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Dr Ramon Varcoe
ISET 2025
03/26/2025
Ramon L. Varcoe, MBBS, MS, PhD
Dr Ramon Varcoe discusses his ISET 2025 presentation on the efficacy and safety of bioresorbable drug-coated balloons in treating infrapopliteal arterial disease.
Dr Ramon Varcoe discusses his ISET 2025 presentation on the efficacy and safety of bioresorbable drug-coated balloons in treating infrapopliteal arterial disease.
Dr Ramon Varcoe discusses his...
03/26/2025
Vascular Disease Management
From Vascular Disease Management
Dr Daniel Clair
ISET 2025
03/17/2025
Daniel G. Clair, MD
In this video, Dr Daniel Clair, discusses the key findings of the FORWARD PAD IDE trial and its feasability studies.
In this video, Dr Daniel Clair, discusses the key findings of the FORWARD PAD IDE trial and its feasability studies.
In this video, Dr Daniel Clair, ...
03/17/2025
Vascular Disease Management
From Vascular Disease Management
Cardiovascular ASCs
02/04/2025
Ann E. Honeycutt, MSN
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...
02/04/2025
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Case Report
11/08/2024
Sreejit Nair, MD; Ashwani Sastry, MD; Janardhan Srinivasan, MD; Michael Canavan, DPM; Fadi Saab, MD, FACC, FSCAI; John H. Rundback, MD, FAHA, FSIR
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
STRUCTURAL HEART & EP
11/07/2024
Laurence M. Epstein, MD; Rebecca T. 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 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
Quality Improvement
10/01/2024
Autumn Baldwin, BSN, RN, RCIS; Miles Mesina, BSN, RN
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
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Imaging Corner
10/01/2024
A 53-year-old male with chest pain and shortness of breath was diagnosed with complex bifurcation disease. Coronary angiography revealed a 99% bifurcation stenosis of the distal right coronary artery (RCA), with significant disease extending...
A 53-year-old male with chest pain and shortness of breath was diagnosed with complex bifurcation disease. Coronary angiography revealed a 99% bifurcation stenosis of the distal right coronary artery (RCA), with significant disease extending...
A 53-year-old male with chest...
10/01/2024
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Clinical Editor's Corner
10/01/2024
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
As I understand it, SDM is an information exchange between the physician and the patient, usually with the family, discussing the underlying problem (eg, aortic stenosis), and current clinical status, followed by recommendations for treatment...
As I understand it, SDM is an information exchange between the physician and the patient, usually with the family, discussing the underlying problem (eg, aortic stenosis), and current clinical status, followed by recommendations for treatment...
As I understand it, SDM is an...
10/01/2024
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TAVR
09/30/2024
“Lifetime management of aortic stenosis calls for leaflet modification solutions like ShortCut™ to ensure that we are carefully addressing the risk of coronary obstruction before implanting a valve,” said Martin B. Leon, MD.
“Lifetime management of aortic stenosis calls for leaflet modification solutions like ShortCut™ to ensure that we are carefully addressing the risk of coronary obstruction before implanting a valve,” said Martin B. Leon, MD.
“Lifetime management of aortic...
09/30/2024
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Interview
09/19/2024
Mary L. Yost, MBA
Mary Yost, MBA, president and cofounder of The Sage Group, spoke with VDM about her AMP 2024 presentation on the consequences of amputation as a treatment for patients with CLI.
Mary Yost, MBA, president and cofounder of The Sage Group, spoke with VDM about her AMP 2024 presentation on the consequences of amputation as a treatment for patients with CLI.
Mary Yost, MBA, president and...
09/19/2024
Vascular Disease Management
From Vascular Disease Management
Dr Ramon Varcoe
AMP 2024
09/18/2024
Ramon L. Varcoe, MBBS, MS, PhD
In this video recorded at AMP 2024, Dr. Ramon Varcoe discusses 2 of his AMP presentations on the results and indications of the LIFE-BTK and RESOLV studies.
In this video recorded at AMP 2024, Dr. Ramon Varcoe discusses 2 of his AMP presentations on the results and indications of the LIFE-BTK and RESOLV studies.
In this video recorded at AMP...
09/18/2024
Vascular Disease Management
From Vascular Disease Management

Cardiovascular Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs)

Calcium Corner

Clinical Editor's Corner

Clinical Editor's Corner
02/01/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Samuel M. Butman, MD; Kirk N. Garratt, MD, MSc; Neal S. Kleiman, MD; J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD; Stephen R. Ramee, MD; Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MHCDS; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Morton Kern and his expert colleagues discuss communication and how it may be received by team members in the cath lab.
Dr. Morton Kern and his expert colleagues discuss communication and how it may be received by team members in the cath lab.
Dr. Morton Kern and his expert...
02/01/2026
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Clinical Editor's Corner
01/23/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
"Engage your passion and begin the questioning of conventional wisdom," says Dr. Kern. "In your research, accept setbacks and obstacles. Do not be afraid to fail."
"Engage your passion and begin the questioning of conventional wisdom," says Dr. Kern. "In your research, accept setbacks and obstacles. Do not be afraid to fail."
"Engage your passion and begin...
01/23/2026
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Clinical Editor's Corner
12/05/2025
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
On my last cath day, I was standing next to a freshly-minted first-year cardiology trainee. It was a bittersweet moment — a cliché, but true. How many fellows have I worked with? How many unusual patients and novel findings, and how many...
On my last cath day, I was standing next to a freshly-minted first-year cardiology trainee. It was a bittersweet moment — a cliché, but true. How many fellows have I worked with? How many unusual patients and novel findings, and how many...
On my last cath day, I was...
12/05/2025
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Clinical Editor's Corner
10/31/2025
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
Cardiogenic shock is clearly different than bacteremic, neurogenic, toxic, and traumatic (hypovolemic) shock. Significant research progress has been made just in arriving at a common language for shock, through the Society for Cardiovascular...
Cardiogenic shock is clearly different than bacteremic, neurogenic, toxic, and traumatic (hypovolemic) shock. Significant research progress has been made just in arriving at a common language for shock, through the Society for Cardiovascular...
Cardiogenic shock is clearly...
10/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
10/03/2025
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI; Michael Ragosta, MD; Mir Basir, DO
The ACT should be in therapeutic range before disrupting a coronary artery. The rule is no guidewire insertion until ACT is in therapeutic range.
The ACT should be in therapeutic range before disrupting a coronary artery. The rule is no guidewire insertion until ACT is in therapeutic range.
The ACT should be in therapeutic...
10/03/2025
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Clinical Editor's Corner
09/03/2025
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
Every year, new operators, mostly trainees, start working in our cath lab. As part of our annual continuing quality improvement programs and required education, we received an update on national guidance for preventing and managing radiation...
Every year, new operators, mostly trainees, start working in our cath lab. As part of our annual continuing quality improvement programs and required education, we received an update on national guidance for preventing and managing radiation...
Every year, new operators,...
09/03/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
08/01/2025
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
With an addendum addressing air embolism in left atrial appendage occlusion procedures.
With an addendum addressing air embolism in left atrial appendage occlusion procedures.
With an addendum addressing air...
08/01/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
07/03/2025
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
Vagal responses, while mostly benign, should never be neglected or overlooked as unimportant, or worse, ignored until a real disaster is present. Such could have been the case with the patient we worked with recently.
Vagal responses, while mostly benign, should never be neglected or overlooked as unimportant, or worse, ignored until a real disaster is present. Such could have been the case with the patient we worked with recently.
Vagal responses, while mostly...
07/03/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
06/04/2025
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Eric Bates; Jeffrey Cook, MD; Kirk N. Garratt, MD, MSc; Steven L. Goldberg, MD; Timothy D. Henry, MD; Stephen Jenkins, MD; Lloyd W. Klein, MD; Paul S. Teirstein, MD, FACC; William M. Suh, MD
Dr. Jeffrey Cook shares a concerning patient profile with Dr. Kern and expert colleagues, and asks for their suggestions. "Everything seems perfectly routine," Dr. Cook notes. "The patient is brought to the cath lab, the infarct-related...
Dr. Jeffrey Cook shares a concerning patient profile with Dr. Kern and expert colleagues, and asks for their suggestions. "Everything seems perfectly routine," Dr. Cook notes. "The patient is brought to the cath lab, the infarct-related...
Dr. Jeffrey Cook shares a...
06/04/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
05/06/2025
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Larry S. Dean, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI; Kirk N. Garratt, MD, MSc; Steven L. Goldberg, MD; Mitchell W. Krucoff, MD; J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD; Jeffrey W. Moses, MD; Augusto D. Pichard, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Charanjit S. Rihal, MD, MBA, FSCAI; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI; Paul S. Teirstein, MD, FACC; Bonnie H. Weiner, MD, MBA, FSCAI, FACC
Dr. Arnold Seto and I were discussing a thorny problem. If you needed medical care, would you like a family member to be your physician of record? What about a very close personal friend performing a heart cath on you? Is it unethical to...
Dr. Arnold Seto and I were discussing a thorny problem. If you needed medical care, would you like a family member to be your physician of record? What about a very close personal friend performing a heart cath on you? Is it unethical to...
Dr. Arnold Seto and I were...
05/06/2025
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Watch/Listen

Brian C. Case, MD, and Bailey Ann Richardson, MSN, AGNP
CRT Pre-Conference Coverage
02/25/2026
Brian C. Case, MD; Bailey Ann Richardson, MSN, AGNP, RN-BC, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS
02/25/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Conversations
Podcasts
02/11/2026
Find all of CLD's exciting podcasts here, or find Cath Lab Digest on Spotify or Apple!
Find all of CLD's exciting podcasts here, or find Cath Lab Digest on Spotify or Apple!
Find all of CLD's exciting...
02/11/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Matthew H. Gonzalez, MD
Heart Failure
02/11/2026
Matthew H. Gonzalez, MD
In this 29-minute video (chapters available), Matthew H. Gonzalez, MD, discusses how pulmonary artery pressure monitoring with the CardioMEMS™ HF System made by Abbott shifts management from reactive to proactive by detecting hemodynamic...
In this 29-minute video (chapters available), Matthew H. Gonzalez, MD, discusses how pulmonary artery pressure monitoring with the CardioMEMS™ HF System made by Abbott shifts management from reactive to proactive by detecting hemodynamic...
In this 29-minute video...
02/11/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Matthew H. Gonzalez, MD
Heart Failure Care
02/11/2026
Matthew H. Gonzalez, MD
In this 29-minute podcast, Matthew H. Gonzalez, MD, discusses how pulmonary artery pressure monitoring shifts management from reactive to proactive by detecting hemodynamic congestion before clinical deterioration occurs.
In this 29-minute podcast, Matthew H. Gonzalez, MD, discusses how pulmonary artery pressure monitoring shifts management from reactive to proactive by detecting hemodynamic congestion before clinical deterioration occurs.
In this 29-minute podcast,...
02/11/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Ryan K. Kaple, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Heart Failure Care
01/23/2026
Ryan Kaple, MD
In this 35-minute podcast, Dr. Kaple discusses how the CardioMEMS™ HF System has become an essential tool in managing patients with chronic heart failure.
In this 35-minute podcast, Dr. Kaple discusses how the CardioMEMS™ HF System has become an essential tool in managing patients with chronic heart failure.
In this 35-minute podcast, Dr....
01/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Philips OBL / ASC Video
Brief Overview
11/19/2025
Market tends are showing that more procedures are moving to out-of-hospital care settings, such as ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and office-based labs (OBLs) due to financial and operational benefits to the healthcare system and desire to...
Market tends are showing that more procedures are moving to out-of-hospital care settings, such as ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and office-based labs (OBLs) due to financial and operational benefits to the healthcare system and desire to...
Market tends are showing that...
11/19/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Interview With Viet Le, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, FACC, FAHA, HF-Cert
Videos
11/18/2025
Viet Le, PA-C, FACC, FAHA; Isabel Vega
Watch as Viet Le, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, FACC, FAHA, HF-Cert, discusses his abstract from AHA 2025.
Watch as Viet Le, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, FACC, FAHA, HF-Cert, discusses his abstract from AHA 2025.
Watch as Viet Le, DMSc, MPAS,...
11/18/2025
EP Lab Digest
Ryan K. Kaple, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Heart Failure
10/28/2025
Ryan Kaple, MD
In this video, Ryan K. Kaple, MD, FACC, FSCAI, discusses how the CardioMEMS™ HF System has become an essential tool in managing patients with chronic heart failure.
In this video, Ryan K. Kaple, MD, FACC, FSCAI, discusses how the CardioMEMS™ HF System has become an essential tool in managing patients with chronic heart failure.
In this video, Ryan K. Kaple,...
10/28/2025
Cath Lab Digest
PCI in ASCs
Video Discussion
10/03/2025
Bailey Ann Richardson, MSN, AGNP, RN-BC, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS; Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
A discussion of the study presented at SCAI's 2025 Annual Meeting, " Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Ambulatory Surgery Centers: Procedural Volume Trends and Outcomes in the Medicare Population".
A discussion of the study presented at SCAI's 2025 Annual Meeting, " Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Ambulatory Surgery Centers: Procedural Volume Trends and Outcomes in the Medicare Population".
A discussion of the study...
10/03/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Bailey Ann Richardson, NP-C, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS, with Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, and Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA
Kern, Seto, & Richardson
09/26/2025
Bailey Ann Estes, AGNP-C, MSN, RN-BC, RCIS, RNFA; Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
Join Bailey Ann Richardson, NP-C, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS, and Drs Morton Kern and Arnold Seto, in a SCAI 2025 discussion that highlights four trials across the interventional cardiology spectrum.
Join Bailey Ann Richardson, NP-C, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS, and Drs Morton Kern and Arnold Seto, in a SCAI 2025 discussion that highlights four trials across the interventional cardiology spectrum.
Join Bailey Ann Richardson,...
09/26/2025
Cath Lab Digest

Online Exclusives

Case Report
02/13/2026
Muhammad Imran Hanif, MBBS, FCPS, FSCAI, FRCP; Minahil Tariq Sheikh, MBBS, FCPS
Hanif and Sheikh describe treatment of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA), a rare cardiac anomaly characterized by abnormal dilation of the aortic root between the valve annulus and the sinotubular junction, occurring at the level of the...
Hanif and Sheikh describe treatment of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA), a rare cardiac anomaly characterized by abnormal dilation of the aortic root between the valve annulus and the sinotubular junction, occurring at the level of the...
Hanif and Sheikh describe...
02/13/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral Interventions
01/28/2026
Ivana Kumar; Kusum Lata, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Anshita Kumari, MBBS
The authors report a case of recurrent superficial femoral artery occlusion that necessitated the use of endovascular intervention with image-guided stent placement.
The authors report a case of recurrent superficial femoral artery occlusion that necessitated the use of endovascular intervention with image-guided stent placement.
The authors report a case of...
01/28/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
01/27/2026
Sarah Davis-Arnold, MSN, RN, RCIS, EBP-C, NPD-C; Jessica Bower, MSN, RN, CCRN, RCIS, CNOR, NEA-BC
A five-year (2021–2025) look at Marian Regional Medical Center’s high-volume cath lab shows how a “living” CCL/EP procedures manual helped drive service-line expansion, multiple ACC accreditations and Center of Excellence recognition, rising...
A five-year (2021–2025) look at Marian Regional Medical Center’s high-volume cath lab shows how a “living” CCL/EP procedures manual helped drive service-line expansion, multiple ACC accreditations and Center of Excellence recognition, rising...
A five-year (2021–2025) look at...
01/27/2026
Cath Lab Digest
CLD Top 5
Feature
01/20/2026
Isabel Vega
Cath Lab Digest looks back at the year’s most popular articles!
Cath Lab Digest looks back at the year’s most popular articles!
Cath Lab Digest looks back at...
01/20/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
01/05/2026
Latisha Washington, MSN, RN, BSN, NE-BC, CNOR; Dona M. Hoffman, RN, BSN, MHA
Advocate Sherman Hospital, a 255-bed community hospital, like others across the country, has seen a degradation in its overall profitability over the past five years. A series of financial deep dives were conducted involving local and system...
Advocate Sherman Hospital, a 255-bed community hospital, like others across the country, has seen a degradation in its overall profitability over the past five years. A series of financial deep dives were conducted involving local and system...
Advocate Sherman Hospital, a...
01/05/2026
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Case Reports

Case Report
03/04/2026
Richard Casazza, MAS; Neel Patel, MD; Allan Mattia, MD; Paul Saunders, MD; Arsalan Hashmi, MD; Greg Ribakove, MD
Cardiac myxomas are histologically benign tumors; however, they may lead to life-threatening complications. The authors share the case of a successful removal of myxoma with resolution of the patient's symptoms.
Cardiac myxomas are histologically benign tumors; however, they may lead to life-threatening complications. The authors share the case of a successful removal of myxoma with resolution of the patient's symptoms.
Cardiac myxomas are...
03/04/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
02/13/2026
Muhammad Imran Hanif, MBBS, FCPS, FSCAI, FRCP; Minahil Tariq Sheikh, MBBS, FCPS
Hanif and Sheikh describe treatment of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA), a rare cardiac anomaly characterized by abnormal dilation of the aortic root between the valve annulus and the sinotubular junction, occurring at the level of the...
Hanif and Sheikh describe treatment of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA), a rare cardiac anomaly characterized by abnormal dilation of the aortic root between the valve annulus and the sinotubular junction, occurring at the level of the...
Hanif and Sheikh describe...
02/13/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral Interventions
01/28/2026
Ivana Kumar; Kusum Lata, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Anshita Kumari, MBBS
The authors report a case of recurrent superficial femoral artery occlusion that necessitated the use of endovascular intervention with image-guided stent placement.
The authors report a case of recurrent superficial femoral artery occlusion that necessitated the use of endovascular intervention with image-guided stent placement.
The authors report a case of...
01/28/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
01/23/2026
Saiyeda S. Ali, MD; Greeshma Molugu, MD; Ruben Abreu, MD; Asad Rizvi, MD; Mehdi Khalafi, MD
A 56-year-old male with a past medical history of gastroesophageal reflux disease and tobacco abuse presented to the emergency department with a chief complaint of chest pain and progressive shortness of breath of a year duration. The patient...
A 56-year-old male with a past medical history of gastroesophageal reflux disease and tobacco abuse presented to the emergency department with a chief complaint of chest pain and progressive shortness of breath of a year duration. The patient...
A 56-year-old male with a past...
01/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
01/05/2026
Muhammad Imran Hanif, MBBS, FCPS, FSCAI, FRCP; Muhammad Sikandar Saleem, MBBS, FCPS; Muhammad Ansar Maqsood, MBBS, FCPS
The authors share a case of complex wire entrapment during left anterior descending percutaneous coronary intervention illustrating the role of intravascular ultrasound in directing a bailout strategy.
The authors share a case of complex wire entrapment during left anterior descending percutaneous coronary intervention illustrating the role of intravascular ultrasound in directing a bailout strategy.
The authors share a case of...
01/05/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
12/16/2025
Abdul Wahab, MD; Sachin Joseph, MD; Andres Vargas-Estrada, MD
The authors share a case of a large LAD-to-right-sided coronary cameral fistula that produced angiographic coronary steal but no significant shunt, allowing for successful conservative management.
The authors share a case of a large LAD-to-right-sided coronary cameral fistula that produced angiographic coronary steal but no significant shunt, allowing for successful conservative management.
The authors share a case of a...
12/16/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
12/14/2025
Mehmet Cilingiroglu, MD; Ibrahim Halil Inanc, MD
Maxillofacial injury is common following major facial trauma, and can lead to life-threatening hemorrhage. The branches of the external carotid artery (Figure 1) are most vulnerable to trauma as the vessels transverse bone structures. The...
Maxillofacial injury is common following major facial trauma, and can lead to life-threatening hemorrhage. The branches of the external carotid artery (Figure 1) are most vulnerable to trauma as the vessels transverse bone structures. The...
Maxillofacial injury is common...
12/14/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
12/05/2025
Neeraj N. Shah, MD, MPH; Dennis Phillips, DO; Hiroyuki Tsukui, MD; Mitsugu Ogawa, MD; Fouad Jabbour, MD; Ashwin Thiagarajasubramanian, MD; Juan Chahin, MD
Postinfarct (PI) ventricular septal defect (VSD) usually occurs 2-7 days after untreated acute myocardial infarction (MI) due to interventricular septal rupture after necrosis. In the current era of primary percutaneous coronary intervention...
Postinfarct (PI) ventricular septal defect (VSD) usually occurs 2-7 days after untreated acute myocardial infarction (MI) due to interventricular septal rupture after necrosis. In the current era of primary percutaneous coronary intervention...
Postinfarct (PI) ventricular...
12/05/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
11/01/2025
Boskey Patel, DO, FACC, FSCAI
Calcified coronary lesions remain a formidable opponent in the cath lab, despite the many advancements made in the field to overcome the challenges they pose. Fortunately, operators have an ever-evolving arsenal of interventional tools to...
Calcified coronary lesions remain a formidable opponent in the cath lab, despite the many advancements made in the field to overcome the challenges they pose. Fortunately, operators have an ever-evolving arsenal of interventional tools to...
Calcified coronary lesions...
11/01/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
11/01/2025
George DeKornfeld, MD
The author presents a case in which the Artix Thrombectomy System (Inari Medical) was utilized in a hybrid procedure to revascularize a thrombosed axillary-profunda bypass graft followed by profundoplasty.
The author presents a case in which the Artix Thrombectomy System (Inari Medical) was utilized in a hybrid procedure to revascularize a thrombosed axillary-profunda bypass graft followed by profundoplasty.
The author presents a case in...
11/01/2025
Cath Lab Digest

From the Experts

Program Spotlight
12/09/2025
Amir Lotfi, MD; Andrew M. Goldsweig, MD
With a collaborative culture, high-volume expertise, and investment in cutting edge technology, Baystate Medical Center has become a nationally recognized leader in cardiovascular care. In the recent renovation and expansion of Baystate’s...
With a collaborative culture, high-volume expertise, and investment in cutting edge technology, Baystate Medical Center has become a nationally recognized leader in cardiovascular care. In the recent renovation and expansion of Baystate’s...
With a collaborative culture,...
12/09/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Ask the Experts
11/01/2025
Manit Sabharwal ; Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
Long-term radialists Morton Kern, MD, and Arnold Seto, MD, MPA, discuss a novel radial access tool, the Prelude Wave™, with Merit Medical®’s Manit Sabharwal. Discussion ranges from transradial access clinical tips to the challenges of...
Long-term radialists Morton Kern, MD, and Arnold Seto, MD, MPA, discuss a novel radial access tool, the Prelude Wave™, with Merit Medical®’s Manit Sabharwal. Discussion ranges from transradial access clinical tips to the challenges of...
Long-term radialists Morton...
11/01/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Resistant Hypertension
10/03/2025
Behnam N. Tehrani, MD, FSCAI
"The signal has been important and clinically meaningful," says Behnam Tehrani, MD. "At the 90-day visit, we have seen a median blood pressure reduction of over 30 mmHg systolic and 10 mmHg diastolic, with a median reduction of 1.3...
"The signal has been important and clinically meaningful," says Behnam Tehrani, MD. "At the 90-day visit, we have seen a median blood pressure reduction of over 30 mmHg systolic and 10 mmHg diastolic, with a median reduction of 1.3...
"The signal has been important...
10/03/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Interview
09/19/2025
Eric A. Secemsky, MD, MSc, RPVI, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI
Eric Secemsky, MD, discusses his AMP 2025 presentation entitled “Outcomes in Patients With and Without CLTI: A Systematic Literature Review on Atherectomy for Peripheral Interventions”.
Eric Secemsky, MD, discusses his AMP 2025 presentation entitled “Outcomes in Patients With and Without CLTI: A Systematic Literature Review on Atherectomy for Peripheral Interventions”.
Eric Secemsky, MD, discusses his...
09/19/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Renal Denervation
06/05/2025
Orestis Pappas, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM
Dr. Orestis Pappas, of Erie, Pennsylvania, shares his clinical experience using the Paradise™ Ultrasound Renal Denervation (uRDN) System (Recor Medical) in a series of patients with uncontrolled hypertension under his care. He reflects on his...
Dr. Orestis Pappas, of Erie, Pennsylvania, shares his clinical experience using the Paradise™ Ultrasound Renal Denervation (uRDN) System (Recor Medical) in a series of patients with uncontrolled hypertension under his care. He reflects on his...
Dr. Orestis Pappas, of Erie,...
06/05/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral Artery Disease
06/04/2025
Mark C. Bates, MD, DSc(Hons), FACC, FSCAI
"My concern about embolization during interventional procedures dates back almost 3 decades," says Dr. Bates. "While researching and developing one of the early carotid filter systems and as a co-inventor of carotid flow reversal, it became...
"My concern about embolization during interventional procedures dates back almost 3 decades," says Dr. Bates. "While researching and developing one of the early carotid filter systems and as a co-inventor of carotid flow reversal, it became...
"My concern about embolization...
06/04/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral Intervention
05/07/2025
Jaafer A. Golzar, MD
"The DETOUR System (Endologix) and percutaneous transmural arterial bypass (PTAB) represents a truly exciting addition to our armamentarium for the treatment of complex peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients," says Jaafar A. Golzar, MD,...
"The DETOUR System (Endologix) and percutaneous transmural arterial bypass (PTAB) represents a truly exciting addition to our armamentarium for the treatment of complex peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients," says Jaafar A. Golzar, MD,...
"The DETOUR System (Endologix)...
05/07/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Thrombectomy
05/06/2025
Stanley K. Zimmerman, MD, FACC, FSCAI
"I am seeing decreased blood loss and more efficient clot removal with CAVT, which can detect whether there is thrombus engaged with the catheter," says Dr. Zimmerman.
"I am seeing decreased blood loss and more efficient clot removal with CAVT, which can detect whether there is thrombus engaged with the catheter," says Dr. Zimmerman.
"I am seeing decreased blood...
05/06/2025
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Interview
04/21/2025
Lindsay Machan, MD
VDM spoke with interventional radiologist Lindsay Machan, MD, from Vancouver Hospital in Canada, to discuss his presentation on selecting patients for renal denervation treatment.
VDM spoke with interventional radiologist Lindsay Machan, MD, from Vancouver Hospital in Canada, to discuss his presentation on selecting patients for renal denervation treatment.
VDM spoke with interventional...
04/21/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Renal Denervation
03/05/2025
Amir Kaki, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The Paradise ultrasound Renal Denervation (uRDN) System (Recor Medical, Inc.) uses circumferential ultrasound energy to thermally ablate and disrupt sympathetic nerves along the renal arteries.
The Paradise ultrasound Renal Denervation (uRDN) System (Recor Medical, Inc.) uses circumferential ultrasound energy to thermally ablate and disrupt sympathetic nerves along the renal arteries.
The Paradise ultrasound Renal...
03/05/2025
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Case Report
03/04/2026
Richard Casazza, MAS; Neel Patel, MD; Allan Mattia, MD; Paul Saunders, MD; Arsalan Hashmi, MD; Greg Ribakove, MD
Cardiac myxomas are histologically benign tumors; however, they may lead to life-threatening complications. The authors share the case of a successful removal of myxoma with resolution of the patient's symptoms.
Cardiac myxomas are histologically benign tumors; however, they may lead to life-threatening complications. The authors share the case of a successful removal of myxoma with resolution of the patient's symptoms.
Cardiac myxomas are...
03/04/2026
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Case Report
02/13/2026
Muhammad Imran Hanif, MBBS, FCPS, FSCAI, FRCP; Minahil Tariq Sheikh, MBBS, FCPS
Hanif and Sheikh describe treatment of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA), a rare cardiac anomaly characterized by abnormal dilation of the aortic root between the valve annulus and the sinotubular junction, occurring at the level of the...
Hanif and Sheikh describe treatment of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA), a rare cardiac anomaly characterized by abnormal dilation of the aortic root between the valve annulus and the sinotubular junction, occurring at the level of the...
Hanif and Sheikh describe...
02/13/2026
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Clinical Editor's Corner
02/01/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Samuel M. Butman, MD; Kirk N. Garratt, MD, MSc; Neal S. Kleiman, MD; J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD; Stephen R. Ramee, MD; Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MHCDS; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Morton Kern and his expert colleagues discuss communication and how it may be received by team members in the cath lab.
Dr. Morton Kern and his expert colleagues discuss communication and how it may be received by team members in the cath lab.
Dr. Morton Kern and his expert...
02/01/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral Interventions
01/28/2026
Ivana Kumar; Kusum Lata, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Anshita Kumari, MBBS
The authors report a case of recurrent superficial femoral artery occlusion that necessitated the use of endovascular intervention with image-guided stent placement.
The authors report a case of recurrent superficial femoral artery occlusion that necessitated the use of endovascular intervention with image-guided stent placement.
The authors report a case of...
01/28/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
01/23/2026
Saiyeda S. Ali, MD; Greeshma Molugu, MD; Ruben Abreu, MD; Asad Rizvi, MD; Mehdi Khalafi, MD
A 56-year-old male with a past medical history of gastroesophageal reflux disease and tobacco abuse presented to the emergency department with a chief complaint of chest pain and progressive shortness of breath of a year duration. The patient...
A 56-year-old male with a past medical history of gastroesophageal reflux disease and tobacco abuse presented to the emergency department with a chief complaint of chest pain and progressive shortness of breath of a year duration. The patient...
A 56-year-old male with a past...
01/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
01/23/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
"Engage your passion and begin the questioning of conventional wisdom," says Dr. Kern. "In your research, accept setbacks and obstacles. Do not be afraid to fail."
"Engage your passion and begin the questioning of conventional wisdom," says Dr. Kern. "In your research, accept setbacks and obstacles. Do not be afraid to fail."
"Engage your passion and begin...
01/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
01/05/2026
Muhammad Imran Hanif, MBBS, FCPS, FSCAI, FRCP; Muhammad Sikandar Saleem, MBBS, FCPS; Muhammad Ansar Maqsood, MBBS, FCPS
The authors share a case of complex wire entrapment during left anterior descending percutaneous coronary intervention illustrating the role of intravascular ultrasound in directing a bailout strategy.
The authors share a case of complex wire entrapment during left anterior descending percutaneous coronary intervention illustrating the role of intravascular ultrasound in directing a bailout strategy.
The authors share a case of...
01/05/2026
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Case Report
12/16/2025
Abdul Wahab, MD; Sachin Joseph, MD; Andres Vargas-Estrada, MD
The authors share a case of a large LAD-to-right-sided coronary cameral fistula that produced angiographic coronary steal but no significant shunt, allowing for successful conservative management.
The authors share a case of a large LAD-to-right-sided coronary cameral fistula that produced angiographic coronary steal but no significant shunt, allowing for successful conservative management.
The authors share a case of a...
12/16/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
12/14/2025
Mehmet Cilingiroglu, MD; Ibrahim Halil Inanc, MD
Maxillofacial injury is common following major facial trauma, and can lead to life-threatening hemorrhage. The branches of the external carotid artery (Figure 1) are most vulnerable to trauma as the vessels transverse bone structures. The...
Maxillofacial injury is common following major facial trauma, and can lead to life-threatening hemorrhage. The branches of the external carotid artery (Figure 1) are most vulnerable to trauma as the vessels transverse bone structures. The...
Maxillofacial injury is common...
12/14/2025
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Clinical Editor's Corner
12/05/2025
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
On my last cath day, I was standing next to a freshly-minted first-year cardiology trainee. It was a bittersweet moment — a cliché, but true. How many fellows have I worked with? How many unusual patients and novel findings, and how many...
On my last cath day, I was standing next to a freshly-minted first-year cardiology trainee. It was a bittersweet moment — a cliché, but true. How many fellows have I worked with? How many unusual patients and novel findings, and how many...
On my last cath day, I was...
12/05/2025
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