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Volume 29 - Issue 11 - November 2021

Spotlight Interview
Cath Lab Spotlight: Peconic Bay Medical Center, Northwell Health
11/07/2021
Stanley Katz, MD, FACC; Ram Jadonath, MD, FACC, FHRS; Andrew Persits, MD, FACC; Rohit Maini, MD, FACC; Anne Marie Dillon, MS, RN, NE-BC, CCRN-K; John Guerra, BS, PA-C; Lindsey Tereso, BS, RN, CEN-CMC, CVRN-BC II; Steven J. Lederman, MD, FACC; Darrien Garay, MS
Peconic Bay Medical Center is part of Northwell Health and reports to The Eastern Region Cardiac Service Line.
Peconic Bay Medical Center is part of Northwell Health and reports to The Eastern Region Cardiac Service Line.
Peconic Bay Medical Center is...
11/07/2021
Cath Lab Digest
Case + Interview
Safe and Effective Calcium Modification in Severe Ostial Right Coronary Artery Stenosis
11/07/2021
Srinivasa Potluri, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The patient is an 86-year-old male with known coronary artery disease (CAD). Three years ago, he had robotic left internal mammary artery (LIMA) graft to the left anterior descending (LAD) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the...
The patient is an 86-year-old male with known coronary artery disease (CAD). Three years ago, he had robotic left internal mammary artery (LIMA) graft to the left anterior descending (LAD) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the...
The patient is an 86-year-old...
11/07/2021
Cath Lab Digest
Case + Interview
Safe and Effective Calcium Modification in Severe Ostial Right Coronary Artery Stenosis
11/07/2021
Srinivasa Potluri, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The patient is an 86-year-old male with known coronary artery disease (CAD). Three years ago, he had robotic left internal mammary artery (LIMA) graft to the left anterior descending (LAD) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the...
The patient is an 86-year-old male with known coronary artery disease (CAD). Three years ago, he had robotic left internal mammary artery (LIMA) graft to the left anterior descending (LAD) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the...
The patient is an 86-year-old...
11/07/2021
Cath Lab Digest
Case Series
Tough Times: Radial Interventions to Combat the Ongoing Damage to the Healthcare System Inflicted by COVID-19
11/07/2021
Richard J. Markiewicz, MD; Saleh El Dassouki, MD; Nicholas McKay, RN
SARS-CoV-2 has put tremendous pressure on healthcare systems. Various efforts have been made to provide a safe work environment for healthcare personnel and safe patient care. This has led to both a shortage of beds and of staffing personnel.
SARS-CoV-2 has put tremendous pressure on healthcare systems. Various efforts have been made to provide a safe work environment for healthcare personnel and safe patient care. This has led to both a shortage of beds and of staffing personnel.
SARS-CoV-2 has put tremendous...
11/07/2021
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Program Success: Expert Advice
How Can We Get More Efficient at Delivering Care That Benefits Everyone?
11/07/2021
Anne Beekman, BSN, RN; Dan Halverson
In this month’s article, I have asked Anne Beekman, Director of Care Pathway Solutions, Terumo Health Outcomes, along with Dan Halverson, CEO of Sightline, a healthcare process improvement and project management company, to address the issues...
In this month’s article, I have asked Anne Beekman, Director of Care Pathway Solutions, Terumo Health Outcomes, along with Dan Halverson, CEO of Sightline, a healthcare process improvement and project management company, to address the issues...
In this month’s article, I have...
11/07/2021
Cath Lab Digest
Large-Bore Access & Closure
Achievement of Rapid Venous Hemostasis Following Large-Bore Catheter Procedures
11/04/2021
Elliott M. Goodwin, DO; Jeffrey Roesch, MD; Angelo Marino, DO; Jeffrey B. Hirsh, MD; Joshua Cornman-Homonoff, MD
Mid- to large-bore percutaneous interventional procedures such as structural heart repairs, catheter ablations, thrombectomies, and leadless pacemaker implantations are increasing in number as more devices and applications are developed.
Mid- to large-bore percutaneous interventional procedures such as structural heart repairs, catheter ablations, thrombectomies, and leadless pacemaker implantations are increasing in number as more devices and applications are developed.
Mid- to large-bore percutaneous...
11/04/2021
Cath Lab Digest
TAVR
Hypo-Attenuating Leaflet Thickening With Hypo-Attenuation Affecting Motion Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
11/04/2021
Milan N. Patel, BS , MD; Radhika-Alicia P. Patel, RA, MPH; Abha Kulkarni, MS, MPH; Mihika Shah, MS; Pratik B. Patel, MD, FACC; Shreya Patel; Monarch Shah, MD
Since its approval, transcatheter aortic valve replacement has been an important innovation in the treatment of severe aortic stenosis and serves as an alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients.
Since its approval, transcatheter aortic valve replacement has been an important innovation in the treatment of severe aortic stenosis and serves as an alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients.
Since its approval,...
11/04/2021
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Discussion
Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients With Left Heart Disease: Pearls and Pitfalls From UTHealth McGovern Medical School in Houston
11/04/2021
Marwan F. Jumean, MD; Maria M. Patarroyo, MD; Bindu Akkanti, MD
A 55-year-old gentleman with multiple cardiovascular risk factors including hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, known coronary artery disease, and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation on apixaban presented to an outside institution with...
A 55-year-old gentleman with multiple cardiovascular risk factors including hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, known coronary artery disease, and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation on apixaban presented to an outside institution with...
A 55-year-old gentleman with...
11/04/2021
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Program Success: Expert Advice
The Clinical Value of Accreditation as Proven Through Results
11/03/2021
Tim W. Attebery, DSc, MBA, FACHE, MD; Joyce Froetschel
When choosing an accreditation provider, it is important to consider the value this effort will add to your specialty program. Many accreditation approaches are designed to fulfill state requirements (if in place), but Corazon believes this...
When choosing an accreditation provider, it is important to consider the value this effort will add to your specialty program. Many accreditation approaches are designed to fulfill state requirements (if in place), but Corazon believes this...
When choosing an accreditation...
11/03/2021
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
Managing Urgency During a Cardiac Cath
11/03/2021
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
In the last month, we had a few unexpected events requiring urgent action from the cath lab nurses and technologists. Like all labs, we discuss and review what to do in emergencies and what safety measures are needed.
In the last month, we had a few unexpected events requiring urgent action from the cath lab nurses and technologists. Like all labs, we discuss and review what to do in emergencies and what safety measures are needed.
In the last month, we had a few...
11/03/2021
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Clinical & Industry News

Endovascular Devices
Thrombolex, Inc. Secures $50 Million Series A Growth Financing to Advance Commercialization of its Innovative Pharmaco-Mechanical Lysis Technology (PML)
03/19/2026
New Britain, PA, March 16, 2026 – Thrombolex, Inc., a commercial-stage medical device company advancing a differentiated pharmaco-mechanical lysis (PML) platform for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE) and other thromboembolic diseases,...
New Britain, PA, March 16, 2026 – Thrombolex, Inc., a commercial-stage medical device company advancing a differentiated pharmaco-mechanical lysis (PML) platform for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE) and other thromboembolic diseases,...
New Britain, PA, March 16, 2026...
03/19/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Neurovascular acquisitions
Medtronic to Acquire Scientia Vascular, Marrying Access and Therapeutic Portfolios for Neurovascular Care
03/11/2026
Scientia's novel access platform is designed to improve navigability through complex anatomy and simplify neurovascular procedures. By enabling faster and more reliable access, these technologies improve procedural efficiency.
Scientia's novel access platform is designed to improve navigability through complex anatomy and simplify neurovascular procedures. By enabling faster and more reliable access, these technologies improve procedural efficiency.
Scientia's novel access platform...
03/11/2026
Cath Lab Digest
EggNest (Egg Medical)
Clinical Trial Update
Egg Medical Presents CRT 2026 Data Demonstrating a Responsible Path to Light Lead and Lead-Apron Free Protection
03/10/2026
"By using the EggNest system, we can provide the entire team with protection that is superior to the status quo, by either going apron-free, or while wearing aprons that feel like a light vest," said Santiago Garcia, MD, the study’s lead...
"By using the EggNest system, we can provide the entire team with protection that is superior to the status quo, by either going apron-free, or while wearing aprons that feel like a light vest," said Santiago Garcia, MD, the study’s lead...
"By using the EggNest system, we...
03/10/2026
EP Lab Digest
CathWorks FFRangio
Fractional Flow Reserve
Late-Breaking Trial: U.S. Cohort of 4,000+ CathWorks FFRangio Patients Shows 2-Year Outcomes Comparable to Pressure Wire–Guided PCI
03/08/2026
"This first look at contemporary data of the growing adoption of angiography-derived physiology (ADP) in the U.S. shows similar clinical outcomes including death, MI and revascularization through 2 years when compared with invasive pressure...
"This first look at contemporary data of the growing adoption of angiography-derived physiology (ADP) in the U.S. shows similar clinical outcomes including death, MI and revascularization through 2 years when compared with invasive pressure...
"This first look at contemporary...
03/08/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Heart Failure
BioCardia Late Breaking Echocardiography Clinical Results from CardiAMP HF Trial Presented at Technology and Heart Failure Therapeutics (THT)
03/04/2026
Dr. Amish Raval reported that patients receiving the autologous CardiAMP cell therapy under investigation demonstrated positive evidence of decreased pathological left ventricular remodeling over time compared to patients not receiving the...
Dr. Amish Raval reported that patients receiving the autologous CardiAMP cell therapy under investigation demonstrated positive evidence of decreased pathological left ventricular remodeling over time compared to patients not receiving the...
Dr. Amish Raval reported that...
03/04/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Heart Failure
Relief Cardiovascular Reports Positive First-in-Human Data for Device-Based Decongestion Therapy in Heart Failure Patients
03/04/2026
"The RELIEF-FIH study provides encouraging early evidence on a novel approach to HF congestion management," stated Dr. Alex Rothman. "By targeting the negative physiological cardiorenal loop, the Relief System modulates venous congestion in...
"The RELIEF-FIH study provides encouraging early evidence on a novel approach to HF congestion management," stated Dr. Alex Rothman. "By targeting the negative physiological cardiorenal loop, the Relief System modulates venous congestion in...
"The RELIEF-FIH study provides...
03/04/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Amputation Prevention
Researchers Develop New Oxygen-Delivering Gel Designed to Help Wounds Heal Before They Progress to Limb Loss
02/23/2026
A wound that remains open for longer than a month is classified as chronic. Worldwide, about 12 million people experience chronic wounds each year, including roughly 4.5 million in the United States. Approximately one in five of these...
A wound that remains open for longer than a month is classified as chronic. Worldwide, about 12 million people experience chronic wounds each year, including roughly 4.5 million in the United States. Approximately one in five of these...
A wound that remains open for...
02/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Nutrition
People Whose Sugar Intake Was Restricted Before Birth and In Early Childhood Had Markedly Lower Rates of Heart Disease Later In Life 
02/23/2026
Limiting sugar consumption during early childhood may reduce the risk of serious heart problems later in life. A study published in The BMJ, based on data from the end of sugar rationing in the United Kingdom in 1953, found that people...
Limiting sugar consumption during early childhood may reduce the risk of serious heart problems later in life. A study published in The BMJ, based on data from the end of sugar rationing in the United Kingdom in 1953, found that people...
Limiting sugar consumption...
02/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
VentiV Mechanical Thrombectomy system illustration
Thrombectomy
FDA Clearance for VentiV Mechanical Thrombectomy System Brings New “Pulse” Platform to Peripheral Clot Removal
02/23/2026
SALT LAKE CITY, UT  — VentiV Scientific announced the FDA clearance of VentiV Mechanical Thrombectomy system to remove blood clots from the peripheral vasculature including the new VentiV Pulse platform. Blood clot removal...
SALT LAKE CITY, UT  — VentiV Scientific announced the FDA clearance of VentiV Mechanical Thrombectomy system to remove blood clots from the peripheral vasculature including the new VentiV Pulse platform. Blood clot removal...
SALT LAKE CITY, UT ...
02/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Acute Coronary Events Registry Provides Insights Into Sex-Specific Differences
02/20/2026
Munich, Germany – Preliminary results from an Italian registry describe the risk profile of women experiencing acute coronary syndromes and provide insights to improve management.1 These findings were presented today at the EAPCI Summit 2026,...
Munich, Germany – Preliminary results from an Italian registry describe the risk profile of women experiencing acute coronary syndromes and provide insights to improve management.1 These findings were presented today at the EAPCI Summit 2026,...
Munich, Germany – Preliminary...
02/20/2026
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