Response by Hwang et al to Letter Regarding Article, "Glycemic Control Status After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Long-Term Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus" [Letters to the Editor]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - July 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hwang, J. K., Lee, S. H., Song, Y. B., Ahn, J., Carriere, K., Jang, M. J., Park, T. K., Choi, S.-H., Yang, J. H., Choi, J.-H., Lee, S. H., Gwon, H.-C., Hahn, J.-Y. Tags: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Revascularization, Stent Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Letter by Garcia-Moll Regarding Article, "Glycemic Control Status After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Long-Term Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus" [Letters to the Editor]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - July 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Garcia-Moll, X. Tags: Diabetes, Type 2, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Restenosis Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Comparative Biomechanical Behavior and Healing Profile of a Novel Thinned Wall Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Amorphous Poly-L-Lactic Acid Sirolimus-Eluting Bioresorbable Coronary Scaffold [Coronary Interventions]
Conclusions— A new generation thinned wall BRS displayed a more favorable biomechanical behavior and strut healing profile compared with BVS in normal porcine coronary arteries. This novel BRS concept has the potential to improve the clinical outcomes of current generation BRS. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - July 12, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cheng, Y., Gasior, P., Xia, J.-G., Ramzipoor, K., Lee, C., Estrada, E. A., Dokko, D., McGregor, J. C., Conditt, G. B., McAndrew, T., Kaluza, G. L., Granada, J. F. Tags: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Coronary Interventions Source Type: research

Differential Event Rates and Independent Predictors of Long-Term Major Cardiovascular Events and Death in 5795 Patients With Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Disease Treated With Stents, Bypass Surgery, or Medication: Insights From a Large International Multicenter Registry [Coronary Artery Disease]
Conclusions— Among patients with unprotected left main coronary artery disease, the key clinical predictors for MACCE and death were generally similar regardless of index treatment. This study provides effect estimates for clinically relevant predictors of long-term clinical outcomes in real-world left main coronary artery patients, providing possible guidance for tailored preventive strategies. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: https://clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01341327. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - July 12, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kang, S. H., Ahn, J.-M., Lee, C. H., Lee, P. H., Kang, S.-J., Lee, S.-W., Kim, Y.-H., Lee, C. W., Park, S.-W., Park, D.-W., Park, S.-J. Tags: Clinical Studies, Cardiovascular Surgery, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Quality and Outcomes Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research

When Device Failure Translates to Therapeutic Efficacy: Intentional Fracture of Bioprosthetic Valve Rings as an Adjunctive Technique in Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Replacement [Editorials]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - July 11, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: McElhinney, D. B. Tags: Aortic Valve Replacement/Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation, Catheter-Based Coronary and Valvular Interventions Editorials Source Type: research

The Conundrum of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation [Editorials]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - July 11, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Franzone, A., Windecker, S. Tags: Valvular Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement/Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation, Pacemaker Editorials Source Type: research

Optical Coherence Tomography Findings in Patients With Recanalized Coronary Thrombi Treated With Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds [Case Reports in Interventional Cardiology]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - July 11, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cuesta, J., Garcia-Guimaraes, M., Bastante, T., Rivero, F., Alvarado, T., Alfonso, F. Tags: Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Revascularization, Stent, Treatment Case Reports in Interventional Cardiology Source Type: research

Bioprosthetic Valve Fracture Improves the Hemodynamic Results of Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement [Structural Heart Disease]
Conclusions— BVF can be performed safely in small surgical valves to facilitate VIV TAVR with either balloon-expandable or self-expanding transcatheter valves and results in reduced residual transvalvular gradients and increased valve effective orifice area. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - July 11, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chhatriwalla, A. K., Allen, K. B., Saxon, J. T., Cohen, D. J., Aggarwal, S., Hart, A. J., Baron, S. J., Dvir, D., Borkon, A. M. Tags: Valvular Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement/Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation, Catheter-Based Coronary and Valvular Interventions Structural Heart Disease Source Type: research

Clinical and Echocardiographic Outcomes Following Permanent Pacemaker Implantation After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression [Structural Heart Disease]
Conclusions— PPM implantation is not associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, stroke, or myocardial infarction both at short- and long-term follow-up. However, PPM is associated with impaired left ventricular ejection fraction recovery post-transcatheter aortic valve replacement. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - July 11, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mohananey, D., Jobanputra, Y., Kumar, A., Krishnaswamy, A., Mick, S., White, J. M., Kapadia, S. R. Tags: Arrhythmias, Valvular Heart Disease, Catheter-Based Coronary and Valvular Interventions, Pacemaker Structural Heart Disease Source Type: research

Mechanism and Implications of the Tricuspid Regurgitation: From the Pathophysiology to the Current and Future Therapeutic Options [Contemporary Reviews in Interventional Cardiology]
The tricuspid valve was virtually ignored for a long time in the past. However, significant tricuspid regurgitation (TR) often accompanies left-side heart valve pathology and does not always reverse with its correction. If left untreated, TR can progress and result in progressive right ventricular failure. Current guideline recommendations still hold minor differences. Nevertheless, there is a consensus to operate on patients with severe TR undergoing left-sided valve surgery (class I) or those with mild to moderate TR with a dilated annulus (≥40 or ≥21 mm2, Class IIa). However, in case of the primary TR, surgical op...
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - July 11, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mangieri, A., Montalto, C., Pagnesi, M., Jabbour, R. J., Rodes-Cabau, J., Moat, N., Colombo, A., Latib, A. Tags: Valvular Heart Disease, Cardiovascular Surgery, Catheter-Based Coronary and Valvular Interventions Contemporary Reviews in Interventional Cardiology Source Type: research

Impact of Forward Stroke Volume Response on Clinical and Structural Outcomes After Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair With MitraClip [Structural Heart Disease]
Conclusions— FSV increase after MitraClip implantation was associated with more favorable clinical and anatomic outcomes. Severity and pathogenesis of mitral regurgitation and pre-MitraClip FSV predicted postprocedural FSV response. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - July 11, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kubo, S., Nakamura, M., Shiota, T., Itabashi, Y., Mizutani, Y., Nakajima, Y., Meemook, K., Hussaini, A., Makar, M., Siegel, R. J., Kar, S. Tags: Catheter-Based Coronary and Valvular Interventions Structural Heart Disease Source Type: research

Response by Mitomo et al to Letter Regarding Article, "Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds for the Treatment of Chronic Total Occlusions: An International Multicenter Registry" [Correspondence]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - June 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mitomo, S., Naganuma, T., Fujino, Y., Kawamoto, H., Basavarajaiah, S., Pitt, M., Yin, W.-H., Tresukosol, D., Colombo, A., Nakamura, S. Tags: Catheter-Based Coronary and Valvular Interventions, Revascularization Correspondence Source Type: research

Letter by Muntane-Carol et al Regarding Article, "Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds for the Treatment of Chronic Total Occlusions: An International Multicenter Registry" [Correspondence]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - June 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Muntane-Carol, G., Hideo-Kajita, A., Garcia-Garcia, H. M. Tags: Catheter-Based Coronary and Valvular Interventions, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Revascularization, Stent Correspondence Source Type: research

Antegrade Dissection and Reentry as Part of the Hybrid Chronic Total Occlusion Revascularization Strategy: A Subanalysis of the RECHARGE Registry (Registry of CrossBoss and Hybrid Procedures in France, the Netherlands, Belgium and United Kingdom) [Coronary Interventions]
Conclusions— Although mostly applied as a bail-out strategy for complex lesions, the frequency, outcomes, and low complication rate of the ADR technique and its subtypes confirm the benefit and value of the technique in hybrid chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention, especially when antegrade wiring or retrograde approaches are not feasible. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT02075372. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - June 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Maeremans, J., Dens, J., Spratt, J. C., Bagnall, A. J., Stuijfzand, W., Nap, A., Agostoni, P., Wilson, W., Hanratty, C. G., Wilson, S., Faurie, B., Avran, A., Bressollette, E., Egred, M., Knaapen, P., Walsh, S., on behalf of the RECHARGE Investigators Tags: Coronary Circulation, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Revascularization, Treatment, Quality and Outcomes Coronary Interventions Source Type: research

Percutaneous Revascularization of Chronic Total Coronary Occlusion: For Whom? [Editor's Perspective]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - June 14, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kei-Yan Ng, A., Shah, P. B., Williams, D. O. Tags: Revascularization Editor ' s Perspective Source Type: research