[Monocentric experience of the RenalGuard® system to limit post-contrast acute kidney injury in patients at high-risk undergoing interventional coronary procedures].

Background: Despite an often favorable risk/benefit ratio, patients with severe chronic kidney disease are sometimes declined for interventional coronary procedures, due to the risk of acute kidney injury post-contrast (AKI-PC). A large preventive supply of intravenous fluid may be problematic in this population. The RenalGuard® system allows hyperhydration by maintaining a stable volemia through an enhanced diuresis.

[Cryptogenic stroke management : where are we ?].

Cryptogenic stroke is an old definition that designates an ischemic stroke with no identifiable cause. The term of the embolic stroke of undetermined source was then introduced to identify non-lacunar strokes in whom thromboembolism was the likely mechanism. This subgroup of cryptogenic strokes remains heterogeneous with many potential and possibly associated embolic causes.

[Safety indices for chronic total occlusion recanalisation by antegrade approach without scheduled contralateral injection: A consecutive series of 39 cases].

Introduction: Current guidelines for chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) recommend dual coronary angiography.

Aim Of The Study: Evaluate CTO-PCI with a single approach using safety indices through the microcatheter.

Population And Methods: Prospective observational study with a consecutive inclusion of 39 patients (mean age of 67 years) treated by antegrade approach without scheduled contralateral angiography.