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Volume 33 - Issue 4 - April, 2021

Feasibility of Quantitative Flow Ratio in Adult Patients With Anomalous Aortic Origin of the Coronary Artery With 5 Years of Clinical Follow-up
Original Contribution
Feasibility of Quantitative Flow Ratio in Adult Patients With Anomalous Aortic Origin of the Coronary Artery With 5 Years of Clinical Follow-up
04/01/2021
Julien Adjedj, MD, PhD; Olivier Muller, MD, PhD; Fabien Picard, MD, MSc; Xavier Halna du Fretay, MD; Patrick Dupouy, MD; William Wijns, MD, PhD; Jean-Michel Juliard, MD; Pierre C. Aubry, MD
Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery (ARCA) represents the most common form of abnormal coronary origin and may potentially increase the risk for sudden cardiac death. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility of QFR analysis in patients...
Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery (ARCA) represents the most common form of abnormal coronary origin and may potentially increase the risk for sudden cardiac death. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility of QFR analysis in patients...
Anomalous origin of the right...
04/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Predictors of Hemodynamic Response to Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Therapy in Patients With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure and Cardiogenic Shock
Original Contribution
Predictors of Hemodynamic Response to Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Therapy in Patients With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure and Cardiogenic Shock
04/01/2021
Veli Topkara, MD, MS; Ersilia M. DeFilippis, MD; Duane S. Pinto, MD, MPH; Jennifer Haythe, MD; Maryjane Farr, MD, MS; Melana Yuzefpolskaya, MD; Paolo C. Colombo, MD; Koji Takeda, MD, PhD; E. Wilson Grandin, MD, MPH; A. Reshad Garan, MD, MS; Athena L. Huang, MD; Ajay J. Kirtane, MD, SM; Justin A. Fried, MD; Waqas Malick, MD
There is renewed interest in intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) use in chronic systolic heart failure patients with acute decompensation and cardiogenic shock. We sought to identify predictors of early IABP response to guide optimal use in this...
There is renewed interest in intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) use in chronic systolic heart failure patients with acute decompensation and cardiogenic shock. We sought to identify predictors of early IABP response to guide optimal use in this...
There is renewed interest in...
04/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Complex Bifurcation Lesions: Randomized Comparison of Modified-T Stenting vs Reconstruction With Self-Expanding Stent and Bioresorbable Scaffold: COBRA II
Complex Bifurcation Lesions: Randomized Comparison of Modified-T Stenting vs Reconstruction With Self-Expanding Stent and Bioresorbable Scaffold: COBRA II
04/01/2021
Walter Desmet, MD, PhD; Johan Bennett, MD, PhD; Christophe Dubois, MD, PhD; Keir McCutcheon, MD, PhD; Maarten Vanhaverbeke, MD, PhD; Ruben Pauwels, MD; Tom Adriaenssens, MD, PhD; Peter Sinnaeve, MD, PhD
We evaluate the role of a double bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) strategy in coronary bifurcations, alone or in combination with a dedicated bifurcation device.
We evaluate the role of a double bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) strategy in coronary bifurcations, alone or in combination with a dedicated bifurcation device.
We evaluate the role of a double...
04/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Post Partum
Clinical Images
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Post Partum
04/01/2021
Ziad Dahdouh, MD; Tahir Mohamed, MD; Elias Salem, MD
A previously healthy 30-year-old woman presented with extensive anterior myocardial infarction at day 6 post partum. Her clinical course was complicated by subintimal hematoma.
A previously healthy 30-year-old woman presented with extensive anterior myocardial infarction at day 6 post partum. Her clinical course was complicated by subintimal hematoma.
A previously healthy 30-year-old...
04/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Microbubbles Mimicking Prosthetic Mitral Valve Thrombosis
Clinical Images
Microbubbles Mimicking Prosthetic Mitral Valve Thrombosis
04/01/2021
Muhammed Athar Sadiq, MD, PhD
A 36-year-old woman with a history of redo mitral valve replacement for prosthetic mitral valve endocarditis presented to the emergency department with a history of recurrent palpitations. She was diagnosed with microbubbles formation...
A 36-year-old woman with a history of redo mitral valve replacement for prosthetic mitral valve endocarditis presented to the emergency department with a history of recurrent palpitations. She was diagnosed with microbubbles formation...
A 36-year-old woman with a...
04/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Acute Treatment and 5-Year Follow-up of Longitudinal Deformation of a Bioresorbable Scaffold
Clinical Images
Acute Treatment and 5-Year Follow-up of Longitudinal Deformation of a Bioresorbable Scaffold
04/01/2021

Calum S. Creaney, MD;  Colm G. Hanratty, MD;  Martin K. Christensen, MD;  Simon J. Walsh, MD

Calum S. Creaney, MD;  Colm G. Hanrat...
A 46-year-old man with type 1 diabetes underwent PCI for a long segment of the LAD coronary artery disease. The procedure was complicated by entrapment of a knotted Sion Blue guidewire in a branch of the apical LAD.
A 46-year-old man with type 1 diabetes underwent PCI for a long segment of the LAD coronary artery disease. The procedure was complicated by entrapment of a knotted Sion Blue guidewire in a branch of the apical LAD.
A 46-year-old man with type 1...
04/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Mitral Valve Surgery After Failed MitraClip: A Single-Center Experience
Mitral Valve Surgery After Failed MitraClip: A Single-Center Experience
04/01/2021
Robert J. Siegel, MD; Florian Rader, MD, MSc; Nir Flint, MD; Harjit Minhas, BS; Yehezkel G. Shmueli, MD; Takahiro Shiota, MD; Alfredo Trento, MD
This study evaluates candidacy for surgical mitral valve repair of recurrent mitral regurgitation after failed MitraClip implantation.
This study evaluates candidacy for surgical mitral valve repair of recurrent mitral regurgitation after failed MitraClip implantation.
This study evaluates candidacy...
04/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
The Utility of Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy in Calcific Coronary Artery Disease: A Case Series
BRIEF COMMUNICATION
The Utility of Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy in Calcific Coronary Artery Disease: A Case Series
04/01/2021
James D. Flaherty, MD; Keith H. Benzuly, MD; Daniel R. Schimmel, MD, MS; Brett B. Yarusi, MD; Vikrant S. Jagadeesan, MD; Arif Jivan, MD, PhD; Erin D. Unger, MD; Lowie M.R. Van Assche, MD; Tim S. Provias, MD, MPH
We performed a retrospective review of patients who were excluded from preapproval trials of coronary IVL and underwent CAC modification with the off-label use of a peripheral IVL system.
We performed a retrospective review of patients who were excluded from preapproval trials of coronary IVL and underwent CAC modification with the off-label use of a peripheral IVL system.
We performed a retrospective...
04/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
A Novel Risk Score to Predict One-Year Mortality in Patients Undergoing Complex High-Risk Indicated Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (CHIP-PCI)
A Novel Risk Score to Predict One-Year Mortality in Patients Undergoing Complex High-Risk Indicated Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (CHIP-PCI)
04/01/2021
Terrence J. Sacchi, MD; Gregory J. Cunn, MD; Issa Kutkut, MD; Pankil H. Desai, MD; Mouzamjha Faroqui, MD; Sorin J. Brener, MD; Le Dung Ha, MD; Garima Handa, MD; Adnan Raza, MD
Our aim was to identify patients undergoing complex, high-risk indicated percutaneous coronary intervention (CHIP-PCI) and compare their outcomes with non-CHIP patients. We created a CHIP score to risk stratify these patients.
Our aim was to identify patients undergoing complex, high-risk indicated percutaneous coronary intervention (CHIP-PCI) and compare their outcomes with non-CHIP patients. We created a CHIP score to risk stratify these patients.
Our aim was to identify patients...
04/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Evaluation of a Real-World In-Hospital Antiplatelet-Switching Strategy Following Coronary Interventions: The SWITCH Study
Evaluation of a Real-World In-Hospital Antiplatelet-Switching Strategy Following Coronary Interventions: The SWITCH Study
04/01/2021
Nikolaos Kakouros, MBBS, PhD, MRCP, MD(Res); Antoine E. Soueid, MD, PharmD, JD; Ibrahim Kassas, MD; Jeffrey Rade, MD
Newer antiplatelet therapy agents are reliable and have a fast onset of action, but have significantly higher cost, leading to compliance concerns. We adopted and evaluated an acute agent-switching strategy, using prasugrel or ticagrelor for...
Newer antiplatelet therapy agents are reliable and have a fast onset of action, but have significantly higher cost, leading to compliance concerns. We adopted and evaluated an acute agent-switching strategy, using prasugrel or ticagrelor for...
Newer antiplatelet therapy...
04/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Venous Thromboembolism
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"Blood clots are often complex and the symptoms easily overlooked by both patients and healthcare providers, as symptoms can mimic other non-life-threatening medical conditions," said Leslie Lake, volunteer president of the National Blood...
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"Blood clots are often complex...
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Robotic Systems
Microbot Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Its Liberty Endovascular Robotic System
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The LIBERTY pivotal study showed 100% success in the robotic navigation to target, and zero device-related adverse events. The study also showed a 92% relative reduction in physician radiation exposure.
The LIBERTY pivotal study showed 100% success in the robotic navigation to target, and zero device-related adverse events. The study also showed a 92% relative reduction in physician radiation exposure.
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Mitral Valve Intervention
Sutra Medical Achieves World’s First Successful First-in-Human Implantation of Sutra Hemi-valve in New Zealand
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The Sutra Hemi-valve™ is a novel posterior leaflet replacement technology designed to restore mitral valve function without obstructing the left ventricular outflow tract.
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"Plaque burden quantification by AI-QCT provides critical insights that standard CT evaluation will miss," said Principal investigator Alexander van Rosendael, MD, PhD, "especially in patients with mild to moderate disease who represent a...
"Plaque burden quantification by AI-QCT provides critical insights that standard CT evaluation will miss," said Principal investigator Alexander van Rosendael, MD, PhD, "especially in patients with mild to moderate disease who represent a...
"Plaque burden quantification by...
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PAD Pulse Alliance
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09/04/2025
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Pulmonary Embolism
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This clearance expands the use of Symphony — previously for the treatment of venous thrombosis — to now include PE, providing a comprehensive solution to effectively and efficiently treat the full spectrum of venous thromboembolism (VTE)...
This clearance expands the use of Symphony — previously for the treatment of venous thrombosis — to now include PE, providing a comprehensive solution to effectively and efficiently treat the full spectrum of venous thromboembolism (VTE)...
This clearance expands the use...
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Roxana Mehran, MD
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Diagnosing Acute Chest Pain — From ECG to Imaging
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Take this quiz to test your knowledge of ECG interpretation and subtle imaging clues.
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of ECG interpretation and subtle imaging clues.
Take this quiz to test your...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Covid-19
CARTESIAN Study: Even Mild Covid May Leave Blood Vessels Five Years Older
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09/12/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiac Arrest
Neurescue Device Secures CE Mark Approval for Non‑Shockable Cardiac Arrest Treatment
09/09/2025
The NEURESCUE device consists of a catheter and a handheld control unit. By temporarily inflating a soft balloon in the descending aorta, it redirects blood flow toward the heart and brain, supercharging circulation to the most critical...
The NEURESCUE device consists of a catheter and a handheld control unit. By temporarily inflating a soft balloon in the descending aorta, it redirects blood flow toward the heart and brain, supercharging circulation to the most critical...
The NEURESCUE device consists of...
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Venous Thromboembolism
Get Out the Clot Campaign: New Survey Shows Management of Blood Clots is Inconsistent, Even for Patients with the Same Risk Profile
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"Blood clots are often complex and the symptoms easily overlooked by both patients and healthcare providers, as symptoms can mimic other non-life-threatening medical conditions," said Leslie Lake, volunteer president of the National Blood...
"Blood clots are often complex and the symptoms easily overlooked by both patients and healthcare providers, as symptoms can mimic other non-life-threatening medical conditions," said Leslie Lake, volunteer president of the National Blood...
"Blood clots are often complex...
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Anbhigya Kumar Arya, MD; Krishna Prasad Akkineni, MD, DM; Shrividya Rao, MS, MCh; Saurabh Kumar Singh, MD; Souvik Sardar, MD, DM; Anwar Hussain Ansari, MD, DM; Devesh Kumar, MD, MRCP, DM
A teenage boy presented with multiple episodes of exertional syncope over the previous 3 months. Clinical examination revealed pulsus parvus et tardus and a late-peaking, ejection systolic, crescendo-decrescendo murmur in the aortic area with...
A teenage boy presented with multiple episodes of exertional syncope over the previous 3 months. Clinical examination revealed pulsus parvus et tardus and a late-peaking, ejection systolic, crescendo-decrescendo murmur in the aortic area with...
A teenage boy presented with...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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.
The objective of this study was...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
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The authors evaluated the safety and efficacy of the systematic use of arteriotomy-site ballooning with concomitant manual compression following the delivery of a plug-based vascular closure device.
The authors evaluated the safety and efficacy of the systematic use of arteriotomy-site ballooning with concomitant manual compression following the delivery of a plug-based vascular closure device.
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Drug-Coated Balloon Strategy Following Intravascular Lithotripsy to Treat Coronary De Novo Lesion: Mid-Term Clinical Outcomes of a Preliminary Experience
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The authors report the short-term results of their preliminary experience managing calcified lesions using intravascular lithotripsy combined with drug-coated balloons.
The authors report the short-term results of their preliminary experience managing calcified lesions using intravascular lithotripsy combined with drug-coated balloons.
The authors report the...
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Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Robotic Systems
Microbot Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Its Liberty Endovascular Robotic System
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The LIBERTY pivotal study showed 100% success in the robotic navigation to target, and zero device-related adverse events. The study also showed a 92% relative reduction in physician radiation exposure.
The LIBERTY pivotal study showed 100% success in the robotic navigation to target, and zero device-related adverse events. The study also showed a 92% relative reduction in physician radiation exposure.
The LIBERTY pivotal study showed...
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Mitral Valve Intervention
Sutra Medical Achieves World’s First Successful First-in-Human Implantation of Sutra Hemi-valve in New Zealand
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The Sutra Hemi-valve™ is a novel posterior leaflet replacement technology designed to restore mitral valve function without obstructing the left ventricular outflow tract.
The Sutra Hemi-valve™ is a novel posterior leaflet replacement technology designed to restore mitral valve function without obstructing the left ventricular outflow tract.
The Sutra Hemi-valve™ is a novel...
09/08/2025
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