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Two ‐year outcomes of statin therapy in patients with acute myocardial infarction with or without dyslipidemia after percutaneous coronary intervention in the era of new‐generation drug‐eluting stents within Korean population: Data from the Korea Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry
ConclusionStatin therapy demonstrated significantly reduced incidences of MACE, all ‐cause death and CD compared with non‐users after PCI in AMI patients with or without dyslipidemia during 2‐year follow‐up period in the era of new‐generation DES. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 25, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Yong Hoon Kim, Ae ‐Young Her, Myung Ho Jeong, Byeong‐Keuk Kim, Dong‐Ho Shin, Jung‐Sun Kim, Young‐Guk Ko, Donghoon Choi, Myeong‐Ki Hong, Yangsoo Jang Tags: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE Source Type: research

Primary outcomes and mechanism of action of intravascular lithotripsy in calcified, femoropopliteal lesions: Results of Disrupt PAD II
ConclusionsIVL demonstrated compelling safety with minimal vessel injury, and minimal use of adjunctive stents in a complex, difficult to treat population. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 25, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Marianne Brodmann, Martin Werner, Andrew Holden, Gunnar Tepe, Dierk Scheinert, Arne Schwindt, Florian Wolf, Michael Jaff, Alexandra Lansky, Thomas Zeller Tags: PVD ‐ PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE Source Type: research

Impact of concurrent tricuspid regurgitation on mortality after transcatheter aortic ‐valve implantation
ConclusionsConcurrent significant (typically, ≥moderate) TR is associated with an approximately two‐fold increase in both early and midterm all‐cause mortality in patients with AS undergoing TAVI. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 25, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hisato Takagi, Yosuke Hari, Norikazu Kawai, Tomo Ando, for the ALICE (All ‐Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence) Group Tags: VALVULAR AND STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASES Source Type: research

Gradient variability in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: New insights from computer ‐assisted, high fidelity, rest and exercise hemodynamic analysis
ConclusionsOur study suggests that computer ‐assisted analysis of hemodynamic variability in HCM may prove useful in characterizing the severity of obstruction. Further study is warranted to confirm the reproducibility and utility of this finding in a population with clinically significant exercise‐induced gradients. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 25, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Terry D. Bauch, Alexandra J. Smith, Joseph P. Murgo, James A. Watts, Bernard J. Rubal Tags: VALVULAR AND STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASES Source Type: research

Usefulness of longitudinal reconstructed optical coherence tomography images for predicting the need for the reverse wire technique during coronary bifurcation interventions
ConclusionsLongitudinal reconstructed OCT is useful for selecting the wiring technique for bifurcation lesions. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 25, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Makoto Watanabe, Hiroyuki Okura, Akihiko Okamura, Saki Iwai, Ayaka Keshi, Daisuke Kamon, Takuya Isojima, Tomoya Ueda, Tsunenari Soeda, Yoshihiko Saito Tags: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE Source Type: research

Routine postprocedure ultrasound increases rate of detection of femoral arterial thrombosis in infants after cardiac catheterization
ConclusionsHigher rates of femoral arterial thrombosis detection were observed since implementing an US screening program. Further studies are needed to evaluate age ‐related changes in hemostasis in this population and how advanced screening methods and anticoagulation protocols may help improve short‐term and long‐term sequelae of femoral arterial thrombosis. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 23, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Reed W. Kamyszek, Harold J. Leraas, Uttara P. Nag, Lindsey A. Olivere, Amanda L. Nash, Hanna R. Kemeny, Jina Kim, Kevin D. Hill, Gregory A. Fleming, Edmund H. Jooste, James Otto, Elisabeth T. Tracy Tags: PEDIATRIC AND CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE Source Type: research

Delayed aortic dissection and valve thrombosis after transcatheter aortic valve implantation
We report a case of a 78 ‐year‐old female who presented with type A aortic dissection 22 months following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). In addition, preoperative echocardiogram showed high gradients across the aortic prosthesis which was found to be thrombosed. At surgery, the intimal tear appeared t o be non‐acute and anatomically related to the rim of the valve cage. The thrombosed valve was not replaced and the patient received anticoagulation therapy following surgery with significant improvement in valve gradients. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 23, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ehud Jacobzon, Arik Wolak, Danny Fink, Shuli Silberman Tags: VALVULAR AND STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASES Source Type: research

Case reports of coronary fibromuscular dysplasia and spontaneous coronary artery dissections
AbstractSpontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an important cause of acute coronary syndrome especially in women. The most common underlying predisposing cause of SCAD is fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD), a non ‐inflammatory arteriopathy that results in weakening of the affected arteries, and can cause dissection or aneurysm. Coronary FMD (CFMD) was described as rare, and was shown to cause SCAD in histopathological case reports. Unfortunately, CFMD is challenging to diagnose on coronary angiography, as the findings can be similar to other causes of coronary artery disease. Therefore, we illustrate two case exampl...
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 23, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Carolyn Lee, Andrew Starovoytov, Jacqueline Saw Tags: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE Source Type: research

Algorithmic solutions to common problems encountered during chronic total occlusion angioplasty: The algorithms within the algorithm
We present 10 common problems encountered during CTO PCI and a consensus hierarchical approach to them. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 23, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Robert F. Riley, Simon J. Walsh, Ajay J. Kirtane, R. Michael Wyman, William J. Nicholson, Lorenzo Azzalini, James C. Spratt, Sanjog Kalra, Colm G. Hanratty, Ashish Pershad, Tony DeMartini, Dimitri Karmpaliotis, William L. Lombardi, J. Aaron G Tags: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE Source Type: research

An overview of percutaneous coronary intervention in dialysis patients: Insights from a Japanese nationwide registry
ConclusionsPCI was widely performed for dialysis patients with either ACS or non ‐ACS in Japan. Dialysis patients had a greater risk of adverse outcomes than nondialysis patients after PCI. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 23, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Yohei Numasawa, Taku Inohara, Hideki Ishii, Kyohei Yamaji, Keita Hirano, Shun Kohsaka, Mitsuaki Sawano, Toshiki Kuno, Masaki Kodaira, Shiro Uemura, Kazushige Kadota, Tetsuya Amano, Masato Nakamura, on behalf of the J ‐PCI Registry Investiga Tags: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE Source Type: research

Relationship of mildly increased albuminuria and coronary artery revascularization outcomes in patients with diabetes
ConclusionsMildly increased albuminuria is a significant predictor of all ‐cause mortality in those with type‐II diabetes mellitus and stable coronary artery disease, as well as for cardiovascular events those who are nonwhites. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 23, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ayesha Siddique, Timothy P. Murphy, Syed S. Naeem, Efaza U. Siddiqui, Karol M. Pencina, Gregory E. McEnteggart, Frank W. Sellke, Lance D. Dworkin Tags: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE Source Type: research

Impact of prosthesis ‐iteration evolution and sizing practice on the incidence of prosthesis–patient mismatch after transcatheter aortic valve replacement
ConclusionsThe incidence of PPM in contemporary TAVR is significant, especially with the next generation BE THV without adequate oversizing. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 23, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mohammad Abdelghani, Abdelhakim Allali, Jatinderjit Kaur, Rayyan Hemetsberger, Julinda Mehilli, Franz ‐Josef Neumann, Christian Frerker, Thomas Kurz, Mohamed El‐Mawardy, Gert Richardt, Mohamed Abdel‐Wahab Tags: VALVULAR AND STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASES Source Type: research

Outcome after new generation single ‐layer polytetrafluoroethylene‐covered stent implantation for the treatment of coronary artery perforation
ConclusionsIn this retrospective analysis, implantation of a new generation PTFE ‐CS, for the treatment of CAP showed high technical success rates. Although, periprocedural MI—and in‐hospital‐death rates remain not inconsiderable, new generation PTFE‐CS showed favorable angiographic and clinical efficacy and high safety profile, especially with regard to thrombotic eve nts. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 23, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Sebastian Kufner, Nora Schacher, Miroslaw Ferenc, Christian Schlundt, Petra Hoppmann, Mohamed Abdel ‐Wahab, Katharina Mayer, Massimiliano Fusaro, Robert A. Byrne, Adnan Kastrati Tags: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE Source Type: research

Percutaneous patent foramen ovale closure using the Occlutech Figulla device: More than 1,300 patient ‐years of follow up
ConclusionThe Occlutech device appears to be safe at long ‐term FU with a very low annual cerebrovascular event rate and a low moderate to large shunt rate at 1‐year FU. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Roel J. R. Snijder, Laura E. Renes, Maarten Jan Suttorp, Jurrien M. ten Berg, Martijn C. Post Tags: VALVULAR AND STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASES Source Type: research

Staged revascularization in patients with acute coronary syndromes due to saphenous vein graft failure and chronic total occlusion of the native vessel: A novel concept
We describe a novel concept of “staged re vascularization” in patients presenting with an acute coronary syndrome due to SVG failure, whose native coronary artery supplied by the SVG has a CTO. In the first stage, the culprit SVG lesion is treated restoring flow to the supplied myocardium and minimizing the extent of myocardial injury. Du ring the second stage (typically few weeks later), revascularization of the corresponding native coronary artery lesion(s) is performed, often using the initially treated SVG for retrograde crossing of the native coronary artery CTO. We describe two cases of non‐ST segment elevation...
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Iosif Xenogiannis, Peter Tajti, M. Nicholas Burke, Emmanouil S. Brilakis Tags: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE Source Type: research