Chronic Ischemic cardiopathy articles

Dietas bajas en carbohidratos y progresión de la calcificación coronaria

Use of IVL in Calcified Coronary Lesions in a Real World Population

Use of IVL in Calcified Coronary Lesions in a Real World Population

The presence of calcification in coronary arteries (CAC) remains a challenge for the percutaneous treatment of these lesions. Several studies have established the link between CAC and poor long term results.  Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) has surged as a tool to induce calcified plaque fracture.  Even though studies on this strategy are not randomized, they have

PCI Evolution in Infiltrative Diseases

Infiltrative diseases (ID) consist of a heterogeneous series of genetic conditions that cause infiltration and extracellular deposits which alter the diverse systems and organs affected.    Amyloidosis, sarcoidosis and hemochromatosis affect the heart, altering the myocardium and the conduction system.  PCI is often used at present to treat heart disease, and some of these patients present

Sobrevida en pacientes con insuficiencia tricuspídea según variables clínicas y ecocardiográficas (Clusters)

Should We Treat Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease in TAVI?

Coronary artery disease, both obstructive and non-obstructive, often coexists with significant aortic stenosis. Therapeutic decision-making in this scenario remains controversial, not only regarding the need for treatment, but also about when it should be addressed, considering its pros and cons. Various analyses have yielded contradictory data, as most lesions are chronic and stable. Currently, the

Angiography

Relationship of Radial Wall Strain with Functional and Morphological Assessment of Coronary Artery Lesions

Radial wall strain (RWS) has been recently linked with plaque vulnerability and has been identified as a predictor of lesion progression and clinical outcomes. However, RWS should be assessed together with physiological indices and plaque characteristics. The aim of this post hoc analysis of the CCTA-FFR registry was to look into the link between RWS

FFR Post Angioplastia

Use of Intravascular Lithotripsy vs. Rotational Atherectomy for Severely Calcified Coronary Lesions

Severely calcified coronary stenosis poses a significant challenge for coronary angioplasty procedures. Modifying plaque before stenting is crucial to a successful intervention, since it will prevent the sub expansion associated to worse clinical outcomes at followup.  The tools employed to assess complex lesions include specialized balloons such as cutting, scoring, or high pressure balloons, as

¿Es frecuente el uso de IVUS para guiar la ATC?

Use of IVUS in Complex PCI: Results according to Operator Experience

The use of ultravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to guide coronary angioplasty procedures (PCI) has been shown to reduce the risk of major adverse events in numerous randomized controlled studies, registries and meta-analysis.  The current guidelines recommend the use of IVUS in left main disease and complex lesions. The proportion of complex PCI procedures has increased over

Las angioplastias exitosas en pacientes mayores con oclusiones crónicas totales disminuyen la mortalidad

Dissection and Re-Entry Technique in Chronic Total Occlusions: Data from the PROGRESS-CTO Registry

The antegrade dissection and re-entry (ADR) technique is considered essential for the management of chronic total occlusions (CTO). It serves as the primary option in some protocols for complex and extensive lesions or as a backup strategy in case of failure with other initial strategies. Dissection techniques include guided methods such as scratch and go,

IVUS vs OCT para guiar la angioplastia ¿Cuál elegir?

Retrograde Approach to Chronic Total Occlusions: Techniques and Outcomes According to the PROGRESS-CTO Registry

The retrograde approach for recanalizing chronic total occlusions (CTO) has undergone significant evolution since its introduction in 1990, improving both in terms of techniques and specialized materials. The increased skill applied to this strategy has resulted in increased success rates for the treatment of CTO in sites with an adequate volume of procedures. Given the

ATC guiada por iFR ¿es igual en la DA que en el resto de los vasos?

iFR Guided PCI to the LAD: Same as for non-LAD Vessels?

iFR has been validated as a useful tool for intermediate lesion analysis, with the advantage of not requiring the use of drugs. On the other hand, its use for PCI outcome assessment has not yet been thoroughly looked into, even though there have been promising data.  24% of DEFINE PCI cases presented ≤0.89 iFR with

¿Es la litotricia coronaria tan efectiva como la aterectomía rotacional?

Is Coronary Lithotripsy as Effective as Rotational Atherectomy?

Severely calcified lesions currently pose a significant challenge, as they require adequate preparation through non-compliant balloons or cutting balloons to achieve effective stent expansion. Another option is the use of orbital or rotational atherectomy (RA), but this carries the risk of complications such as slow/no reflow, perforations, dissections, peri-procedural infarction, or guidewire rupture. Despite the

AHA 2023

AHA 2023 | ORBITA-2: PCI vs. Placebo in Stable Angina for Symptom Reduction

In patients with stable chronic angina, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is often conducted to relieve symptoms. However, there is still some uncertainty regarding whether PCI provides superior symptomatic relief compared with a placebo in patients not receiving anti-anginal medication. Researchers conducted a controlled and randomized study in which patients with stable angina discontinued all anti-anginal

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