Abstract Objective To determine the impact of right ventricular side branch (RVB) occlusion, during percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) of chronic total occlusions (CTOs) of the right coronary artery (RCA), on…
Abstract Objective The evaluation of patency rates of intraluminal versus subintimal endovascular revascularization of long femoropopliteal (FP) lesions. Background Chronic total occlusions (CTO) of the FP artery in peripheral interventions…
Abstract Background The retrograde approach through epicardial collaterals (EC) for chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a challenging procedure. Our study aim was to evaluate the outcomes…
Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) of chronic total occlusions (CTO) are among the most technically demanding procedures. While CTOs are present in up to 20–30% of patients undergoing coronary angiography, CTO…
Abstract Nickel is the most frequent allergen in patients with allergic contact dermatitis and nickel allergy has been associated with recurrent in-stent restenosis. However, it is often misdiagnosed because of…
Abstract Despite optimal medical management, some patients with severe right ventricular failure fail to respond and may benefit from additional support with the implantation of a RV assist device. Experience…
Abstract A 68 year old female patient underwent coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) 1 year previously. At that time she had a giant coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) of the proximal…
Summary A 79-year-old male who had a history of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) received coronary angiography (CAG), because of angina pectoris. CAG showed in-stent…
Abstract Popularity of microcatheters (MCs) is growing among interventional cardiologists, especially when complex coronary anatomy is involved. However, MCs are still considered by many as a niche tool and their…
Abstract Covered stents are indicated for coronary perforations, but they may seal off major side branches in that process. We report the successful sealing of an ostial left main perforation,…
