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Case Report
09/02/2025
Ghulam Mujtaba Ghumman, MD; Zaid Al-Jebaje, MD
This article highlights three real-world complex PCI cases in which Takeru™ balloon catheters were utilized, including their role in IVL-supported lesion preparation, complex coronary lesion crossing, and bifurcation stenting strategies.
This article highlights three real-world complex PCI cases in which Takeru™ balloon catheters were utilized, including their role in IVL-supported lesion preparation, complex coronary lesion crossing, and bifurcation stenting strategies.
This article highlights three...
09/02/2025
Cath Lab Digest
SCAI
09/01/2025
Srihari S. Naidu MD, MSCAI
In this introduction to the 2025-2026 Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, MSCAI, he shares what he most values about the Society, his goals in founding the Emerging Leaders...
In this introduction to the 2025-2026 Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, MSCAI, he shares what he most values about the Society, his goals in founding the Emerging Leaders...
In this introduction to the...
09/01/2025
Cath Lab Digest
OUTPATIENT SETTINGS
09/01/2025
Joyce Froetschel
The operations of an ASC (vs. hospital setting) often benefit from more efficient workflows, fewer delays, and shorter patient stays, thus leading to higher patient satisfaction and often increased volumes over time.(1)
The operations of an ASC (vs. hospital setting) often benefit from more efficient workflows, fewer delays, and shorter patient stays, thus leading to higher patient satisfaction and often increased volumes over time.(1)
The operations of an ASC (vs....
09/01/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
09/01/2025
Daniel Moore, RN, BSN, CEN
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center STEMI Coordinator Daniel Moore, RN, BSN, CEN, shares how and why his center sends feedback reports to every team member who comes into contact with a STEMI patient, primarily from first medical contact...
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center STEMI Coordinator Daniel Moore, RN, BSN, CEN, shares how and why his center sends feedback reports to every team member who comes into contact with a STEMI patient, primarily from first medical contact...
Asante Rogue Regional Medical...
09/01/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
08/26/2025
Saroj Sahoo, MD; Ramachandra Barik, MD, DNB; Sindhu Rao Malla, MD; Debasis Acharya, MD, DM; Debasis Panda, MD; Prabhat Kumar Singh, MD
The authors report a successful revascularization of a heavily calcified Medina 0.0.1 bifurcation lesion in a 74-year-old male with multiple co-morbidities who is at high risk for CABG, using orbital atherectomy and a cutting balloon under...
The authors report a successful revascularization of a heavily calcified Medina 0.0.1 bifurcation lesion in a 74-year-old male with multiple co-morbidities who is at high risk for CABG, using orbital atherectomy and a cutting balloon under...
The authors report a successful...
08/26/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Radiation Safety
09/01/2025
James B. Hermiller, MD, FACC, MSCAI
"One of my missions, probably my greatest mission, is to address occupational safety in the cardiac catheterization laboratory," says James B. Hermiller, MD, FACC, MSCAI, the 2024-2025 Past President of the Society for Cardiovascular...
"One of my missions, probably my greatest mission, is to address occupational safety in the cardiac catheterization laboratory," says James B. Hermiller, MD, FACC, MSCAI, the 2024-2025 Past President of the Society for Cardiovascular...
"One of my missions, probably my...
09/01/2025
Cath Lab Digest
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
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