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Issue
October/November 2008
Society Update
Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions
Steven R. Bailey, MD, FACC, FSCAI, President-elect (2009–2010) of the SCAI, discusses the results of SYNTAX and HORIZONS AMI, the society's plans for 2009, and his thoughts on future studies.
By Steven R. Bailey, MD, FACC, FSCAI,
Techniques
Standard Japanese CTO Technique
An step-by-step analysis of angiographic views, selection, and strategies for guidewire selection and use.
By Yasushi Asakura, MD
Imaging & Diagnostics
Point–Counterpoint: The Role of IVUS
Gary Mintz, MD, and Jean Marco, MD, share their thoughts on IVUS, its utility in routine practice, and their positions on the impact that this imaging modality has on procedural outcomes.
By Gary Mintz, MD, and Jean Marco, MD
Cover Story
Elective PCI Without On-Site Cardiac Surgery: Standard of Care?
The performance of PCI without on-site cardiac surgery remains controversial and continues to be debated in the US.
By Gregory J. Dehmer, MD
Understanding the COURAGE Trial
Where does the controversial clinical trial fit in current interventional practice?
By Kimberly A. Skelding, MD, FSCAI, and Bonnie h. Weiner, MD, MSEC, MBA, FSCAI
Stenting for Left Main Stenosis
Ready for everyday practice?
By Anthony White, MBBS, PhD, and Raj Makkar, MD
PFO Closure for Prevention of Recurrent Cryptogenic Stroke
The evidence base is here.
By John F. Rhodes, Jr, MD
An Interview With Barry D. Rutherford, MD
The renowned Dr. Rutherford tells us about his current endeavors and what progress we will see in the future of cardiac care.
By Barry D. Rutherford, MD
Controversies in Practice
By Ted E. Feldman, MD, FSCAI, Chief Medical Editor
Advances in Wiring and Balloon Technology for Complex PCI
With Raghav Gattani, MD, and Lindsey Cilia, MD, FACC, FSCAI
For Suspected Coronary Calcium Nodules, What Is Your Step-by-Step PCI Strategy?
With Shrilla Banerjee, MD, FRCP, FESC; Jimmy L. Kerrigan, MD, FSCAI, FACC; and Aditya S. Bharadwaj, MD, FACC, FSCAI
High-Risk Atherosclerotic Plaque: Defining Features and Assessment on Imaging
By Priyadarshini Dixit, MD; Sierra Fleming, MD; and Olga Toleva, MD, MPH
Severe Calcifications in Chronic Total Occlusions
By Jiho Han, MD, MS, and Margaret McEntegart, MD, PhD
Management of Nodular Coronary Calcium
By Yasser M. Sammour, MD, MSc; Andrew Murphy, MD; Robert Nicholson, MD; and Pratik Sandesara, MD
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