Journal of Transcatheter Interventions

ABSTRACT Background Guide catheter extensions provide increased support in complex percutaneous coronary interventions. The Expressman™ is a novel guide catheter extension and the objective was to assess the impact of its use on procedural success and complications in a high-volume reference center. Methods We analyzed data from all consecutive procedures in which the Expressman™ guide catheter extension was used. The decision to use a guide catheter extension was at operator’s discretion. Device success was defined as the successful positioning of […]

ABSTRACT The Gerbode defect is defined as an abnormal communication between the left ventricle and the right atrium, and is etiologically classified as congenital or acquired (iatrogenic or not). The typical treatment consists of surgical repair of the shunt, but transcatheter occlusion of this condition has proven to be a safe and effective therapeutic alternative for such patients, especially for those with prior surgeries. The aim of this study was to report a case of transcatheter closure of an acquired […]

ABSTRACT Background Same-day discharge for percutaneous coronary interventions is an attractive and safe strategy. Observational and randomized data show equivalent results as compared to overnight observation. In addition, it ensues great savings for the healthcare system. Nevertheless, in Brazil, this approach is underused. The objective of this study was to describe the characteristics and outcomes of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention with same-day discharge. Methods A single-center study with patients who underwent selected procedures, uneventful, discharged on the same day. […]

ABSTRACT Background The prevalence of coronary artery disease and percutaneous coronary intervention in young patients is not well established. The objective of this study was to investigate the profile of young patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention in Brazil. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed with data from the Central Nacional de Intervenções Cardiovasculares (CENIC), collected between 2006 and 2016, for patients aged ≤40 years undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Results We enrolled 2,806 patients, mean age of 35.3±3.9 years. Most lesions […]