SF Journal of Cardiology
Published articles in this issue
Abstract: Among the various bifurcation techniques, the mini-crush technique is widely employed because of its technical simplicity and good coverage of the SB ostium. Nonetheless, one needs to cross the three layer of strut for rewiring and side branch balloon placement for the final Kissing Balloon Inflation
Abstract: High serum LDL cholesterol level is proven factors underlying cardiovascular diseases that prove the necessity of measuring, control of this case in people aged 20 and older. Medicinal plants such as Achillia and aerobic exercise, each had desirable effects on reducing levels of harmful blood lipids. It seems that exercise along with Achillea cosumption can have more effect on reducing harmful blood lipids.
Abstract: Transcatheter therapy of valvular pulmonary stenosis is now treatment of choice for significant pulmonary stenosis. Here, we report a case of partial rupture of Accura balloon (Vascular Concept, UK) while Percutaneous Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty (PBPV) was being performed in a tightly stenosed and calcified valve. A 43-year-old female presented with exertional dyspnoea,
Abstract: Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is a rare condition, usually presenting as an acute coronary syndrome, in young or middle-aged women, and is often associated with high systemic estrogen levels such as pregnancy or oral contraceptive use. A 33-year-old male presented with evaluation of left-sided retrosternal chest discomfort and sweating three days back. He was chronic tobacco chewer for past twelve years, and started smoking marijuana for past nine months.
Abstract: Penetration of proximal cap and entry into distal true lumen is soul of successful recanalization of Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO). However, blunt tip with large side branch coming just before the cut-off makes wire entry into proximal cap extremely tough as it is prone to prolapse into side branch. Here, we report a case of a 61-year-old, hypertensive and smoker male who presented intractable angina caused by CTO of mid LAD.