; Gert van Houwelingen, MD; Jan-Henk E. Dambrink, MD, PhD; Pieter R. Stella, MD, PhD; Jan Paul Ottervanger, MD, PhD
Abstract: Aims. The aim of this subanalysis was to assess the net clinical effect of prehospital administration of tirofiban in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients with high risk of bleeding. Methods. This is a retrospective...
Abstract: Aims. The aim of this subanalysis was to assess the net clinical effect of prehospital administration of tirofiban in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients with high risk of bleeding. Methods. This is a retrospective...
Abstract: Aims. The aim of this...
02/29/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Complex Case Intervention
Guide Catheter Suction with Novel Double Wire Technique for Successful Management of Large Thrombus in Occluded Right Coronary Artery
03/01/2012
M.P. Girish, MD, DM; Sanjay Tyagi, MD, DM; Mohit D. Gupta, MD, DM
Abstract: Patients with large intracoronary thrombi represent a difficult management problem for the interventional cardiologist. Deep guide catheter engagement and thrombus aspiration have been described but are associated with serious risk...
Abstract: Patients with large intracoronary thrombi represent a difficult management problem for the interventional cardiologist. Deep guide catheter engagement and thrombus aspiration have been described but are associated with serious risk...
Abstract: Patients with large...
03/01/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Commentary
Tumor Blush in Primary Cardiac Tumors
03/01/2012
Rajinder Marok, MD; Lloyd W. Klein, MD
Primary cardiac tumors are a rare clinical entity. Neoplasms of the heart include both benign and malignant histological types. With an incidence of 0.001%-0.03%, they are much less prevalent than secondary neoplasms.1 Diagnosis is frequently...
Primary cardiac tumors are a rare clinical entity. Neoplasms of the heart include both benign and malignant histological types. With an incidence of 0.001%-0.03%, they are much less prevalent than secondary neoplasms.1 Diagnosis is frequently...
Primary cardiac tumors are a...
03/01/2012
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Original Contribution
Right Coronary Artery Takeoff Plane and Implications for Brachiocephalic Interventions and Next Generation Transcatheter Aortic Valve Intervention Embolic Protection Devices
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Umair Bajwa, MD; Mohammad Chaudhry, MD; Danielle Retcho, MD; Sohira Idrees, BA; Lukasz Partyka, MD; Rajiv Tayal, MD; Arash Salemi, MD; Sergio Waxman, MD; Najam Wasty, MD
The objective of this study was to determine if the right coronary artery takeoff is in the same plane as the takeoff plane of the major aortic arch branches.
The objective of this study was to determine if the right coronary artery takeoff is in the same plane as the takeoff plane of the major aortic arch branches.
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Original Contribution
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Original Contribution
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