Abstract Aortic pseudoaneurysms (PSAs) are common complications following cardiac surgery, and carry significant morbidity and mortality. Surgical management of aortic PSAs is associated with high mortality, however there are emerging…
Abstract Objective We aimed to compare neointimal tissue characteristics between bare-metal stents (BMS) and drug-eluting stents (DES) at long-term follow-up using optical coherence tomography (OCT) and virtual histology intravascular ultrasound…
Abstract Background/purpose Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of morbidity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), frequently resulting in a requirement for coronary revascularization using the internal…
Abstract Introduction The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is the most frequently utilized form of temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in cardiogenic shock (CS). Withdrawal of IABP support may precipitate hemodynamic…
Abstract Background The comparative prognostic value of low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) and C-reactive protein (CRP) in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and…
The past several decades have witnessed a major leap in our understanding of the atherosclerosis and the role of inflammation. While early epidemiologic studies highlighted the importance of elevated serum…
Abstract The 18F Direct Flow Medical (DFM) THV has conformable sealing rings, which minimizes aortic regurgitation and permits full hemodynamic assessment of valve performance prior to permanent implantation. During the…
Abstract Background Preliminary study to assess the risk profile and outcomes of patients aged over 90 years at the time of percutaneous coronary intervention. Methods A database search was performed…
Abstract This case report demonstrates a unique strategy requiring a 2.5 mm burr to treat in-stent restenosis of an originally underexpanded stent, implanted in a heavily calcified lesion within a…
Abstract Stent delivery failure to the distal lesion was still encountered even after the introduction of mother–child technique using a 5 F or 4 F child catheter. A 5 F…
