{"title":"A \"Pure white clot\": nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis as a cause of coronary embolism.","authors":"Kosuke Hayashi, Masashi Yokoi, Sayuri Yamabe, Tsuyoshi Ito, Hideo Hattori, Yoshihiro Seo","doi":"10.1007/s12928-024-01082-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12928-024-01082-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9439,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Intervention and Therapeutics","volume":" ","pages":"414-415"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142926589","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Expert consensus statement for quantitative measurement and morphologic assessment of optical coherence tomography: update 2025.","authors":"Kenichi Fujii, Takashi Kubo, Hiromasa Otake, Gaku Nakazawa, Shinjo Sonoda, Kiyoshi Hibi, Toshiro Shinke, Yoshio Kobayashi, Yuji Ikari, Ken Kozuma, Takashi Akasaka","doi":"10.1007/s12928-024-01080-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12928-024-01080-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this updated expert consensus document, the methods for the quantitative measurement and morphologic assessment of optical coherence tomography (OCT) / optical frequency domain imaging images (OFDI) are briefly summarized. The focus is on the clinical application and the clinical evidence of OCT / OFDI to guide percutaneous coronary interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":9439,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Intervention and Therapeutics","volume":" ","pages":"226-233"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11910418/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143051741","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":"Effect of balloon pulmonary angioplasty on chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: an assessment of the learning curve in a Japanese university hospital.","authors":"Naohiro Komura, Teruyasu Sugano, Fumiaki Ono, Mina Nakayama, Toru Suzuki, Noriyuki Kawaura, Junya Hosoda, Masaaki Konishi, Noriaki Iwahashi, Tomoaki Ishigami, Makoto Mo, Kiyoshi Hibi","doi":"10.1007/s12928-024-01076-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12928-024-01076-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) is an innovative treatment for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). We retrospectively examined the clinical outcomes and complications of BPA at Yokohama City University Hospital (YCUH) between 2012 and 2018. In 2012, we began to conduct BPA sessions in 46 patients with inoperable CTEPH; 34 completed the BPA scheme and the follow-up plan. A longitudinal sub-analysis was performed with cohorts 1 and 2 receiving BPA before and after April 2015. Significant improvements in the mean pulmonary arterial pressure, pulmonary vascular resistance, and other parameters were detected after BPA. The total rate of thoracic complications was 25%. Specifically, the increase in SaO<sub>2</sub> and home oxygen therapy discontinuation rate, and oral riociguat discontinuation rate was significantly higher in cohort 2 (+ 7.7, 75, and 59%) compared to cohort 1 (+ 3.1, 27, and 10%) (P < 0.05). Moreover, the need for non-invasive positive pressure ventilation was significantly lower: 0% (cohort 2) vs. 7% (cohort 1) (P < 0.05). The BPA sessions conducted at the YCUH resulted in significant improvements in patients with CTEPH. This study demonstrates a clear learning curve regarding the effectiveness of BPA both in normalizing SaO<sub>2</sub> and facilitating the cessation of home oxygen therapy, as well as in reducing the incidence of severe complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":9439,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Intervention and Therapeutics","volume":" ","pages":"389-399"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11910428/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142909442","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}
Makiko Matsuike, Ryosuke Ito, Jun Yamashita, Kazuhiro Satomi
{"title":"Coil Embolization for Pulmonary Artery Rupture into the Pleural Cavity during Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty.","authors":"Makiko Matsuike, Ryosuke Ito, Jun Yamashita, Kazuhiro Satomi","doi":"10.1007/s12928-024-01083-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12928-024-01083-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9439,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Intervention and Therapeutics","volume":" ","pages":"454-456"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142976899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of clinical outcomes between direct and indirect transfer in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.","authors":"Yoshiaki Hai, Kenichi Sakakura, Hiroyuki Jinnouchi, Yousuke Taniguchi, Kei Yamamoto, Takunori Tsukui, Masashi Hatori, Taku Kasahara, Yusuke Watanabe, Shun Ishibashi, Masaru Seguchi, Hideo Fujita","doi":"10.1007/s12928-024-01075-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12928-024-01075-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the cornerstone of treatment for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Previous studies suggest that direct transport by ambulance to a primary PCI facility is associated with better clinical outcomes in patients with STEMI. However, those studies included seriously ill patients for whom direct transport is the only option. We included 462 patients with STEMI who were supposed to select either direct transport by ambulance or indirect transport via primary care doctor, and compared the clinical outcomes between the direct transfer group (n = 172) and the indirect transfer group (n = 290). The primary endpoint was major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), which was defined as the composite of all-cause death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, re-admission for heart failure, and target vessel revascularization. The median follow-up duration was 540 days (86-1266 days). Age was significantly higher in the indirect transfer group [72.0 (64-80) years] than in the direct transfer group [69.5 (58.3-77) years] (p = 0.013). Onset to balloon time was significantly shorter in the direct transport group (p < 0.001). The Kaplan-Meier curves revealed that MACE were similarly observed between the two groups (31.4% vs. 27.2%; p = 0.330). After adjusting for potential confounders, indirect transfer was not associated with MACE (adjusted hazard ratio: 0.740, 95% confidence interval: 0.485-1.128, p = 0.161). In conclusion, indirect transfer was not associated with poor clinical outcomes in patients with STEMI who were supposed to select either direct transport or indirect transport.</p>","PeriodicalId":9439,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Intervention and Therapeutics","volume":" ","pages":"277-286"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142805793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Feasibility of combined therapy: percutaneous left atrial appendage closure and transcatheter edge-to-edge repair.","authors":"Nobuyuki Fukuda, Teruhiko Imamura, Shuhei Tanaka, Naoya Kataoka, Ryuichi Ushijima, Hiroshi Ueno, Koichiro Kinugawa","doi":"10.1007/s12928-024-01065-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12928-024-01065-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) often present with concomitant significant mitral regurgitation (MR). Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is indicated for patients with AF to prevent thromboembolism and reduce the need for long-term anticoagulation. Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) is recommended for patients with significant MR. However, the feasibility and efficacy of combining these therapeutic interventions remain uncertain. This study included consecutive patients who underwent LAAC. Feasibility was assessed by comparing outcomes between those undergoing combined LAAC + TEER and those receiving LAAC alone. Among 192 patients, 11 underwent the combined LAAC + TEER procedure, while 181 underwent LAAC alone. Procedural success was high in both groups (100% vs. 99%). At the 1-year follow-up, the incidence of significant device leak and device-related thrombus did not differ significantly between the groups (0% vs. 1.1% and 0% vs. 6.7%, respectively; p > 0.05 for both). Additionally, the cumulative incidence of thromboembolic and bleeding events was comparable between the two groups (thromboembolic p = 0.57 and bleeding p = 0.42). The combination of LAAC + TEER may be a feasible and effective therapeutic strategy when performed in carefully selected patients at high-volume, experienced centers.</p>","PeriodicalId":9439,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Intervention and Therapeutics","volume":" ","pages":"400-413"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142738519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Detection and nanagement of stent under-expansion in self-expanding TAVR using a steep right anterior oblique view.","authors":"Umihiko Kaneko, Daisuke Hachinohe, Ryo Horita, Ryo Otake, Kazuki Mizutani, Ken Kobayashi","doi":"10.1007/s12928-024-01078-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12928-024-01078-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9439,"journal":{"name":"Cardiovascular Intervention and Therapeutics","volume":" ","pages":"438-440"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142853034","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}