Abstract The use of percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in high-risk coronary intervention and cardiogenic shock is associated with improved ability to obtain complete revascularization. However, whether prolonged left ventricular…
Abstract We present 2 illustrative cases of acute coronary syndrome and spontaneous coronary artery spasm evaluated by optical coherence tomography. Different spasm patterns were showed by optical coherence tomography (OCT),…
This special supplement portrays a series of case reports on various topics, including complex coronary interventions, structural heart procedures, management of cardiogenic shock, and hemodynamic support. Case reports are considered…
Abstract Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is a common complication of many diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures. It is associated with longer in-hospital stay, more complicated hospitalization course, and higher…
Abstract Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is becoming widely recognized as an important cause of myocardial infarction, particularly in younger women. Tendency toward conservative management has been primarily based on…
Abstract Background Previous reports have been inconsistent in generating a consensus for optimal treatment strategy for patients with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) who also require oral anticoagulation (OAC). We conducted…
Abstract Stent loss during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a rare event, which however has been associated with devastating consequences. Adequate management of this complication requires an exact understanding of…
Abstract Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCMP) is characterized by transient and reversible left ventricular regional wall motion abnormalities triggered by acute and intense emotional or physical stress. We present a case of…
Abstract Concomitant stenosis and aneurysmal disease in the iliac artery lumen are a rare finding. Surgery has been the modality of choice for this degree of complexity; however, advancement in…
Abstract Failure to cross with a guidewire is the most common reason for failure of chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). In cases of CTO PCI with no…
