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Clinical Editor's Corner
Yelling in the Cath Lab: Is It Ever a Good Idea?
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
Clinical Trial Update
The SELUTION4ISR Clinical Trial
01/30/2026
Donald E. Cutlip, MD
SELUTION4ISR is a prospective, international, randomized, single-blind clinical trial evaluating a sirolimus-eluting balloon for the treatment of coronary in-stent restenosis in arteries with up to two layers of bare-metal or drug-eluting...
SELUTION4ISR is a prospective, international, randomized, single-blind clinical trial evaluating a sirolimus-eluting balloon for the treatment of coronary in-stent restenosis in arteries with up to two layers of bare-metal or drug-eluting...
SELUTION4ISR is a prospective,...
01/30/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Peripheral Interventions
Recalcitrant Total Occlusion of the Superficial Femoral Artery – Image-Guided Stent Placement
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
Cultivating Excellence: A Multi-Year Retrospective Analysis of Programmatic Advancement in a High-Volume Cath Lab Using a CCL/EP Procedure Manual
01/27/2026
Sarah Davis-Arnold, MSN, RN, RCIS, EBP-C, NPD-C; Jessica Bower, MSN, RN, CCRN, RCIS, CNOR, NEA-BC
Davis-Arnold and Bower present a 5-year retrospective analysis (2021-2025) of a CCL and EP program at Marian Regional Medical Center, following the development and use of an Invasive Procedures Manual.
Davis-Arnold and Bower present a 5-year retrospective analysis (2021-2025) of a CCL and EP program at Marian Regional Medical Center, following the development and use of an Invasive Procedures Manual.
Davis-Arnold and Bower present a...
01/27/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
Grit and Curiosity – Keys to Success in the Cath Lab
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
Eventration of the Diaphragm Presenting as Unstable Angina: The Importance of Looking at Non-Cardiac Findings on Catheterization Cines
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
GUIDEWIRES
The New Stedi Extra Support Guidewire, Designed for Use in TAVR
01/23/2026
Tanvir Bajwa, MD
Our program treats approximately 700 transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) patients a year and has implanted over 4,000 Evolut (Medtronic) TAVRs.
Our program treats approximately 700 transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) patients a year and has implanted over 4,000 Evolut (Medtronic) TAVRs.
Our program treats approximately...
01/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
Spotlight: Jersey Shore University Medical Center
01/22/2026
Margaret McGowan, MSN, RN, CEN; Tresy Thomas, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
JSUMC has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Top 10 hospital in NJ for 13 consecutive years. Jersey Shore has received 10 consecutive ‘A’ grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. The medical center is the only open and...
JSUMC has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Top 10 hospital in NJ for 13 consecutive years. Jersey Shore has received 10 consecutive ‘A’ grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. The medical center is the only open and...
JSUMC has been ranked by U.S....
01/22/2026
Cath Lab Digest
professional growth
“Don’t Miss A Beat”: Cardiovascular Educational Illustrations (Diagnostic Catheter Curves)
01/15/2026
Samantha Propper, MBA, BS, RCIS CEO and Founder, Don’t Miss A Beat
Find more images from CLD Editorial Board member Samantha Propper, MBA, BS, RCIS, Propper Consulting, LLC (Don’t Miss A Beat), at https://dontmissabeat.store/
Find more images from CLD Editorial Board member Samantha Propper, MBA, BS, RCIS, Propper Consulting, LLC (Don’t Miss A Beat), at https://dontmissabeat.store/
Find more images from CLD...
01/15/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
The Roadmap to Cardiovascular Excellence: Strategic Steps for Hospital Leaders
01/06/2026
Carol Wesley, MSN, MHA, RN
Carol Wesley, MSN, MHA, RN, offers actionable strategies to help organizations align their cardiovascular services with national standards, market expectations, and long-term institutional goals. Whether your program is in its early stages or...
Carol Wesley, MSN, MHA, RN, offers actionable strategies to help organizations align their cardiovascular services with national standards, market expectations, and long-term institutional goals. Whether your program is in its early stages or...
Carol Wesley, MSN, MHA, RN,...
01/06/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
The Invisible Revealed: The Importance of IVUS in Diagnosing and Treating a Coronary Wire Complication
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
Cath Lab Management
A Supply Cost Reduction Initiative
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
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
Eighty Years Undetected: A Congenital Coronary Cameral Fistula Without Significant Shunt
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
Structural Heart Disease
Impact of TAVR on Functional vs. Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation
12/16/2025
Kayla Wong, BS; Jennifer Nguyen, BS, CCRC; Evan Walser-Kuntz, MS; Sara Olson, RN, CCRC; Le Nguyen, BS; Tremayne Ansani, BS; Andrew Willett, BS; Mario Gössl MD, PhD, MHA
This retrospective single-center study characterizes mitral regurgitation progression in 277 patients who underwent TAVR over a five-year follow-up period.
This retrospective single-center study characterizes mitral regurgitation progression in 277 patients who underwent TAVR over a five-year follow-up period.
This retrospective single-center...
12/16/2025
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Clinical & Industry News

thrombectomy
Penumbra Launches Lightning Flash 3.0 — The Next Evolution in CAVT Technology
01/27/2026
Penumbra recently launched the Lightning Flash® 3.0 Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy (CAVT™) system, which includes significant upgrades that further advance our leading venous thromboembolism (VTE) platform.
Penumbra recently launched the Lightning Flash® 3.0 Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy (CAVT™) system, which includes significant upgrades that further advance our leading venous thromboembolism (VTE) platform.
Penumbra recently launched the...
01/27/2026
Cath Lab Digest
AI Cardiac Imaging Software
Study Reveals Stark Disconnect Between Americans’ Desire for Preventive Cardiac Screening and Care They Can Access
01/27/2026
New York, NY – In the lead-up to American Heart Health Month, a new national study reveals a stark disconnect between Americans’ desire for preventive cardiac screening and the care they can access. Despite heart disease remaining the leading...
New York, NY – In the lead-up to American Heart Health Month, a new national study reveals a stark disconnect between Americans’ desire for preventive cardiac screening and the care they can access. Despite heart disease remaining the leading...
New York, NY – In the lead-up to...
01/27/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Patent Foramen Ovale Detection
BURL Concepts Announces First Human Uses of FOQUS Ultrasound System for Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Detection
01/27/2026
The FOQUS ultrasound system, powered by SONAS technology, includes a transcranial headset system. The system introduces a new method to assist physicians in diagnosing a PFO, addressing the need for diagnostic tools that are both faster,...
The FOQUS ultrasound system, powered by SONAS technology, includes a transcranial headset system. The system introduces a new method to assist physicians in diagnosing a PFO, addressing the need for diagnostic tools that are both faster,...
The FOQUS ultrasound system,...
01/27/2026
Cath Lab Digest
AI Plaque analysis
Aetna Approves Coverage for Cleerly's AI Cardiovascular Imaging Analysis
01/21/2026
DENVER, CO – Cleerly, focused on AI-based cardiovascular imaging, announced that Aetna will begin covering Cleerly® LABS plaque analysis effective immediately. Aetna, which covers more than 20+ million lives,...
DENVER, CO – Cleerly, focused on AI-based cardiovascular imaging, announced that Aetna will begin covering Cleerly® LABS plaque analysis effective immediately. Aetna, which covers more than 20+ million lives,...
DENVER,...
01/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
AI Plaque analysis
Coverage Unlocks Reimbursable AI Plaque Quantification With Circle Cardiovascular Imaging's cvi42|Plaque
01/21/2026
CALGARY, Alberta -- Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. (Circle CVI), focused on cardiovascular imaging post-processing, announced that clinical practices using its FDA 510(k)-cleared cvi42 with AI-enabled plaque...
CALGARY, Alberta -- Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. (Circle CVI), focused on cardiovascular imaging post-processing, announced that clinical practices using its FDA 510(k)-cleared cvi42 with AI-enabled plaque...
CALGARY, Alberta -- Circle...
01/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Acquisitions
Haemonetics Acquires Vivasure Medical Limited
01/21/2026
Vivasure's PerQseal® Elite system uses a proprietary bioabsorbable patch to seal large-bore (up to 26 F) arteriotomies and venotomies from inside the vessel, offering a sutureless, fully absorbable solution for structural heart and...
Vivasure's PerQseal® Elite system uses a proprietary bioabsorbable patch to seal large-bore (up to 26 F) arteriotomies and venotomies from inside the vessel, offering a sutureless, fully absorbable solution for structural heart and...
Vivasure's PerQseal® Elite...
01/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Early CAD Detection
Mammograms and Hidden Heart Disease: Annual Scans Can Detect This Silent Killer and Help Save Lives, but Awareness Is Key
01/21/2026
In the “Mammography and Breast Arterial Calcification Trial at Mount Sinai,” doctors are sending letters to patients with high breast artery calcification levels, urging them to see a cardiologist or other doctor for further evaluation to...
In the “Mammography and Breast Arterial Calcification Trial at Mount Sinai,” doctors are sending letters to patients with high breast artery calcification levels, urging them to see a cardiologist or other doctor for further evaluation to...
In the “Mammography and Breast...
01/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Radiation Protection Systems
Cathpax Demonstrates Ability to Offer Interventional Physicians Unmatched Level of Radiation Protection Thanks to First-of-Its-Kind NOVARAD Clinical Study
01/21/2026
Final results of NOVARAD clinical study show that use of Nova-X® full-body, team-wide radiation protection system reduces dose received by main operator in interventional neuroradiology by a factor of eleven.
Final results of NOVARAD clinical study show that use of Nova-X® full-body, team-wide radiation protection system reduces dose received by main operator in interventional neuroradiology by a factor of eleven.
Final results of NOVARAD...
01/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Technology & Health Literacy
ECRI: Misuse of AI Chatbots Tops Annual List of Health Tech Hazards
01/21/2026
ECRI experts say that chatbots have suggested incorrect diagnoses, recommended unnecessary testing, promoted subpar medical supplies, and even invented body parts in response to medical questions while sounding like a trusted expert.
ECRI experts say that chatbots have suggested incorrect diagnoses, recommended unnecessary testing, promoted subpar medical supplies, and even invented body parts in response to medical questions while sounding like a trusted expert.
ECRI experts say that chatbots...
01/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
CAD Risk Factors
North Carolina State University Study Finds Police-Related Stress Associated With Physical Markers of Cardiovascular Health Risk for Black Women
01/19/2026
The paper, “Police-Related Stress and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Among African American Women,” is published in the journal Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine.
The paper, “Police-Related Stress and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Among African American Women,” is published in the journal Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine.
The paper, “Police-Related...
01/19/2026
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