Background There is conflicting evidence regarding the prognostic significance of resolution of reciprocal ST segment depression (RSTD) in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Objectives We conducted a retrospective…
Aims Data regarding right atrial thrombus (RAT) in patients with prolonged use of hemodialysis central venous catheters are scarce. We studied the clinical and echocardiographic findings and the management of…
Background Percutaneous balloon angioplasty (PTA) of dysfunctional brachio-axillary hemodialysis grafts (BAHG) is routinely approached by brachial artery or graft puncture; both have limitations and potential complications. We report, a previously…
Background Treatment of in-stent restenosis of the femoropopliteal vessels with balloon angioplasty carries a high rate of recurrence and repeat stenting. Silverhawk atherectomy (SA) has a theoretical advantage of reducing…
Background Unprotected left main (ULM) coronary disease is considered by contemporary guidelines as a Class I indication for surgery. However, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is often carried out in the…
Introduction Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the chronic total occlusion (CTO) lesions remains a technical challenge due to the lower rate of success compared with the PCI of non-CTO lesions….
Background Thienopyridine platelet inhibition (TPI) on the day of drug eluting stent (DES) implantation must be practical and effective. We hypothesized that optimal TPI is achievable in all patients (pts)…
Background In this study we compare the outcomes of the everolimus-eluting stent (EES) versus the zotarolimus-eluting stent (ZES) treated patients at a tertiary medical center and up to one year…
Background It is not yet clear whether glycemic control and hypoglycemic agents used affect the clinical outcome of percutaneous intervention (PCI) in diabetic patients. Methods and Results Among 1809 patients…
Background The reported incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after successful ablation of typical isthmus dependent right atrial flutter (AFl) has been variably reported. Some authors have reported this incidence to…
