{"title":"Home-made dual lumen ‘microcatheter’ – Pierced Balloon Assist technique for bifurcation and CTO lesions","authors":"Najmiddin Makhkamov , Rustem Dautov , Javokhir Anvarov","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100023","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The Pierced Balloon Assist Technique is a simple, easy-to-use technique for delivery a second guidewire through the true lumen with additional support in the absence of a dual-lumen microcatheter.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100023"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950275624000194/pdfft?md5=802c628b238cfdf60440fb9f4a17a5a3&pid=1-s2.0-S2950275624000194-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140893203","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}
Nail Kahraman, Nöfel Ahmet Binicier, Deniz Demir, Gültekin Coşkun
{"title":"A rare complication of percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation, successful implantation of the valve stripped from the delivery system by emergency open surgery, and restored to the delivery system","authors":"Nail Kahraman, Nöfel Ahmet Binicier, Deniz Demir, Gültekin Coşkun","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100024","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this case report, the successful surgical implantation of a valve separated from the distribution system during percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation in a patient with a history of total surgical correction of tetralogy of Fallot using a transannular patch in childhood and who developed advanced pulmonary valve insufficiency during. This case was shared because it is very rare in the literature.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100024"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950275624000200/pdfft?md5=bd7d5244454857f744ac90087cf4b281&pid=1-s2.0-S2950275624000200-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140844086","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":"Primary percutaneous coronary intervention in spontaneous coronary dissection (SCAD): Clinical case report of an anterior STEMI patient","authors":"Zhihong Yao, Joel Giblett, Liam Mullen","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a non-traumatic spontaneous separation of a coronary wall that can present as acute myocardial infarction. Here, we present a 60-year-old female with sudden onset of retrosternal chest pain and ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) secondary to spontaneous dissection of the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery. The patient was successfully managed with primary percutaneous coronary angioplasty (PPCI) with advanced coronary intervention techniques including intravascular coronary imaging technology and microcatheter assisted luminal wiring.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100022"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950275624000182/pdfft?md5=dc9e8cb2b87d5ca2f398acf1d3bb2ff3&pid=1-s2.0-S2950275624000182-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140844084","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}
M. Bilal Iqbal , Minh Vo , Ram Vijayaraghavan , Benjamin Faurie , Gregor Leibundgut , Mauro Carlino , Stephane Rinfret , Emmanouil S. Brilakis
{"title":"A “microcatheter anchor technique” to prevent prolapse and facilitate retrograde chronic total occlusion intervention via a retroflexed saphenous vein graft","authors":"M. Bilal Iqbal , Minh Vo , Ram Vijayaraghavan , Benjamin Faurie , Gregor Leibundgut , Mauro Carlino , Stephane Rinfret , Emmanouil S. Brilakis","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100021","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention has lower success rates in patients with prior coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Patent or occluded bypass grafts serve as conduits for retrograde recanalization, but a common cause of failure is the acute angulated graft insertion making wiring difficult, with recurrent wire and microcatheter prolapse, if not impossible. We present a case with difficult retrograde wiring and tracking around a retroflexed graft insertion site that was successfully addressed using a strategic balloon to anchor the microcatheter – the “microcatheter anchor technique (MAT)”.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100021"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950275624000170/pdfft?md5=ac51c6c0e078284f55cf06c4f4f83842&pid=1-s2.0-S2950275624000170-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140645622","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":"The role of non-invasive wireless functional flow reserve physiology assessment of the collaterals-donor vessel in a complex CTO intervention; first case report","authors":"Mohammed Salih , Ghadi Moubarak , Dinesh Apala , Karim Al-Azizi","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100020","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We present an interesting case of a 73 years-old male who was referred for mid-right coronary artery (RCA) chronic total occlusion (CTO) intervention given continuous angina symptoms with coronary angiogram revealing mid-RCA CTO with a left to right collaterals from LAD and concomitant moderate stenosis in the mid-LAD. Hemodynamic assessment of this lesion pre-PCI using non-invasive angiogram-based, wireless FFR was performed. Following successful CTO revascularization, a substantial immediate improvement in non-invasive angio-FFR assessment was observed with wireless angio-based FF measurement of 0.96 (normal ≥0.80) compared to the pre-intervention value of 0.86. This suggests that angiography-based wireless FFR may be a valuable tool for assessing the hemodynamic significance of donor artery stenosis in CTO cases, potentially offering a less invasive and more accessible alternative to traditional methods.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100020"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950275624000169/pdfft?md5=ee5a123024292d489052ed495ffb7e51&pid=1-s2.0-S2950275624000169-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140618332","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}
Anthony J. Kanelidis , AbdulRahman Abutaleb , Sara Kalantari , Jonathan Grinstein , Atman P. Shah
{"title":"Percutaneous intervention of a HeartMate 3 extrinsic outflow graft obstruction using large covered stents","authors":"Anthony J. Kanelidis , AbdulRahman Abutaleb , Sara Kalantari , Jonathan Grinstein , Atman P. Shah","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100019","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100019","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A patient with a HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device complicated by an extrinsic outflow graft obstruction was treated with a percutaneous approach using large covered stents in overlapping fashion from the proximal portion of the outflow graft at the bend relief into the LVAD rotor.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100019"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950275624000157/pdfft?md5=31519580f02c71b311574d3702c400fc&pid=1-s2.0-S2950275624000157-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140406762","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}
Dan Haberman , Lior Lupu , Toby Rogers , Lowell F. Satler , Ron Waksman , Itsik Ben-Dor
{"title":"Extraction of irretrievable ruptured balloon during balloon aortic valvuloplasty using a bailout technique","authors":"Dan Haberman , Lior Lupu , Toby Rogers , Lowell F. Satler , Ron Waksman , Itsik Ben-Dor","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Balloon rupture during the course of balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) is an uncommon occurrence that can potentially lead to severe complications. We describe a case in which a balloon rupture occurred during BAV, resulting in challenges in retracting the balloon into the sheath. This issue was successfully addressed through an endovascular approach, thereby avoiding the necessity for surgical intervention.</p><p>We present a case and outline key procedural considerations for bailout solutions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100017"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950275624000133/pdfft?md5=b09f29c3f4ef57b0ec94cadd514b34dc&pid=1-s2.0-S2950275624000133-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140320815","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":"Rewiring of the dissected branch along the jailed balloon technique in provisional stenting for true coronary bifurcation lesions","authors":"Shintaro Izumoto , Kazumasa Kurogi , Kohei Moribayashi , Soichi Komaki , Yunosuke Matsuura , Nobuyasu Yamamoto , Toshihiro Tsuruda , Koichi Kaikita","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100018","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Percutaneous coronary intervention for true bifurcation lesions is challenging because they have a poor prognosis due to side branch (SB) complications. The modified jailed balloon technique (MJBT) is useful for significant SB protection. However, even with the MJBT, provisional stenting in true bifurcation lesions does not dispel the risk of SB occlusion because re-crossing the guidewire through the stent struts into the SB remains a challenge, particularly when SB dissection occurs after stent implantation. Recently, the rewiring of dissected branches along the jailed balloon (real JAB) technique has been reported as a bailout method for this issue. We present the first series of successful provisional stenting cases in five patients with true bifurcation lesions using the real JAB technique in combination with the MJBT.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100018"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950275624000145/pdfft?md5=06d056c246d89aa963ae1c5734fd7e3b&pid=1-s2.0-S2950275624000145-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140273408","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}
Emilie Fortman , John M. Sadler V , Murti Patel , Sumon Roy , Muhammad S. Pir , Ion S. Jovin
{"title":"Sensory and motor neuropathy following transradial cardiac catheterization: A rare but potentially disabling complication","authors":"Emilie Fortman , John M. Sadler V , Murti Patel , Sumon Roy , Muhammad S. Pir , Ion S. Jovin","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100016","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100016","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Transradial arterial access for cardiac catheterization is an overall safe procedure but is associated with infrequent complications. Although very rare, the potential disability resulting from transradial access site complications can be profound, especially in cases involving the dominant hand. In this case report, we present a right-handed patient who underwent cardiac catheterization via right transradial access complicated by chronic neuropathic pain and weakness of the right forearm and hand. The degree of pain and weakness prevented him from returning to work, demonstrating the potential for rare but significant morbidity associated with radial access.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100016"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950275624000121/pdfft?md5=6ea906e15e29bdedc5d210cc104c42f3&pid=1-s2.0-S2950275624000121-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140282186","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}
Hasaan Ahmed , Mahmoud Ismayl , Miranda Heppler , Terezia Petraskova , Omar Kousa , Ann E. Narmi , Toufik Mahfood Haddad
{"title":"A Rare Case of Cannabis-Induced Left Main Coronary Artery Vasospasm: A Case Report and Review of Literature","authors":"Hasaan Ahmed , Mahmoud Ismayl , Miranda Heppler , Terezia Petraskova , Omar Kousa , Ann E. Narmi , Toufik Mahfood Haddad","doi":"10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crmic.2024.100015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Left main coronary artery vasospasm is rare with a limited number of cases previously reported. Coronary artery vasospasm manifests as chest pain, which can result in acute coronary syndrome, ventricular arrhythmias, and death. While cannabis remains the most abused psychoactive substance, its association with coronary artery vasospasm remains unclear.</p></div><div><h3>Case summary</h3><p>A 46-year-old-female, with a history of recurrent angina and cannabis use, presented with severe chest pain. She suddenly entered ventricular fibrillation and was emergently cardioverted. Electrocardiogram showed ST segment elevations in leads aVR, V1, and V2 with reciprocal changes. Emergent coronary angiography revealed severe spasms of both the left main coronary artery and the left anterior descending artery. Intravenous nitroglycerin was initiated and her coronary artery vasospasms improved.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>Coronary artery vasospasm, due to cannabis, can be attributed to amplified catecholamine release causing vasoconstriction, presenting as decreased blood flow in coronary vessels, and increased myocardial oxygen demand due to a dose-dependent increase in cardiac output. Decreased anginal threshold combined with stimulation of pro-atherogenic CB1 receptors and hyper-sympathetic activity further propagates the risk of acute coronary syndrome.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Young patients presenting with coronary artery vasospasm should prompt the exclusion of cannabis as a contributing cause. Further studies are indicated to assess cannabis's impact on coronary vasculature.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100217,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Interesting Cases","volume":"2 ","pages":"Article 100015"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S295027562400011X/pdfft?md5=8687938d6410959c940f16e0b1bca260&pid=1-s2.0-S295027562400011X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140160312","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}