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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
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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
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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
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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
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Case Report
Successful Coil Embolization of Bleeding Facial Artery in a Patient With Facial Trauma
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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Case Report
Percutaneous Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Closure in a Postinfarct VSD: Better Lucky Than Good!
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
When All Else Fails: Devices to Optimize PCI in Calcified and Tortuous Vessels
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
Hybrid Revascularization of a Thrombosed Bypass Graft with the Artix Thrombectomy System
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
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Technique
Double-Barrel Left Main Stenting and Simultaneous ‘Ping-Pong’ TAVR Technique With Impella Support
11/01/2025
Blerina Asllanaj, MD; Andrii Maryniak, MD; Filip Oleszak; Marian S. Petrasko, MD, PhD; Adam T. Stys, MD, FACC; Tomasz P. Stys, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The management of patients with both obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) and severe aortic stenosis (AS) presents a significant challenge, particularly when the patient is considered a poor surgical candidate.
The management of patients with both obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) and severe aortic stenosis (AS) presents a significant challenge, particularly when the patient is considered a poor surgical candidate.
The management of patients with...
11/01/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
Advancing Coronary Intervention With Terumo’s Takeru™ PTCA Balloon Dilatation Catheters
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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