A novel totally biodegradable device for effective atrial septal defect closure: A 2 ‐year study in sheep
ConclusionsIn a sheep model, the use of totally biodegradable occluders appears feasible, efficacious and safe for ASD closure. Studies in humans are ongoing. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - March 9, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wenxin Lu, Wenbin Ouyang, Shouzheng Wang, Yao Liu, Fengwen Zhang, Weiwei Wang, Xiangbin Pan Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

The efficacy of coronary sinus reducer in patients with refractory angina —A systematic review of the literature
ConclusionsThe CS reducer is a promising treatment option for patients with refractory angina who are not candidates for revascularization. However, larger randomized control trials with long ‐term follow‐up are needed to elucidate its role. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - December 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: George Bazoukis, Emmanouil S. Brilakis, Gary Tse, Konstantinos P. Letsas, Panagiotis Kitsoulis, Tong Liu, Adrian Baranchuk, Antonios Sideris, Costas Tsioufis, Stavros Stavrakis Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

Cerebral embolic protection systems for transcatheter aortic valve replacement
In the recent years, ischemic brain injury related to embolization after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has received increased attention as new embolic protection strategies emerged to protect the brain. Diverse cerebral protection devices have been developed to reduce cerebral embolization during TAVR. These devices work through various mechanisms and are in different stages of clinical translation. This review provides the evidence ‐based review of peri‐procedural stroke prevention during TAVR and summarizes currently available cerebral embolic protection devices. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - December 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tomasz Gasior, Norman Mangner, Julia Bijoch, Wojciech Wojakowski Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

Access and closure management of large bore femoral arterial access
Femoral and radial artery access continue to be the standard of care for percutaneous coronary interventions. Cardiac catheterization has progressed to encompass a wide range of diagnostic and interventional procedures including coronary, peripheral, endovascular, and structural heart disease interventions. Despite advanced technology to make these procedures safe, bleeding, and vascular complications continue to be a substantial source of morbidity, especially in patients undergoing large ‐bore access procedures. New variations of percutaneous devices have reduced complications associated with these procedures. However,...
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - December 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Amir Kaki, Nimrod Blank, M. Chadi Alraies, Marvin Kajy, Cindy L. Grines, Reema Hasan, Wah Wah Htun, James Glazier, Tamam Mohamad, Mahir Elder, Theodore Schreiber Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

Management of post ‐myocardial infarction ventricular septal defects: A critical assessment
ConclusionClosure of PIVSD decreases mortality as compared with MT alone and should be attempted as early as possible after diagnosis. Selection of TCC versus SC should be based on factors including complexity of the defect, availability of closure devices, expertise of the operator, and clinical condition of patient. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - December 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sabry Omar, Garrison L. Morgan, Hemang B. Panchal, Vinod Thourani, Charanjit S. Rihal, Ruchi Patel, Nisharahmed Kherada, Alexander C. Egbe, Nirat Beohar Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - December 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

Network meta ‐analysis comparing iFR versus FFR versus coronary angiography to drive coronary revascularization
ConclusionCompared to CA alone, both FFR and iFR are safe and effective in guiding coronary revascularization at 12 months. In patients with stable CAD, both FFR and iFR ‐guided revascularization reduce the risk of subsequent MI at 12 months. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - December 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Roberto Verardi, Francesco Fioravanti, Umberto Barbero, Federico Conrotto, Pierluigi Omed è, Antonio Montefusco, Claudio Moretti, Maurizio D'Amico, Mauro Rinaldi, Javier Escaned, Fabrizio D'Ascenzo Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

The impact of atrial fibrillation on transcatheter mitral valve repair outcomes: A propensity ‐matched analysis
ConclusionAF is a frequently encountered arrhythmia among patients undergoing TMVR with MitraClip. However, TMVR can be performed safely in the vast majority of patients, irrespective of their baseline rhythm. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - December 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ahmed Subahi, Ahmad Munir, Hossam Abubakar, Emmanuel Akintoye, Ahmed S. Yassin, Oluwole Adegbala, Mohamed Chadi Alraies, Mahir Elder, Tamam Mohamad, Amir Kaki, Theodore Schreiber Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

Using in vitro model to assess stent ‐stent interaction in patients with coronary artery compression
ConclusionThe relative deformation of the coronary stent was significantly higher than deformation of the other stents. Edwards Sapien XT valve stent has greater relative radial force demonstrated by the greater relative decrease in diameter of the coronary stent at final compressive amplitude. These results support the concern that coronary stenting in the presence of coronary compression by an outflow tract stent implantation is likely to result in a significantly compromised coronary lumen. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - December 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jenny E. Zablah, Rachel Fry, Michael Ross, Neil Wilson, Gareth Morgan Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

A meta ‐analysis of valve‐in‐valve and valve‐in‐ring transcatheter mitral valve implantation
ConclusionsVIV/VIR ‐TMVI brought about relatively low early and midterm (1‐ to 5‐year) mortality, and observed 30‐day mortality was significantly lower than predicted operative mortality. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - December 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hisato Takagi, Yosuke Hari, Norikazu Kawai, Tomo Ando, for the ALICE (All ‐Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence) Group Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

Inpatient mortality and its predictors after pericardiocentesis: An analysis from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2009 –2013
ConclusionThe inpatient mortality after pericardiocentesis is high, particularly when associated with PCI and SHI. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - December 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ankur Sethi, Yash Singbal, Vamsi Kodumuri, Vinoy Prasad Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

Dilating and fracturing side struts of open cell stents frequently used in pediatric cardiac interventions —An in vitro study
ConclusionDilation and overdilation of side struts in open cell stents can be achieved. Dependent on the clinical context, the original balloon used to place the premounted stent can be used to achieve strut dilation, but woven high pressure balloons maybe safer for patients. Should a larger diameter be required, these high pressure woven balloons can achieve bigger diameters and even strut fracture. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - December 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Thomas Krasemann, Marco N. Kruit, Arthur E. van der Mark, Martijn Zeggelaar, Michiel Dalinghaus, Ingrid M. van Beynum Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

Mini ‐ versus classical kissing balloon inflation in provisional technique for bifurcation intervention
ConclusionsM ‐KBI, an optimized KBI, is recommended to prevent stent deformation and overexpansion and to optimize stent deployment in a provisional stenting strategy. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - December 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jia Liu, Shaoliang Chen, Jianrui Wei, Fang Zeng, Li Li Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

Intracoronary focal nitroglycerin injection through drilled balloon is very effective in the resolution of coronary spasm versus into proximal coronary artery: A prospective randomized comparison study
ConclusionThe local administration of NTG to a spasming area through a perforated balloon is more effective and safer than the proximal administration of NTG. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - December 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yakup Balaban, Ahmet Kaya, Mustafa H. Satilmisoglu, Muhammet B. Balaban Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research

Impact of anemia on percutaneous coronary intervention in Chinese patients: A large single center data
ConclusionsPre ‐PCI anemia was not an independent risk factor of any adverse clinical events, while post‐PCI anemia had a predictable value of MI, TVR, and MACE after PCI. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - December 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lin Jiang, Zhan Gao, Ying Song, Jingjing Xu, Xiaofang Tang, Huanhuan Wang, Ru Liu, Ping Jiang, Bo Xu, Jinqing Yuan Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research