Sirolimus-eluting versus paclitaxel-eluting stents in diabetic and non-diabetic patients within sirolimus-eluting stent restenosis: Results from the ISAR-DESIRE 2 trial

Nov 14, 2017 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Sirolimus-eluting versus paclitaxel-eluting stents in diabetic and non-diabetic patients within sirolimus-eluting stent restenosis: Results from the ISAR-DESIRE 2 trial

Abstract Background Concern exists relating to potential attenuated efficacy of limus-eluting stents in patients with diabetes mellitus. In this respect diabetic patients with sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) failure requiring reintervention may…

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Management of distal/bifurcation left main restenosis after drug eluting stents implantation: Single center experience

Nov 14, 2017 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Management of distal/bifurcation left main restenosis after drug eluting stents implantation: Single center experience

Abstract Objectives Restenosis after drug eluting stent (DES) implantation in the distal/bifurcation left main (DBLM) remains challenging to manage. The aim of this study was to assess the in-stent restenosis…

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The impact of live case transmission on patient outcomes during transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Results from the VERITAS study

Nov 14, 2017 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on The impact of live case transmission on patient outcomes during transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Results from the VERITAS study

Abstract Background Live case demonstration as an educational tool is widely used to rapidly and effectively disseminate information on surgical and interventional techniques. The risks and benefits of live case…

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Editorial: Renal Sympathetic Denervation: A True Lack of Efficacy, or the Victim of a “Perfect Storm”?

Nov 14, 2017 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Editorial: Renal Sympathetic Denervation: A True Lack of Efficacy, or the Victim of a “Perfect Storm”?

“Perfect Storm”: A critical or disastrous situation created by a powerful concurrence of factors. Merriam-Webster Dictionary, 2014. Hypertension (HTN) is a global public health concern affecting 20–30% of the world’s…

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