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Author(s):
Edwin Lee
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Ajay J Kirtane
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3 years ago
The outcomes of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) have improved in recent years with the more widespread adoption of definitive reperfusion therapies, including rapid recanalisation of the infarct-related artery with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Nonetheless, despite the near universal restoration of normal epicardial flow following primary PCI for STEMI…
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Author(s):
Martin G Radvany
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3 years ago
Catheter-based vascular interventions continue to evolve as new devices continue to expand the capabilities of interventionalists and improve patient safety. The importance of athero-embolisation during vascular intervention has long been recognised.1 Embolic protection devices (EPDs) were developed to help prevent embolisation during endovascular procedures. The risk of distal embolisation is…
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Author(s):
Alexandre Abizaid
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3 years ago
In treating thrombus-loaded lesions through percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the settings of acute myocardial infarction (MI), saphenous vein grafts (SVGs) and acute coronary syndromes (ACS), distal embolisation is a recognised prevalent occurrence, adversely affecting reperfusion and mortality rates. Thus, efficient management of embolisation, in terms of both reduced occurrence and…
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Author(s):
Fabrizio Fanelli
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Emanuele Boatta
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Pierleone Lucatelli
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et al
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3 years ago
Stroke is the third leading cause of death and permanent disability in the US and Europe. It is estimated that there are over 700,000 new cases of stroke each year in the US, of which 20–30% are thought to be secondary to carotid thromboembolic disease.1 In the last few years, carotid artery stenting (CAS) has significantly expanded as an alternative treatment to the conventional surgical carotid…
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Embolic Protection
Author(s):
Jennifer Franke
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Horst Sievert
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3 years ago
Article
MGuard Embolic Protection Stent
Author(s):
Ricardo Costa
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Alexandre Abizaid
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Jean Fajadet
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et al
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3 years ago
Article
Author(s):
Krishnaraj S Rathod
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Stephen M Hamshere
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Tawfiq R Choudhury
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et al
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3 years ago
Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) is the optimal treatment strategy for restoring coronary blood flow in the infarct related artery (IRA) and salvaging myocardium in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).1,2 Despite this, PPCI fails to restore optimal myocardial perfusion in up to 40 % of patients despite restoring epicardial artery patency as evidenced by…
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Author(s):
Robert-Jan van Geuns
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Katherin Awad
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Alexander IJsselmuiden
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et al
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3 years ago
Significant advances have been made with new generation stents to further improve the results of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and outcomes for patients. Drug-eluting stents introduced in the early 2000s, thinner strut stent platforms, and bioabsorbable polymers and stents are among these developments.1 Despite these advances, there remain some areas where optimal stenting continues to…
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Author(s):
Fizzah A Choudry
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Roshan P Weerackody
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Daniel A Jones
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et al
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3 years ago
Over the last few decades, primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has revolutionised the treatment of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) with rapid recanalisation of the infarct-related epicardial vessel, resulting in smaller infarct size and a substantial reduction in adverse clinical endpoints.1,2 However, suboptimal myocardial reperfusion is documented to occur in a…
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Author(s):
On Topaz
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Allyne Topaz
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Pritam R Polkampally
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3 years ago
Plaque rupture and subsequent thrombus formation account for most acute myocardial infarctions (AMIs). Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is considered the preferred treatment for ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), for evolving non-STEMI (NSTEMI) and for rescue intervention post-thrombolytics.1 The main goals of primary and rescue PCI in AMI include restoration of a normal…
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