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Prehospital Ticagrelor in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction with Long Transport Time to Primary PCI Facility
Pre-hospital ticagrelor, given less than 1h before coronary intervention (PCI), failed to improve coronary reperfusion in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients undergoing primary PCI. It is unknown whether a longer interval from ticagrelor administration to primary PCI might reveal any improvement of coronary reperfusion. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - August 20, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alessandro Lupi, Schaffer Alon, Maurizio Lazzero, Massimo Tessitori, Leonardo De Martino, Andrea Rognoni, Angelo S. Bongo, Italo Porto Source Type: research

Management of Radial Artery Perforation during Transradial Catheterization Using a Polytetrafluoroethylene Covered Coronary Stent
We describe the stepwise approach advocated for managing a radial perforation and summarize relevant literature available for the same. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - August 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Arka Chatterjee, Jeremy S. White, Massoud A. Leesar Source Type: research

Routine use of bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting in women: a risk factor analysis for poor outcomes
Concerns about increased risk of postoperative complications, primarily deep sternal wound infection (DSWI), prevent liberal use of bilateral internal thoracic artery (BITA) grafting in women. Consequently, outcomes after routine BITA grafting remain largely unexplored in female gender. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - August 13, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Giuseppe Gatti, Luca Maschietto, Marco Morosin, Marco Russo, Bernardo Benussi, Gabriella Forti, Lorella Dreas, Gianfranco Sinagra, Aniello Pappalardo Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Guide extension catheter stepwise advancement facilitated by repeated distal balloon anchoring
We describe a technique for guide extension catheter system advancement by presenting two cases. This was performed stepwise by repeated distal balloon anchoring in the coronary artery of interest. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - August 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: C. Andreou, I. Karalis, C. Maniotis, J.W. Jukema, M. Koutzouzis Tags: Technical note Source Type: research

A single center experience of Zilver PTX for femoro-popliteal lesions
Clinical trial data show overall favorable outcomes of paclitaxel-eluting stents for treatment of femoro-popliteal (FP) occlusive disease. However, external validity of trial results may be restricted to less complex FP lesions, and limited data on outcomes of paclitaxel-eluting stents in real world practice have been published. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - August 1, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Won Yu Kang, Umberto Campia, Romain J. Didier, Sarkis Kiramijyan, Edward Koifman, Smita I. Negi, Michael J. Lipinski, Nevin C. Baker, Ricardo O. Escarcega, Rebecca Torguson, Ron Waksman, Nelson L. Bernardo Source Type: research

Association of Radial versus Femoral Access with Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are at an increased risk of developing contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI). Data on the association between transradial (TRA) vs. transfemoral (TFA) access and the risk of CI-AKI in this setting are limited. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - July 20, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dhaval Kolte, Nathan Spence, Mohamedtauqir Puthawala, Omar Hyder, Christopher P. Tuohy, Carolyn B. Davidson, Mark W. Sheldon, Warren K. Laskey, J. Dawn Abbott Source Type: research

Accessory Renal Arteries: Prevalence in Resistant Hypertension and an Important Role in Nonresponse to Radiofrequency Renal Denervation
The aim of this study was to understand the role of accessory renal arteries in resistant hypertension, and to establish their role in nonresponse to radiofrequency renal denervation (RDN) procedures. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - July 20, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Paige VonAchen, Jason Hamann, Thomas Houghland, John R. Lesser, Yale Wang, David Caye, Kristi Rosenthal, Ross F. Garberich, Mary Daniels, Robert S. Schwartz Source Type: research

Immediate and intermediate-term results of optical coherence tomography guided atherectomy in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease: Initial results from the VISION trial
Long-term patency rates for percutaneous peripheral arterial interventions are suboptimal. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) guided atherectomy may yield superior patency by optimizing plaque removal while preserving the tunica media and adventitia. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - July 19, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ian Cawich, Andre R.M. Paixao, Konstantinos Marmagkiolis, Vasili Lendel, Gerardo Rodriguez-Araujo, William A. Rollefson, David M. Mego, Mehmet Cilingiroglu Tags: Clinical Source Type: research

A Case of Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Severe Mitral Regurgitation Treated Using a Combined Percutaneous Approach of MitraClip Followed by CARILLON ® Mitral Contour System
We present the case of a 41-year-old man with severe dilated cardiomyopathy, NYHA IIIb, and grade 3 MR. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - July 19, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nagwa Abdelrahman, Mohammed Andaleeb Chowdhury, Arif Al Nooryani, Facht Artz, Wael Elabbassi Source Type: research

Acute and intermediate-term results of optical coherence tomography guided atherectomy in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease: Initial results from the VISION trial
Long-term patency rates for percutaneous peripheral arterial interventions are suboptimal. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) guided atherectomy may yield superior patency by optimizing plaque removal while preserving the tunica media and adventitia. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - July 19, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ian Cawich, Andre R.M. Paixao, Konstantinos Marmagkiolis, Vasili Lendel, Gerardo Rodriguez-Araujo, William A. Rollefson, David M. Mego, Mehmet Cilingiroglu Source Type: research

Complex Coronary Bifurcation Revascularization By Means of Very Minimal Crushing and Ultrathin Biodegradable Polymer DES: Feasibility and 1-Year Outcomes of the “Nano-Crush” Technique
To assess feasibility and 1-year outcomes of ultrathin biodegradable polymer double stenting using a very minimal crushing (Nano-Crush technique) in a series of patients with large ( ≥2.5mm) complex coronary bifurcation. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - July 19, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gianluca Rigatelli, Fabio Dell'Avvocata, Marco Zuin, Dobrin Vassiliev, Alberto Mazza, Huy D. Dinh Source Type: research

Ventricular fibrillation with intracoronary adenosine during fractional flow reserve assessment
Fractional flow reserve (FFR) measurement provides useful hemodynamic assessment of intermediate coronary stenoses affecting long term outcomes. While the gold standard remains intravenous adenosine, intracoronary (IC) bolus administration of adenosine is routinely used in clinical practice because of its ease of use and lower dose providing comparative hyperemia with the most common side effect being a transient atrioventricular block. A 62year old male underwent left heart catheterization after ruling in for non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - July 19, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zubair A. Khan, Ghulam Akbar, Wajeeha Saeed, Sara Malik, Fatima Khan, Muhammad Rizwan Sardar Source Type: research

Long-term use of dual antiplatelet therapy for the secondary prevention of atherothrombotic events: Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
The potential benefit of long-term dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) for secondary prevention of atherothrombotic events is unclear. Data from different randomized controlled trials (RCT) using different agents in different subgroups showed inconsistent results. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - July 19, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zaher Fanari, Amratash Malodiya, Sandra A. Weiss, Sumaya Hammami, Paul Kolm, William S. Weintraub Source Type: research