JSCAI BEATS

Contemporary Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Care in the United States: Part 1 & 2

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At VIVA Conference 2025, an in-person panel featuring Eric Secemsky, Ehrin Armstrong, Sahil Parikh, Venita Chandra, and Saher Sabri highlighted the ma...

Economic Barriers to IC Care for Adults and Children with CHD and Potential Policy Solutions: A SCAI Policy Statement

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SCAI experts Drs. Lyndon Box, Frank Ing, Dennis Kim, and Holly Bauser-Heaton discuss a new original research article outlining the economic challenges...

Comparative Effectiveness of 2 Next-Generation Scatter Radiation Shielding Systems

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Dean Kereiakes, Robert Riley, Nadia Sutton, and Amit Vora discuss the findings from the study “Comparative Effectiveness of 2 Next-Generation S...

The Ringer Study: Clinical Experience with a Novel Perfusion Balloon Catheter in CAP

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SCAI experts Drs. Cindy Grines, David Kandzari, Annapoorna Kini, and Mohammad Alqarqaz discuss findings from this original research study. Watch to he...

Variability in State-Level Regulations Regarding Occupational Radiation Exposure

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Goldsweig, MD, MSc, FSCAI, Amit Vora, MD, MPH, FSCAI, Sunil Rao, MD, MSCAI, Michele D. Voeltz, MD, highlight key findings from the paper on &qu...

Coronary Compliance Modification IVL: New Predictor of Stent Expansion in Calcified Coronary Lesions

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this video interview, Daniel Chamié, Federico Oliveri, and Ziad Ali discuss key findings from the JSCAI article highlighting how intravascular lit...

Outcomes in Patients with PE Treated with Mechanical Thrombectomy or Anticoagulation Alone

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sahil Parikh, Hassan Saleh, Peter Monteleone, and Kenneth Rosenfield discuss new data on the use of mechanical thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism. Th...

High-Definition IVUS vs OCT: Lumen Size and Plaque Morphology

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Daniel Chamié, Yiannis Chatzizisis, Natalia Pinilla-Echeverri, Thomas Johnson, and Evan Shlofmitz discuss the role of HD IVUS and OCT in complex...

Cost-Utility Analysis of Endovascular Ultrasound Renal Denervation for Resistant Hypertension in USA

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this video, the authors of the study discuss the cost-effectiveness of ultrasound renal denervation (uRDN) for resistant hypertension in the United...

SCAI/EAPCI/ACVC Expert Consensus Statement on Cardiogenic Shock in Women

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This interview with Drs Sandeep Nathan, Suzanne Baron, Mir B. Basir, Mirvat Alasnag highlight the consensus statement addressing sex-based disparities...

Long-Term Outcome of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Using Absorb Bioresorbable Scaffold: A SCAAR Study

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation explores a nationwide Swedish study comparing Absorb bioresorbable scaffolds to drug-eluting stents in over 1,900 patients. While ea...

Global Results From the Optimize PRO Study: Standardized TAVR Technique and Care Pathway

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The global Optimize PRO study shows that using a standardized TAVR care pathway and cusp overlap technique with Evolut PRO/PRO+ valves led to low pace...

2025 SCAI Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Venous Disease

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Sahil Parikh, Robert Attaran, Pamela Kim, and Jeff Carr discuss the newly released SCAI guidelines on chronic venous disease (CVD), highlighting ...

AI in Training and Education - JSCAI Special Issue: The Role of AI in Cardiovascular Interventions

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yiannis Chatzizisis, Guest Editor of JSCAI's Special Issue on The Role of AI in Cardiovascular Interventions, moderates this interview exploring t...

Safety & Feasibility of the RevCore Catheter for Venous In-Stent Thrombosis

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Experts, Sahil Parikh, Abdullah Shaikh, Steven Abramowitz, and Hillary Johnston-Cox discuss this study published in JSCAI, highlighting its contributi...

Pioneers in IC: History of Pediatric Interventional Fellowship Training

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beginning in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the origins of congenital heart disease (CHD) interventional fellowship training can be traced to five se...

SCAI Expert Consensus Statement on Alternative Access for TAVR

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sandeep Nathan, MD, MSc, FACC, FSCAI, Matthew Sherwood, MD, FSCAI, Kendra Grubb, MD, Adam Greenbaum, MD, FSCAI discuss the SCAI Expert Consensus State...

AI in Congenital Heart Disease: JSCAI Special Issue on the Role of AI in Cardiovascular Interventions

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In two landmark articles published in the JSCAI, leading experts Elazer R. Edelman, MD, PhD, Michael Taylor, MD, PhD, Brian Quinn, MD, and Kathy Jenki...

AI in Coronary Intervention Planning & Outcome Prediction

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yiannis Chatzizisis, MD, PhD, FSCAI, Zain Khalpey, MD, PhD, FACS, Robert Herman, and Karley B. Fischer, MD discuss 4 articles published in JSCAIs spec...

Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography to Guide PCI: Expert Opinion from SCAI / SCCT Roundtable

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathon Leipsic, Yader Sandoval, Koen Nieman, Natalia Pinilla, and Hector Garcia discussed the significance & highlights from the CCTA roundtable...

AI in Innovation & Governance: JSCAI Special Issue on the Role of AI in Cardiovascular Interventions

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elazar Edelman, MD, PhD, Rohan Khera MD, MS, Afnan Tariq, MD, JD, FSCAI, & Curtis Rooney discuss 2 articles published in JSCAI's latest issue....

The Impact of IVUS Use on 1-Yr Outcomes after Infrapopliteal Endovascular Intervention

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Goldsweig, Daniel Snyder, Sahil Parikh, and Herb Aronow discuss the highlights from an original research paper published in JSCAI. The study ai...

AI in Cardiovascular Imaging: JSCAI Special Issue on the Role of AI in Cardiovascular Interventions

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yiannis Chatzizisis, Maryam Alsharqi, Evan Shlofmitz, Daniel Chamié discuss three important papers published in the JSCAI special issue. The panel ex...

New Covered Stent Design for Correcting Sinus Venosus Defects & Novel Deployment Technique

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the latest in transcatheter correction for sinus venosus defects. The authors innovative approach utilizes balloon-expandable covered stents ...

Novel Mechanical Aspiration Thrombectomy in Patients with Acute Pulmonary Embolism: APEX-AV Trial

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

APEX-AV trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of the AlphaVac F1885 System for treating acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE). The study f...

Occupational Health Hazards in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory: 2023 SCAI Survey

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SCAI Leaders—Dr. David Rizik, Dr. James Hermiller, Dr. Andrew Klein, and Dr. Islam Abudayyeh—explore the significant hazards faced by intervention...

Forward Flow in Patients with Heart Failure and Functional Mitral Regurgitation: The COAPT Trial

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this discussion, Suzanne Baron, MD, FSCAI, Zach Gertz, MD, Gregg W. Stone, MD, MSCAI, and Lissa Sugeng, MD, FSCAI, highlight key findings from the ...

Percutaneous Mechanical Aspiration for IE: Proceedings from an Inaugural Multidisciplinary Summit

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The clinical presentation and epidemiology of infective endocarditis (IE) have evolved over time. While the cornerstones of IE treatment remain antimi...

Patient Characteristics and Outcomes of Radial to Femoral Access-Site Crossover

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The video panel discussion featuring Cindy Grines, MD, MSCAI, Revathy Sampath-Kumar, MD, Ian Gilchrist, MD, MSCAI, Michel Le May, BSc, MD, and Pradyum...

Coronary Function Testing: Seeking Answers for Refractory Chest Pain

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this video conversation featuring Connor Tice, MD, John Blair, MD, Larry Dean, MD, MSCAI, and Morton Kern, MD, MSCAI, the panel explores the role o...

Time-Dependent Changes in the Coronary Circulation Triggered by CTO Revascularization

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Physiological changes in the coronary circulation associated with PCI for CTOs remain largely unknown. This systematic review and meta-analysis, publi...

Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Detection of Vascular Access Site Complications—The ULTRASITCOM Study

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders, Sahil Parikh, MD, FSCAI, Pietro Di Santo, MD, & Carlos Mena-Hurtado, MD FSCAI, discuss key findings from the ULTRAsound Assessment of Acc...

Comparision of Different PCI Strategies for Coronary DES ISR: A Bayesian Network Analysis

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Bayesian network meta-analysis of 30 studies involving 8,016 patients compared 12 PCI strategies for treating DES-ISR. Prakash Raj Oli, MBBS, Andrew...

Acute Myocardial Infarction and Stage E Shock: Insights From the RECOVER III Study

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Andrew Goldsweig, MD, MS, FSCAI, Ivan Hanson, MD, FSCAI, Bill O’Neil, MD, MSCAI, Srihari Naidu, MD, FSCAI & M. Babar Basir, DO, FSCAI discu...

The Utility and Validation of SCAI-CSWG Stages in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction-Related Cardiogenic Shock

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cindy Grines, MD, MSCAI, Rajesh Rajan, MD, and Mirvat Alasnag, MD, FSCAI, discuss the first study to validate the SCAI-Cardiogenic Shock Working Group...

Comparison of the Safety & Efficacy of Endovascular Interventions for the Treatment of SFA Disease

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of endovascular treatments for superficial femoral artery (SFA) disease, in this network meta-analysis of 57 rand...

Understanding Right Heart Flow: Implications for Interatrial Shunt Device Therapy in Heart Failure

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this review, the authors discuss the various aspects of right heart blood flow patterns, as assessed by 4D flow MRI, in the context of shunt devic...

Equity in Modifying Plaque of Women with Undertreated Calcified Coronary Artery Disease: Design and Rationale of EMPOWER CAD study

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The EMPOWER CAD study is a postmarket, prospective, multicenter, single-arm observational study evaluating the Shockwave Coronary IVL system for treat...

Can Contrast Injections Cause or Propagate Coronary Injuries?

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The mechanistic association between the hydraulic forces generated during contrast injection and the risk of coronary injury is poorly understood. The...

3D Rotational Angiography to Guide Cardiac Catheterization in Critical Infants Below 5kg

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

3D rotational angiography (3DRA) is a safe and effective tool for guiding cardiac catheterizations in infants with congenital heart disease (CHD) wei...

The Role of Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography in Risk Stratification for Coronary Artery Disease

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) enables advanced assessment of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, including plaque quantificatio...

Pioneers in IC: Primary PCI for STEMI

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This installment from SCAI's series, "Pioneers in Interventional Cardiology," features @Tim Henry, MD, MSCAI, @Cindy Grines, MD, MSCAI, and @William ...

Prevalence of CMD & Epicardial Spasm in Patients with Angina & Myocardial Bridge

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Myocardial bridges are common but not always linked to angina, with unclear mechanisms. The study, published in JSCAI, explores the prevalence of epic...

Subaortic Membrane and Cardiac Catheterization—Beware of Diagnostic Pitfall

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This case study presents a rare cause of subvalvular LVOT obstruction due to a subaortic membrane, highlighting diagnostic challenges in detecting thi...

Blueprint for Building and Sustaining a Cardiogenic Shock Program: Qualitative Survey of 12 US Programs

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cardiogenic shock remains a critical challenge, with high mortality rates despite advancements in care. Delayed recognition, late support, and unequal...

SCAI Expert Consensus Statement on the Management of Patients With STEMI Referred for Primary PCI

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Timely reperfusion with primary p...

Long-Term Adverse Limb Events After Femoral Artery Endovascular Revascularization: The Boston FAROUT Study

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This study assessed the relationships of patient, lesion, and procedural characteristics to the subsequent risk of major and minor adverse limb event...

Outcomes of Saphenous Vein Graft PCI Using Contemporary Drug-Eluting Stents: A SCAAR Report

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The authors investigated clinical outcomes of Saphenous Vein Graft-PCI using contemporary drug-eluting stents. Conclusions: patients who underwent SV...

Radiation Exposure and Protection for (Assumed) Pregnant Interventional Cardiologists and Electrophysiologists

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Concerns about fetal radiation exposure may deter women from pursuing careers in invasive cardiology. However, real-world data on fetal exposure is li...

Pioneers in IC: The Emory-Gruentzig Days

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This series from SCAI, "Pioneers in Interventional Cardiology," features Spencer B. King III, MD, MSCAI, John S. Douglas, Jr., MD, MSCAI, H. Vernon "S...

Outcomes from MT for DVT: Insights from the PINC AI Healthcare Database

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Sahil Parikh, Derek Mittleider, and Matthew Finn discuss "Outcomes from Mechanical Thrombectomy for Deep Vein Thrombosis: Insights from the ...

Stretching to Reduce Pain-Related Disability Among Echocardiographic and Interventional Laboratory Employees—A Pilot Study

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Russell Gelfman, Mandeep Singh, Nishtha Sareen, Allison Dupont, & Poonam Velagapudi discuss the article in JSCAI titled: "Stretching to...

Temporal Trends in TAVR for Isolated Severe Aortic Stenosis

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Suzanne Baron, Tanush Gupta, Michael Dauerman, & Micheal Reardon discuss trends in TAVR, hypothesizing its growth among younger patients with...

Are There Disparities in the Utilization of the Impella Device in Acute Myocardial Infarction and Cardiogenic Shock in the United States?

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Zaid Almarzooq, Mauricio Cohen, Robert Yeh, and Sandeep Nathan discuss the article in JSCAI titled: "Are There Disparities in the Utilizati...

The Role of CTA in Severe Aortic Stenosis

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Jonathon Leipsic, Tej Sheth, and Abdul Ihdayhid discuss the role of CTA in severe AS, highlighting two papers from JSCAI. 1- Gated Computed Tomo...

Plaque Characterization in CAD using CTA

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Jonathon A. Leipsic, Bon-Kwon Koo, Sarah Rinehart, Christos Bourantas, and Daniel Chamié discuss three key articles: 1- Non-Invasive Coronary P...

CTA for PCI Planning

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Natalia Pinilla-Echeverri, Carlos Collet, Jeffrey Schussler, and Daniel Jones discuss two articles in JSCAI: 1- Advanced CT Imaging for the Asse...

Current Understanding and Future Directions of Transcatheter Devices to Assist Failing Fontan

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Frank Ing, Vivian Dimas, and Athar Qureshi discuss the JSCAI article titled: Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jscai.2024.101334

First-in-Human Experience With a Novel Multimodality DeepOCT-NIRS Intracoronary Imaging System

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Ziad Ali, James Muller, David Rizik, and Tom Johnson discuss the First-in-Human Experience With a Novel Multimodality DeepOCT-NIRS Intracoronary ...

SCAI Expert Consensus Statement on the Management of Calcified Coronary Lesions

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Alexandra Lansky, Binita Shah, Robert Riley, & Daniel Chamie discuss the SCAI statement on the Management of Calcified Coronary Lesions. Rea...

Use of Calcium Modification During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention After Introduction of Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Neel Butala, Jennifer Rymer, Margaret McEntegart, Dean Kereiakes, & Robert Yeh as they discuss the trends and hospital variation in calcium m...

IVUS in PAD and Deep Venous Interventions: Multidisciplinary Expert Opinion

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can IVUS improve patient outcomes? Drs. Eric Secemsky, Christopher Kwolek, Kush Desai, and Sahil Parikh discuss the current state of lower extremi...

PICS Expert Consensus Statement on Cardiac Catheterization for Pediatric Patients and Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Ralf Holzer, Frank Ing, Aimee Armstrong, Shakeel Qureshi, & Mohammad Alnoor discuss the best practice recommendations from the Cardiac Cathet...

Cardiac Contractility Modulation for Heart Failure: Current and Future Directions

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Philippe Généreux, Daniel Pipilas, & Theofanie Mela discuss the article in JSCAI "Cardiac Contractility Modulation for Heart Failure: ...

Atrial Shunt Therapy for Heart Failure: An Update

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Suzanne Baron, Vikrant Jagadeesan, William Gray, & Sanjiv Shah discuss atrial shunt therapeutics, covering current HF treatment, atrial shunt...

Reverse Left Ventricular Remodeling With Transcatheter Interventions in Chronic Heart Failure Syndromes: An Updated Appraisal of the Device Landscape

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. David Rizik, Michael Brener, Mark Reisman, & Daniel Burkhof discuss the article in JSCAI titled: "Reverse Left Ventricular Remodeling Wi...

National Trends for Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support Utilization in Patients With Cardiogenic Shock From Decompensated Chronic Heart Failure: Incidence, Predictors, Outcomes, and Cost

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs Supriya Shore, Alexander Truesdell, Babar Basir, and Sandeep Nathan discuss the trends in tMCS use, associated outcomes, and hospitalization costs...

Hemodynamic Monitoring Devices in the Management of Outpatient Heart Failure

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Scott Lundgren, Jeffrey Testani, and William T. Abraham discuss the article in JSCAI on "Hemodynamic Monitoring Devices in the Management of...

Heart Failure and Secondary Mitral Regurgitation: A Contemporary Review

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Gregg Stone, Linda Gilliam, Philippe Généreux, and Amit Vora discuss the article in JSCAI, "Heart Failure and Secondary Mitral Regurgitati...

Mechanical Thrombectomy for High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Insights From the US Cohort of the FLASH Registry

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Sahil Parikh, James Horowitz, & Sameer Khandar discuss article in JSCAI on "Mechanical Thrombectomy for High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: In...

Novel Lithotripsy-Assisted Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement May Reduce Risk of Aortic Root Rupture

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. David Rizik, Puvi Seshiah, Dean Kereiakes, and Suzanne Baron discuss a new technique for delivering lithotripsy therapy prior to TAVR.

Early Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy Receiving Acute Mechanical Support in the US

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Carlos Davila, Cindy Grines, and Bill O'Neill discuss the article "Early Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Stress-Induced Cardiomyopath...

Impact of Stenting on PDA Length, Curvature, and Pulsatile Deformations Based on CT Assessment

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Frank Ing, Howaida El-Said, David Nykanen and Ziyad Hijazi discuss the article in JSCAI "Impact of Stenting on PDA Length, Curvature, and Pu...

Technical Recommendations for Computed Tomography Guidance of Intervention in the Right Ventricular Outflow Tract: Native RVOT, Conduits and Bioprosthetic Valves

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Kelly Han, Frank Ing, Matthew Gillespie, and Shabana Shahanavaz, discuss the key takeaways from the recently published White Paper on Technical R...

SCAI Position Statement on Renal Denervation for Hypertension: Patient Selection, Operator Competence, Training and Techniques, and Organizational Recommendations

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Andrew Goldsweig, Rajesh V. Swaminathan, Herb Aronow, Debbie Cohen, Taisei Kobayashi, Eric A. Secemsky, and David E. Kandzari discuss the article...

Patient Selection and End Point Definitions for Decongestion Studies in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: Part 1 &Part 2

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Philippe Genereux, David Baran, Daniel Burkhoff, and Andrew Goldsweig discuss a two-part series on acute decompensated heart failure. Read the ...

Advocacy 101 for Interventional Cardiologists: A Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions Policy Statement

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Andrew Goldsweig, Lyndon Box, Deepali Tukaye, and Jeff Marshall discuss the article in JSCAI "Advocacy 101 for Interventional Cardiologists:...

Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation: Current Understanding and Novel Treatment Options

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Sandeep Nathan, Alessandra Sala, and Rebecca Hahn discuss the article in JSCAI, "Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation: Current Understanding and No...

J-Valve Transcatheter Treatment of Native Valve Aortic Regurgitation Associated With a Left Ventricular Assist Device

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. David Rizik, Dean Kereiakes, Michael Reardon, and Suzanne Baron discuss the "J-Valve Transcatheter Treatment of Native Valve Aortic Regurgit...

Update on Radiation Safety in the Cath Lab – Moving Toward a “Lead-Free” Environment

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Andrew Goldsweig, Morton Kern, David Rizik, and William Nicholson discuss radiation safety and exposure in the cath lab. Read the article for m...

SCAI Expert Consensus Statement on Management of In-Stent Restenosis and Stent Thrombosis

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Sandeep Nathan, Ron Waksman, Lloyd Klein, and Ziad Ali discuss the "SCAI Expert Consensus Statement on ISR and Stent Thrombosis." Read...

Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction-Cardiogenic Shock: Current Studies and Future Directions

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Srihari Naidu, Dr. Jentzer highlight key findings from the JSCAI article: "Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarct...

Coronary Drug-Coated Balloons for De Novo and In-Stent Restenosis Indications

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Dean Kereiakes, Bruno Scheller, Antonio Colombo, and Aloke Finn discuss the paper in JSCAI titled, "Coronary Drug-Coated Balloons for de nov...

SCAI/HRS Expert Consensus Statement on Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Closure

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Andrew Goldsweig, Jackie Saw, Matt Price, & Dr. Faisal Merchant discuss the JSCAI article: "SCAI/HRS Expert Consensus Statement on Trans...

SCAI Expert Consensus Statement on Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Without On-Site Surgical Backup

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Jeff Carr, Ted Schrieber, Greg Dehmer, Mamas Mamas, and Cindy Grines discuss key findings from the article: "SCAI Expert Consensus Statement...

Short-term Deaths After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Discharge: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Hospital Risk-Adjusted Mortality

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Edward Hannan, Alice Jacobs, John Hirshfeld, and Suzanne Baron discuss the paper in JSCAI titled, "Short-term Deaths After Percutaneous Coro...

One-Year Results of the Portico Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve Using the Next-Generation FlexNav Delivery System

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Gregory Fontana, John Forrest, and Andrew Goldsweig discuss the article "One-Year Results of the Portico Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve Us...

Proangiogenic Growth Factor Therapy for the Treatment of Refractory Angina: A Meta-analysis

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Anthony Mathur, Daniel Burkhoff, Tim Henry, and Cindy Grines discuss critical highlights from the article in JSCAI titled: "Proangiogenic Gr...

Outcomes of Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement and Surgical Pulmonary Valve Replacement: A Cohort Analysis

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Kritvikrom Durongpisitkul, John Cheatham, Gary Raff, and Frank Ing discuss the paper in JSCAI titled, "Outcomes of Transcatheter Pulmonary V...

Management of Patients With Kidney Disease in Need of Cardiovascular Catheterization: A Scientific Workshop Cosponsored by the National Kidney Foundation and SCAI

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Anand Prasad, Charles Davidson, Steven Weisbord, and Andrew Goldsweig discuss the article in JSCAI: "Management of Patients with Kidney Dise...

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Current Stroke Prevention Strategies and a Shift Toward Data-Driven, Patient-Specific Approaches

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Ellen Roche, Renu Virmani, Dee Dee Wang, and Andrew Goldsweig for a discussion on the accepted paper in JSCAI titled, "Left Atrial Appendage...

Chronic Venous Disease of the Lower Extremities: A State-of-the Art Review

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Robert Attaran, Sanjay Misra, Ehrin Murphy, and Sahil Parikh discuss the paper in JSCAI titled, "Chronic Venous Disease of the Lower Extremi...

Early Surgery for Patients With Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Yousif Ahmad, Philippe Genereux, and Andrew Goldsweig discuss the paper in JSCAI titled, "Early Surgical for Patients with Asymptomatic Seve...

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients at High Risk of Coronary Obstruction

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Yousif Ahmad, Ingrid Hsiung, Samir Kapadia, and Sandeep Nathan discuss the article in JSCAI titled, "Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement...

Quantitative Flow Ratio Based on Murray Fractal Law: Accuracy of Single Versus Two Angiographic Views

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Dean Kereiakes, Shengxian Tu, Bo Xu, and William Wijns discuss the article in JSCAI titled "Quantitative Flow Ratio Based on Murray Fractal ...

First-in-Human Experience With the ModulHeart Device for Mechanical Circulatory Support and Renal Perfusion

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Philippe Genereux, David Rizik, Navin Kapur, and Andrew Goldsweig discuss the paper in JSCAI titled, "First-in-Human Experience With the Mo...

Ejection Fraction Improvement Following Contemporary High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: RESTORE EF Study Results

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Dean Kereiakes, Farouc Jaffer, and Mitul Patel discuss the JSCAI article titled, "Ejection Fraction Improvement Following Contemporary High-...

Interventional Imaging Roadmap to Successful Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Sahil Parikh, Vikas Aggarwal, Ehtisham Mahmud, and Kenneth Rosenfield discuss the paper in JSCAI titled, "Interventional Imaging Roadmap to ...

Small Vessel Coronary Artery Disease: Rationale for Standardized Definition and Critical Appraisal of the Literature

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Hector Garcia-Garcia, Adnan Kastrati, Dean Kereiakes, and Jorge Sanz Sánchez, discuss the paper in JSCAI titled, "Small Vessel Coronary Ar...

Health Care Disparities in Congenital Cardiology: Considerations Through the Lens of an Interventional Cardiologist

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Frank Ing, Holly Bauser-Heaton, Howaida El-Said, and Ivory Crittendon for a discussion on the accepted paper in JSCAI titled, "Health Care D...