Background Disturbances in atrioventricular conduction and further need for permanent pacemaker are well-recognized complications after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty (PBAV) is considered as an integral…
Introduction/Objectives The key role of inflammation in the pathogenesis and progression of atherosclerotic vascular disease is well established, and leucocyte count is a robust marker of inflammation. High preoperative total…
Background The development of stroke is a major concern in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with concomitant severe carotid artery stenosis (CAS). Whether synchronous carotid revascularization reduces this…
Background Stent thrombosis (ST) is a serious complication of percutaneous coronary stenting associated with significant mortality and morbidity. ST is believed to vary in clinical setting depending on the type…
Introduction Left ventriculogram is a common procedure done in a cardiac catheterization lab to assess and calculate patients’ left ventricle wall motion and function. However, such information can also be…
Background A portion of patients (pts) experiencing access-related vascular complications (VCs) do not bleed significantly. The prognosis of these pts with VCs may be different depending on the severity of…
Background As the population ages and life expectancy increases, there is increasing demand for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients >80 years old. PCI in this group is adversely influenced…
Introduction The epidemics of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and atrial fibrillation are growing as the demographic profile in the United States is leaning towards elderly population. However, the relationship between…
Background Chronic renal insufficiency (CRI) is an established risk factor for coronary disease, but its effect upon high on-treatment platelet reactivity in patients following percutaneous coronary intervention is not well…
Hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) is a novel gaseous signaling molecule that up-regulates antioxidants and antiapoptogens and promotes cellular survival. In the heart, cystathionine gamma-lyase (CSE) is the primary enzyme…
