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Use of the RenalGuard system to prevent contrast ‐induced AKI: A meta‐analysis
ConclusionsRG significantly reduces rates of CI‐AKI compared to standard volume expansion and is also associated with decreased rates of death, dialysis, and MACCE. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Stephanie Mattathil, Saad Ghumman, Jonathan Weinerman, Anand Prasad Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research

Clinical and angiographic outcome of a single center, real world population treated with a dedicated technique of implantation for bioresorbable vascular scaffolds. The FAtebenefratelli Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (FABS) registry
ConclusionsIn a complex, all‐comers real world population, BVS implantation with a specific, and standardized technique showed to be feasible, with acceptable mid‐term angiographic and long‐term clinical outcome. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bernardo Cortese, Gaetano di Palma, Gregory Dendramis, Enrico Cerrato, Roberto A. Latini, Mostafa Elwany, Pedro S. Orrego, Romano G. Seregni Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

Staged versus index procedure complete revascularization in ST ‐elevation myocardial infarction: A meta‐analysis
ConclusionIn patients with ST‐elevation myocardial infarction and multivessel coronary artery disease, a strategy of complete revascularization as a staged procedure compared to index procedure revascularization results in reduced mortality without an increase in repeat myocardial infarction or need for repeat revascularization. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nayan Agarwal, Ankur Jain, Jalaj Garg, Mohammad Khalid Mojadidi, Ahmed N. Mahmoud, Nimesh Kirit Patel, Sahil Agrawal, Tanush Gupta, Nirmanmoh Bhatia, R. David Anderson Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

High risk of stent thrombosis in the first 6 months after coronary stenting
ConclusionsThis dedicated ST registry shows that ST rates were very high when clopidogrel was discontinued before 6 months after index‐PCI and therefore suggests that clopidogrel discontinuation in the first 6 months after ACS should be avoided. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bastiaan Zwart, Thea C. Godschalk, Johannes C. Kelder, Jurri ën M. ten Berg Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

In ‐hospital and long‐term outcomes of percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty with concomitant percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with severe aortic stenosis
ConclusionsConcomitant PCI or coronary angiography performed with BAV may not increase the risk of major and vascular complications. Patients with BAV and concomitant PCI may have better survival than patients with BAV and concomitant coronary angiography. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Marzena Daniec, Danuta Sorysz, Artur Dziewierz, Pawe ł Kleczyński, Łukasz Rzeszutko, Agata Krawczyk‐Ożóg, Dariusz Dudek Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

Coronary revascularization for acute myocardial infarction in the HIV population
ConclusionSignificant disparities continue to affect HIV‐infected individuals undergoing PCI for AMI in the United States. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Vikas Singh, Rodrigo Mendirichaga, Ghanshyambhai T. Savani, Alexis P. Rodriguez, Nitika Dabas, Anish Munagala, Carlos E. Alfonso, Mauricio G. Cohen, Sammy Elmariah, Igor F. Palacios Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

Gender disparities among patients with peripheral arterial disease treated via endovascular approach: A propensity score matched analysis
ConclusionThis study revealed no difference in in‐hospital mortality between males and females undergoing endovascular peripheral intervention. Males have a higher rate of complications compared to females which explains the higher cost of care in males. Further research with long‐term follow up is needed to see if there is any difference with regards to long‐term outcomes and re‐admission. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rajkumar Doshi, Priyank Shah, Perwaiz Meraj Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

Long ‐term mortality in patients with STEMI transported primary or secondary to the cardiac center and treated by primary PCI
ConclusionThe mortality benefits of PT to a PCI capable hospital persist throughout an 8‐year follow‐up. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Abdulwasya Almawiri, Vojacek Jan, Albahri Ziad, Jakl Martin, Stasek Josef Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

Prognostic impact of intensive statin therapy on N ‐terminal pro‐BNP level in non‐ST‐segment elevation acute myocardial infarction patients
ConclusionIntensive atorvastatin therapy in non‐ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention is associated with; lower in‐hospital N‐terminal pro BNP level and higher LVEF after 3 months. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mohamed Shehata, Ayman Samir, May Dardiri Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

Head ‐to‐head comparison of prasugrel versus ticagrelor in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
ConclusionsAlthough the efficacy was similar between prasugrel and ticagrelor, prasugrel may be associated with a lower risk of bleeding compared with ticagrelor during short‐ to mid‐term follow‐up period after PCI. Further studies are warranted in a larger patient population during longer‐term follow up to validate these findings. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ryota Sakurai, Ivana Burazor, Heidi N. Bonneau, Hideaki Kaneda Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

Everolimus ‐eluting bioresorbable vascular scaffold implantation to treat saphenous vein graft disease, single‐center initial experience
ConclusionsThis first real‐world data on the use of the ABSORB™ BVS in patients with SVG disease shows that its implantation is technically feasible. The observed rate of target lesion revascularization was similar to those observed with drug‐eluting stents in similar settings. Larger studies are required to better define the optimal use of BVS to treat SVG disease. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fabien Picard, Guillaume Marquis ‐Gravel, Robert Avram, Hung Q. Ly, Jean‐François Dorval, Serge Doucet, Quentin de Hemptinne, Philippe L. L'allier, Jean‐François Tanguay Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

Utilizing intravascular ultrasound imaging prior to treatment of severely calcified coronary lesions with orbital atherectomy: An ORBIT II sub ‐analysis
ConclusionsThere were significantly fewer stents placed, increased post‐OA MLD, and similar 3‐year MACE outcomes in patients with IVUS assessment of the degree of lesion calcification prior to OA as compared to patients with angiographic assessment of the degree of lesion calcification. Further studies are needed to determine the optimal integration of intravascular imaging with OA. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Evan Shlofmitz, Brad Martinsen, Michael Lee, Philippe G énéreux, Ann Behrens, Gautam Kumar, Joseph Puma, Richard Shlofmitz, Jeffrey Chambers Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Age is not a bar to PCI: Insights from the long ‐term outcomes from off‐site PCI in a real‐world setting
ConclusionsThis study demonstrates an acceptable occurrence of MI, death, repeat intervention, and stent thrombosis in a high‐risk group of V. Eld. patients with de novo lesions. Age alone in the absence of other non‐cardiac factors should not prohibit a patient from access to PCI. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - July 2, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Robert T. Gerber, Satpal S. Arri, Mohamed O. Mohamed, Gurpreet Dhillon, Alykhan Bandali, Idris Harding, Jeremy Gifford, Belinda Sandler, Ben Corbo, Eric McWilliams Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

Bivalirudin versus heparin and provisional GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors in patients treated for ST ‐segment elevation myocardial infarctions: Comparison of outcomes in a “real‐world” setting
ConclusionsIn this “real‐world” cohort of patients with STEMI bivalirudin compared to heparin and GPIs was associated with less bleedings and no significant differences in stent thromboses, reinfarctions, and mortality during hospital and long‐term course. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - June 7, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Andreas Fach, Tina Backhaus, Johannes Schmucker, Robert Zabrocki, Daniela Garstka, Janina Stehmeier, Eduard Fiehn, Rainer Hambrecht, Harm Wienbergen Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research