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Poll Archives
 
Start Date: 1/23/2012 End Date:1/23/2013
Which of the following  professional societies best represents you?
AHA
3.77 %
ACC
39.62 %
ESC
26.42 %
SCAI
30.19 %


Start Date: 1/9/2012 End Date:1/9/2013
Do you follow Appropriateness Criteria when performing PCI?
All of the time
31.71 %
Most/Some of the time
51.22 %
Never
4.88 %
Not familiar with Appropriateness Criteria
12.20 %


Start Date: 12/19/2011 End Date:12/19/2012
Which of these six trials published in 2011 will have the most impact on clinical practice?
Partner Trial Cohort A (NEJM)
54.24 %
ISAR REACT 4 (NEJM)
3.39 %
Resolute all comers (2 years) (LANCET)
10.17 %
GRAVITAS (JAMA)
5.08 %
RIVAL (radial vs femoral access) (LANCET)
6.78 %
LEADERS (4 years) (LANCET)
20.34 %


Start Date: 11/23/2011 End Date:11/23/2012
For patients undergoing PCI with atrial fibrillation, what type of stent should be used?
Bare Metal Stent
64.04 %
Drug Eluting Stent
35.96 %


Start Date: 11/7/2011 End Date:11/7/2012
What impact do cardiologists have as hospital employees on the number of interventions performed?
Increase
57.89 %
Decrease
13.16 %
No impact
28.95 %


Start Date: 10/24/2011 End Date:10/24/2012
Why is the uptake of Effient (prasugrel) low?
Fear of bleeding
21.82 %
Cost prohibitive
9.09 %
Black box and labeling related
3.64 %
Most physicians are comfortable with Plavix (clopidogrel)
65.45 %


Start Date: 10/11/2011 End Date:10/11/2012
What does the future hold for bioabsorbable scaffolds?
Scientific project
21.62 %
Will replace at least 30% of metallic stents
54.05 %
Niche product
24.32 %


Start Date: 9/26/2011 End Date:9/26/2012
What is the main obstacle preventing the adoption of OCT in your cath lab?
Cost
61.82 %
Lack of data to support its use
27.27 %
Lack of training
10.91 %


Start Date: 9/6/2011 End Date:9/6/2012
Do you believe the stroke rates in the TAVR arm of PARTNER will impact the use of the technology in patients who cannot undergo surgical AVR?
Yes
48.65 %
No
51.35 %


Start Date: 8/22/2011 End Date:8/22/2012
How does the "unnecessary stenting" press impact your practice?
No impact
22.54 %
Use more FFR and/or IVUS
60.56 %
More careful to stent lesions >50% only
16.90 %


Start Date: 8/1/2011 End Date:8/1/2012
Now that Ticagrelor is approved, when should it be used?
In the majority of patients with ACS
41.86 %
Only in high risk pts for stent thrombosis
8.14 %
In non-responders to clopidogrel
19.77 %
Need more information to decide
30.23 %


Start Date: 7/18/2011 End Date:7/18/2012
What is your major concerns in regards to TAVR versus SAVR?
Higher stroke rate
42.50 %
Higher vascular complication rate
7.50 %
Cost of the procedure
12.50 %
Durability of the valve
12.50 %
Access to the technology
25.00 %


Start Date: 7/1/2011 End Date:7/1/2012
Where do you see the future of PFO closure?
Primarily for stroke prevention
30.51 %
Primarily for treatment of Migraine headaches
5.08 %
No future, will remain niche procedure
64.41 %


Start Date: 6/20/2011 End Date:6/20/2012
What is your reaction to the stop in manufacturing of the CYPHER stent by the end of 2011?
The stent will be missed - I like to use it
30.00 %
It is about time - I stopped using it long time ago
38.75 %
I don't care
31.25 %


Start Date: 6/6/2011 End Date:6/6/2012
What is your prediction in regards to the PCI volume for the next 6 months?
Increase
28.07 %
Decrease
29.82 %
Will not change
42.11 %


Start Date: 5/23/2011 End Date:5/23/2012
Do you believe that DES with biodegradable polymer has an advantage on DES with durable polymer?
Yes
69.23 %
No
19.78 %
Don't Know
10.99 %


Start Date: 5/9/2011 End Date:5/9/2012
How do you see the role of OCT in interventional cardiology?
Replacing IVUS for most cases
29.82 %
Research tool only
31.58 %
Niche usage in selected cases
38.60 %


Start Date: 4/18/2011 End Date:4/18/2012
How to reduce  the stroke  rate in TAVR?
Use protection device during valve implantation
48.48 %
Prescribe Warfarin post procedure for 3 months
18.18 %
Consider alternatives to femoral access
33.33 %


Start Date: 4/4/2011 End Date:4/4/2012
How will the results of the RIVAL trial impact the use of radial access?
Increase
50.00 %
Decrease
6.82 %
Increase only in patients with AMI
6.82 %
No change
36.36 %


Start Date: 3/28/2011 End Date:3/28/2012
If Partner Cohort A (TAVI vs surgical AVR for high risk patients with AS) meets the primary endpoint for non-inferiority how would you treat this patient population?
TAVI
50.00 %
Surgical AVR
18.75 %
Depends on secondary endpoints
9.38 %
Decide based on team approach
21.88 %


Start Date: 3/7/2011 End Date:5/7/2011
What will be the mode of revascularization for unprotected of LM in the next year?
More PCI
58.33 %
More CABG
13.54 %
No change
28.13 %


Start Date: 2/14/2011 End Date:4/14/2011
What will increase the use of radial access?
Training and education program
65.79 %
Randomized clinical trials: radial versus femoral
21.05 %
Pressure from hospital administrators
13.16 %


Start Date: 1/24/2011 End Date:3/24/2011
What are the main obstacles for carotid stenting?
Data is not supportive
33.33 %
Lack of reimbursement
29.82 %
Lack of training
36.84 %


Start Date: 1/3/2011 End Date:1/3/2012
Does the type of medical insurance government versus private influence outcome?
Government insurance is better
20.69 %
Private insurance is better
41.38 %
Outcome not related to type of insurance
37.93 %


Start Date: 12/13/2010 End Date:12/31/2010
Which of the studies presented or published at 2010 will have the most impact on the cardiology field?
PARTNER (TAVI vs medical therapy)
55.29 %
SIMPLICITY HTN 2 TRIAL (renal artery sympatetic denervation)
17.65 %
DEFINE (CETP inhibition with Anacetrapib)
9.41 %
GRAVITAS
10.59 %
ZILVER PTX
7.06 %


Start Date: 11/29/2010 End Date:12/29/2010
What is your prediction for the use of IVUS and FFR in the next 6 months?
Increase in both
29.27 %
Increase in FFR
31.71 %
Increase in IVUS
12.20 %
No change
26.83 %


Start Date: 11/16/2010 End Date:12/16/2010
How will the results from the GRAVITAS trial impact measuring platelet responsiveness for patients undergoing PCI?
Increase
21.95 %
Decrease
34.15 %
Will not change
43.90 %


Start Date: 11/8/2010 End Date:12/8/2010
What is most important for an interventional cardiology meeting?
Live cases
33.65 %
CME credits
32.69 %
Sessions on complications
27.88 %
Debates
5.77 %


Start Date: 10/18/2010 End Date:11/18/2010
Based on the Horizon AMI Trial should DES approved for primary PCI?
Yes
80.77 %
No
19.23 %


Start Date: 10/4/2010 End Date:11/4/2010
Following the results of  the PARTNER trial do you believe that it is ethical to randomize patients with aortic stenosis to balloon valvuloplasty or medical therapy alone?
Yes
24.39 %
No
75.61 %


Start Date: 9/7/2010 End Date:10/7/2010
How the results of the Current OASIS 7 Trial impact your practice?
More use of Clopidogrel 75 mg BID for 7 days
33.33 %
More use of Prasugrel
16.67 %
No Change
50.00 %


Start Date: 8/23/2010 End Date:9/23/2010
What is the preferred approach for percutaneous mitral valve repair?
Annuloplasty
32.50 %
Edge to Edge
37.50 %
Mitral Valve Replacement
17.50 %
None of the above
12.50 %


Start Date: 8/9/2010 End Date:9/1/2010
Do you believe that the FDA regulatory requirements for approval of new devices for interventional cardiology are:
Just about right
21.74 %
Too strict and delayes introduction of devices to the US market
69.57 %
Too easy and impose risks for patients
8.70 %


Start Date: 7/26/2010 End Date:8/26/2010
How many cardiology journals do you read each month?
None
5.80 %
One
7.25 %
Two
36.23 %
Three
14.49 %
More than three
36.23 %


Start Date: 7/12/2010 End Date:7/26/2010
Are you currently using the Syntax score to determine revascularization strategy?
Yes
38.03 %
No
61.97 %


Start Date: 6/28/2010 End Date:8/15/2010
Which test is currently used in your institution for responsiveness of antiplatelet therapy?
Genetic
3.03 %
Platelet reactivity
27.27 %
Both
9.09 %
None
60.61 %


Start Date: 6/14/2010 End Date:7/14/2010
What will be the use of fully biodegradable stents once they approved for marketing?
Workhorse stent
38.10 %
Niche product
36.51 %
No role in coronary arteries
6.35 %
Only for patients who cannot take Plavix
19.05 %


Start Date: 5/26/2010 End Date:6/26/2010
Do you believe that OCT will replace IVUS?
Yes
40.14 %
No
59.86 %


Start Date: 5/10/2010 End Date:6/20/2010
What is your prediction of the results of the Resolute All Comers study  compared with Resolute versus Xience V, which will be presented at EuroPCR 2010?
Resolute is superior
13.53 %
XIENCE V is superior
48.12 %
No difference between Resolute and XIENCE V
38.35 %


Start Date: 5/3/2010 End Date:5/30/2010
Do you believe that there is a specific DES that is associated with better results in diabetic patients?
Yes
67.92 %
No
32.08 %


Start Date: 4/19/2010 End Date:5/19/2010
Do you believe that there are advantages for DES with bioabsorbable polymer over a DES with biocompatible durable polymer?
Yes
69.88 %
No
30.12 %


Start Date: 4/5/2010 End Date:4/30/2010
How will the health care bill impact your practice?
No major changes
17.07 %
Significantly less reimbursement
39.02 %
Improve quality of care
14.63 %
Reduce quality of care
29.27 %


Start Date: 3/15/2010 End Date:4/15/2010
Are the results from the EVEREST II Trial sufficient to approve the MITRALCLIP for patients with mitral regurgitation for commercial marketing in the US? 
Yes, for the majority of patients with MR
9.72 %
No, need more data and long term follow-up to support approval
52.78 %
Yes, for selected patients with MR
37.50 %


Start Date: 3/1/2010 End Date:3/15/2010
How will the results of the CREST study impact the use of carotid stenting?
Increase the use of carotid stenting
40.00 %
Increase the use of carotid endarterectomy
10.00 %
No change
50.00 %


Start Date: 2/15/2010 End Date:3/15/2010
Among the following societies, which one represent best the interventional cardiology community?
ACC
17.48 %
SCAI
40.78 %
Both ACC and SCAI
20.39 %
Neither is doing enough
21.36 %


Start Date: 2/1/2010 End Date:2/26/2010
What is the main reason for not using Prasugrel for patients with ACS?
Fear from Bleeding
42.65 %
Don't have it in the Cath lab
17.65 %
Cost
11.76 %
Patients pre loaded with Clopidogrel
27.94 %


Start Date: 1/25/2010 End Date:2/25/2010
When you need to perform PCI to a second vessel what is your practice in relates to timing?
The same procedure if there are no renal impairment
60.53 %
In the same admission
18.42 %
In 4-6 weeks from the PCI to the primary vessel
21.05 %


Start Date: 1/11/2010 End Date:2/14/2010
What should be the primary endpoint for CABG versus PCI study for unprotected LM?
Death and MI
22.86 %
Death MI TVR
14.29 %
Death MI TVR and Stroke
62.86 %


Start Date: 12/21/2009 End Date:1/21/2010
Which of the studies published or presented in 2009 will make most impact in 2010?
FAME
26.42 %
PROTECT AF
1.89 %
SYNTAX
44.65 %
SPIRIT IV
10.06 %
PLATO
6.92 %
EARLY ACS
3.77 %
CURRENT OASIS 7
6.29 %


Start Date: 12/7/2009 End Date:12/30/2009
Which PFO should be closed?
All PFO
17.39 %
Only post stroke
57.97 %
Only post stroke and for migraine
24.64 %


Start Date: 11/23/2009 End Date:12/23/2009
How did the FDA warning in regards to an interaction between clopidogrel and the PPI will impact your practice?
No Change
53.45 %
Less use of PPI with clopidogrel
36.21 %
Less use of clopidogrel with PPI
1.72 %
More use of Prasugrel
8.62 %


Start Date: 11/16/2009 End Date:11/24/2009
Do you support performing elective PCI in hospitals without surgical backup?
Yes
56.10 %
No
43.90 %


Start Date: 11/2/2009 End Date:11/20/2009
Do you believe that there is sufficient evidence to change the guidelines in regards to PCI of unprotected LM?
Yes
62.50 %
No
37.50 %


Start Date: 10/19/2009 End Date:11/20/2009
How will the latest data from Current Oasis 7 change antiplatelet practice for patients with ACS?
No change
15.87 %
More use of 600 mg versus (300 mg) as a loading dose
34.92 %
More use of 600 mg and 150 mg for the first week after PCI
36.51 %
More use of Prasugrel
12.70 %


Start Date: 10/5/2009 End Date:10/29/2009
How will the recent data on FFR (FAME)and IVUS (PROSPECT) will change their use in the cath lab?
More FFR
23.91 %
More IVUS
13.04 %
More FFR and IVUS
31.52 %
Will not change much
31.52 %


Start Date: 9/23/2009 End Date:10/29/2009
Do you support the public option for healthcare reform?
Yes
60.00 %
No
40.00 %


Start Date: 9/14/2009 End Date:9/29/2009
What is your prediction to the results of SPIRIT IV: Xience V versus TAXUS Express?
XIENCE V superior for MACE
55.29 %
XIENCE V superior to TAXUS for TVF but non-inferior for TLR
14.12 %
XIENCE V non-inferior to TAXUS for MACE
30.59 %


Start Date: 8/31/2009 End Date:9/14/2009
What is the usage of FFR in your lab?
< 5%
65.60 %
< 10%
17.60 %
< 20%
7.20 %
> 20%
9.60 %


Start Date: 8/24/2009 End Date:9/8/2009
What is your prediction to the results of OASIS 7 study (higher loading dose (600 mg) and maintenance dose (150 mg daily) of Clopidogrel)?
Improved efficacy; no difference in bleeding
28.30 %
Improved efficacy but more bleeding
41.51 %
No difference in efficacy; no difference in bleeding
3.77 %
No difference in efficacy; but more bleeding
26.42 %


Start Date: 8/10/2009 End Date:8/26/2009
For patients with cardiogenic shock which device is more effective for hemodynamic support?
Impella
24.49 %
IABP
31.29 %
Tandem Heart
35.37 %
No major differences among the available devices
8.84 %


Start Date: 7/27/2009 End Date:8/12/2009
Will the use of DES increase with the approval of Prasugrel (Effient)?
Yes
44.74 %
No
55.26 %


Start Date: 7/13/2009 End Date:7/29/2009
How often will you use Prasugrel (Effient) for patients with acute MI?
>75%
25.00 %
50-75%
10.42 %
25-<50%
18.75 %
<25%
45.83 %


Start Date: 7/6/2009 End Date:7/13/2009
Should the guidelines for PCI for unprotected LM be changed from class III?
Yes, change to class IIA
34.43 %
Yes, change to class IIB
45.90 %
No, more studies are needed
19.67 %


Start Date: 6/22/2009 End Date:7/23/2009
Do you support the new health care plan?
Yes
38.30 %
No
61.70 %


Start Date: 6/15/2009 End Date:6/24/2009
What will be the impact of the BARI 2D study results on the revascularization volume in diabetic patients?
No Impact
37.10 %
Less CABG and PCI
20.97 %
Less PCI
29.03 %
Less CABG
12.90 %


Start Date: 6/8/2009 End Date:6/20/2009
Do you believe that proton pump inhibitors impacts platelet responsiveness?
No impact
16.67 %
Yes, but should not change the practice
40.91 %
Yes, but should not be prescribed to patients with DES on Plavix
42.42 %


Start Date: 5/26/2009 End Date:6/26/2009
Will the SYNTAX score be adopted by the interventional cardiology community?
Yes
59.78 %
No
25.70 %
I don't know what the SYNTAX score is.
14.53 %


Start Date: 5/18/2009 End Date:5/27/2009
Do you believe that DES with bioabsorbable polymers are safer when compared to DES with durable polymers?
Yes
66.67 %
No
33.33 %


Start Date: 5/11/2009 End Date:5/20/2009
What is the main reason not to use the radial approach?
Lack of knowledge/ training
32.58 %
Complex PCI
31.46 %
I feel more comfortable with femoral access
35.96 %


Start Date: 5/4/2009 End Date:5/13/2009
What is the most important feature that influences DES selection?
Deliverability
5.76 %
Safety
76.96 %
Efficacy
17.28 %


Start Date: 4/27/2009 End Date:5/5/2009
The FDA advisory panel voted 7 to 5 to recommend the approval of the Watchman LAA closure device. Do you agree?
Yes
58.00 %
No
42.00 %


Start Date: 4/20/2009 End Date:4/29/2009
Which pattern of days do you prefer for interventional cardiology meetings?
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
40.00 %
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
10.77 %
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
49.23 %


Start Date: 4/13/2009 End Date:4/22/2009
Should patients be loaded with high dose Statin prior to PCI (ARMYDA-RECAPTURE)?
Yes, in all patients
32.86 %
Only in elective patients
22.86 %
Need larger data to support this strategy
44.29 %


Start Date: 4/6/2009 End Date:4/14/2009
How frequently should radial access for PCI be used?
>50%
34.07 %
20% - 50%
19.26 %
<20%
46.67 %


Start Date: 3/30/2009 End Date:4/8/2009
Do you believe that the FDA will approve marketing the Watchman device for atrial appendage closure based on the PROTECT AF data?
Yes
52.56 %
No
47.44 %


Start Date: 3/23/2009 End Date:3/31/2009
Should all non-responsive patients post CPR undergo cooling protocol?
Yes
60.00 %
No
20.00 %
Not familiar with the data
20.00 %


Start Date: 3/16/2009 End Date:3/25/2009
Should live cases in interventional courses be regulated by FDA and CME?
Yes
40.91 %
No
59.09 %


Start Date: 3/9/2009 End Date:3/17/2009
For patients undergoing PCI with DES, should the Clopidogrel dose be routinely tailored based on responsiveness?
Yes
47.19 %
No
22.47 %
Only in high risk patients
30.34 %


Start Date: 3/2/2009 End Date:3/11/2009
Will you use the Syntax score to determine who should undergo PCI or CABG?
Yes
52.07 %
No
25.62 %
I am not familiar with the Syntax score
22.31 %


Start Date: 2/23/2009 End Date:3/3/2009
Do you believe that the second generation drug-eluting stents are associated with less stent thrombosis when compared with the first generation Cypher and Taxus?
Yes
56.83 %
No
43.17 %


Start Date: 2/16/2009 End Date:2/24/2009
Would you continue to come to the major cardiology and interventional cardiology meetings if CME was not provided?
Yes
60.00 %
No
40.00 %


Start Date: 2/9/2009 End Date:2/19/2009
Will Prasugrel replace Clopidogrel once approved by the FDA?
Yes, in the majority of the patients
37.76 %
No, it will only be used for high risk patients with stent thrombosis
47.45 %
Yes, in the hospital, but patients will be prescribed Plavix upon discharge
14.80 %


Start Date: 2/2/2009 End Date:2/9/2009
Do you agree with the proposed legislation that drug and medical device manufacturers would need to publicly disclose all physician payments and gifts exceeding $100?
Yes
54.42 %
No
45.58 %


Start Date: 1/26/2009 End Date:2/2/2009
How will the results of the FAME study impact your practice in the cath lab?
I will increase the use of FFR
59.78 %
I will avoid angioplasty in intermediate lesions
11.96 %
The results will not impact my practice
28.26 %


Start Date: 1/19/2009 End Date:1/26/2009
What are your thoughts regarding the PCI guidelines?
I am familiar and adhere to the guidelines
55.00 %
I am familiar but do not adhere to the guidelines
21.67 %
There are too many guidelines
13.33 %
I am not familiar with the guidelines
10.00 %


Start Date: 1/12/2009 End Date:1/19/2009
What is the main reason for premature Plavix cessation?
Cost
51.82 %
Bleeding
25.45 %
Lack of education
19.09 %
Patients on too many pills
3.64 %


Start Date: 1/5/2009 End Date:1/12/2009
Is there a shortage of interventional cardiologists in your area?
Yes
22.22 %
No
77.78 %


Start Date: 12/22/2008 End Date:1/6/2009
Which of the following studies presented in 2008 will make most impact on clinical practice in 2009?
Syntax
50.39 %
Horizon AMI
7.87 %
Sort Out III
7.09 %
Jupiter
25.20 %
Triton TIMI 38
9.45 %


Start Date: 12/15/2008 End Date:12/22/2008
Will OCT have a role in clinical practice?
Yes
47.76 %
No
19.40 %
Only as a research tool
32.84 %


Start Date: 12/8/2008 End Date:12/15/2008
When do you use vascular closure devices?
All diagnostic and PCI cases
20.29 %
Most PCI cases
28.99 %
In PCI but not frequently
50.72 %


Start Date: 12/1/2008 End Date:12/8/2008
Do live case demonstrations jeopardize patient safety?
Yes
42.50 %
No
57.50 %


Start Date: 11/24/2008 End Date:12/1/2008
How does the economic crisis impact the cath lab in your hospital?
More patients with normal coronaries
8.33 %
Reduction in volume
28.33 %
Pressure from the administration on cost saving
33.33 %
No impact
30.00 %


Start Date: 11/17/2008 End Date:11/24/2008
How will the JUPITER study results impact your practice?
Order more hsCRP levels on low risk patients
35.71 %
Prescribe more Crestor
10.00 %
Increase the use of statins not limited to Crestor
30.00 %
The study results will not impact my practice
24.29 %


Start Date: 11/10/2008 End Date:11/17/2008
Is there an application for the drug coated balloon?
Coronary use (ISR, bifurcation, de-novo)
12.36 %
Peripheral use (SFA, CLI)
10.11 %
Both coronary and peripheral
55.06 %
No future use
22.47 %


Start Date: 11/3/2008 End Date:11/10/2008
Should the Clopidogrel dose be adjusted based on testing for responsiveness?
Yes
48.54 %
No
16.50 %
Only for high risk patients for stent thrombosis
34.95 %


Start Date: 10/27/2008 End Date:11/3/2008
How often should IIB/IIIA inhibitors be used for primary PCI of patients with AMI?
> 50%
55.65 %
10% - 50%
24.35 %
< 10%
7.83 %
Only when a clot is visible
12.17 %


Start Date: 10/20/2008 End Date:10/27/2008
How will the results of the Horizons AMI study impact the use of DES for AMI?
The results will increase the use of DES for AMI
30.71 %
The results will decrease the use of DES for AMI
5.71 %
The results will not change anything
63.57 %


Start Date: 10/13/2008 End Date:10/20/2008
Whose health care plan do you favor?
Barack Obama
57.24 %
John McCain
22.07 %
Neither
20.69 %


Start Date: 10/6/2008 End Date:10/13/2008
What is your prediction as to the results of the HORIZION-AMI (Taxus (DES) vs. Express (BMS) in patients with STEMI) trial?
Taxus is superior to Express
47.44 %
Taxus is non-inferior to Express
17.95 %
TAXUS reduced TLR but was less safe than Express
34.62 %


Start Date: 9/29/2008 End Date:10/6/2008
In your practice, for what percentage of patients it is realistic to achieve door to balloon time < 90 minutes?
> 75%
41.41 %
50-75%
34.34 %
< 50%
24.24 %


Start Date: 9/22/2008 End Date:9/29/2008
Should the Advisory panel to the FDA recommend approval of Prasugrel for marketing?
Yes
75.00 %
No
25.00 %


Start Date: 9/15/2008 End Date:9/22/2008
How will the results of the SYNTAX study impact your practice on patients with multivessel disease and unprotected LM?
More CABG
18.56 %
More PCI with DES
39.18 %
Will not change
42.27 %


Start Date: 9/8/2008 End Date:9/14/2008
Do you believe that biodegradable polymers have an advantage in a DES?
Yes
37.14 %
No
62.86 %


Start Date: 9/1/2008 End Date:9/7/2008
Which of the following DES is the most effective for diabetic patients?
Cypher
12.38 %
Taxus
24.15 %
Endeavor
49.23 %
Xience V
8.36 %
No difference among these stents
5.88 %


Start Date: 8/25/2008 End Date:8/31/2008
Will the SYNTAX study meets its primary clinical endpoint?
Yes
52.31 %
No
32.31 %
Only for the LM group
15.38 %


Start Date: 8/18/2008 End Date:8/25/2008
What impact will the quality of life data from the COURAGE trial have on PCI volume?
The data will increase PCI volume
10.38 %
The data will decrease PCI volume
32.08 %
The data will not influence PCI volume
57.55 %


Start Date: 8/11/2008 End Date:8/20/2008
What is the primary stent that XIENCE V / PROMOUS replaced in your lab?
Cypher
34.17 %
Taxus
40.83 %
Endeavor
23.17 %
BMS
1.83 %


Start Date: 8/4/2008 End Date:8/10/2008
What could be the main role of drug eluting balloons in PCI?
No role in PCI
24.00 %
Treatment of in-stent restenosis
44.00 %
Denovo lesions with and without BMS
18.67 %
Peripheral application
13.33 %


Start Date: 7/28/2008 End Date:8/3/2008
What is the best approach for patients with diffuse DES in-stent restenosis?
Same DES
6.19 %
Another DES
53.61 %
Vascular Brachytherapy
15.46 %
CABG
24.74 %


Start Date: 7/21/2008 End Date:7/27/2008
How is your PCI volume compared to last year?
The same
22.89 %
More
42.17 %
Less
34.94 %


Start Date: 7/14/2008 End Date:7/20/2008
What is your preferred lipid lowering agent in 2008?
Lipitor
41.38 %
Crestor
32.41 %
Vytorin
6.21 %
Zocor
20.00 %


Start Date: 7/7/2008 End Date:7/13/2008
With the approval of Xience, which of the four available stents will be your workhorse stent?
Cypher
0.44 %
Taxus
0.43 %
Endeavor
61.42 %
Xience V/ Promus
37.71 %


Start Date: 6/30/2008 End Date:7/6/2008
With the approval of Endeavor and Xience V/Promus what will determine your DES selection?
Deliverability
3.00 %
Safety
73.03 %
Efficacy
19.85 %
Price
4.12 %


Start Date: 6/23/2008 End Date:6/29/2008
Which is your preferred hemodynamic support device for high risk PCI?
IABP
78.05 %
Impella
15.85 %
Tandem Heart
6.10 %


Start Date: 6/16/2008 End Date:6/22/2008
Which of the following societies best represents the field of interventional cardiology?
SCAI
46.09 %
ACC
16.52 %
Both
33.04 %
Neither
4.35 %


Start Date: 6/9/2008 End Date:6/15/2008
How many cardiology journals do you read per month?
None
12.26 %
One
14.15 %
Two