Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions

Full citation: “Lack of Long-Term Clinical Benefit of Thrombus Aspiration during Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents or Bare-Metal Stents: Post-Hoc Analysis of the PASSION-Trial.” Maarten A. Vink, Maurits T. Dirksen, Jan G.P. Tijssen, Maarten J. Suttorp, Mark S. Patterson, Nan van Geloven, Alexander J. Ijsselmuiden, Ton Slagboom, Ferdinand Kiemeneij and Gerrit J. Laarman. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions; Published Online: December 12, 2011 (DOI: 10.1002/ccd.23226); Print Issue Date: May 2012. URL: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ccd.23226/abstract

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions is the official journal of The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. This international journal covers the broad field of cardiovascular diseases. Subject material includes basic and clinical information that is derived from or related to invasive and interventional coronary or peripheral vascular techniques. The journal focuses on material that will be of immediate practical value to physicians providing patient care in the clinical laboratory setting. To accomplish this, the journal publishes Preliminary Reports and Work In Progress articles that complement the traditional Original Studies, Case Reports, and Comprehensive Reviews. Perspective and insight concerning controversial subjects and evolving technologies are provided regularly through Editorial Commentaries furnished by members of the Editorial Board and other experts. Articles are subject to double-blind peer review and complete editorial evaluation prior to any decision regarding acceptability. For more information, please visit http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1522-726X..

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) is the primary professional association for invasive and interventional cardiologists, representing over 4,300 physicians in 60 countries. The Society’s mission is to promote excellence in invasive and interventional cardiovascular medicine through physician education and representation, its monthly journal Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, and the advancement of quality standards to enhance patient care. For more information, please visit www.scai.org or SCAI’s comprehensive patient education website, www.SecondsCount.org.

Media Advisory

SCAI 2012 Scientific Sessions will take place May 9-12 in Las Vegas, NV. The meeting will feature exciting news in interventional cardiology, including late-breaking clinical trials, innovative abstract and poster presentations and inspiring keynote addresses from leaders in the field. For complimentary media registration, please register at http://www.scai.org/SCAI2012PressRoom/default.aspx or contact Kathy David at kbdavid@scai.org.

An embargoed media kit will be available online later this week for those who request access. To access the media kit, and to schedule interviews with SCAI physicians and study investigators, please email kbdavid@scai.org.