Michael Azrin
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Prognostic Value of Coronary CT in Outpatients with Chest Pain: A 5-Year MACE Analysis Stratified by ASCVD Risk Open
Background Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is recommended for the diagnosis of initial coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with stable chest pain. We sought to understand the prevalence and severity of coronary stenos…
Renal artery stent thrombosis as a complication of percutaneous renal artery revascularization and stent placement Open
We present the case of a 46-year-old man with bilateral renal artery stenosis and a previous stent placed on the left renal artery who presented with a hypertensive emergency with flash pulmonary edema and acute-on-chronic renal failure. A…
Who benefits from percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale <i>vs</i> medical therapy for stroke prevention? In-depth and updated meta-analysis of randomized trials. Open
In certain groups of patients presenting with stroke, PFOC is beneficial in preventing future stroke compared to medical therapy.
Ischemic and bleeding outcomes of triple therapy in patients on chronic anticoagulation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A meta-analysis of randomized trials Open
Background Triple therapy (TT) that includes oral anticoagulation and dual antiplatelet therapy is recommended in patients who are on chronic anticoagulation and undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The randomized clinical tri…
Stenosis Caused by Suture-Mediated Vascular Closure Device in an Angiographic Normal Common Femoral Artery: Its Mechanism and Management Open
Vascular closing devices (VCDs) are widely used to replace manual compression at the femoral puncture site and to reduce the discomfort of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary procedure by shortening bed rest. Among the vascular compl…
Late-Onset Nonthrombotic Left Common Iliac Vein Compression Secondary to Degenerative Lumbar Disc: A Case Report of May-Thurner Variant Open
May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) refers to venous outflow obstruction caused by extrinsic compression of the left common iliac vein (LCIV) by the overlying pulsatile right common iliac artery against lumbar vertebrae. The classic clinical presen…
Use of rotational atherectomy for reducing significant dissection in treating de novo femoropopliteal steno-occlusive disease after balloon angioplasty. Open
Rotational atherectomy before BA reduced the rate of significant dissection and therefore, might be a valuable option for minimizing need of bailout stenting.
Defining Coronary Artery Perforation with Ultrasound Contrast Agent Open
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Jetstream XC Device for Treatment of Long Viabahn Stents Occlusions in the Superficial Femoral Artery: A Report of Two Cases Open
Repeated restenotic events are common in superficial femoral artery and as of late, Viabahn stent grafts have been FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) approved. Viabahn have been particularly attractive given that they provided a physica…
Retrograde Use of Frontrunner Catheter in Superficial Femoral Artery for Flushing Long Segment Occlusions Involving Distal Common Femoral Artery Open
We present the case of an 81-year-old female with flush occlusion of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty. Initially, the antegrade approach failed due to flush occlusion without stump. Hard, round…