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BIOFLOW-III satellite —One year clinical outcomes of diabetic patients treated with a biodegradable polymer sirolimus-eluting stent and comprehensive medical surveillance
Drug-eluting stents with biodegradable polymer might be particularly useful in diabetic patients who are at increased risk for target lesion/target vessel revascularization. We therefore aimed at assessing the safety and performance of a biodegradable polymer sirolimus-eluting stent (BP-SES) in combination with comprehensive optimal medical therapy following coronary interventions. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - February 19, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ran Kornowski, Ariel Roguin, Haim Danenberg, Hana Vaknin Assa, Eitan Abergel, Eliezer Rozenbaum, Victor Guetta, Uri Landes, Refat Jabara, Amnon Merdler, Amit Segev, Morris Mosseri, Abid Assali Source Type: research

Outcomes after a left anterior descending artery endarterectomy in advanced coronary artery disease
Coronary endarterectomy albeit infrequently utilized remains a pivotal treatment modality for advanced atherosclerotic heart disease. Benefits of coronary endarterectomy are explored in terms of better mid-term survival, freedom of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events and improved left ventricular ejection fraction. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - February 19, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Charalampos Katselis, George Samanidis, Anastasia Papasotiriou, George Karatasakis, Ionnais Nenekids, Eftichia Demerouti, Theofani Antoniou, Konstantinos Perreas Source Type: research

BIOFLOW-III Satellite – One Year Clinical Outcomes of Diabetic Patients Treated with a Biodegradable Polymer Sirolimus-Eluting Stent and Comprehensive Medical Surveillance
Drug-eluting stents with biodegradable polymer might be particularly useful in diabetic patients who are at increased risk for target lesion/ target vessel revascularization. We therefore aimed at assessing the safety and performance of a biodegradable polymer sirolimus-eluting stent (BP-SES) in combination with comprehensive optimal medical therapy following coronary interventions. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - February 19, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ran Kornowski, Ariel Roguin, Haim Danenberg, Hana Vaknin Assa, Eitan Abergel, Eliezer Rozenbaum, Victor Guetta, Uri Landes, Refat Jabara, Amnon Merdler, Amit Segev, Morris Mosseri, Abid Assali Source Type: research

Detection of spontaneous coronary artery spasm with optical coherence tomography in a patient with acute coronary syndrome
We present 2 illustrative cases of acute coronary syndrome and spontaneous coronary artery spasm evaluated by optical coherence tomography. Different spasm patterns were showed by optical coherence tomography (OCT), according to whether there were underlying atherosclerotic plaques or not. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - February 18, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hany Tawfik Fathelbab, Santiago Jes ús Camacho Freire, Javier León Jiménez, Rosa Cardenal Piris, Antonio Enrique Gómez Menchero, Jessica Roa Garrido, José Francisco Díaz Fernández Source Type: research

Microcatheters: a valuable tool in the presence of a challenging coronary anatomy in the setting of acute coronary interventions. Case report and mini review
Popularity of microcatheters (MC) is growing among interventional cardiologists, especially when complex coronary anatomy is involved. However, MC are still considered by many as a niche tool and their value in common clinical practice and in the setting of acute coronary interventions has not been fully appreciated. This case report highlights the decisive role of MC use in the successful completion of a primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Characteristics and indications of the most commonly used MC are briefly discussed. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - February 17, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ioannis Karalis, Constantinos Andreou, Jose Montero Cabezas, Martin J. Schalij Source Type: research

Transcatheter versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with Non-High Surgical Risk Severe Aortic Stenosis: A Systematic Review
Transcatether aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has emerged as an acceptable alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in patients with high-risk surgical profile. In this analysis, we compare both approaches in non-high surgical risk severe aortic stenosis. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - February 17, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tariq H. Enezate, Arun Kumar, Mazen Abu Fadel, Mitul Patel, Ashraf Al Dadah, Jad Omran Source Type: research

Transcatheter closure of a complex atrial septal defect after occluder device embolization
Percutaneous closure is nowdays considered the treatment of choice of ostium secundum atrial septal defects (ASD). However, transcatheter closure can be highly challenging when we face an ASD with complex morphological features. The combination of different imaging modalities can be very helpful. This case shows the great value of using both intracardiac and real time 3D- transesophageal echocardiography for the percutaneous closure of a complex iatrogenic ASD after device embolization. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - February 17, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Georgina Fuertes-Ferre, F Hern ández Hernández, M López Ramón, J Sánchez Rubio, E Sánchez Insa, JG Galache Osuna Source Type: research

The ratio of contrast volume to glomerular filtration rate predicts acute kidney injury and mortality after transcatheter aortic valve implantation
The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the ratio of volume of contrast medium to the glomerular filtration rate (V/GFR) on acute kidney injury (AKI) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and its impact on long-term mortality. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - February 17, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Francesco Giannini, Azeem Latib, Richard J Jabbour, Massimo Slavich, Susanna Benincasa, Alaide Chieffo, Matteo Montorfano, Stefano Stella, Nicola Buzzatti, Ottavio Alfieri, Antonio Colombo Source Type: research

Percutaneous Repair of Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) represents a viable therapeutic option in patients with severe symptomatic aortic valve stenosis. The development of a left ventricular pseudoaneurysm (LVP) represents an infrequent but potentially catastrophic complication after transapical TAVR. In this case report, we present a patient undergoing TAVR through subclavian access who had an LVP and underwent successful percutaneous closure. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - February 17, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Oscar Mendiz, Carlos Fava, Miguel Cerda, Gustavo Lev, Gaspar Caponi, Le ón Valdivieso Source Type: research

The awareness of radial access for coronary procedures
Despite a growing evidence that the radial approach - as compared with the trans-femoral approach - is associated with reduced bleeding and mortality in patients undergoing coronary diagnostic and interventional procedures[1], the worldwide adoption of such technique has been heterogeneous, as reflected by the discrepant recommendations available in major current guidelines. Indeed, the ESC guidelines strongly recommend the radial approach as the preferred vascular access, with a class of recommendation I and level of evidence A, whereas the AHA/ACC guidelines do not provide any specific recommendations on the vascular app...
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - February 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Marco Zimarino, Livio Giuliani, Nicola Maddestra Source Type: research

Variation in emergency percutaneous coronary intervention in ventilated patients in the UK: insights from a national database
Pre-procedural ventilation is a marker of high risk in PCI patients. Causes include out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and cardiogenic shock. OHCA occurs in approximately 60,000 patients in the UK pa, no consensus exists regarding the need/timing of coronary angiography ± revascularisation without ST elevation. The aim was to describe the national variation in the rate of emergency PCI in ventilated patients. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - February 11, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: John Rawlins, Peter F Ludman, Darragh O'Neil, Mamas A. Mamas, Mark de Belder, Simon Redwood, Adrian Banning, Andrew Whittaker, Nick Curzen Source Type: research

Trimetazidine in the prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy in chronic kidney disease
Contrast induced nephropathy (CIN) may be defined as Acute Renal Failure (ARF) that occurs within 24 –72h of exposure to intra-venous or intra-arterial iodinated contrast media that cannot be attributed to other causes. CIN occurs in up to 5% of hospitalized patients with normal renal function prior to injection of contrast media. It occurs more frequently in patients with renal impairment partic ularly if associated with diabetic nephropathy.Among all procedures utilizing contrast agents for either diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary interventions are associated with the hi...
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - February 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tarek A. Ibrahim, Ramzy H. El-Mawardy, Ahmed S. El-Serafy, Ehab M. El-Fekky Source Type: research

Feasibility and Safety of Same-Day Discharge after Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Using Forearm Approach
We sought to assess the feasibility and safety of same-day discharge (SDD) after complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) using a forearm approach. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - February 7, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Michael Koutouzis, Aris Karatasakis, Emmanouil S. Brilakis, Maria Agelaki, Christos Maniotis, Panagiotis Dimitriou, Efstathios Lazaris Source Type: research

Snuggle T And Protrusion (S-TAP) technique for coronary bifurcation stenting: A step-by-step angiographic and illustration demonstration
T And small Protrusion (TAP) is a stenting technique that is utilized for the management of coronary bifurcation lesions when using a two-stent strategy. This technique is also useful whenever stenting of a main vessel (MV) jeopardizes a side branch (SB) or when a sub-optimal result is encountered in a daughter vessel after starting with one-stent approach. The conversion from one-stent strategy to TAP could be achieved smoothly and often leads to good results. Technically, optimal positioning of the SB stent to achieve the required protrusion into the lumen of the MV remains a challenge. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - February 7, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ziad Dahdouh, Bahaa M. Fadel, Vincent Roule, Antoine Sarkis, Gilles Grollier Source Type: research

A Review of Strategies for infarct size reduction during acute myocardial infarction
Advances in medical and interventional therapy over the last few decades have revolutionized the treatment of acute myocardial infarction. Despite the ability to restore epicardial coronary artery patency promptly through percutaneous coronary intervention, tissue level damage may continue. The reported 30-day mortality after all acute coronary syndromes is 2 to 3%, and around 5% following myocardial infarction. Post-infarct complications such as heart failure continue to be a major contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. (Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine)
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - February 7, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yasir Parviz, Sethumadhavan Vijayan, Shahar Lavi Source Type: research