Abstract Objectives This study aims to establish if transfer distance impacts the outcome of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients transferred to a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Background Regional emergency care…
On October 14, 2014, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval for the Lutonix® Drug Coated Balloon (DCB) Catheter (CR Bard, Inc.) for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA), after…
We read with interest Dr. García-Tejada’s article in regard to utilization of guiding catheter thrombectomy combined with an embolic protection device. As has been shown with a randomized trial looking…
Summary Aortic valve stenosis (AVS) in the elderly is frequently associated to coronary artery disease (CAD). In patients with significant coronary stenosis surgical valve replacement is associated to coronary bypass…
Abstract A 72-year-old man underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention for a subtotal occlusion in the mid-portion of the left anterior descending artery involving a large diagonal branch. After successful stenting…
Abstract We report a case of flush occlusion, where a novel use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) helped in successful crossing and stenting of the lesion. 1 Introduction A third…
Abstract Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is a transient condition that affects the myocardium and is seen mostly in post-menopausal women secondary to an emotional or physical stressor; however, certain drugs have…
Abstract Despite advances in primary percutaneous interventions (PPCI), management of microvascular obstructions in reperfused myocardial tissue remains challenging and is a high-risk procedure. This has led to renewed interest in…
Abstract Objectives To gain insight into the pathophysiology of late drug-eluting stent (DES) restenosis. Background Restenosis of DES has a different time course from that of bare metal stents. Methods…
Abstract Background Although drug-eluting stent (DES) has significantly reduced restenosis, the treatment of DES-in-stent restenosis (ISR) remains a challenge with high restenosis rate. Methods We examined whether morphologic appearance of…
