Marc El Khoury , Louay Zaghlol , Kalyan R. Chitturi , Hayder D. Hashim , Ron Waksman
{"title":"Concurrent cardio-cerebral infarction: Case report and current management strategies","authors":"Marc El Khoury , Louay Zaghlol , Kalyan R. Chitturi , Hayder D. Hashim , Ron Waksman","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2025.100056","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crmic.2025.100056","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Concurrent cardio-cerebral infarction (CCCI) is a rare phenomenon in which an acute myocardial infarction (MI) and acute ischemic stroke (AIS) occur simultaneously. With a reported incidence ranging between 0.009 % to 0.9 %, this condition poses significant management challenges due to the competing need to rapidly restore perfusion to both the brain and heart. We present the case of a 71-year-old female with simultaneous left main coronary artery (LMCA) occlusion and ischemic stroke. Medical management with dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) and anticoagulation led to an excellent outcome. This case adds to the available literature on CCCI and highlights the importance of individualized care. A review of the literature reveals varied approaches to management, with no standardized treatment protocols established for CCCI.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100056"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143144463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Akhil Avunoori Chandra , Matteo Sturla , Andrea Scotti , Antonella Millin , Victoria B. Leonichev , Edwin C. Ho , Azeem Latib
{"title":"Therapeutic patent foramen ovale closure in a 92-year-old patient","authors":"Akhil Avunoori Chandra , Matteo Sturla , Andrea Scotti , Antonella Millin , Victoria B. Leonichev , Edwin C. Ho , Azeem Latib","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100053","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100053","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common congenital heart defect that can lead to significant complications. This case report discusses a 92-year-old female patient with refractory hypoxia and platypnea-orthodeoxia syndrome. The patient underwent successful transcatheter PFO closure, which significantly improved her oxygenation and quality of life. This case underscores the importance of considering PFO closure in elderly patients under specific circumstances, particularly when it offers substantial therapeutic benefits and aligns with the patient's goals of care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100053"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143144458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Outcomes of an enhanced percutaneous coronary intervention combining orbital and rotational atherectomy for calcified lesions: A case series report","authors":"Daisuke Kanda, Kenta Ohmure, Daichi Fukumoto, Hirokazu Shimono, Hiroyuki Tabata, Nobuhiro Ito, Mitsuru Ohishi","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2025.100057","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crmic.2025.100057","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Coronary artery calcification is significantly associated with major adverse cardiac events in patients with coronary artery disease. However, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for calcified lesions presents challenges. This report presents a series of 20 cases that underwent intravascular imaging-guided PCI using a combination therapy involving an orbital atherectomy system (OAS) followed by rotational atherectomy (RA) specifically designed to address calcified lesions. Intravascular imaging during OAS allowed the use of guidewire bias to the calcified lesion, thereby allowing targeted ablative therapy using RA. These findings suggest that this approach significantly reduces the risk of slow flow compared with the use of a large burr in RA monotherapy, offering a safer and more effective treatment method.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100057"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143144461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"BTS (balloon-trap straightening) technique for the completion of reversed wire technique","authors":"Hirofumi Kusumoto, Katsuyuki Hasegawa, Kasumi Ishibuchi, Wataru Yamamoto","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100052","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100052","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Inserting a guidewire into an extremely angulated side branch (SB) is difficult in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Reversed wire technique (RWT) method was developed to specifically overcome this challenging situation, and it has become common among operators performing PCI. During the procedure of RWT, we sometimes have difficulty in straightening the reversed bend due to lack of intentional control of the RW and fail in an attempt of wire insertion into target branch. BTS (balloon-trap straightening) technique is a novel method we developed to facilitate straightening the reverse bend. It consists of the following steps: 1) Extracting a dual lumen catheter (DLC). 2) Advancing a balloon via a guidewire of the main vessel and dilating it at the bifurcation to stabilize the RW position. 3) Pulling back the RW gently to straighten the reversed bend while trapping the RW at the bifurcation. 4) Inserting a micro-catheter via the RW to steer the guidewire distally. This technique could be a simple yet effective method to overcome the difficulty of straightening the bend of the reverse wire. It also helps us to save time and effort in accomplishing SB access, even during the treatment of complex bifurcated lesions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100052"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143144457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ryan Wallace , Ryan Kabir , Benjamin B. Kenigsberg , Monvadi B. Srichai , Christian C. Shults , Michael Slack , Toby Rogers
{"title":"Percutaneous repair of aortic coarctation: Bridging the gap to surgical repair","authors":"Ryan Wallace , Ryan Kabir , Benjamin B. Kenigsberg , Monvadi B. Srichai , Christian C. Shults , Michael Slack , Toby Rogers","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100050","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100050","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A 39-year-old man with a history of bicuspid aortic valve and limited medical follow up presented with cardiogenic shock. He was discovered to have aortic coarctation, for which he underwent percutaneous endovascular intervention to optimize hemodynamics and lower surgical risk prior to aortic valve and aortic arch replacement. This case highlights the role of a heart team approach when managing critically ill patients with bicuspid aortic valve disease and associated aortopathies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100050"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142743688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sreenivas Reddy S , Raghavendra Rao K , Ankit Gupta , Jaspreet Kaur , Vikas Kadiyala , Munish Dev , Manpreet Kaur
{"title":"Percutaneous coronary intervention of ostial left main coronary artery chronic total occlusion","authors":"Sreenivas Reddy S , Raghavendra Rao K , Ankit Gupta , Jaspreet Kaur , Vikas Kadiyala , Munish Dev , Manpreet Kaur","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100051","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100051","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Left main coronary artery (LMCA) chronic total occlusion (CTO) is a rare presentation of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD). Clinical spectrum of presentations range from angina, heart failure, sudden cardiac arrest to very rarely asymptomatic. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of a LMCA CTO is technically challenging and complex.</div></div><div><h3>Case summary</h3><div>We report a 60 year old diabetic male who presented with angina on exertion of 2 years with a positive treadmill exercise stress testing. Coronary angiography showed left main coronary artery ostial CTO with retrograde filling of left anterior descending artery (LAD) and left circumflex artery (LCX) via collaterals from right coronary artery (RCA) which was dominant. The J-CTO Score was 2, SYNTAX score was 31 and the EuroSCORE II was 0.55 %. The CTO was successfully revascularized using antegrade wire escalation technique and a left main provisional stenting was performed under intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guidance.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Coronary artery bypass surgery is the preferred treatment option for left main chronic total occlusion. The technical advances in wire helps antegrade wire escalation and de-escalation (AWE) strategy. IVUS helped us in identification of strategies to deal with calcification and plaque modification using cutting balloon to further optimization of the stents. The guide catheter extension system (GCES) was utilized to deliver the stents in long, diffuse and calcified coronary segments. Coronary angiography at 1 year showed patent stents.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Left main coronary artery (LMCA) chronic total occlusion (CTO) is challenging. AWE strategy is an option for safe revascularisation and IVUS assists in plaque modification along with stent optimisation to achieve good long term outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100051"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142699422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Javad Jalili, Sarah Vaseghi, Mahdiyeh Baastani Khajeh
{"title":"Challenges in managing vascular complications and iatrogenic injuries in end-stage renal disease: A case report","authors":"Javad Jalili, Sarah Vaseghi, Mahdiyeh Baastani Khajeh","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100049","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100049","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who are on long-term hemodialysis are at heightened risk for vascular complications such as thrombosis, stenosis, and central venous obstruction. This case report presents the challenges in managing a 54-year-old female ESRD patient with multiple comorbidities who developed central venous occlusions, requiring endovascular interventions. Venoplasty of the superior vena cava (SVC) led to the rare but devastating complication of SVC rupture, cardiac tamponade, and hemothorax. Prompt recognition and immediate interventions, including balloon tamponade, pericardial drainage, and pleural catheter placement, were crucial in stabilizing the patient. This report highlights the intricate challenges in managing vascular complications and iatrogenic injuries in ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis, emphasizing the need for the development of clinical guidelines to enhance care for this vulnerable population.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100049"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142699421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stefano Sasso , Marcello Marchetta , Andrea Moretti , Vincenzo Bernardo , Gaetano Chiricolo , Giuseppe Massimo Sangiorgi
{"title":"Abandoned guidewire recapture from aortic root using “Guidewire twirling technique”","authors":"Stefano Sasso , Marcello Marchetta , Andrea Moretti , Vincenzo Bernardo , Gaetano Chiricolo , Giuseppe Massimo Sangiorgi","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100048","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100048","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a common procedure for treating coronary artery disease, but it can be complicated by the loss and fracture of coronary guidewires within the vascular system, leading to severe complications such as vessel damage, occlusion, and embolization. This case report describes a unique and challenging scenario involving an 81-year-old male patient who, during an elective coronary angiography, was found to have a fractured and partially decoiled coronary guidewire extending from the aortic root to the left subclavian artery. The guidewire had likely been left in place during a previous procedure and was not documented in the patient's medical history. Given the potential for life-threatening complications, including occlusion of the left internal mammary artery graft, a percutaneous retrieval was attempted. Initial efforts using a snare system were unsuccessful. However, the guidewire was successfully retrieved using the “twirling guidewires” technique, which involved entangling the fractured wire with three 0.014-inch guidewires and carefully extracting it through a guide catheter. The patient avoided invasive surgery and was discharged without complications the day after. This case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing lost guidewire fragments using various percutaneous techniques, underscoring the need for interventional cardiologists to be adept in both coronary and peripheral retrieval strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100048"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142657959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inverted left atrial appendage developing after mitral valve replacement surgery","authors":"Abdul Rasheed Bahar , Paawanjot Kaur , Manmohan Singh , Shaun Cardozo","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100046","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100046","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>An inverted left atrial appendage (ILAA) is a rare occurrence after cardiac surgery and can be misinterpreted as a left atrial thrombus, mass, or vegetation. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) used post-operatively is useful in detailed visualization of the left atrium and any abnormality within it. We present a case in which a patient developed an ILAA post mitral valve replacement (MVR) and was diagnosed using TEE. We want to emphasize the importance of TEE post-operatively and that differentials for a left atrial mass must include ILAA, especially after cardiac surgery. This can help in preventing unnecessary anticoagulation and the need for surgical revision.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100046"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142528090","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Akiva Rosenzveig , Shinya Unai , Venu Menon , Grant W. Reed
{"title":"An enigmatic presentation of surgical bioprosthetic aortic valve stenosis","authors":"Akiva Rosenzveig , Shinya Unai , Venu Menon , Grant W. Reed","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100047","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100047","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A 63 year old woman with a history of atrial flutter, hypertension and bicuspid aortic valve status post aortic valve replacement presented with worsening dyspnea and presyncope and echocardiography findings of bioprosthetic valve dysfunction. Imaging found a non-infectious pseudoaneurysm, with subsequent redo sternotomy finding of BioGlue causing increasing gradients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100047"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142426010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}