Abstract A 43 year-old male, with a long history of coronary artery disease, was electively admitted to our institution because of dyspnea for moderate physical efforts (NYHA 2) related to…
We have read with a particular attention the letter titled “More stent, more troubles” by Dinesch and Buruian where they, commenting our case report , argue the lack of scientific…
Abstract The late breaking trials released at the American Heart Association scientific sessions conference in November in New Orleans, LA covered a wide range of topics, including new devices within…
We have read with great interest the article entitled “Importance of IVUS in the treatment with retrograde approach of long in-stent chronic total occlusion of ostial right coronary artery: A…
Summary Coronary stent delivery can be extremely challenging in tortuous and calcified lesions especially when radial approach is chosen. Guide extension catheter is a useful tool for overcoming the inherent…
Abstract Chronic total occlusion (CTO) revascularization is traditionally limited by the challenges related to lesion crossing. In a smaller number of cases, however, inability to advance the balloon catheter to…
Summary Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an uncommon but important cause of acute coronary syndrome. The diagnosis of SCAD by an angiogram alone can be challenging and the increasing…
Abstract Background Incomplete stent apposition (ISA) is related to stent thrombosis, which is a serious adverse event. We aim to assess the time-course of ISA after 2nd generation everolimus-eluting stent…
Abstract Background Concerns about increased risk of postoperative complications, primarily deep sternal wound infection (DSWI), prevent liberal use of bilateral internal thoracic artery (BITA) grafting in women. Consequently, outcomes after…
Abstract Background The mortality benefit of transradial primary PCI has been shown by several studies. Previous risk models have not considered access site as a candidate predictor and many of…
