The State of the Absorb Bioresorbable Scaffold: Consensus From an Expert Panel
Abstract Significant progress has been made in the percutaneous coronary intervention technique from the days of balloon angioplasty to modern-day metallic drug-eluting stents (DES). Although metallic stents solve a temporary problem of acute recoil following balloon angioplasty, they leave behind a permanent problem implicated in very late events (in addition to neoatherosclerosis). BRS were developed as a potential solution to this permanent problem, but the promise of these devices has been tempered by clinical trials showing increased risk of safety outcomes, both early and late. This is not too dissimilar to the chall...
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - December 4, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bangalore, S., Bezerra, H. G., Rizik, D. G., Armstrong, E. J., Samuels, B., Naidu, S. S., Grines, C. L., Foster, M. T., Choi, J. W., Bertolet, B. D., Shah, A. P., Torguson, R., Avula, S. B., Wang, J. C., Zidar, J. P., Maksoud, A., Kalyanasundaram, A., Yak Tags: State-of-the-Art Review Source Type: research

Treatment of End-Stage Heart Failure by Transcatheter Closure of Arteria Iliaca Communis-Venae Cava Inferior Fistula Caused by Traumatism
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - December 4, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Liu, D.-m., Wan, J.-Y., Zhang, G.-J., Jiang, S.-L. Tags: Images in Intervention Source Type: research

Is the Intracoronary Electrocardiogram Lesion Specific?
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - December 4, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Aslanger, E., Simsek, M. A., Cabbar, A. T., Özveren, O., Degertekin, M. Tags: Images in Intervention Source Type: research

Intrastent Hematoma After Pre-Dilatation for 17-Month Restenosis of Polytetrafluoroethylene-Covered Stent: Insights From Intravascular Imaging
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - December 4, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mitomo, S., Giannini, F., Candilio, L., Mangieri, A., Hachinohe, D., Latib, A., Colombo, A. Tags: Images in Intervention Source Type: research

Research Correspondence: One Good Point, One Great Figure (or Table)
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Moliterno, D. J. Tags: Editor ' s Page Source Type: research

Prognostic Implications of Pre-Procedural High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kofler, M., Reinstadler, S. J., Stastny, L., Dumfarth, J., Reindl, M., Wachter, K., Rustenbach, C. J., Müller, S., Feuchtner, G., Mende, M., Friedrich, G., Metzler, B., Grimm, M., Bonaros, N., Baumbach, H. Tags: Research Correspondence Source Type: research

Reply: Research and Therapeutic Nihilisms in Chronic Kidney Disease
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Baber, U., Chandrasekhar, J., Mehran, R. Tags: To the Editor Source Type: research

Research and Therapeutic Nihilisms in Chronic Kidney Disease
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Laine, M., Burtey, S., Puymirat, E., Lemesle, G., Bonello, L. Tags: To the Editor Source Type: research

Reply: Repeated Intracoronary Imaging in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Weighing Benefits and Risks
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sanz-Ruiz, R., Diez-Delhoyo, F., Gutierrez-Ibanes, E., Sarnago-Cebada, F., Rivera-Juarez, A., Elizaga-Corrales, J., Fernandez-Aviles, F. Tags: To the Editor Source Type: research

Repeated Intracoronary Imaging in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Weighing Benefits and Risks
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Macaya, F., Salinas, P., Gonzalo, N., Escaned, J. Tags: To the Editor Source Type: research

Multiple Mechanisms in 1 In-Stent Restenosis Assessed by Optical Coherence Tomography
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lu, W.-D., Huang, C.-W., Li, Y.-H., Chen, J.-Y. Tags: Images in Intervention Source Type: research

Optical Coherence Tomography Assessment Prevented Unnecessary Intervention in an "Ambiguous" Angiographic Image
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Vergara-Martel, A., Tensol Rodrigues Pereira, G., Bezerra, H. G., Mehanna, E., Attizzani, G. F. Tags: Images in Intervention Source Type: research

Re-Evaluating the Safety of Drug-Eluting Stents in Cancer Patients
Abstract Evidence increasingly shows that cancer and coronary artery disease are interlinked through common risk factors, co-occurrence in an aging population, and through the deleterious effects of cancer treatment on cardiovascular health. Many of the clinical risk factors for cancer, such as diabetes, smoking, and chronic inflammatory state, are also risk factors for coronary artery disease and for stent restenosis and thrombosis. The current generations of drug-eluting stents have been proven to reduce the risk of restenosis and stent thrombosis as compared with bare-metal stents. However, because of the perceived need...
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ganatra, S., Sharma, A., Levy, M. S. Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research

Stent Versus Scalpel in Peripheral Artery Disease: The Battle Continues to Rage On
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jaff, M. R. Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

1-Year Results of a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Heparin-Bonded Endoluminal to Femoropopliteal Bypass
Conclusions Heparin-bonded endoluminal bypass for long segment lesions shows promising results (less morbidity, faster recovery, and improvement in quality of life with indistinguishable patency rates at 1 year) compared with surgical bypass. Long-term results have to be awaited. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Reijnen, M. M. P. J., van Walraven, L. A., Fritschy, W. M., Lensvelt, M. M. A., Zeebregts, C. J., Lemson, M. S., Wikkeling, O. R. M., Smeets, L., Holewijn, S. Tags: Peripheral Source Type: research