Abstract Background Pivotal ranolazine trials did not require optimization of conventional medical therapy including coronary revascularization and antianginal drug therapy prior to ranolazine use. This case series describes the use…
Abstract A situs inversus with dextrocardia (DC) is a rare condition in adults. Usually, patients have structurally normal hearts and normal life expectancy. The incidence of coronary artery disease in…
Coronary artery disease (CAD) has traditionally been thought of as a disease that predominantly affects men. Women, however, are more likely than men to die from a myocardial infarction (MI)….
Abstract Coronary artery bypass grafting is conventionally considered the standard treatment for significant left main coronary artery (LMCA) disease. The management of LMCA disease in octogenarians is however still debated….
Abstract Background Dedicated IVUS analyses of the second CObalt chromium STent with Antiproliferative for Restenosis (COSTAR II) trial have not been documented. We aim to compare IVUS findings between CoStar…
Abstract Background Patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) and prior cardiac surgery undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR) are at high risk. Transapical AVR might reduce the risk in patients not…
Abstract Background Diabetes status is an independent marker of restenosis after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Previous studies suggest that metabolic abnormalities associated with diabetes increase stent restenosis by promoting intimal…
Abstract Background Temporary use of a percutaneous left ventricular assist device (PLVAD) may be beneficial in patients undergoing high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and those with cardiogenic shock (CS). Methods…
Abstract Aims High-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) who are candidates for transcatheter valve implantation (TAVI) or balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) may additionally require revascularization of the unprotected left…
Abstract Background Manual thrombus aspiration improves the efficacy of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) in ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI). The transradial approach (TRA) is an emerging vascular approach for PCI…
