1 Scope of the problem Saphenous vein grafts (SVGs) are routinely used in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery for non-left anterior descending artery targets. The long-term patency rates of…
Abstract Atrial septal device occluders such as amplatzer occluder have been designed to close atrial septal defects of paten formal ovale. Off label use of this device has been reported…
Abstract A 62-year old male underwent treatment of a bifurcation lesion in the left anterior descending coronary artery using provisional stenting with a jailed wire technique. Severe longitudinal stent deformation…
Background: The Initial Rational Dispersion of TAVR and The Next Transition Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has become the dominant form of valve replacement for relief of aortic stenosis. Its…
In this issue of CRM, Wu et al. retrospectively reviewed their single center echo lab experience with the incidence and treatment of severe primary mitral regurgitation (DMR) [ ]. Based…
Abstract We describe a challenging case of successful use of emergent veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation with a Sapien S3 valve. Highlights • Valve-in-valve TAVR…
Abstract Endocardial mapping of the left ventricle (LV) using the NOGA® XP Cardiac Navigation System can identify chronically ischemic and viable myocardium in patients with coronary artery disease by generating…
In this issue of Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine , Sanghvi et al. report a randomized comparison of two compression devices to achieve hemostasis after transradial angiography and intervention (TRA) [ ]….
In patients experiencing an acute coronary syndrome (ACS), dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and a P2Y 12 receptor inhibitor represents the standard of care for the prevention of atherothrombotic…
Abstract The management of coronary thrombus is not well defined. Current therapies include medical management with anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic therapies or revascularization with percutaneous coronary interventions including mechanical thrombectomy,…
