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Ten Tips and Tricks for Successful Distal True Lumen Wiring From 3-Dimensional Wiring Experts
06/03/2024

Eugene B. Wu, MD1; Wataru Nagamatsu, MD2; Atsunori Okamura, MD3

Eugene B. Wu, MD1; Wataru Nagamatsu, ...
In this article, the authors provide 10 tips for every chronic total occlusion interventionist to use when performing 3-dimensional wiring in distal true lumen wiring
In this article, the authors provide 10 tips for every chronic total occlusion interventionist to use when performing 3-dimensional wiring in distal true lumen wiring
In this article, the authors...
06/03/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Geographic Diversity in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insights From the PROGRESS-CTO Registry
05/22/2024

Michaella Alexandrou, MD1; Athanasios Rempakos, MD1; Deniz Mutlu, MD1; Ahmed Al Ogaili, MD1; James W. Choi, MD2; Paul Poommipanit, MD3; Khaldoon Alaswad, MD4; Mir Babar Basir, DO4; Rhian Davies, DO, MS5; Farouc A. Jaffer, MD, PhD6; Raj H. Chandwaney, MD7; Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD, MSc8; Nazif Aygul, MD9; Ahmed M. ElGuindy, MD10; Brian K. Jefferson, MD11; Sevket Gorgulu, MD12; Jaikirshan J. Khatri, MD13; Oleg Krestyaninov, MD14; Dmitrii Khelimskii, MD14; Jarrod Frizzell, MD15; Basem Elbarouni, MD16; Omer Goktekin, MD17; Margaret B. McEntegart, MD18; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH1; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA1; M. Nicholas Burke, MD1; Yader Sandoval, MD1; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1

Michaella Alexandrou, MD1; Athanasios...
The authors analyzed patient and lesion characteristics, techniques, and outcomes in 11 503 CTO-PCI procedures performed in North America and in the combined regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa from 2017 to 2023 as documented in the...
The authors analyzed patient and lesion characteristics, techniques, and outcomes in 11 503 CTO-PCI procedures performed in North America and in the combined regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa from 2017 to 2023 as documented in the...
The authors analyzed patient and...
05/22/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
Ranolazine in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
04/30/2024

Michaella Alexandrou, MD1; Deniz Mutlu, MD1; Athanasios Rempakos, MD1; Ahmed Al Ogaili, MD1; James W. Choi, MD2,3; Paul Poommipanit, MD4; Khaldoon Alaswad, MD5; Mir Babar Basir, DO5; Rhian Davies, DO, MS6; Farouc A. Jaffer, MD, PhD7; Phil Dattilo, MD8; Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD, MSc9; Nazif Aygul, MD10; Niranjan Reddy, MD11; Brian K. Jefferson, MD12; Sevket Gorgulu, MD13; Jaikirshan J. Khatri, MD14; Laura D. Young, MD14;  Oleg Krestyaninov MD15; Dmitrii Khelimskii MD15; Jarrod Frizzell, MD16; Basem Elbarouni, MD17; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH1; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA1; M. Nicholas Burke, MD1; Yader Sandoval, MD1; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1

Michaella Alexandrou, MD1; Deniz Mutl...
The authors analyzed a large, multicenter chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) registry to determine the baseline clinical and angiographic characteristics and procedural outcomes of patients undergoing CTO...
The authors analyzed a large, multicenter chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) registry to determine the baseline clinical and angiographic characteristics and procedural outcomes of patients undergoing CTO...
The authors analyzed a large,...
04/30/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Safety and Feasibility of a Novel Total Percutaneous Post-Closure Technique After Bedside Impella Decannulation in Patients With Cardiogenic Shock
02/09/2024
Hayato Ohtani, MD, PhD; Masao Saotome, MD, PhD; Yuichiro Maekawa, MD, PhD; Yuichi Suzuki, MD; Satoshi Mogi, MD; Yusuke Mizuno, MD; Ryota Sato, MD, PhD; Terumori Satoh, MD, PhD
This study aimed to determine the safety and feasibility of a non-angio-guided post-closure approach using the Perclose ProGlide (Abbott) to decannulate the Impella (Abiomed) in the intensive care unit.
This study aimed to determine the safety and feasibility of a non-angio-guided post-closure approach using the Perclose ProGlide (Abbott) to decannulate the Impella (Abiomed) in the intensive care unit.
This study aimed to determine...
02/09/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Incidence, Treatment and Outcomes of Coronary Artery Dissection During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
05/16/2023
Bahadir Simsek, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Spyridon Kostantinis, MD; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA; Salman S. Allana, MD; Beatrice D. Rynders, BS; Yale Wang, MD; Elizabeth Page, BA; Ivan Chavez, MD; Vennela Avula, BSPH; Anil Poulose, MD; Judit Karacsonyi, MD, PhD; M. Nicholas Burke, MD; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH, MD; Michael R. Mooney, MD; Paul Sorajja, MD; Yader Sandoval, MD; Jay H. Traverse, MD; Mario Gössl, MD, PhD; Evan Walser-Kuntz, MS; Larissa Stanberry, PhD; Athanasios Rempakos, MD
Coronary artery dissection is a feared and potentially life-threatening complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We examined the clinical, angiographic, and procedural characteristics, and outcomes of coronary dissection at a...
Coronary artery dissection is a feared and potentially life-threatening complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We examined the clinical, angiographic, and procedural characteristics, and outcomes of coronary dissection at a...
Coronary artery dissection is a...
05/16/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Synergistic Coronary Artery Calcium Modification With Combined Atherectomy and Intravascular Lithotripsy
03/01/2023
Kevin Ka-Ho Kam, MBChB; Eugene B. Wu, MD, DM; Guang-Min Tam, MBChB; Bryan P. Yan, MBBS, FRACP, MD; Wai Kin Chi, MBChB; Chak-Yu So, MBChB; Ka-Lung Chui, MBChB; Bernard Wong, MBChB; Joseph Yat-Sun Chan, MBBS
The authors describe the combination use of rotational or orbital atherectomy, with intravascular lithotripsy for modifying CAC prior to stent implantation during PCI and retrospectively analyze the outcomes.
The authors describe the combination use of rotational or orbital atherectomy, with intravascular lithotripsy for modifying CAC prior to stent implantation during PCI and retrospectively analyze the outcomes.
The authors describe the...
03/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Coronary Angiography Within 30 Days From Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Indications, Findings, and Outcomes
03/01/2023
Carly Lodewyks, MD, MSc; M. Nicholas Burke, MD; Erik Beckmann, MD; Yader Sandoval, MD; Vinayak N. Bapat, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Benjamin Sun, MD; Larissa Stanberry, PhD; Athanasios Rempakos, MD; Bahadir Simsek, MD; Spyridon Kostantinis, MD; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA; Salman S. Allana, MD; Judit Karacsonyi, MD, PhD; Beatrice D. Rynders, BS; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH, MD; Brynn K. Okeson, MS; Elizabeth Page, BA; Melina Cahnbley, BS; Sarah Palmer, MD; Robert Steffen, MD
In this study, the authors examine the incidence, indications, and clinical outcomes of 2209 patients who underwent coronary angiography within 30 days following coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
In this study, the authors examine the incidence, indications, and clinical outcomes of 2209 patients who underwent coronary angiography within 30 days following coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
In this study, the authors...
03/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Brilakis
Video
Incidence, Treatment, and Outcomes of Coronary Artery Perforation During PCI
11/07/2022
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis, MD, PhD, discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis, MD, PhD, discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH,...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Cardiogenic Shock and Respiratory Failure Complicating Takotsubo Syndrome
04/01/2022
Ming-Sum Lee, MD, PhD; Rohith Nayak, MD; Sarah Chiu, MD; Franz Schweis, MD; Albert Y.J. Shen, MD, MS
This study’s purpose is to evaluate the incidence, predictors, and outcomes of patients presenting to the cardiac catheterization laboratory with takotsubo syndrome complicated by respiratory failure or shock.
This study’s purpose is to evaluate the incidence, predictors, and outcomes of patients presenting to the cardiac catheterization laboratory with takotsubo syndrome complicated by respiratory failure or shock.
This study’s purpose is to...
04/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
Temporal Trends in Retrograde Crossing of Epicardial Collaterals in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
04/01/2022
Judit Karacsonyi, MD, PhD; Khaldoon Alaswad, MD; Farouc A. Jaffer, MD, PhD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Bahadir Simsek, MD; Spyridon Kostantinis, MD; Mir Babar Basir, MD, DO; Sevket Gorgulu, MD; Michael S. Megaly, MD, MS; Amirali Masoumi, MD
The authors aimed to investigate temporal trends in retrograde crossing of epicardial collaterals, introduction of new guidewires, in-hospital MACE, and success rates.
The authors aimed to investigate temporal trends in retrograde crossing of epicardial collaterals, introduction of new guidewires, in-hospital MACE, and success rates.
The authors aimed to investigate...
04/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Video
Antiplatelet Therapy in AMI and Shock – Insights From NCSI
03/14/2022
William W. O'Neill, MD; Srihari S. Naidu, MD
IAGS faculty members Srihari S. Naidu, MD, and William O’Neill, MD, discusses the recent NCSI study in JIC (Gorgis, et al) regarding cardiogenic shock patients and how so few are receiving adequate antiplatelet therapy.
IAGS faculty members Srihari S. Naidu, MD, and William O’Neill, MD, discusses the recent NCSI study in JIC (Gorgis, et al) regarding cardiogenic shock patients and how so few are receiving adequate antiplatelet therapy.
IAGS faculty members Srihari S....
03/14/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Videos

EB Top 10
Author Interview
Editor’s 2024 Top 10: Update on Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
02/03/2025
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Emmanouil S. Brilakis about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Update on Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention”.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Emmanouil S. Brilakis about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Update on Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention”.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt,...
02/03/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brilakis preview
Author Interview
Equipment Utilization in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Update From the PROGRESS-CTO Registry: An Interview With Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD
04/04/2024

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD ...
Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt catches up with Dr. Emmanouil S. Brilakis about his Editor’s 2023 Top 10 article, “Equipment Utilization in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Update From the PROGRESS-CTO Registry.”
Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt catches up with Dr. Emmanouil S. Brilakis about his Editor’s 2023 Top 10 article, “Equipment Utilization in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Update From the PROGRESS-CTO Registry.”
Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt catches up...
04/04/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brilakis preview
Author Interview
Update on Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: An Interview With Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD
04/02/2024

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD ...
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt and Dr Emmanouil S. Brilakis discuss the latest updates on chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt and Dr Emmanouil S. Brilakis discuss the latest updates on chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt and Dr...
04/02/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Drs Bhatt and Sharma
Video
An Upfront RotaTripsy Strategy for the Treatment of De Novo and In-Stent Restenosis Cases
03/09/2023
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI; Samin K. Sharma, MD, FACC, FSCAI
In this episode, Dr Deepak Bhatt, JIC Editor-in-Chief interviews Dr Samin Sharma about his recent paper. "Efficacy and Safety of an Upfront RotaTripsy Strategy in the Treatment of De Novo and In-Stent Restenosis Cases."
In this episode, Dr Deepak Bhatt, JIC Editor-in-Chief interviews Dr Samin Sharma about his recent paper. "Efficacy and Safety of an Upfront RotaTripsy Strategy in the Treatment of De Novo and In-Stent Restenosis Cases."
In this episode, Dr Deepak...
03/09/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Gonzalvez-Garcia
Video
Mitraclip, Amplatzer, and TricValve Devices in a High-Risk Patient With Polyvalvular Disease
01/31/2023
Raúl Moreno-Gómez, MD, PhD; Guillermo Galeote, MD, PhD; Santiago Jimenez-Valero, MD, PhD; Ariana Gonzalvez-Garcia, MD; Alfonso Jurado-Román, MD, PhD
Video supplement to “Three Devices on One,” by Gonzálvez-García, et al. (February 2023 Clinical Images).
Video supplement to “Three Devices on One,” by Gonzálvez-García, et al. (February 2023 Clinical Images).
Video supplement to “Three...
01/31/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Kaier Video
Video
ADR for Management of Retained Microcatheter Tips During PCI for CTO
11/08/2022
Antonis N. Pavlidis, MD, PhD; Thomas E. Kaier, MD, MBA, PhD; Nicholas Aroney, MBBS; Chandan D. Bhavnani, MBBS; Andreas S. Kalogeropoulos, MD, PhD, FRCP; Maciej Marciniak, PhD
Supplemental Video to "Antegrade Dissection Re-entry for Management Of Retained Microcatheter Tips During PCI For Chronic Total Occlusion: A Case Series," by Kaier et al.
Supplemental Video to "Antegrade Dissection Re-entry for Management Of Retained Microcatheter Tips During PCI For Chronic Total Occlusion: A Case Series," by Kaier et al.
Supplemental Video to "Antegrade...
11/08/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Brilakis
Video
Incidence, Treatment, and Outcomes of Coronary Artery Perforation During PCI
11/07/2022
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis, MD, PhD, discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis, MD, PhD, discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH,...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Brilakis
Video
Review and Meta-Analysis Of Clinical Outcomes of CTO-PCI Patients
11/07/2022
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the largest meta-analysis to date investigating the impact of CTO-PCI on clinical events during long-term follow-up. The analysis (Simsek et al), included 58 publications containing a total of 45,527 who underwent...
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the largest meta-analysis to date investigating the impact of CTO-PCI on clinical events during long-term follow-up. The analysis (Simsek et al), included 58 publications containing a total of 45,527 who underwent...
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Araujo Screenshot
Videos
Angiography Demonstrating 2 Perforations in the LV Free Wall
05/01/2022
Gustavo Neves de Araujo, MD, PhD; Julia L. Custodio, MD; Luiz C. Bergoli, MD, MSc
Angiography demonstrates 2 perforations in the left ventricular free wall of a 93-year-old female.
Angiography demonstrates 2 perforations in the left ventricular free wall of a 93-year-old female.
Angiography demonstrates 2...
05/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Akhtar CI
Video
Angiography Demonstrating Coronary Caverns
04/02/2022
Zaki Akhtar, MBBS; Christos Kontogiannis, MD; Sumeet Sharma, MD
Spontaneous CTO recanalization is rare. Optical coherence tomography permitted comprehensive visualization of the microchannels a 65-year-old CTO patient.
Spontaneous CTO recanalization is rare. Optical coherence tomography permitted comprehensive visualization of the microchannels a 65-year-old CTO patient.
Spontaneous CTO recanalization...
04/02/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Sarma Top 10
Author Interview
Editor’s 2024 Top 10: Acute Coronary Occlusion and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
03/28/2025
Dhruv Sarma, BM, BCh
JIC catches up with Dr Dhruv Sarma about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Acute Coronary Occlusion and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest”.
JIC catches up with Dr Dhruv Sarma about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Acute Coronary Occlusion and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest”.
JIC catches up with Dr Dhruv...
03/28/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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CRT Conference Coverage
The Role of Epicardial LAA Exclusion in AFib Stroke Prevention
03/28/2025
Basel Ramlawi, MD
In this video from CRT 2025, JIC speaks with Dr Basel Ramlawi of the Lankenau Heart Institute about the role of epicardial left atrial appendage exclusion in atrial fibrillation stroke prevention.
In this video from CRT 2025, JIC speaks with Dr Basel Ramlawi of the Lankenau Heart Institute about the role of epicardial left atrial appendage exclusion in atrial fibrillation stroke prevention.
In this video from CRT 2025, JIC...
03/28/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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CRT Conference Coverage
Future Direction for RDN: From Hypertension to AFib and Beyond
03/18/2025
Eric A. Secemsky, MD, MSc, RPVI, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI
In this video from CRT 2025, JIC speaks with Dr Eric Secemsky of the Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center about the future of renal denervation in atrial fibrillation treatment.
In this video from CRT 2025, JIC speaks with Dr Eric Secemsky of the Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center about the future of renal denervation in atrial fibrillation treatment.
In this video from CRT 2025, JIC...
03/18/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Author Interview
Editor’s 2024 Top 10: Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients Unable to Undergo Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights From the UK-ReVasc Registry
03/06/2025
Andrew Ladwiniec, MD; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Andrew Ladwiniec about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients Unable to Undergo Coronary Artery...
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Andrew Ladwiniec about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients Unable to Undergo Coronary Artery...
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt,...
03/06/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
J-C Top 10
Author Interview
Editor’s 2024 Top 10: Sensor-Guided Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
03/05/2025
Josep Rodés-Cabau, MD, PhD; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Josep Rodés-Cabau about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Sensor-Guided Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement”.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Josep Rodés-Cabau about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Sensor-Guided Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement”.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt,...
03/05/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Author Interview
Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Pregnant Women? A Comprehensive Review of the Current Literature: An Interview With Aparna Kuchibhatla
03/03/2025
Aparna Kuchibhatla
Aparna Kuchibhatla shares background and insights on her article, "Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Pregnant Women? A Comprehensive Review of the Current Literature".
Aparna Kuchibhatla shares background and insights on her article, "Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Pregnant Women? A Comprehensive Review of the Current Literature".
Aparna Kuchibhatla shares...
03/03/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Author Interview
Comparison of Two Vascular Closure Device Strategies for Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Using Suture-Based and Collagen-Plug-Based Techniques and Associated Vascular Complications: An Interview With Christian D. Nagy, MD
03/03/2025
Christian D. Nagy, MD
Dr Christian D. Nagy shares background and insights on his article, "Comparison of Two Vascular Closure Device Strategies for Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Using Suture-Based and Collagen-Plug-Based Techniques and...
Dr Christian D. Nagy shares background and insights on his article, "Comparison of Two Vascular Closure Device Strategies for Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Using Suture-Based and Collagen-Plug-Based Techniques and...
Dr Christian D. Nagy shares...
03/03/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
Unilateral Folding of Anterior Mitral Valve Leaflet (UNIFOLD) For Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement: First-in-Human Experience
02/28/2025
Video Supplement to "Unilateral Folding of Anterior Mitral Valve Leaflet (UNIFOLD) For Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement: First-in-Human Experience" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Unilateral Folding of Anterior Mitral Valve Leaflet (UNIFOLD) For Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement: First-in-Human Experience" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Unilateral...
02/28/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Ma Figure
Clinical Videos
Stents to the Rescue: Battling a Ruptured Abdominal Aneurysm
02/21/2025
Jie Wang, MD; Ping Hu, MD; Ming Qi, MD; Xiao-Jing Ma, PhD
Video Supplement to "Stents to the Rescue: Battling a Ruptured Abdominal Aneurysm" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Stents to the Rescue: Battling a Ruptured Abdominal Aneurysm" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Stents to...
02/21/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
Skyrocketing Troponin After a Motor Vehicle Crash: A Traumatic Dilemma
02/04/2025
Rahul Annabathula, MD; Rohit Menon, MD; Justin Brilliant, MD; Xin Wei, MD; Mukta Srivastava, MD
Video Supplement to "Skyrocketing Troponin After a Motor Vehicle Crash: A Traumatic Dilemma" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Skyrocketing Troponin After a Motor Vehicle Crash: A Traumatic Dilemma" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
02/04/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Podcasts

Bhatt and Brilakis
Podcast
Review and Meta-Analysis Of Clinical Outcomes of CTO-PCI Patients: JIC Podcast Episode 3
11/07/2022
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the largest meta-analysis to date investigating the impact of CTO-PCI on clinical events during long-term follow-up. The analysis (Simsek et al), included 58 publications containing a total of 45,527 who underwent...
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the largest meta-analysis to date investigating the impact of CTO-PCI on clinical events during long-term follow-up. The analysis (Simsek et al), included 58 publications containing a total of 45,527 who underwent...
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Brilakis
Podcast
Incidence, Treatment, and Outcomes of Coronary Artery Perforation During PCI: JIC Podcast Episode 2
11/07/2022
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH,...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Podcasts
Enhancing Patient Outcomes: Inside Tampa General Hospital’s Innovative NeuroCardiac Program
02/07/2025
Bibhu D. Mohanty, MD; Elizabeth Schetina, BSN, RN
EP Lab Digest highlights Tampa General Hospital’s NeuroCardiac Program, a unique, collaborative approach to patient care that is shaping the future of heart-brain health.
EP Lab Digest highlights Tampa General Hospital’s NeuroCardiac Program, a unique, collaborative approach to patient care that is shaping the future of heart-brain health.
EP Lab Digest highlights Tampa...
02/07/2025
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2025: What to Expect, and Future Perspectives in Electrophysiology
01/10/2025
Nassir F. Marrouche, MD; Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
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
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Podcasts
The JIC Podcast Episode List
09/13/2023
The JIC Podcast is the official podcast of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology. The Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC) is a peer-reviewed scientific medical journal serving clinicians who treat cardiovascular disease.
The JIC Podcast is the official podcast of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology. The Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC) is a peer-reviewed scientific medical journal serving clinicians who treat cardiovascular disease.
The JIC Podcast is the official...
09/13/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, and Nassir Marrouche, MD
Podcasts
Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium
09/13/2023
Jodie Elrod
Nassir Marrouche, MD, talks with Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, about how the Western AF Symposium includes opportunities for interventional cardiologists.
Nassir Marrouche, MD, talks with Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, about how the Western AF Symposium includes opportunities for interventional cardiologists.
Nassir Marrouche, MD, talks with...
09/13/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Drs Bhatt and Sharma
Podcasts
An Upfront RotaTripsy Strategy for the Treatment of De Novo and In-Stent Restenosis Cases
03/09/2023
Samin K. Sharma, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
03/09/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Dr Bhatt
Podcast
Dr Bhatt Discusses His Top 10 Article Choices From JIC 2022
02/01/2023
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC Editor-in-Chief, selects the most notable articles from JIC 2022.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC Editor-in-Chief, selects the most notable articles from JIC 2022.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Wang
Podcast
Door-To-Unload (DTU)-STEMI Pilot Trial: JIC Podcast Episode 4
12/05/2022
Dee Dee Wang, MD; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
In this interview, Drs Bhatt and Wang discuss the Door-To-Unload (DTU)-STEMI pilot trial, set up to evaluate the safety and feasibility of LV unloading and delayed reperfusion in patients with STEMI.
In this interview, Drs Bhatt and Wang discuss the Door-To-Unload (DTU)-STEMI pilot trial, set up to evaluate the safety and feasibility of LV unloading and delayed reperfusion in patients with STEMI.
In this interview, Drs Bhatt and...
12/05/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Brilakis
Podcast
Review and Meta-Analysis Of Clinical Outcomes of CTO-PCI Patients: JIC Podcast Episode 3
11/07/2022
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the largest meta-analysis to date investigating the impact of CTO-PCI on clinical events during long-term follow-up. The analysis (Simsek et al), included 58 publications containing a total of 45,527 who underwent...
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the largest meta-analysis to date investigating the impact of CTO-PCI on clinical events during long-term follow-up. The analysis (Simsek et al), included 58 publications containing a total of 45,527 who underwent...
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Brilakis
Podcast
Incidence, Treatment, and Outcomes of Coronary Artery Perforation During PCI: JIC Podcast Episode 2
11/07/2022
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH,...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Lichaa and Bhatt
Podcast
Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents as an Alternative to Iodinated Contrast: JIC Podcast Episode 1
06/07/2022
Hady Lichaa, MD; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH and Hady Lichaa, MD, discuss the recent iodinated contrast media shortage as well as Dr Lichaa's recent JIC article on an alternative to iodinated contrast.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH and Hady Lichaa, MD, discuss the recent iodinated contrast media shortage as well as Dr Lichaa's recent JIC article on an alternative to iodinated contrast.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH and Hady...
06/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Clinical Images

Clinical Images
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Left Main Chronic Total Occlusion: Unprotected or Protected Case?
04/01/2023
Marin Pavlov, MD, PhD; Tomislava Bodrozic Dzakic, MD
A 60-year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and active smoking was admitted for positive treadmill test. He reported exertional chest pain 4 months ago; however, since then he had been symptom free. Echocardiography showed...
A 60-year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and active smoking was admitted for positive treadmill test. He reported exertional chest pain 4 months ago; however, since then he had been symptom free. Echocardiography showed...
A 60-year-old male with chronic...
04/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Coil Embolization for Management of Brachiocephalic Artery Perforation and Mediastinal Hematoma Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
03/01/2023
Bruno Brochado, MD; Andre Alexandre, MD; Tiago Adrega, MD; Joao Silveira, MD; Severo Torres, MD; Les Stewart
A 65-year-old man who presented with lateral ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction was referred for primary percutaneous coronary intervention. These image show brachiocephalic artery perforation with subsequent mediastinal hematoma.
A 65-year-old man who presented with lateral ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction was referred for primary percutaneous coronary intervention. These image show brachiocephalic artery perforation with subsequent mediastinal hematoma.
A 65-year-old man who presented...
03/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Dislodged Coronary Stents: The Presnaring Technique
03/01/2023
Barbara D. Lawson, MD; Issa Kutkut, MD; Zachary M. Gertz, MD; Babar Khan, MD; Stephen O. Hunley, MD
When dislodged stents remain on the coronary wire, the wire can be snared outside of the body. These two cases demonstrate the use of the presnaring technique to retrieve dislodged coronary stents when the stent remained on the coronary wire.
When dislodged stents remain on the coronary wire, the wire can be snared outside of the body. These two cases demonstrate the use of the presnaring technique to retrieve dislodged coronary stents when the stent remained on the coronary wire.
When dislodged stents remain on...
03/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Stent Damage Associated With a Guide Catheter Extension During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
02/01/2023
Antonios Ziakas, MD; Konstantinos C. Theodoropoulos, MD, MSc; Antonios Kouparanis, MD; George Kassimis, MD, PhD
Clinical images demonstrating stent damage during the insertion in the distal cylinder of the Telescope GCE.
Clinical images demonstrating stent damage during the insertion in the distal cylinder of the Telescope GCE.
Clinical images demonstrating...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Three Devices on One
02/01/2023
Raúl Moreno-Gómez, MD, PhD; Guillermo Galeote, MD, PhD; Santiago Jimenez-Valero, MD, PhD; Alfonso Jurado-Román, MD, PhD; Ariana Gonzalvez-Garcia, MD
This case represents the first patient with Mitraclip, Amplatzer, and TricValve devices with a profound clinical improvement and long-term follow-up.
This case represents the first patient with Mitraclip, Amplatzer, and TricValve devices with a profound clinical improvement and long-term follow-up.
This case represents the first...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Balloon Shaft Fracture: A Nightmare Scenario in the Setting of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
02/01/2023
Omer Ferudun Akkus, MD; Murat Gok, MD; Furkan Karahan, MD; Suat Canbaz, MD; Kenan Yalta, MD
These images illustrate an attempt to pull back the balloon of an implanted proximal stent swiftly (before it was completely deflated) just following unplanned disengagement of the guiding catheter from the right coronary ostium.
These images illustrate an attempt to pull back the balloon of an implanted proximal stent swiftly (before it was completely deflated) just following unplanned disengagement of the guiding catheter from the right coronary ostium.
These images illustrate an...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Left Main Coronary Artery Compression in Pulmonary Hypertension: Value of Multimodality Imaging in Diagnosis and Treatment
12/01/2022
Leticia Barrios, MD; Marion Delcroix, MD, PhD; Steven Dymarkowski, MD, PhD; Johan Bennett, MD, PhD; Tom Adriaenssens, MD, PhD
A 43-year-old woman with pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with atrial septal defect, surgically repaired 5 years ago, and treated with the endothelin receptor antagonist macitentan monotherapy due to phosphodiesterase-5-inhibitor...
A 43-year-old woman with pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with atrial septal defect, surgically repaired 5 years ago, and treated with the endothelin receptor antagonist macitentan monotherapy due to phosphodiesterase-5-inhibitor...
A 43-year-old woman with...
12/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Percutaneous Intervention of Coarctation of Aorta in an Adult Man Presenting With Congestive Heart Failure
12/01/2022
Ganesh Kasinadhuni, MD; Rajesh Vijayvergiya, MD, DM; Akash Batta, MD; Atit A. Gawalkar, DM; Manphool Singhal, MD
A 52-year-old diabetic, hypertensive male presented with progressive dyspnea and palpitation for the last 3 months. Clinical examination revealed low blood pressure in lower limbs with an ankle-brachial index (ABI) of 0.50. Systemic...
A 52-year-old diabetic, hypertensive male presented with progressive dyspnea and palpitation for the last 3 months. Clinical examination revealed low blood pressure in lower limbs with an ankle-brachial index (ABI) of 0.50. Systemic...
A 52-year-old diabetic,...
12/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Stentless Treatment for a Left Main Quadrifurcation Lesion
12/01/2022
Yoshinobu Murasato, MD, PhD; Soichiro Omura, MD; Shoko Fukuda, MD
A 69-year-old man underwent coronary intervention for stenosis in the left main (LM) quadrifurcation lesion with SYNTAX score 23 (SYNTAX II score: coronary intervention 27.5, bypass surgery 33.5) 1 week after primary stenting in the right...
A 69-year-old man underwent coronary intervention for stenosis in the left main (LM) quadrifurcation lesion with SYNTAX score 23 (SYNTAX II score: coronary intervention 27.5, bypass surgery 33.5) 1 week after primary stenting in the right...
A 69-year-old man underwent...
12/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Use of Trapping Techniques and a GooseNeck Snare to Retrieve a Fractured Balloon Catheter
08/01/2022
Andreas S. Kalogeropoulos, MD, PhD, FRCP; Antonis N. Pavlidis, MD, PhD; Thomas E. Kaier, MD, MBA, PhD
A 47-year-old male lifelong smoker underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to the distal segment of an ectatic right coronary artery (RCA) in the context of non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). The procedure was...
A 47-year-old male lifelong smoker underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to the distal segment of an ectatic right coronary artery (RCA) in the context of non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). The procedure was...
A 47-year-old male lifelong...
08/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Alterra and SAPIEN Frame Over-Expansion for Repeated Valve-in-Valve Therapy
03/03/2025
Jason H. Anderson, MD; Gareth J. Morgan, MD; Jenny E. Zablah, MD; Allison K. Cabalka, MD
This study demonstrates that the Alterra and SAPIEN 3 system can be over-expanded, enabling valve sizing based on achieved dilation rather than pre-determined diameters.
This study demonstrates that the Alterra and SAPIEN 3 system can be over-expanded, enabling valve sizing based on achieved dilation rather than pre-determined diameters.
This study demonstrates that the...
03/03/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Excellent Endothelialization of the GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder: First-in-Human in Vivo Angioscopic Assessment
02/28/2025
Yasuhiro Tanabe, MD, PhD; Taturo Shouji, MD; Ryutaro Oda, MD; Daisuke Miyahara, MD; Yukio Sato, MD, PhD; Taishi Okuno, MD; Shingo Kuwata, MD, PhD; Masaki Izumo, MD, PhD; Yoshihiro J. Akashi, MD, PhD
A 68-year-old woman with cryptogenic stroke underwent transcatheter patent foramen ovale closure with a 25-mm GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder device.
A 68-year-old woman with cryptogenic stroke underwent transcatheter patent foramen ovale closure with a 25-mm GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder device.
A 68-year-old woman with...
02/28/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Unilateral Folding of Anterior Mitral Valve Leaflet (UNIFOLD) For Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement: First-in-Human Experience
02/28/2025
Simon Cheung-Chi Lam, MBBS; Michael Shu-Yue Sze, MBBS; Chun-Ka Wong, MBBS; Kwong-yue Eric Chan, MBBS; Ka-chun Un, MBBS, MRes; On-Yat Wong, MBBS; Ming Lau, MBBS; Ho-on Alston Conrad Chiu, MBBS; Daniel Tai-Leung Chan, MBBS
The authors propose the Unilateral Folding of the anterior mitral valve leaflet (UNIFOLD) as a novel mechanism to prevent left ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
The authors propose the Unilateral Folding of the anterior mitral valve leaflet (UNIFOLD) as a novel mechanism to prevent left ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
The authors propose the...
02/28/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Mechanical Circulatory Support for High-Risk Cardiac Patients: A Case of Tumor Embolism and Stress Cardiomyopathy
02/21/2025
Kaitlyn Krebushevski, DO; Allison K. Cabalka, MD; Suraj Yalamuri, MD; Arashk Motiei, MD; William J. Mauermann, MD; Jeffrey R. Weatherhead, MD; Jason H. Anderson, MD
This case highlights the critical role of mechanical circulatory support in managing complex cardiopulmonary complications of metastatic malignancy.
This case highlights the critical role of mechanical circulatory support in managing complex cardiopulmonary complications of metastatic malignancy.
This case highlights the...
02/21/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Iatrogenic Atrial Septal Defect Closure With PASCAL Guide System Post-Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair
02/21/2025
Leo Kar Lok Lai, MD; Hussayn Alrayes, DO; Georgi Fram, MD; James C. Lee, MD; Bryan Zweig, MD; Brian P. O'Neill, MD; Tiberio M. Frisoli, MD; Pedro Engel Gonzalez, MD; William W. O'Neill, MD; Pedro A. Villablanca, MD
The authors demonstrate how to use the PASCAL guide to assist in iatrogenic atrial septal defect closure.
The authors demonstrate how to use the PASCAL guide to assist in iatrogenic atrial septal defect closure.
The authors demonstrate how to...
02/21/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Stents to the Rescue: Battling a Ruptured Abdominal Aneurysm
02/21/2025
Jie Wang, MD; Ping Hu, MD; Ming Qi, MD; Xiao-Jing Ma, PhD
A 72-year-old woman presented with acute onset of abdominal pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting for 10 hours. Computed tomography angiography revealed a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm with extensive intraperitoneal hemorrhage.
A 72-year-old woman presented with acute onset of abdominal pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting for 10 hours. Computed tomography angiography revealed a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm with extensive intraperitoneal hemorrhage.
A 72-year-old woman presented...
02/21/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Transient Hemolysis Following Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement With a Simplified BATMAN Technique
02/21/2025
Kwong-yue Eric Chan, MBBS; Daniel Tai-Leung Chan, MBBS; Simon Cheung-Chi Lam, MBBS; Michael Shu-Yue Sze, MBBS; Ka-Chun Un, MBBS, MRes(Med); Yui-Ming Lam, MBBS; Ricky Wang-Hei Leung, MBBS; Jamilla Li, MBBS; Helen Wong, MBBS; Harinder Gill, MBBS, MD; Chun-Ka Wong, MBBS
The authors introduce a simplified BATMAN workflow using a VersaCross and a 14-mm balloon for both septum and A2 fenestration, and outline an approach to post-transcatheter mitral valve replacement hemolysis.
The authors introduce a simplified BATMAN workflow using a VersaCross and a 14-mm balloon for both septum and A2 fenestration, and outline an approach to post-transcatheter mitral valve replacement hemolysis.
The authors introduce a...
02/21/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Skyrocketing Troponin After a Motor Vehicle Crash: A Traumatic Dilemma
02/04/2025
Rahul Annabathula, MD; Rohit Menon, MD; Justin Brilliant, MD; Xin Wei, MD; Mukta Srivastava, MD
A 54-year-old man presented following a motor vehicle crash that resulted in a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Electrocardiogram showed anterolateral ST-segment elevations.
A 54-year-old man presented following a motor vehicle crash that resulted in a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Electrocardiogram showed anterolateral ST-segment elevations.
A 54-year-old man presented...
02/04/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Mitral Transcatheter-Edge‐to‐Edge Repair in Failed Mitral Valve Repair
02/03/2025
Aref El Nasasra, MD; Artyom Star, MD; Sergio L. Kobal, MD; Carlos Cafri, MD; Hilmi Alnsasra, MD
A 63-year-old man underwent mitral valve (MV) repair with a 28-mm Cosgrove-Edwards annuloplasty ring (Edwards Lifesciences) in 1999 due to severe primary mitral regurgitation. He did well until recently, when he was recurrently admitted with...
A 63-year-old man underwent mitral valve (MV) repair with a 28-mm Cosgrove-Edwards annuloplasty ring (Edwards Lifesciences) in 1999 due to severe primary mitral regurgitation. He did well until recently, when he was recurrently admitted with...
A 63-year-old man underwent...
02/03/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Recreating the Crime Scene: Three-Dimensional Model to Analyze the Mechanism of Orbital Atherectomy-Related Coronary Perforation
01/31/2025
Chor-Cheung Frankie Tam, MBBS; Simon Lam, MBBS; Michael Sze, MBBS; Eric Chan, MBBS; Chun Ka Wong, MBBS; Chin Lung Wong, MBBS; Christian Fang, MBBS
A 77-year-old woman with hypertension and diabetes presented with exertional angina and dyspnea. Subsequent workup showed severe aortic stenosis and severe calcified stenosis at the proximal left anterior descending artery.
A 77-year-old woman with hypertension and diabetes presented with exertional angina and dyspnea. Subsequent workup showed severe aortic stenosis and severe calcified stenosis at the proximal left anterior descending artery.
A 77-year-old woman with...
01/31/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

News

Intravascular Imaging
ECLIPSE Trial: Intravascular Imaging Can Improve Outcomes for Complex Stenting Procedures in Patients with High-Risk Calcified CAD
03/31/2025
“The ECLIPSE trial shows that use of intravascular imaging (IVI) to guide coronary stenting in severely calcified lesions prevents death, stent thrombosis, and unplanned repeat procedures in this high-risk patient population,” says first...
“The ECLIPSE trial shows that use of intravascular imaging (IVI) to guide coronary stenting in severely calcified lesions prevents death, stent thrombosis, and unplanned repeat procedures in this high-risk patient population,” says first...
“The ECLIPSE trial shows that...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Aortic Stenosis
New Data Confirm Rapid, Unpredictable Progression of Severe Aortic Stenosis and Need for Urgent Referral and Evaluation of Patients
03/31/2025
New data from DETECT AS and the EARLY TAVR Trial were presented at ACC.25 in Chicago, addressing the critical needs of patients with structural heart disease.
New data from DETECT AS and the EARLY TAVR Trial were presented at ACC.25 in Chicago, addressing the critical needs of patients with structural heart disease.
New data from DETECT AS and the...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
CAD in Women
New Intermountain Health Study Finds Gap Between Heart Disease Outcomes in Men and Women Has Narrowed Over Past 20 Years  
03/31/2025
Women studied tended to be older with more comorbidities (like high blood pressure, diabetes, and history of stroke and heart failure), have more stable chest pain, and experience less severe chest pain or heart attack when they came into the...
Women studied tended to be older with more comorbidities (like high blood pressure, diabetes, and history of stroke and heart failure), have more stable chest pain, and experience less severe chest pain or heart attack when they came into the...
Women studied tended to be older...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
AI
HeartFocus Clinical Trial Proves AI Can Empower Novices to Deliver Diagnostic-Quality Cardiac Ultrasounds
03/31/2025
Results showed that 100% of exams conducted by novices using HeartFocus met the diagnostic standards for all primary endpoints, with a strong correlation to expert-acquired scans across qualitative and quantitative assessments.
Results showed that 100% of exams conducted by novices using HeartFocus met the diagnostic standards for all primary endpoints, with a strong correlation to expert-acquired scans across qualitative and quantitative assessments.
Results showed that 100% of...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
plaque analysis
CONFIRM2 Registry: Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Results Demonstrate the Predictive Power of Cleerly's AI-QCT for Women’s Cardiovascular Risk at ACC.25
03/31/2025
The findings demonstrate that AI-QCT features of coronary artery disease (CAD), as detected by Cleerly’s AI-QCT, can identify women at high risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and improves risk stratification - a population...
The findings demonstrate that AI-QCT features of coronary artery disease (CAD), as detected by Cleerly’s AI-QCT, can identify women at high risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and improves risk stratification - a population...
The findings demonstrate that...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Statins
CorCal Outcomes Study: Who Needs a Statin? Intermountain Study Compares Prescribing Recommendations Based on Traditional Risk Factors vs. Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
03/31/2025
The research is part of CorCal Outcomes, a large, randomized clinical trial at Intermountain Health that is comparing the PCE versus CAC score guidance to initiate a statin prescription for patients for primary prevention of coronary heart...
The research is part of CorCal Outcomes, a large, randomized clinical trial at Intermountain Health that is comparing the PCE versus CAC score guidance to initiate a statin prescription for patients for primary prevention of coronary heart...
The research is part of CorCal...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
CardiAMP Procedure
Cell Therapy
BioCardia Phase 3 CARDIAMP-HF Trial of Novel Cardiac Cell Therapy for Ischemic Heart Failure Shows Increased Survival, Decreased Cardiac Events, and Improved Quality of Life at Two Years
03/31/2025
"In this rigorous CardiAMP-HF Trial, patients who received the novel cell therapy adjunctive to medication experienced decreased mortality and MACCE, with improved quality of life, when compared to those on medication alone," said...
"In this rigorous CardiAMP-HF Trial, patients who received the novel cell therapy adjunctive to medication experienced decreased mortality and MACCE, with improved quality of life, when compared to those on medication alone," said...
"In this rigorous CardiAMP-HF...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral Arterial Disease
New Study Finds Peripheral Artery Disease Often Underdiagnosed and Undertreated; Opportunity to Improve Treatments and Lower Death Rates
03/31/2025
Researchers identified 7,522 patients who had a symptomatic peripheral artery disease diagnosis at Intermountain Health facilities between January 2006 and December 2021 and were seen once in follow-up within at least 18 months of their...
Researchers identified 7,522 patients who had a symptomatic peripheral artery disease diagnosis at Intermountain Health facilities between January 2006 and December 2021 and were seen once in follow-up within at least 18 months of their...
Researchers identified 7,522...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
TAVR
Evolut Low Risk Trial: Medtronic Evolut TAVR System Shows Durable Clinical Outcomes and Outstanding Valve Performance at 5 Years in Low-Risk AS Patients
03/31/2025
"Results at five years support Evolut's supra-annular, self-expanding TAVR as a safe, effective, and durable alternative to surgery for patients with severe aortic stenosis, regardless of their surgical risk," said Michael J. Reardon, MD.
"Results at five years support Evolut's supra-annular, self-expanding TAVR as a safe, effective, and durable alternative to surgery for patients with severe aortic stenosis, regardless of their surgical risk," said Michael J. Reardon, MD.
"Results at five years support...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Calcium Score
Low Coronary Artery Calcium Score is Associated with An Excellent Prognosis Regardless of a Person’s Age, New Intermountain Health Study Finds
03/31/2025
“We found that a zero-plaque burden is not only highly prognostic of good heart health at any age, but also of excellent overall survival,” said Jeffrey L. Anderson, MD, principal investigator of the study.
“We found that a zero-plaque burden is not only highly prognostic of good heart health at any age, but also of excellent overall survival,” said Jeffrey L. Anderson, MD, principal investigator of the study.
“We found that a zero-plaque...
03/31/2025
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Original Contribution
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Chronic Total Occlusion in Patients With Prior Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: The Current Situation
03/04/2025
Soichiro Ebisawa, MD, PhD; Etsuo Tsuchikane, MD, PhD; Koichi Kishi, MD; Yoshiaki Ito, MD, PhD; Hisayuki Okada, MD, PhD; Satoru Sumitsuji, MD; Yuji Oikawa, MD; Ryohei Yoshikawa, MD; Hiroyuki Tanaka, MD
This study aimed to compare the strategies and initial success rates of chronic total occlusion-percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with and without prior coronary artery bypass graft.
This study aimed to compare the strategies and initial success rates of chronic total occlusion-percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with and without prior coronary artery bypass graft.
This study aimed to compare the...
03/04/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
EB Top 10
Author Interview
Editor’s 2024 Top 10: Update on Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
02/03/2025
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Emmanouil S. Brilakis about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Update on Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention”.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Emmanouil S. Brilakis about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Update on Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention”.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt,...
02/03/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Safety and Complications Associated With the Use of Protamine in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
01/29/2025
Hussayn Alrayes, DO; Ayman Alsaadi, MD; Ahmad Alkhatib, MD; Dhruvil Ashishkumar Patel, MD; Mohammad Alqarqaz, MD; Tiberio Frisoli, MD; Brittany Fuller, MD; Akshay Khandelwal, MD; Gerald Koenig, MD, PhD; Brian P. O'Neill, MD; Pedro Villablanca, MD; Mohammad Zaidan, MD; William O'Neill, MD; Khaldoon Alaswad, MD; Mir Basir, DO
The authors sought to add to the current literature regarding the use of protamine after percutaneous coronary intervention using a large single-center retrospective data set.
The authors sought to add to the current literature regarding the use of protamine after percutaneous coronary intervention using a large single-center retrospective data set.
The authors sought to add to the...
01/29/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Use of the Ostial Flash Balloon in Aorto-Ostial Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
01/13/2025
Deniz Mutlu, MD; Dimitrios Strepkos, MD; Pedro E.P. Carvalho, MD; Michaella Alexandrou, MD; Ahmed Al-Ogaili, MD; Sandeep Jalli, MD; Khaldoon Alaswad, MD; Farouc A. Jaffer, MD; Rhian Davies, DO, MS; Paul Poommipanit, MD; Jarrod Frizzell, MD; Basem Elbarouni, MD; Jaikirshan J. Khatri, MD; Sevket Gorgulu, MD; Omer Goktekin, MD; Ramazan Ozdemir, MD; Mahmut Uluganyan, MD; Ahmed ElGuindy, MD; Yasser Sadek, MD; Yousif Ahmad, BMedSci, BMBS, PhD; Mir B. Basir, MD; Leah Raj, MD; Luiz Ybarra, MD, PhD; Bilal Murad, MD; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA; Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD, MSc; Yader Sandoval, MD; M. Nicholas Burke, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD
The authors examined the frequency and outcomes of Ostial Flash balloon use in aorto-ostial chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in a multicenter contemporary CTO-PCI registry.
The authors examined the frequency and outcomes of Ostial Flash balloon use in aorto-ostial chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in a multicenter contemporary CTO-PCI registry.
The authors examined the...
01/13/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Double Kissing Crush Versus Culotte for Bifurcation Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Insights From the PROGRESS-BIFURCATION Registry
01/10/2025
Deniz Mutlu, MD; Dimitrios Strepkos, MD; Pedro E.P. Carvalho, MD; Michaella Alexandrou, MD; Ozgur Selim Ser, MD; Barkin Kultursay, MD; Ali Karagoz, MD; Oleg Krestyaninov, MD; Dmitrii Khelimskii, MD; Mahmut Uluganyan, MD; Korhan Soylu, MD; Ufuk Yildirim, MD; Seda Tanyeri Uzel, MD; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH; Sandeep Jalli, MD; Konstantinos Voudris, MD; Yader Sandoval, MD; M. Nicholas Burke, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD
There is limited real-world comparative data of various 2-stent bifurcation techniques. In this study, the authors examined the clinical and angiographic characteristics and long-term outcomes of bifurcation percutaneous coronary intervention...
There is limited real-world comparative data of various 2-stent bifurcation techniques. In this study, the authors examined the clinical and angiographic characteristics and long-term outcomes of bifurcation percutaneous coronary intervention...
There is limited real-world...
01/10/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Randomized Comparison of a Gladius First Versus Standard Antegrade Wiring Strategy for Crossing Coronary Chronic Total Occlusions: The Gladius First Trial
12/30/2024
Maksymilian P. Opolski, MD, PhD; Antoni Zyśk, MD; Wojciech Skorupski, MD, PhD; Artur Dębski, MD, PhD; Adam Witkowski, MD, PhD
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
Review
Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Coronary Complications of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
11/18/2024
Sant Kumar, MD; Ahmed Al-Ogaili, MD; Allison Hall, MD; Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD, MSc; Khaldoon Alaswad, MD; Stéphane Rinfret, MD; Jimmy Kerrigan, MD; Jason Wollmuth, MD; Anastasios Milkas, MD, PhD; Subhash Banerjee, MD, FSCAI; Yader Sandoval, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD
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
Original Contribution
Outcomes Following Antegrade-Only Versus Retrograde Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insights From the CCTOP Registry
08/19/2024
Louis Verreault-Julien, MD, MPH; Israth Jahan, BSc; Nandini Dendukuri, PhD; Luiz F. Ybarra, MD, MBA; Samer Mansour, MD; Alexis Matteau, MD; Harinda C. Wijeysundera, MD, PhD; Anthony Fung, MBBS; Simon Robinson, MD; Jean-Michel Paradis, MD; Can Manh Nguyen, MD; Stéphane Rinfret, MD, SM
Chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention can be performed using an antegrade-only approach or a retrograde approach (RA). Whether an RA carries a higher risk of complications needs further investigation.
Chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention can be performed using an antegrade-only approach or a retrograde approach (RA). Whether an RA carries a higher risk of complications needs further investigation.
Chronic total occlusion...
08/19/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
External Validation of the JR-CTO Score in Retrograde Chronic Total Occlusion Intervention: From the PROGRESS-CTO Registry
08/14/2024
Pedro E.P. Carvalho, MD; Athanasios Rempakos, MD; Deniz Mutlu, MD; Michaella Alexandrou, MD; Dimitrios Strepkos, MD; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA; Ahmed Al-Ogaili, MD; M. Nicholas Burke, MD; Yader Sandoval, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD
The authors evaluated the JR-CTO score’s performance in patients treated at 44 centers between 2013 and 2024 as part of the Prospective Global Registry for the Study of CTO Intervention (PROGRESS-CTO).
The authors evaluated the JR-CTO score’s performance in patients treated at 44 centers between 2013 and 2024 as part of the Prospective Global Registry for the Study of CTO Intervention (PROGRESS-CTO).
The authors evaluated the JR-CTO...
08/14/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Peripheral Artery Disease in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
08/09/2024
Michaella Alexandrou, MD; Athanasios Rempakos, MD; Deniz Mutlu, MD; Ahmed Al-Ogaili, MD; Pedro E.P. Carvalho, MD; Dimitrios Strepkos, MD; James W. Choi, MD; Paul Poommipanit, MD; Khaldoon Alaswad, MD; Mir Babar Basir, DO; Rhian Davies, DO, MS; Farouc A. Jaffer, MD, PhD; Philip Dattilo, MD; Anthony H. Doing, MD; Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD, MSc; Nazif Aygul, MD; Raj Chandwaney, MD; Brian K. Jefferson, MD; Sevket Gorgulu, MD; Jaikirshan J. Khatri, MD; Laura D. Young, MD; Oleg Krestyaninov, MD; Dmitrii Khelimskii, MD; Jarrod Frizzell, MD; Omer Goktekin, MD; James D. Flaherty, MD; Daniel R. Schimmel, MD, MS; Keith H. Benzuly, MD; Mahmut Uluganyan, MD; Ramazan Ozdemir, MD; Yousif Ahmad, MRCP, PhD, FSCAI, FACC, BMBS; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA; M. Nicholas Burke, MD; Konstantinos Voudris, MD; Yader Sandoval, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD
The authors examined a multicenter registry of CTO PCI to explore the prevalence of peripheral artery disease and its effects on techniques used during the procedure and in-hospital outcomes.
The authors examined a multicenter registry of CTO PCI to explore the prevalence of peripheral artery disease and its effects on techniques used during the procedure and in-hospital outcomes.
The authors examined a...
08/09/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
CRT Conference Coverage
Disparities in Interventional Cardiology
04/02/2025
Laura Simson
At the Sunday afternoon "Disparities in Interventional Cardiology" session at CRT 2025, experts presented compelling data and discussed the barriers that limit diverse representation in the field, ranging from clinical trials and...
At the Sunday afternoon "Disparities in Interventional Cardiology" session at CRT 2025, experts presented compelling data and discussed the barriers that limit diverse representation in the field, ranging from clinical trials and...
At the Sunday afternoon...
04/02/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
CRT Conference Coverage
Artificial Intelligence in Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis and Intervention
04/02/2025
Laura Simson
In his Sunday morning session and ensuing panel discussion at CRT 2025, Dr Ran Kornowski of the Rabin Medical Center in Petach-Tikva, Israel, detailed how AI is transforming clinical practice and research in interventional cardiology.
In his Sunday morning session and ensuing panel discussion at CRT 2025, Dr Ran Kornowski of the Rabin Medical Center in Petach-Tikva, Israel, detailed how AI is transforming clinical practice and research in interventional cardiology.
In his Sunday morning session...
04/02/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Polidocanol Ablation in Midventricular Obstructive Cardiomyopathy: Novel Approach and Early Outcomes
04/01/2025
Limited data exist regarding polidocanol use for septal ablation, particularly in the context of midventricular obstruction (MVO) . This study presents the first reported use of polidocanol for septal ablation in patients with MVO.
Limited data exist regarding polidocanol use for septal ablation, particularly in the context of midventricular obstruction (MVO) . This study presents the first reported use of polidocanol for septal ablation in patients with MVO.
Limited data exist regarding...
04/01/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Heart Rate Variability of Interventional Cardiology Fellows and Attendings and Changes Over Time
04/01/2025
The study examined the stress levels of interventional cardiology (IC) fellows and attendings using both objective (heart rate variability) and subjective (State Trait Anxiety Inventory) metrics across the IC fellowship.
The study examined the stress levels of interventional cardiology (IC) fellows and attendings using both objective (heart rate variability) and subjective (State Trait Anxiety Inventory) metrics across the IC fellowship.
The study examined the stress...
04/01/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Intravascular Imaging
ECLIPSE Trial: Intravascular Imaging Can Improve Outcomes for Complex Stenting Procedures in Patients with High-Risk Calcified CAD
03/31/2025
“The ECLIPSE trial shows that use of intravascular imaging (IVI) to guide coronary stenting in severely calcified lesions prevents death, stent thrombosis, and unplanned repeat procedures in this high-risk patient population,” says first...
“The ECLIPSE trial shows that use of intravascular imaging (IVI) to guide coronary stenting in severely calcified lesions prevents death, stent thrombosis, and unplanned repeat procedures in this high-risk patient population,” says first...
“The ECLIPSE trial shows that...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Aortic Stenosis
New Data Confirm Rapid, Unpredictable Progression of Severe Aortic Stenosis and Need for Urgent Referral and Evaluation of Patients
03/31/2025
New data from DETECT AS and the EARLY TAVR Trial were presented at ACC.25 in Chicago, addressing the critical needs of patients with structural heart disease.
New data from DETECT AS and the EARLY TAVR Trial were presented at ACC.25 in Chicago, addressing the critical needs of patients with structural heart disease.
New data from DETECT AS and the...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
CAD in Women
New Intermountain Health Study Finds Gap Between Heart Disease Outcomes in Men and Women Has Narrowed Over Past 20 Years  
03/31/2025
Women studied tended to be older with more comorbidities (like high blood pressure, diabetes, and history of stroke and heart failure), have more stable chest pain, and experience less severe chest pain or heart attack when they came into the...
Women studied tended to be older with more comorbidities (like high blood pressure, diabetes, and history of stroke and heart failure), have more stable chest pain, and experience less severe chest pain or heart attack when they came into the...
Women studied tended to be older...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
AI
HeartFocus Clinical Trial Proves AI Can Empower Novices to Deliver Diagnostic-Quality Cardiac Ultrasounds
03/31/2025
Results showed that 100% of exams conducted by novices using HeartFocus met the diagnostic standards for all primary endpoints, with a strong correlation to expert-acquired scans across qualitative and quantitative assessments.
Results showed that 100% of exams conducted by novices using HeartFocus met the diagnostic standards for all primary endpoints, with a strong correlation to expert-acquired scans across qualitative and quantitative assessments.
Results showed that 100% of...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
plaque analysis
CONFIRM2 Registry: Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Results Demonstrate the Predictive Power of Cleerly's AI-QCT for Women’s Cardiovascular Risk at ACC.25
03/31/2025
The findings demonstrate that AI-QCT features of coronary artery disease (CAD), as detected by Cleerly’s AI-QCT, can identify women at high risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and improves risk stratification - a population...
The findings demonstrate that AI-QCT features of coronary artery disease (CAD), as detected by Cleerly’s AI-QCT, can identify women at high risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and improves risk stratification - a population...
The findings demonstrate that...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Statins
CorCal Outcomes Study: Who Needs a Statin? Intermountain Study Compares Prescribing Recommendations Based on Traditional Risk Factors vs. Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
03/31/2025
The research is part of CorCal Outcomes, a large, randomized clinical trial at Intermountain Health that is comparing the PCE versus CAC score guidance to initiate a statin prescription for patients for primary prevention of coronary heart...
The research is part of CorCal Outcomes, a large, randomized clinical trial at Intermountain Health that is comparing the PCE versus CAC score guidance to initiate a statin prescription for patients for primary prevention of coronary heart...
The research is part of CorCal...
03/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest

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