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Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Explore the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), a monthly, peer-reviewed, PubMed® indexed journal and online clinical resource for interventional cardiologists.

March Issue Highlights

Original Research
Original Contribution
10/10/2025
Jonathan Hinton, MD; William Carr, MBBS; Natasha Khullar, MBBS; Trisha Singh, PhD; Vivek Kodoth, MD; Jehangir Din, MD; Peter O’Kane, MD
This study compared the use of excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA) as a sole device for coronary intervention with ELCA in combination with additional calcium modification devices.
This study compared the use of excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA) as a sole device for coronary intervention with ELCA in combination with additional calcium modification devices.
This study compared the use of...
10/10/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Research
Original Contribution
10/29/2025
Tobias Heer, MD; Matthias Hochadel, PhD; Sebastian Kerber, MD; Bernward Lauer, MD; Ralf Zahn, MD; Uwe Zeymer, MD
The authors examined the characteristics and outcomes of patients with acute myocardial infarction-related cardiogenic shock who underwent early coronary angiography and were treated with or without acute percutaneous coronary intervention.
The authors examined the characteristics and outcomes of patients with acute myocardial infarction-related cardiogenic shock who underwent early coronary angiography and were treated with or without acute percutaneous coronary intervention.
The authors examined the...
10/29/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Research
Original Contribution
11/07/2025
Ioannis Karalis, MD, PhD; Marijke JC Timmermans, PhD; Andrea Tuccillo, MD; J. Wouter Jukema, MD, PhD; Lineke Derks, MSc; Eva C. Verbeek, PhD; Giovanni Amoroso, MD, PhD
This study examines the relationship between vascular access site and mortality in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.
This study examines the relationship between vascular access site and mortality in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.
This study examines the...
11/07/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
Brief Communication
10/09/2025
Desiree Wussler, MD; Sophie Offen, MBBS, PhD; Julius Jelisejevas, MD; Hassan Ogran, MD; Jacqueline Saw, MD
The authors sought to compare procedural time and adverse events between the use of mechanical Brockenbrough needle vs the VersaCross Connect for WATCHMAN (Boston Scientific) implantation.
The authors sought to compare procedural time and adverse events between the use of mechanical Brockenbrough needle vs the VersaCross Connect for WATCHMAN (Boston Scientific) implantation.
The authors sought to compare...
10/09/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Image
Clinical Images
08/27/2025
Qian Wang, MD; Yao Ma, MD; Xuepeng Yan, MS; Rui Guo, MS
A 40-year-old woman presented to the hospital with recurrent chest pain and dyspnea. Cardiac computed tomography angiography and cinematic rendering showed the dual inlets of a single ventricle with the right and left atria converging into...
A 40-year-old woman presented to the hospital with recurrent chest pain and dyspnea. Cardiac computed tomography angiography and cinematic rendering showed the dual inlets of a single ventricle with the right and left atria converging into...
A 40-year-old woman presented to...
08/27/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Videos

ML Predicting AFib title slide
CRT 2026
03/18/2026
Andreas Sarantopoulos, MD
In this CRT 2026 interview, Dr Andreas Sarantopoulos of the NCH Rooney Heart Institute discusses his Top Abstract on machine learning for predicting recurrent atrial fibrillation and its implications for interventional cardiology practice.
In this CRT 2026 interview, Dr Andreas Sarantopoulos of the NCH Rooney Heart Institute discusses his Top Abstract on machine learning for predicting recurrent atrial fibrillation and its implications for interventional cardiology practice.
In this CRT 2026 interview, Dr...
03/18/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
RDN for AFib title slide
CRT 2026
03/18/2026
Eric A. Secemsky, MD, MSc, RPVI, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI
In this interview from CRT 2026, Dr Eric A. Secemsky of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center speaks about the current status of renal denervation as a management strategy for atrial fibrillation and hypertension.
In this interview from CRT 2026, Dr Eric A. Secemsky of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center speaks about the current status of renal denervation as a management strategy for atrial fibrillation and hypertension.
In this interview from CRT 2026,...
03/18/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Lerakis Figure. Transesophageal echocardiography of flail left coronary cusp
Clinical Videos
03/06/2026
Leila Alizadeh, MD; Maria Eleni Drosou, MD; Takayuki Onishi, MD; Roya Anahita Mousavi, MD; Amit Hooda, MD; Sahil Khera, MD, MPH; Lucy M. Safi, DO; George D. Dangas, MD, PhD; Gilbert H.L. Tang, MD, MSc, MBA; Samin K. Sharma, MD; Annapoorna S. Kini, MD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Late Degeneration of a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Presenting With Flail Leaflet."
Video Supplement to "Late Degeneration of a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Presenting With Flail Leaflet."
Video Supplement to "Late...
03/06/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brilakis Top 10 thumbnail
Author Interview
03/06/2026
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Emmanouil Brilakis about his Editor’s 2025 Top 10 article, “Can IodixAnol ReducE the Incidence of Adverse Renal or Cardiac Events in Chronic Total...
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Emmanouil Brilakis about his Editor’s 2025 Top 10 article, “Can IodixAnol ReducE the Incidence of Adverse Renal or Cardiac Events in Chronic Total...
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt,...
03/06/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Medtronic video
Sponsored Video
03/05/2026
Medtronic is now the sole distributor of the first-of-its-kind Neuroguard IEP™* System. This 3-in-1 technology, featuring a carotid stent, a 40-micron integrated embolic protection (IEP) filter, and a post-dilation balloon, is setting a new...
Medtronic is now the sole distributor of the first-of-its-kind Neuroguard IEP™* System. This 3-in-1 technology, featuring a carotid stent, a 40-micron integrated embolic protection (IEP) filter, and a post-dilation balloon, is setting a new...
Medtronic is now the sole...
03/05/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Zeymer title card
Author Interview
02/27/2026
Uwe Zeymer, MD
Dr Uwe Zeymer shares background and insights on his article, "Hospital Outcomes of Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction-Related Cardiogenic Shock With and Without Revascularization."
Dr Uwe Zeymer shares background and insights on his article, "Hospital Outcomes of Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction-Related Cardiogenic Shock With and Without Revascularization."
Dr Uwe Zeymer shares background...
02/27/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Rafique Figure. Cardiac imaging and catheterization findings
Clinical Videos
02/26/2026
Soomal Rafique, MD; Rami Al-Ayyubi, MD; Dylan Thompson, MD; William Stevens, MD; Abdul Moiz Hafiz, MD
Video Supplement to "Subaortic Membrane Recurrence With Obstructive Physiology."
Video Supplement to "Subaortic Membrane Recurrence With Obstructive Physiology."
Video Supplement to "Subaortic...
02/26/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Chan Figure 2A. coronal plane image from the patient’s computed tomography venogram
Clinical Videos
02/26/2026
John Cheong-Hin Chan, MBBS; Kwok-Ho Yau, MBBS; Kin-Lam Tsui, MBBS, FACC
Video Supplement to "Left-Sided Inferior Vena Cava: An Unusual Obstacle to Leadless Pacemaker Implantation."
Video Supplement to "Left-Sided Inferior Vena Cava: An Unusual Obstacle to Leadless Pacemaker Implantation."
Video Supplement to "Left-Sided...
02/26/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Offiah Figure
Clinical Videos
02/13/2026
Gregory Offiah, MB, BCh, BAO, MRCPI; John P. Birrane, BA, BMBS, MCh, MRCPI; Ian Pearson, MB, BCh, BAO, MRCP, MD; John Cosgrave, MB, BCh, BAO, MRCPI, MD
Video Supplement to "Not All Kisses are the Same: Kissing Balloon Inflation in the Left Main Coronary Artery With Ultra High-Pressure Noncompliant Balloons".
Video Supplement to "Not All Kisses are the Same: Kissing Balloon Inflation in the Left Main Coronary Artery With Ultra High-Pressure Noncompliant Balloons".
Video Supplement to "Not All...
02/13/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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

Podcasts

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
Podcasts
04/21/2025
Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI
EPLD talks with Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, about challenges in cardiovascular care for women, gaps in knowledge, and more.
EPLD talks with Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, about challenges in cardiovascular care for women, gaps in knowledge, and more.
EPLD talks with Nishtha Sareen,...
04/21/2025
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
02/07/2025
Bibhu D. Mohanty, MD; Elizabeth Schetina, BSN, RN
EP Lab Digest highlights Tampa General Hospital’s NeuroCardiac Program, a unique, collaborative approach to patient care that is shaping the future of heart-brain health.
EP Lab Digest highlights Tampa General Hospital’s NeuroCardiac Program, a unique, collaborative approach to patient care that is shaping the future of heart-brain health.
EP Lab Digest highlights Tampa...
02/07/2025
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
01/10/2025
Nassir F. Marrouche, MD; Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab...
01/10/2025
EP Lab Digest
JIC Podcast Logo
Podcasts
09/13/2023
The JIC Podcast is the official podcast of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology. The Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC) is a peer-reviewed scientific medical journal serving clinicians who treat cardiovascular disease.
The JIC Podcast is the official podcast of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology. The Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC) is a peer-reviewed scientific medical journal serving clinicians who treat cardiovascular disease.
The JIC Podcast is the official...
09/13/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, and Nassir Marrouche, MD
Podcasts
09/13/2023
Jodie Elrod
Nassir Marrouche, MD, talks with Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, about how the Western AF Symposium includes opportunities for interventional cardiologists.
Nassir Marrouche, MD, talks with Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, about how the Western AF Symposium includes opportunities for interventional cardiologists.
Nassir Marrouche, MD, talks with...
09/13/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Drs Bhatt and Sharma
Podcasts
03/09/2023
Samin K. Sharma, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
03/09/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Dr Bhatt
Podcast
02/01/2023
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC Editor-in-Chief, selects the most notable articles from JIC 2022.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC Editor-in-Chief, selects the most notable articles from JIC 2022.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Wang
Podcast
12/05/2022
Dee Dee Wang, MD; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
In this interview, Drs Bhatt and Wang discuss the Door-To-Unload (DTU)-STEMI pilot trial, set up to evaluate the safety and feasibility of LV unloading and delayed reperfusion in patients with STEMI.
In this interview, Drs Bhatt and Wang discuss the Door-To-Unload (DTU)-STEMI pilot trial, set up to evaluate the safety and feasibility of LV unloading and delayed reperfusion in patients with STEMI.
In this interview, Drs Bhatt and...
12/05/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Brilakis
Podcast
11/07/2022
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the largest meta-analysis to date investigating the impact of CTO-PCI on clinical events during long-term follow-up. The analysis (Simsek et al), included 58 publications containing a total of 45,527 who underwent...
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the largest meta-analysis to date investigating the impact of CTO-PCI on clinical events during long-term follow-up. The analysis (Simsek et al), included 58 publications containing a total of 45,527 who underwent...
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Quizzes

Anwari image
Quiz
11/14/2025
Test your understanding of what optical coherence tomography can reveal in the setting of coronary artery ectasia and acute coronary syndrome.
Test your understanding of what optical coherence tomography can reveal in the setting of coronary artery ectasia and acute coronary syndrome.
Test your understanding of what...
11/14/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Kumar Quiz image
Quiz
09/15/2025
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of ECG interpretation and subtle imaging clues.
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of ECG interpretation and subtle imaging clues.
Take this quiz to test your...
09/15/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bonapace's branch
Quiz
08/27/2025
Can you identify this rare anatomical variation of the heart? Take the quiz to find out!
Can you identify this rare anatomical variation of the heart? Take the quiz to find out!
Can you identify this rare...
08/27/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
JIC logo
Quiz
08/12/2025
What is the likelihood of encountering a pseudoaneurysm when performing a transradial procedure? Take the quick to find out!
What is the likelihood of encountering a pseudoaneurysm when performing a transradial procedure? Take the quick to find out!
What is the likelihood of...
08/12/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
JIC logo
Quiz
07/24/2025
Can you identify Scimitar syndrome on chest x-ray? Take the quiz to find out!
Can you identify Scimitar syndrome on chest x-ray? Take the quiz to find out!
Can you identify Scimitar...
07/24/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
JIC logo
Quiz
07/18/2025
Test your knowledge on the recent trends observed in 2 international registries: the PROGRESS-CTO and the Japanese Expert CTO-PCI.
Test your knowledge on the recent trends observed in 2 international registries: the PROGRESS-CTO and the Japanese Expert CTO-PCI.
Test your knowledge on the...
07/18/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
JIC logo
Quiz
07/15/2025
Test your knowledge on the geographic diversity of CTO-PCI patients.
Test your knowledge on the geographic diversity of CTO-PCI patients.
Test your knowledge on the...
07/15/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
quiz
Quiz
06/24/2025
Test your knowledge on whether wearables and smartphones are impacting clinical oversight.
Test your knowledge on whether wearables and smartphones are impacting clinical oversight.
Test your knowledge on whether...
06/24/2025
EP Lab Digest
JIC logo
Quiz
06/17/2025
Ronald N. Rubin, MD
Test your knowledge on this case of a previously healthy 58-year-old man who presented to the clinician’s office with a sensation of intermittent palpitations of about 1 week’s duration.
Test your knowledge on this case of a previously healthy 58-year-old man who presented to the clinician’s office with a sensation of intermittent palpitations of about 1 week’s duration.
Test your knowledge on this case...
06/17/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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