Google medicine
There is no doubt that one of the most profound transformations in medicine is happening right now. It’s not a drug or a stent or a new therapy—it’s Google. Fifteen…
Comparison of safety and efficacy of EES vs. PES at short- and long-term follow-up in an unrestricted diabetic population
Background When compared to PES in the general population, EES has demonstrated superiority in efficacy. However, it is still in controversy whether in the diabetic population this superiority holds. Aims…
The feasibility of transulnar approach for coronary intervention
Background These days access for coronary angiography and intervention is increasingly achieved via the radial artery in majority of centers to avoid the vascular complications of femoral access. This study…
Safety of early discharge after transradial coronary artery stenting
Background This study was performed to evaluate the feasibility of same day early discharge after transradial percutaneous coronary intervention. Study Design This was a descriptive observational study. Study Design This…
Independent value of a direct stenting strategy over early and late clinical outcomes of patients undergoing elective PCI
Background The independent advantages of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with direct stenting (DS) when compared against balloon pre-dilatation (PD) are not entirely clear. Previous studies suggest a decrease in the…
Chronic enlargement of distal segment vessel diameter after PCI of chronic total occlusion
Background Although the success rate of chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI has recently increased, vessel diameter distal to the successfully recanalized CTO lesion is often smaller than expected immediately after…
Frequency of conduction disturbances after transcatheter implantation of an Edwards SAPIEN aortic valve prosthesis
Background Disturbances in atrioventricular conduction and further need for permanent pacemaker are common complications after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Objective The objective was to determine the incidence and type…
Intracoronary glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor infusion via a perfusion coronary catheter to decrease thrombus burden
Background The presence or development of thrombus during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with poor prognosis. Aim This multicenter registry aimed to assess the ClearWay™ (CW) perfusion catheter in…
Apical motion abnormality in patients undergoing transapical aortic valve replacement is frequent, yet spontaneously reversible
Introduction Trans-apical aortic valve replacement (TA-AVR) is typically performed in aortic stenosis patients with poor peripheral vascular access. While TA-AVR procedural outcome is comparable to trans-femoral, recent reports indicate that…
The use of a clinical online image transfer system ImageShare can improve triage process and revenue gain from patient referral
Background The increasing prevalence of basic interventional cardiology services being offered by hospitals of all sizes led to a decrease in overall referral volumes along with an increase in the…
