Currently, transfemoral access (TFA) is used in large-caliber procedures and when transradial access fails. The introduction of ultrasound (US) to guide access has emerged as a technique that allows for precise channeling, avoiding accesses above or below the inguinal ligament. However, evidence regarding the use of this tool has shown diverse results. Two surveys conducted...
The Latin American Society of Interventional Cardiology invites you to participate in Cli-C Global 2024, which will be held in Padua, Italy, between March 7 and 8, 2024. The event is sponsored by SOLACI and has a high-level scientific program and important world experts on Critical Limb Ischemia.
Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is indicated for symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS), while close follow-up is recommended for asymptomatic patients, unless they have elevated aortic gradients, low ejection fraction, or abnormal stress tests. However, the optimal timing to perform AVR is uncertain, especially with recent evidence suggesting that patients with AS associated with signs of myocardial...
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...
The first experiences with distal radial access (DRA) have revealed significant benefits compared against the transradial approach (TRA), showing reduced bleeding events and better puncture site occlusion rate. Even the spectrum of diseases treated with DRA has grown, and now includes chronic total occlusion (CTO) though 7Fr inductors, such as Terumo’s Glidesheath Slender. The aim...
Between August 7 – 9, SOLACI will be holding, together with CACI, the largest meeting of interventional cardiologists in Latin America: SOLACI-CACI 2024. In this context, we have started to confirm the first scientific news that will be shared at the event. Keep Reading to find out about the joint sessions we will be holding...
The Treatment of severe aortic stenosis has experienced a significant revolution with TAVR, especially in high and intermediate risk patients, and it is now extending to low risk patients. In the US, nearly half of patients under 64 are being treated with TAVR. One of the fundamental questions that still remains unanswered revolves around device...
The purpose of myocardial viability testing is to identify patients that might benefit from revascularization by diagnosing three types of myocardium: normal, viable or hibernating, and scarred (non-viable). Non-randomized studies have shown recovery of a viable ventricle after myocardial revascularization surgery (CABG) and improved survival. However, a sub-analysis of the main study on viability testing,...
When scheduling a coronary angiography, patients are usually instructed to fast for at least 8 hours (no oral intake after dinner). However, this strategy can lead to negative effects such as discomfort, irritability, dehydration, and even hypoglycemia in some cases. Previous studies have not shown significant differences in gastric complications between patients fasting only 2 hours before...
Roughly 20% or coronary angiographies show some form of chronic total occlusion (CTO), and this figure is twice as high for diabetic patients or those with cardiac failure and reduced ejection fraction (EF). CTO percutaneous intervention (PCI) has experienced a significant growth thanks to the development of new techniques and dedicated material. However, a considerable...