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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
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TCT Conference Coverage
11/07/2024
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, shares highlights from TCT 2024.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, shares highlights from TCT 2024.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt,...
11/07/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
From Journal of Invasive Cardiology
STRUCTURAL HEART & EP
11/07/2024
"A heart team approach is mandatory, because these patients are very complicated and the leads may or may not be contributing to the tricuspid regurgitation," says Laurence Epstein, MD. Read more from Dr. Epstein and Rebecca Hahn, MD.
"A heart team approach is mandatory, because these patients are very complicated and the leads may or may not be contributing to the tricuspid regurgitation," says Laurence Epstein, MD. Read more from Dr. Epstein and Rebecca Hahn, MD.
"A heart team approach is...
11/07/2024
Cath Lab Digest
From Cath Lab Digest
From EP Lab Digest
Case Study
11/01/2024
Dr Hany Demo outlines his initial experience with zero-fluoroscopy pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation, focusing on patient selection, procedural workflow, and practical tips for incorporating this technique into clinical practice.
Dr Hany Demo outlines his initial experience with zero-fluoroscopy pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation, focusing on patient selection, procedural workflow, and practical tips for incorporating this technique into clinical practice.
Dr Hany Demo outlines his...
11/01/2024
EP Lab Digest
From EP Lab Digest
OBL Corner
10/31/2024
Vascular Disease Management recently spoke with interventional cardiologist Andrey Espinoza, MD, about this office-based lab (OBL) in Flemington, New Jersey.
Vascular Disease Management recently spoke with interventional cardiologist Andrey Espinoza, MD, about this office-based lab (OBL) in Flemington, New Jersey.
Vascular Disease Management...
10/31/2024
Vascular Disease Management
From Vascular Disease Management
Case Report
10/25/2024
Observations suggest that up to 8% of individuals initially diagnosed with suspected subclavian steal syndrome may present with innominate artery lesions.
Observations suggest that up to 8% of individuals initially diagnosed with suspected subclavian steal syndrome may present with innominate artery lesions.
Observations suggest that up to...
10/25/2024
Vascular Disease Management
From Vascular Disease Management
Review
10/25/2024
In this review, the authors assessed the clinical outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement, as an alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement , in pregnant women with severe aortic stenosis with a focus on the potential...
In this review, the authors assessed the clinical outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement, as an alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement , in pregnant women with severe aortic stenosis with a focus on the potential...
In this review, the authors...
10/25/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
From Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
10/23/2024
The authors evaluated their experience with 2 distinct vascular closure device approaches using the Perclose ProGlide and the Angio-Seal, as well as the impact on vascular access site complications during transcatheter aortic valve...
The authors evaluated their experience with 2 distinct vascular closure device approaches using the Perclose ProGlide and the Angio-Seal, as well as the impact on vascular access site complications during transcatheter aortic valve...
The authors evaluated their...
10/23/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
From Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Study
10/03/2024
Drs Modi and Saad share their workflow for a safe and efficient zero-fluoroscopy PFA for pulmonary vein and posterior wall isolation using near-field intracardiac echocardiography (in the left atrium) and electroanatomic mapping.
Drs Modi and Saad share their workflow for a safe and efficient zero-fluoroscopy PFA for pulmonary vein and posterior wall isolation using near-field intracardiac echocardiography (in the left atrium) and electroanatomic mapping.
Drs Modi and Saad share their...
10/03/2024
EP Lab Digest
From EP Lab Digest
Quality Improvement
10/01/2024
We recently faced a critical challenge: our coronary angiography imaging quality was not meeting the high standards necessary for optimal patient care (and for useful images in the CathWorks FFRangio system). We developed a comprehensive...
We recently faced a critical challenge: our coronary angiography imaging quality was not meeting the high standards necessary for optimal patient care (and for useful images in the CathWorks FFRangio system). We developed a comprehensive...
We recently faced a critical...
10/01/2024
Cath Lab Digest
From Cath Lab Digest

News

White Paper
11/14/2024
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems focus on short-term care redesign and long-term investment plans for catheterization labs, care teams, resources and patient beds to match forecasted demand. The paper includes multiple short- and long-term...
Sg2 recommends health systems...
11/14/2024
Cath Lab Digest
First Aid guidelines
11/14/2024
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major comprehensive updates to the first aid guidelines since 2010 and address shifts in how the public manages common and critical first aid emergencies.
These are the first major...
11/14/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Thrombectomy
11/13/2024
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with Penumbra’s computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™) technology have a shorter length of hospital stay, shorter post-procedure length of stay, and fewer...
Data show patients with...
11/13/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Atherosclerosis
11/13/2024
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its effectiveness in multiple models of atherosclerosis,” said Andrei Maiseyeu, associate professor at the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve’s School of...
“We have already seen its...
11/13/2024
Cath Lab Digest
defibrillation
11/11/2024
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy defibrillation protocols yield only a moderate reduction in tissue damage and pain," author Roman Grigoriev said. "Our study shows these can be completely eliminated. Conventional protocols require substantial power for...
"Existing low-energy...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Heat & CVD
11/11/2024
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those with heart disease, are at greater risk due to the strain that hot temperatures put on the heart. Understanding the impacts of different cooling strategies on the heart is important to help vulnerable people...
"Older adults, especially those...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Endocarditis
11/11/2024
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
In a recent study, over 90% of...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Hearts in space
11/11/2024
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station research project will examine microgravity’s effect on heart tissue and is designed to better understand how microgravity affects the function of the human heart.
The International Space Station...
11/11/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Microvascular Disease
11/08/2024
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought to increase back pressure, redistributing blood flow more fully through small vessels in the heart that were not working at capacity.
The different design is thought...
11/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral IVL
11/08/2024
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary effectiveness endpoint of procedural success, defined as ≤50% residual stenosis for all treated target lesions without serious angiographic complications, was met with a rate of 97.9% at 30 days.
DISRUPT BTK II's primary...
11/08/2024
Cath Lab Digest

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

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
Drs Mehta and Alpay
Podcasts
05/11/2023
In this episode, we are highlighting a discussion on challenges and updates in the management of arrhythmias during pregnancy and postpartum.
In this episode, we are highlighting a discussion on challenges and updates in the management of arrhythmias during pregnancy and postpartum.
In this episode, we are...
05/11/2023
EP Lab Digest
Vinoy S. Prasad, MD, and Amr M. Mohsen, MD
Access in Peripheral Vascular Intervention
04/28/2023
Drs. Prasad and Mohsen describe their utilization of the radial approach for peripheral intervention.
Drs. Prasad and Mohsen describe their utilization of the radial approach for peripheral intervention.
Drs. Prasad and Mohsen describe...
04/28/2023
Cath Lab Digest

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

Dr. Morton Kern, Dr. Jacqueline Tamis-Holland, and Dr. Arnold Seto
KERN LIVE
11/12/2024
Listen in as Jacqueline E. Tamis-Holland, MD, FSCAI, of the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and chair of the consensus statement working group, joins Morton Kern, MD, and Arnold H. Seto, MD, to discuss the 2024 Society...
Listen in as Jacqueline E. Tamis-Holland, MD, FSCAI, of the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and chair of the consensus statement working group, joins Morton Kern, MD, and Arnold H. Seto, MD, to discuss the 2024 Society...
Listen in as Jacqueline E....
11/12/2024
Cath Lab Digest
TCT image
TCT Conference Coverage
11/07/2024
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, shares highlights from TCT 2024.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, shares highlights from TCT 2024.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt,...
11/07/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Ku Figure
Clinical Videos
11/06/2024
Video Supplement to "Traumatic Giant Renal Arteriovenous Fistula" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Traumatic Giant Renal Arteriovenous Fistula" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Traumatic...
11/06/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Gore Minimizing Air
Video
11/01/2024
Watch this video to learn more!
Watch this video to learn more!
Watch this video to learn more!
11/01/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Jiang Figure 1
Clinical Videos
10/18/2024
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Intervention Treatment Secondary Septal Pouch and Patent Foramen Ovale With an Atrial Septal Defect Occluder" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Intervention Treatment Secondary Septal Pouch and Patent Foramen Ovale With an Atrial Septal Defect Occluder" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
10/18/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
CS Figure
Clinical Videos
10/18/2024
Video Supplement to "Role of Computed Tomography and Intraproducedural Echocardiography in the Diagnosis and Management of Acquired Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: Enhancing Interventional Imaging" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Role of Computed Tomography and Intraproducedural Echocardiography in the Diagnosis and Management of Acquired Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: Enhancing Interventional Imaging" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Role of...
10/18/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Wong Figure
Clinical Videos
10/17/2024
Video Supplement to "Coaxial Dual-Lumen Catheter Assisted Wiring to Facilitate Reaccess in Aorto-ostial Stenting" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Coaxial Dual-Lumen Catheter Assisted Wiring to Facilitate Reaccess in Aorto-ostial Stenting" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Coaxial...
10/17/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Sliman Figure
Clinical Videos
10/08/2024
Video Supplement to "Rotational Atherectomy for Treating Arterial Access-Site Stenosis Caused by Vascular Closure Device Failure Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Rotational Atherectomy for Treating Arterial Access-Site Stenosis Caused by Vascular Closure Device Failure Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Rotational...
10/08/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bangalore headshot
Author Interview
09/19/2024
Dr Sripal Bangalore shares background and insights on his JIC articles, “Outcomes With Treatment Interventions for Clot-In-Transit in Patients With Pulmonary Embolism: A Meta-Analysis” and “Comparing Upfront Catheter-Based Thrombectomy With...
Dr Sripal Bangalore shares background and insights on his JIC articles, “Outcomes With Treatment Interventions for Clot-In-Transit in Patients With Pulmonary Embolism: A Meta-Analysis” and “Comparing Upfront Catheter-Based Thrombectomy With...
Dr Sripal Bangalore shares...
09/19/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Dr Craig Walker
AMP 2024
09/19/2024
In this video, Dr. Craig Walker discusses his presentation at AMP 2024 on how the Gore Viabahn stent graft is used for in-stent restenosis.
In this video, Dr. Craig Walker discusses his presentation at AMP 2024 on how the Gore Viabahn stent graft is used for in-stent restenosis.
In this video, Dr. Craig Walker...
09/19/2024
Vascular Disease Management