Abstract Massive pulmonary embolism with hemodynamic instability is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate treatment. Urgent thrombectomy or thrombolysis is commonly used for the treatment of this condition. However, surgery is…
Abstract Central sleep apnea (CSA) occurs primarily in cardiovascular patients and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The disorder often is unrecognized due to the overlap of symptoms with…
Abstract We present a new clinically practical method for online co-registration of 3D quantitative coronary angiography (QCA) and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) or optical coherence tomography (OCT). The workflow is based…
Abstract Sudden Cardiac Death — SCD — is a major unmet health problem that needs urgent and prompt solution. AICDs are very expensive, risky and indicated for a small group…
Abstract To determine whether door-to-balloon (DTB) times of patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) were reduced in patients transported by emergency medical services (EMS) compared to those who were…
Abstract Background Radiation absorbed by interventional cardiologists is a frequently under-evaluated important issue. Aim is to compare radiation dose absorbed by interventional cardiologists during percutaneous coronary procedures for acute coronary…
Abstract Background Previous research has shown that African-Americans, patients without insurance, and those with government-sponsored insurance are less likely to be referred for invasive cardiovascular procedures. We therefore sought to…
Abstract Background/Purpose The ORBIT I trial evaluated the safety and performance of an orbital atherectomy system (OAS) in treating de novo calcified coronary lesions. Severely calcified coronary arteries pose ongoing…
Abstract Background Balloon valvuloplasty has been considered a mandatory step of the transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), although it is not without risk. The aim of this work was to…
Abstract Objectives Our study aimed to assess the characteristics and outcomes of transfemoral approach (TFA) versus the initial steps of a transradial approach (TRA) program and to assess the learning…
