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Interview
01/15/2025
Dr Patrick Muck discusses how AI enhances the speed and accuracy of a PE diagnosis and what the future may hold for AI to diagnose other vascular diseases.
Dr Patrick Muck discusses how AI enhances the speed and accuracy of a PE diagnosis and what the future may hold for AI to diagnose other vascular diseases.
Dr Patrick Muck discusses how AI...
01/15/2025
Vascular Disease Management
From Vascular Disease Management
Podcasts
01/10/2025
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab...
01/10/2025
EP Lab Digest
From EP Lab Digest
Interview
01/09/2025
Dr Alabi discusses her 2024 VEITH Symposium presentation, Premature Peripheral Artery Disease: What Factors Predispose to It, How Should Its Treatment Differ, and How Does It Influence Treatment Outcomes?
Dr Alabi discusses her 2024 VEITH Symposium presentation, Premature Peripheral Artery Disease: What Factors Predispose to It, How Should Its Treatment Differ, and How Does It Influence Treatment Outcomes?
Dr Alabi discusses her 2024...
01/09/2025
Vascular Disease Management
From Vascular Disease Management
Ahead of Print: CV ASCs
01/02/2025
Ann Honeycutt, MSN, Executive Director of the Virginia Cardiovascular Specialist group, describes her experience building an ASC, the VCS Heart and Vascular Center, that first opened with a focus on electrophysiology and peripheral vascular...
Ann Honeycutt, MSN, Executive Director of the Virginia Cardiovascular Specialist group, describes her experience building an ASC, the VCS Heart and Vascular Center, that first opened with a focus on electrophysiology and peripheral vascular...
Ann Honeycutt, MSN, Executive...
01/02/2025
Cath Lab Digest
From Cath Lab Digest
Case Study
01/01/2025
Alok Gambhir, MD, PhD, FACC, FHRS, and John Ricketts, MD, FACC, present a case of transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) closure in a patient who had incomplete surgical closure of the LAA.
Alok Gambhir, MD, PhD, FACC, FHRS, and John Ricketts, MD, FACC, present a case of transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) closure in a patient who had incomplete surgical closure of the LAA.
Alok Gambhir, MD, PhD, FACC,...
01/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
From EP Lab Digest
Original Contribution
12/30/2024
The authors performed a 2-arm randomized controlled trial to compare the time, efficacy and safety outcomes between an antegrade wiring (AW) strategy using a first-choice intermediate tip-load polymer-jacketed guidewire vs an AW strategy...
The authors performed a 2-arm randomized controlled trial to compare the time, efficacy and safety outcomes between an antegrade wiring (AW) strategy using a first-choice intermediate tip-load polymer-jacketed guidewire vs an AW strategy...
The authors performed a 2-arm...
12/30/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
From Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Interview
12/01/2024
John Blebea, MD, MBA, from the Central Michigan University College of Medicine in Saginaw, Michigan, discusses latest position statement of the AVLS on mechanical occlusion chemically assisted ablation.
John Blebea, MD, MBA, from the Central Michigan University College of Medicine in Saginaw, Michigan, discusses latest position statement of the AVLS on mechanical occlusion chemically assisted ablation.
John Blebea, MD, MBA, from the...
12/01/2024
Vascular Disease Management
From Vascular Disease Management
EP Tips & Techniques
12/01/2024
Drs Chaun Gandolfo and Marc Lahiri share their top 10 tips for new and future clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellows. Keep these tips in mind as you begin or are about to begin your CCEP fellowship.
Drs Chaun Gandolfo and Marc Lahiri share their top 10 tips for new and future clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellows. Keep these tips in mind as you begin or are about to begin your CCEP fellowship.
Drs Chaun Gandolfo and Marc...
12/01/2024
EP Lab Digest
From EP Lab Digest
Review
11/18/2024
The authors summarize studies on percutaneous coronary intervention complications, including coronary dissection, no reflow, perforation, and equipment loss/entrapment.
The authors summarize studies on percutaneous coronary intervention complications, including coronary dissection, no reflow, perforation, and equipment loss/entrapment.
The authors summarize studies on...
11/18/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
From Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/15/2024
The authors report their experience using the Shockwave IVL catheter (Shockwave Medical) to treat calcific vascular disease in 4 patients with congenital heart disease.
The authors report their experience using the Shockwave IVL catheter (Shockwave Medical) to treat calcific vascular disease in 4 patients with congenital heart disease.
The authors report their...
11/15/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
From Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
11/08/2024
Retrograde pedal access has been well-described in the literature to facilitate complex arterial revascularization when a traditional antegrade approach fails. This is useful for infrapopliteal disease that is often seen in patients with CLI.
Retrograde pedal access has been well-described in the literature to facilitate complex arterial revascularization when a traditional antegrade approach fails. This is useful for infrapopliteal disease that is often seen in patients with CLI.
Retrograde pedal access has been...
11/08/2024
Vascular Disease Management
From Vascular Disease Management

News

AI & Imaging
01/17/2025
"Instead of relying on dedicated CT scans of coronary arteries, which are rare and not always covered by insurance, to find heart disease, we seek to use AI to help screen abdominal CT scans that are done for many reasons," said study senior...
"Instead of relying on dedicated CT scans of coronary arteries, which are rare and not always covered by insurance, to find heart disease, we seek to use AI to help screen abdominal CT scans that are done for many reasons," said study senior...
"Instead of relying on dedicated...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs)
01/17/2025
"In our current study, at week 4 after ischemia/reperfusion, we observed a significant 35.8 percent decrease in the infarct area in the hearts treated with the KO/OEhiPSC-cardiomyocyte spheroids," said Jianyi "Jay" Zhang, MD, PhD.
"In our current study, at week 4 after ischemia/reperfusion, we observed a significant 35.8 percent decrease in the infarct area in the hearts treated with the KO/OEhiPSC-cardiomyocyte spheroids," said Jianyi "Jay" Zhang, MD, PhD.
"In our current study, at week 4...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Noise Pollution
01/17/2025
The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), looked at detailed heart imaging data from 3,635 people who lived close to four major airports in England.
The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), looked at detailed heart imaging data from 3,635 people who lived close to four major airports in England.
The study, published in...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
HCM Diagnosis
01/17/2025
Women may be missing a diagnosis of a potentially deadly heart condition due to guidelines that don't account for natural differences in sex and body size, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers and funded...
Women may be missing a diagnosis of a potentially deadly heart condition due to guidelines that don't account for natural differences in sex and body size, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers and funded...
Women may be missing a diagnosis...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiac Rehab
01/17/2025
In a national study of over 40,000 people with Medicare and commercial insurance, 81.6% of patients did not have to pay for their initial cardiac rehabilitation session. The medically supervised program lasts up to 36 sessions.
In a national study of over 40,000 people with Medicare and commercial insurance, 81.6% of patients did not have to pay for their initial cardiac rehabilitation session. The medically supervised program lasts up to 36 sessions.
In a national study of over...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
01/17/2025
Boston Scientific News Boston Scientific Corporation announced data supporting the use of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device during a late-breaking science session at AF Symposium 2025. A prespecified...
Boston Scientific News Boston Scientific Corporation announced data supporting the use of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device during a late-breaking science session at AF Symposium 2025. A prespecified...
Boston Scientific News Boston...
01/17/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Hypertension
01/14/2025
The Symplicity Spyral RDN system, approved by the U.S. FDA in November 2023, is an innovative, minimally invasive procedure that delivers radiofrequency energy to nerves near the kidneys that can become overactive and contribute to high blood...
The Symplicity Spyral RDN system, approved by the U.S. FDA in November 2023, is an innovative, minimally invasive procedure that delivers radiofrequency energy to nerves near the kidneys that can become overactive and contribute to high blood...
The Symplicity Spyral RDN...
01/14/2025
Cath Lab Digest
COffee and CV Disease
01/14/2025
In this study, the health benefits of coffee consumption was limited to the morning hours only-from 4 am up to noon.
In this study, the health benefits of coffee consumption was limited to the morning hours only-from 4 am up to noon.
In this study, the health...
01/14/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Pulmonary Embolism
01/13/2025
Peer-reviewed data highlights successful clinical study with 35.5% clot burden reduction, validating the safety, efficacy, and efficiency of AlphaVac F1885 System in pulmonary embolism treatment. LATHAM, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13,...
Peer-reviewed data highlights successful clinical study with 35.5% clot burden reduction, validating the safety, efficacy, and efficiency of AlphaVac F1885 System in pulmonary embolism treatment. LATHAM, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13,...
Peer-reviewed data highlights...
01/13/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Thrombectomy
01/13/2025
MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inquis Medical, a leading innovator in venous thromboembolic disease treatment, today announced completion of patient enrollment in its AVENTUS Clinical Trial, a pivotal Investigational...
MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inquis Medical, a leading innovator in venous thromboembolic disease treatment, today announced completion of patient enrollment in its AVENTUS Clinical Trial, a pivotal Investigational...
MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 13,...
01/13/2025
Vascular Disease Management

Webinars

HARTMANN
On-Demand
Venous leg ulcer management requires a multi-faceted care algorithm to achieve effective outcomes. This webinar will provide an overview of the pathophysiology of venous insufficiency and underlying factors contributing to edema development and venous leg ulcer formation.  Dr. Windy Col...
Join a renowned panel of heart failure specialists and electrophysiologists to learn more about Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy (BAT), a simple implantable device that electrically stimulates the carotid baroreflex to improve symptoms of HFrEF.
This program is designed to review a new endovascular tool to approach complex lesions with mixed plaque morp

Podcasts

Podcasts
01/10/2025
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab...
01/10/2025
EP Lab Digest
Atul Gupta, MD
Structural Heart
11/27/2024
Atul Gupta, MD, has a unique perspective on advancement in the growth of structural heart disease treatment, the miniaturization and automation of echocardiography, and how AI is set to revolutionize the field.
Atul Gupta, MD, has a unique perspective on advancement in the growth of structural heart disease treatment, the miniaturization and automation of echocardiography, and how AI is set to revolutionize the field.
Atul Gupta, MD, has a unique...
11/27/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Podcast discussion with William Cho, PA-C, and Monique Young, ACNP
Podcasts
02/20/2024
In this episode, we share a discussion with William Cho, PA-C, and Monique Young, ACNP, on the benefits of advanced practice clinician (APC)-led clinical care for atrial fibrillation.
In this episode, we share a discussion with William Cho, PA-C, and Monique Young, ACNP, on the benefits of advanced practice clinician (APC)-led clinical care for atrial fibrillation.
In this episode, we share a...
02/20/2024
EP Lab Digest
Podcast discussion with Brett Atwater, MD; Courtney Channels, NP; Pamela Brandt, DO; and Eric Sklar, MD
Podcasts
02/06/2024
In this episode, we share a discussion on the new guidelines for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation (AF). Featured in this discussion are Brett Atwater, MD; Courtney Channels, NP; Pamela Brandt, DO; and Eric Sklar, MD.
In this episode, we share a discussion on the new guidelines for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation (AF). Featured in this discussion are Brett Atwater, MD; Courtney Channels, NP; Pamela Brandt, DO; and Eric Sklar, MD.
In this episode, we share a...
02/06/2024
EP Lab Digest
Drs Wiechmann and Saab
Podcast
07/25/2023
In this episode, Dr Bret Wiechmann, interventional radiologist and president of the OEIS joins Dr Fadi Saab, interventional cardiologist, to talk about the OEIS and the important role it plays in improving outpatient practice.
In this episode, Dr Bret Wiechmann, interventional radiologist and president of the OEIS joins Dr Fadi Saab, interventional cardiologist, to talk about the OEIS and the important role it plays in improving outpatient practice.
In this episode, Dr Bret...
07/25/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Drs Singh and Knight
Podcasts
06/21/2023
In this episode, EP Lab Digest’s Clinical Editor Bradley Knight, MD, talks with Jagmeet Singh, MD, about his new book, entitled "Future Care: Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, and the Reinvention of Medicine."
In this episode, EP Lab Digest’s Clinical Editor Bradley Knight, MD, talks with Jagmeet Singh, MD, about his new book, entitled "Future Care: Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, and the Reinvention of Medicine."
In this episode, EP Lab Digest’s...
06/21/2023
EP Lab Digest
Lynn Savic, MD, PhD, and  AJ Gunn, MD
Podcast
05/11/2023
Dr AJ Gunn and Dr Lynn Savic discuss the SIO’s Talk Tuesdays initiative, a virtual series that includes free educational lectures designed for trainees and early-career interventional radiologists.
Dr AJ Gunn and Dr Lynn Savic discuss the SIO’s Talk Tuesdays initiative, a virtual series that includes free educational lectures designed for trainees and early-career interventional radiologists.
Dr AJ Gunn and Dr Lynn Savic...
05/11/2023
IO Learning

Quizzes

EPLD Quiz
Quiz
10/26/2022
Test your knowledge! This quiz is based on the recent EP Lab Digest case study entitled Personalized Left Atrium Wall Thickness-Based Radiofrequency Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.
Test your knowledge! This quiz is based on the recent EP Lab Digest case study entitled Personalized Left Atrium Wall Thickness-Based Radiofrequency Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.
Test your knowledge! This quiz...
10/26/2022
EP Lab Digest
EP Lab Digest quiz
Quiz
09/29/2022
Test your knowledge on mapping complex ventricular cases!
Test your knowledge on mapping complex ventricular cases!
Test your knowledge on mapping...
09/29/2022
EP Lab Digest
EPLD Quiz
Quiz
08/22/2022
Test your knowledge on the relationship between atrial fibrillation (AF) and dementia by taking this quiz, created by Linda Moulton, RN, MS.
Test your knowledge on the relationship between atrial fibrillation (AF) and dementia by taking this quiz, created by Linda Moulton, RN, MS.
Test your knowledge on the...
08/22/2022
EP Lab Digest
EPLD News Logo
Quiz
06/08/2022
Test your knowledge on VT ablation in the setting of ischemic cardiomyopathy.
Test your knowledge on VT ablation in the setting of ischemic cardiomyopathy.
Test your knowledge on VT...
06/08/2022
EP Lab Digest
EPLD Quiz
Quiz
05/11/2022
Quiz provided by Krittapoom Akrawinthawong, MD, MSc, FACC, FHRS
Quiz provided by Krittapoom Akrawinthawong, MD, MSc, FACC, FHRS
Quiz provided by Krittapoom...
05/11/2022
EP Lab Digest
IO Learning Quiz
Quiz
04/26/2022
Test your IO knowledge! Can you correctly answer these 8 questions on the management of hepatocellular carcinoma?
Test your IO knowledge! Can you correctly answer these 8 questions on the management of hepatocellular carcinoma?
Test your IO knowledge! Can you...
04/26/2022
IO Learning
EP Lab Digest quiz
Quiz
04/14/2022
Quiz provided by Ziad F. Issa, MD, MMM
Quiz provided by Ziad F. Issa, MD, MMM
Quiz provided by Ziad F. Issa,...
04/14/2022
EP Lab Digest
SizemoreCLDFeb2022
Quiz
02/23/2022
This quiz is based on an interview with B. Clay Sizemore, MD.
This quiz is based on an interview with B. Clay Sizemore, MD.
This quiz is based on an...
02/23/2022
Cath Lab Digest
McEntegart CLD Jan 2022
Quiz
01/18/2022
This quiz is based on an interview with Margaret McEntegart, BSc (Hons), MBChB, MRCP (UK), PhD. Read "Data Show Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy is Safe, Effective, and Cost Efficient."   CLD Jan 2021 Calcium...
This quiz is based on an interview with Margaret McEntegart, BSc (Hons), MBChB, MRCP (UK), PhD. Read "Data Show Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy is Safe, Effective, and Cost Efficient."   CLD Jan 2021 Calcium...
This quiz is based on an...
01/18/2022
Cath Lab Digest
KereiakesAliAikkoHussain
Test Yourself
12/07/2021
This quiz is based on interviews with Drs. Dean Kereiakes, Ziad Ali, Akiko Maehara, and Yasin Hussain. Read "Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL): Research Roundup at TCT."   [COPY] TCT Roundup Dec 2021 Calcium...
This quiz is based on interviews with Drs. Dean Kereiakes, Ziad Ali, Akiko Maehara, and Yasin Hussain. Read "Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL): Research Roundup at TCT."   [COPY] TCT Roundup Dec 2021 Calcium...
This quiz is based on interviews...
12/07/2021
Cath Lab Digest

Videos

Pan Figure
Clinical Videos
01/17/2025
Video Supplement to "Outcomes of a Transapical Edge-To-Edge Repair System in Secondary Mitral Regurgitation" (Original Contribution).
Video Supplement to "Outcomes of a Transapical Edge-To-Edge Repair System in Secondary Mitral Regurgitation" (Original Contribution).
Video Supplement to "Outcomes of...
01/17/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Zormpas Figure
Clinical Videos
01/16/2025
Video Supplement to "A Fatal Case of Ventricular Septal Rupture Following Inferior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A Fatal Case of Ventricular Septal Rupture Following Inferior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A Fatal...
01/16/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Singh image
Clinical Videos
01/16/2025
Video Supplement to "Modified Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: The Pros and Cons of Removing the Guidewire Immediately After Valve Deployment" (Brief Communication).
Video Supplement to "Modified Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: The Pros and Cons of Removing the Guidewire Immediately After Valve Deployment" (Brief Communication).
Video Supplement to "Modified...
01/16/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Aquino-Bruno Figure 2
Clinical Videos
01/14/2025
Video Supplement to "Parallel Wire Technique as a Bailout for Chronic Total Occlusion Recanalization Due to Microcatheter Over-Torquing and Entrapment" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Parallel Wire Technique as a Bailout for Chronic Total Occlusion Recanalization Due to Microcatheter Over-Torquing and Entrapment" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Parallel...
01/14/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Un Figure 1
Clinical Videos
01/13/2025
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair of Severe Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation in Unrepaired Functionally Univentricular Heart With Dextroversion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair of Severe Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation in Unrepaired Functionally Univentricular Heart With Dextroversion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
01/13/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Ciotola Figure
Clinical Videos
01/13/2025
Video Supplement to "Kounis Syndrome Manifesting With Myocardial Infarction Due to Bi-Coronary Late Stent Thrombosis Following Anaphylaxis" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Kounis Syndrome Manifesting With Myocardial Infarction Due to Bi-Coronary Late Stent Thrombosis Following Anaphylaxis" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Kounis...
01/13/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Ma Figure
Clinical Videos
01/08/2025
Video Supplement to "Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension-Induced Occlusion of Left Main Coronary Artery: Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction Surgery Skillfully Resolves Stenosis Indirectly" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension-Induced Occlusion of Left Main Coronary Artery: Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction Surgery Skillfully Resolves Stenosis Indirectly" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Pulmonary...
01/08/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Akcay Figure
Clinical Videos
01/08/2025
Video Supplement to "Removal of a Broken Femoral Sheath Tip With Balloon Angioplasty Trapping" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Removal of a Broken Femoral Sheath Tip With Balloon Angioplasty Trapping" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Removal of...
01/08/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Shockwave E8
Videos
01/06/2025
Watch as Drs Siah and Reynolds review 3 cases where they used Shockwave E8 with positive clinical outcomes.
Watch as Drs Siah and Reynolds review 3 cases where they used Shockwave E8 with positive clinical outcomes.
Watch as Drs Siah and Reynolds...
01/06/2025
Vascular Disease Management