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No Reflow after Primary PCI in STEMI: An Angiographic Analysis of the TOTAL Study

In the early days of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with ST elevation acute myocardial infarction...

Mitral Valve Edge to Edge Repair for Papillary Muscle Rupture after Acute Myocardial Infarction

With an approximate incidence of 0.05% to 0.25%, post-acute myocardial infarction (AMI) mitral valve failure caused by...

Simplified Rapid Intravenous Hydration for the Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing coronary angiography are at increased risk of developing contrast-associated acute...

What Is the Prognosis of an Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Presence of Moderate Aortic Stenosis?

Aortic stenosis (AS) is a common condition that shares risk factors with coronary artery disease. Many patients...

Relationship between Distal Vessel Quality and Outcomes in the Treatment of Chronic Total Occlusions

Percutaneous treatment of chronic total occlusions has increase, and has become a a more habitual therapeutic challenge....

We Should Revascularize Patients with Stable Coronary Syndromes and Ischemia Assessed by iFR

Chronic stable angina has shown a good response to medical treatment, and the Ischemia study has recently...

Post PCI Functional Assessment for Focal Lesion and Stent Underexpansion Detection

The use of fractional flow reserve (FFR) and non-hyperemic pressure indices (NHPRs) have become essential for intermediate...

Calcified Nodules and the Importance of OCT Categorization prior PCI

TLR associated factors in patients with calcified nodules.  Patients with complex cardiomyopathies undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention are increasingly...