Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the world’s largest drug-eluting stent registry that used the Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ) to assess changes in angina frequency (AF) and…
Background Yearly angiography remains the gold standard for detection of cardiac transplant vasculopathy (CTV); however, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) continues to gain popularity as a screening tool. Abnormal minimal intimal thickening…
Introduction Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. It is unclear whether the coronary atherosclerotic plaque burden is similar in diabetics as…
Background In-stent restenosis is the major long-term complication of percutaneous coronary intervention. Only invasive coronary angiography (ICA) was able to reliably diagnose in-stent restenosis. Multislice computed tomography (MSCT) is less…
Introduction Asymptomatic firefighters have an increased risk of myocardial events during active duty and should be screened carefully for atherosclerosis and for risk factors for atherosclerosis that are potentially modifiable….
Background Three-dimensional (3D) echocardiography offers the ability to improve and expand the diagnostic capabilities of cardiac ultrasound. However, as with any emerging technology, the enthusiasm to embrace a new technique…
Background Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) technology is currently evaluated in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) who are considered high-risk surgical candidates. This study aimed to detect the incidence,…
Purpose Stent failure modes, such as device migration and fracture, may be related to the implant material and environment, including normal motion of the implant site. The kinematics of pelvic…
Background The AngioSculpt (ASC) incorporates a flexible nitinol scoring element consisting of three to four rectangular struts which encircle a balloon. Prior studies demonstrated that the ASC is effective in…
Background Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) may be associated with a risk of spinal cord ischemia (SCI). Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage has emerged as an effective adjunct to reduce SCI…
