Abstract The efficacy, safety and applicability of Inoue balloon technique for BMV are clearly established worldwide in selected subset of patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis (MS). However, in altered cardiac…
Abstract Complications of retained or entrapped equipment in the coronary system are still encountered during angioplasty procedures. Although these complications are rare, it is extremely difficult to retrieve such equipments….
Abstract We report the case of a patient with severe malignant hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) and calcified stenosis of the proximal and middle left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery. We…
Abstract In patients with cardiogenic shock, the Extra-Corporeal Life Support (ECLS) has been shown to be lives saving. But, in some situations, it proves inadequate for the discharge of the…
Abstract The fracture of IVUS catheter tip in the coronary artery is a very rare complication. It should be removed as soon as possible. Although it seems to be easy…
Abstract Subclavian artery steal (SAS) after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) has been reported to be as high as 3.4%. These patients with patent left internal mammary artery (LIMA) anastomosis…
Abstract Background Coronary bifurcation lesions are common, difficult to treat, and associated with poorer outcomes compared to non-bifurcation lesions. The Medina classification has been widely adopted as the preferred system…
Abstract Background Treatment of in-stent restenosis of the femoropopliteal arteries with balloon angioplasty carries a high rate of recurrence and requires frequent repeat stenting. In the “Instructions for Use,” SilverHawk…
Abstract Background The use of Directional Atherectomy (DA) for the treatment of calcified femoro-popliteal lesions seems to improve the acute procedural success, however without reducing the long term restenosis rate….
Abstract Background Several patients undergoing permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation/upgrade present with difficult access due to sub- or total central vein occlusion. Our institution has used the endovascular approach to recanalize…
