Time to Redefine Critical Limb Ischemia
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shishehbor, M. H., Bunte, M. C. Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

Heterogeneity of Ankle-Brachial Indices in Patients Undergoing Revascularization for Critical Limb Ischemia
Conclusions Among patients undergoing revascularization for CLI in contemporary practice, the authors found substantial heterogeneity in pre-intervention ABIs. The disconnect between ABI results and clinical diagnosis calls into question the utility of ABIs in this population and suggests the need for standardization of functional PAD testing. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sukul, D., Grey, S. F., Henke, P. K., Gurm, H. S., Grossman, P. M. Tags: Peripheral Source Type: research

Routine Use of Embolic Protection During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kapadia, S. R. Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

Cerebral Embolic Protection During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Significantly Reduces Death and Stroke Compared With Unprotected Procedures
Conclusions In patients undergoing TAVR use of a cerebral embolic protection device demonstrated a significant higher rate of stroke-free survival compared with unprotected TAVR. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Seeger, J., Gonska, B., Otto, M., Rottbauer, W., Wöhrle, J. Tags: Structural Source Type: research

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Chronic Lung Disease: Utile or Futile?
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lanz, J., Pilgrim, T. Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

Long-Term Health Benefit of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Chronic Lung Disease
Conclusions Moderate and severe CLD increases 1- and 3-year mortality after TAVR. Although functional status and quality of life were improved in CLD at 1 and 3 years after TAVR, a favorable health benefit was only achieved in selected patients. (Safety and Efficacy Study of the Medtronic CoreValve System in the Treatment of Symptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis in High Risk and Very High Risk Subjects Who Need Aortic Valve Replacement; NCT01240902) (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Crestanello, J. A., Popma, J. J., Adams, D. H., Deeb, G. M., Mumtaz, M., George, B., Huang, J., Reardon, M. J. Tags: Structural Source Type: research

Palpate-and-Stick, Still the Femoral Access Technique of Choice: Time for Change
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gilchrist, I. C. Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

Transfemoral Approach for Coronary Angiography and Intervention: A Collaboration of International Cardiovascular Societies
Conclusions There is significant variability in preferences for femoral access technique. Even though recommended best practices advocate for fluoroscopic and ultrasound guidance, most operators use palpation alone. Femoral angiography is also not consistently used despite guideline recommendations. The lack of adoption of imaging guidance for vascular access deserves further investigation. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Damluji, A. A., Nelson, D. W., Valgimigli, M., Windecker, S., Byrne, R. A., Cohen, F., Patel, T., Brilakis, E. S., Banerjee, S., Mayol, J., Cantor, W. J., Alfonso, C. E., Rao, S. V., Moscucci, M., Cohen, M. G. Tags: Coronary: Focus on Vascular Access Source Type: research

25 Years of Transradial Intervention: Looking Back and Anticipating What Is Ahead
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rao, S. V., Dharma, S. Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

Impact of Access Site Practice on Clinical Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Following Thrombolysis for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in the United Kingdom: An Insight From the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society Dataset
Conclusions TRA is associated with decreased odds of bleeding complications, mortality, and MACE in patients undergoing PCI following thrombolysis and should be preferred access site choice in this cohort of patients. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rashid, M., Rushton, C. A., Kwok, C. S., Kinnaird, T., Kontopantelis, E., Olier, I., Ludman, P., De Belder, M. A., Nolan, J., Mamas, M. A. Tags: Coronary: Focus on Vascular Access Source Type: research

Transradial Access for Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Catching On and Catching Up
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anderson, H. V. Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

Variation in the Adoption of Transradial Access for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Insights From the NCDR CathPCI Registry
Conclusions Transradial access for STEMI PCI is increasing, but remains underutilized with significant geographic, operator, and institutional variation. These findings suggest an ongoing opportunity to standardize STEMI care. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Valle, J. A., Kaltenbach, L. A., Bradley, S. M., Yeh, R. W., Rao, S. V., Gurm, H. S., Armstrong, E. J., Messenger, J. C., Waldo, S. W. Tags: Coronary: Focus on Vascular Access Source Type: research

Contemporary Arterial Access in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
This article reviews contemporary techniques to achieve optimal arterial access in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sandoval, Y., Burke, M. N., Lobo, A. S., Lips, D. L., Seto, A. H., Chavez, I., Sorajja, P., Abu-Fadel, M. S., Wang, Y., Poulouse, A., Gössl, M., Mooney, M., Traverse, J., Tierney, D., Brilakis, E. S. Tags: State-of-the-Art Review Source Type: research

Usefulness of the Jailed-Balloon Technique in Percutaneous Intervention for Severe Coronary Perforation Involving Left Main Bifurcation
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Takagi, K., Furui, K., Morishima, I., Tsuboi, H. Tags: Images in Intervention Source Type: research

Variant Angina Leading to Cardiac Arrest in a Patient With Moyamoya Disease
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - November 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Noguchi, M., Obunai, K., Saigusa, K., Watanabe, H. Tags: Images in Intervention Source Type: research