Do complaints of amaurosis fugax and blurred vision after transcatheter device closure of atrial septal defect indicate microemboli to retinal vessels?

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The present study assesses clinical outcomes in patients from the Potential Angina Class Improvement From Intramyocardial Channels (PACIFIC) trial of percutaneous transmyocardial revascularization (PTMR) who had previously been considered "no-option," but who subsequently underwent percutaneous coronary inte...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Lowe HC,Oesterle SN,He KL,Macneill BD,Burkhoff D

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We sought to define the predictive value and evolution of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels following transcutaneous aortic valve implantation (TAVI). METHODS AND RESULTS:We investigated 91 consecutive patients who underwent TAVI (59 transfemoral [TF], 32 transapical [TA]) in our instit...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Spargias K,Polymeros S,Dimopoulos A,Manginas A,Pavlides G,Balanika M,Smirli A,Stavridis G,Dangas G,Cokkinos DV

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with bare metal stent (BMS) deployment causes plaque disruption and a rise in systemic levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin (IL)-6, and monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1. Our aim is to study whether PCI with sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) use attenuat...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Rebeiz AG,Zoghbi E,Harb R,Youhanna S,Skouri HN,Dimassi A,Abou-Nader G,Nasrallah A,Sawaya J,Gharzuddine W,Alam S

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) becomes more and more frequent after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). There have been no reported meta-analyses to determine the role of these risk factors in predicting CIN in patients with STEMI ...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： He H,Chen XR,Chen YQ,Niu TS,Liao YM

更新日期：2019-08-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sirolimus-eluting stents (SES) have demonstrated low target vessel revascularizations and low incidence of angiographic restenosis in several clinical scenarios. The aim of the present study was to assess the efficacy and safety of SES for the treatment of proximal left anterior descending coronary artery ...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Valencia J,Berenguer A,Mainar V,Bordes P,Gómez S,Tello A,López-Aranda MA,Caturla J

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report and subsequent literature review describes the management difficulties in a patient who developed abciximab-induced thrombocytopenia and gastrointestinal bleeding. Abciximab was used to treat the no-reflow phenomenon, which occurred during insertion of three sequential Taxus coronary artery stents. Re...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Nowakowski K,Rogers J,Nelson G,Gunalingam B

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excimer lasers are being extensively used for coronary angioplasty along with multifiber over-the-wire catheters. To determine whether another wavelength could be an alternative, the laser-tissue interaction and the clinical usefulness of an infrared laser were studied. The laser consisted of a Holmium YAG pulsed la...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Geschwind HJ,Tomaru T,Nakamura F,Kvasnicka J

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:We aimed to identify mechanical and pharmacological revascularization strategies correlated with the index of microcirculatory resistance (IMR) in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. Background:Microvascular dysfunction (MVD) after STEMI is correlated with infarct size and poor long-term pr...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Jang JH,Lee MJ,Ko KY,Park JH,Baek YS,Sung-Woo K,Shin SH,Woo SI,Kim DH,Suh YJ,Kwan J,Park SD

更新日期：2020-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair using a modular bifurcated stent-graft requires the initial placement of the main component in the infrarenal aorta, followed by insertion of additional iliac stent-graft(s) to exclude aneurysm and to securely affix the device. Placement of the contralateral iliac componen...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Dawson DL,Terramani TT,Loberman Z,Lumsden AB,Lin PH

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has emerged as an attractive option for patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) who are either at high risk or extreme risk for surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). This article summarizes the major advances in TAVR that were published or reported in 201...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Harjai KJ,Grines CL,Leon MB

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Degenerative aortic valve stenosis is the most common valvular heart disease seen in developed countries. Since the implementation of transcatheter aortic valve replacement, there has been a surge of efforts to improve procedural technique as well as reduce mortality. Until recently, the mainstay method of assessment ...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Yasar SJ,Abdullah O,Fay W,Balla S

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of sirolimus-eluting stents (SES) in the treatment of saphenous vein graft (SVG) disease. BACKGROUND:Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of SVG lesions with bare metal stents (BMS) is associated with frequent in-stent restenosis, progression of dise...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Minutello RM,Bhagan S,Sharma A,Slotwiner AJ,Feldman DN,Cuomo LJ,Wong SC

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Local delivery of immunosuppressive or antiproliferative agents using a drug-eluting stent is a new technology that is supposed to inhibit in-stent restenosis, thus providing a biological and mechanical solution. This technique is a very promising. To date, several agents have been used, including paclitaxel, QP-2, ra...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Grube E,Büllesfeld L

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Instantaneous free-wave ratio (iFR) has been recently demonstrated non-inferior to fractional flow reserve (FFR) to drive coronary revascularization; however, no study has compared iFR versus coronary angiography (CA). We performed a network meta-analysis to evaluate efficacy and safety of iFR- versus CA-guided st...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Verardi R,Fioravanti F,Barbero U,Conrotto F,Omedè P,Montefusco A,Moretti C,D'Amico M,Rinaldi M,Escaned J,D'Ascenzo F

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Over the past 2 decades, transcatheter occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) with coils and the duct occluders evolved to be the procedure of choice. A new device, the Occlutech PDA® occluder (ODO) device has been designed. Herein, we aimed to evaluate the characteristics and short-term results of patients wh...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Dedeoglu R,Bilici M,Demir F,Demir F,Acar OÇ,Hallioglu O,Pac A,Kiziltas A,Karabel D,Kula S,Cimen D,Baspinar O,Atik SU,Saltik IL

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Despite its prognostic importance, accurate assessment of microvascular perfusion in patients with ST elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) is difficult. As a new tool, the index of microvascular resistance (IMR) measurement provides us a new opportunity for interrogating microvascular condition afte...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Sezer M,Umman B,Okcular I,Nisanci Y,Umman S

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paravalvular leaks are a recognized complication of valve replacement surgery. We report a 47-year-old man with left atrial isomerism, interrupted left sided inferior caval vein with unilateral left sided superior caval vein, a common atrium, and anomalous pulmonary venous connection to the coronary sinus, who had rec...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Kalantre A,Vettukattil J,Haw M,Veldtman GR

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The authors investigated safety and efficacy of the MitraClip-System (MCS) using a systematic analysis. BACKGROUND:The safety and efficacy of the MCS continues to be debated, and randomized trials are still lacking. METHOD:A systematic literature search was conducted using common medical and scientific dat...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Bail DH

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the systematic chain of care for patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) referred for primary angioplasty in a capital city in Midwestern Brazil. BACKGROUND:Acute myocardial infarction is recognized as an important cause of morbidity and mortality and as a public health pr...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Carvalho G,Rassi S,Guérios E,Curado FAM,Bastos AT

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The consistent message that emerges from virtually every recent acute coronary syndrome (ACS) trial is that the old "standard" of using aspirin and unfractionated heparin (UFH) can be considerably improved upon. Low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) (most notably enoxaparin) are emerging as a broad replacement for UFH...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Ferguson JJ

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated the angiographic and clinical outcomes of orbital atherectomy to treat severely calcified coronary lesions in diabetic and non-diabetic patients. BACKGROUND:Diabetics have increased risk for death, myocardial infarction, and target vessel revascularization after percutaneous coronary interventi...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Lee MS,Shlofmitz E,Nguyen H,Shlofmitz RA

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We compared two procedures for local myocardial treatment: transepicardial versus transendocardial catheter injection. Transepicardial injections were performed under direct surgical visualization whereas transendocardial injections were performed using electrophysiological guidance. METHODS:A left ventricle (LV)...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Chachques JC,Azarine A,Mousseaux E,El Serafi M,Cortes-Morichetti M,Carpentier AF

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Drug-eluting stents have been shown to reduce the incidence of restenosis and target vessel revascularization (TVR) compared with bare metal stents (BMSs); however, the long-term efficacy of sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) implantation in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) has not been w...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Ogita M,Nakamura T,Fujiwara N,Sakakura K,Funayama H,Sugawara Y,Kubo N,Ako J,Momomura S

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Direct stenting could potentially lead to a reduction in dissections, time, and restenosis at 6-month follow-up. Using the premounted Palmaz-Schatz Crown stent elective stenting was performed without predilatation in 61 consecutive patients who were compared with a control group of provisional stenting. All patients u...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Rahel BM,Suttorp MJ,Ten Berg JM,Bal ET,Ernst SM,Mast EG,Kelder JC,Plokker HW

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The economic impact of bleeding in the setting of nonemergent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is poorly understood and complicated by the variety of bleeding definitions currently employed. This retrospective analysis examines and contrasts the in-hospital cost of bleeding associated with this proce...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Ewen EF,Zhao L,Kolm P,Jurkovitz C,Fidan D,White HD,Gallo R,Weintraub WS

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study is to evaluate long-term clinical and angiographic follow-up results after placement of the Palmaz-Schatz stent and angiographic follow-up results of repeat interventions for stent restenosis. From June 1990 to September 1993, the Palmaz-Schatz stent was placed in 411 patients, 427 lesions. ...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Kimura T,Tamura T,Yokoi H,Nobuyoshi M

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The antithrombotic effect of three different types of antithrombotic agents (antithrombin:argatroban, heparin, defibrinogenating agent:batroxobin) were evaluated in canine coronary and iliac arteries. An occlusive thrombus was produced by balloon injury. One of the three agents was infused intravenously at 1 hour afte...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Tomaru T,Nakamura F,Miwa AY,Fujimori Y,Omata M,Okada R,Uchida Y

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary percutaneous coronary intervention is the preferred reperfusion therapy for ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction patients within 12 hours of symptom-onset. Routine stent implantation during the procedure significantly reduces the rate of target vessel revascularization, although restenosis still re...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Andrade PB,Tebet MA,Silva FS,Andrade MV,Labrunie A,Piva e Mattos LA

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modification of a previously described double balloon mitral valvuloplasty procedure is described. This involves dual femoral vein punctures with a single atrial septal puncture. After initial transseptal catheterization and predilatation of the interatrial septum with an 8-mm balloon, a second catheter is advance...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Bourdillon PD,Dillon JC

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The prognostic value of identifying the retinal status of diabetic patients undergoing coronary implantation of drug-eluting stents is unknown. METHODS:We evaluated the outcomes of 318 consecutive patients undergoing implantation of sirolimus-eluting stents for coronary artery disease. Patients were divid...

journal_title：Journal of interventional cardiology

authors： Ohno T,Takamoto S,Ando J,Morita T,Fujita H,Hirata Y,Shigeeda T,Hirose A,Nagai R

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00