Novel percutaneous left atrial appendage closure
1 Introduction The primary disease target for our innovation is thromboembolic stroke from AF. This disease is addressed by removing the LAA from the systemic circulation using a novel percutaneous…
Unintentional extraction of an endothelialized bare metal stent
Abstract The extraction of a previously endothelialized stent has been rarely reported in the literature. We report a case of a patient with unstable angina due to in-stent restenosis. During…
Drug eluting stents trapping intramural hematoma in spontaneous coronary artery dissection and healing pattern at six months: Optical coherence tomography findings
Abstract Spontaneous coronary artery dissections (SCAD) are often difficult to diagnose and manage. Intravascular imaging such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) improves diagnosis and may assist in management. Recent data…
Re: Drug Eluting Balloon in bifurcation
We would like to update our recently published case report “Repeat instent restenosis of drug eluting stents in a bifurcation treated successfully with kissing drug eluting balloons” published in the…
Paravalvular regurgitation after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Diagnosis, clinical outcome, preventive and therapeutic strategies
Abstract Paravalvular regurgitation is a common, potentially life-threatening complication of transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Previous studies report a 65%–94% rate of paravalvular leakage after transcatheter implantation, mostly of mild degree….
Dedicated radial ventriculography pigtail catheter
Abstract A new dedicated cardiac ventriculography catheter was specifically designed for radial and upper arm arterial access approach. Two catheter configurations have been developed to facilitate retrograde crossing of the…
Renal nerve stimulation for the treatment of neurocardiogenic syncope
Abstract Neurocardiogenic syncope is a common disorder resulting from a transient increase in vagal tone and central sympathetic withdrawal leading to varying degrees of vasodilation and bradycardia. Hence an effective…
Live volumetric imaging (LVI) intracardiac ultrasound catheter
Summary The Live Volumetric Imaging (LVI) catheter is capable of real-time 3D intracardiac echo (ICE) imaging, uniquely providing full volume sectors with deep penetration depth and high volume frame rate….
Cardiovascular Innovations: Novel mechanical aspiration system to improve thrombus aspiration speed, force, and control
Abstract Thrombectomy in coronary arteries and peripheral vasculature is a common procedure performed with electromechanical thrombectomy systems and basic syringe–catheter combinations. Electromechanical systems are associated with speed, power, high-cost, and…
Novel nonsurgical left ventricular assist device and system
Abstract Treatment options for advanced stages of congestive heart failure remain limited. Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have emerged as a means to support failing circulation. However, these devices are…
