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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
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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
Review
05/13/2025
Athanasios Rempakos, MD; Pranathi Pilla, BSc; Michaella Alexandrou, MD; Deniz Mutlu, MD; Dimitrios Strepkos, MD; Pedro E.P. Carvalho, MD; Ozgur Selim Ser, MD; Ali Bahbah, MD; Amit Amin, MD; Anand Prasad, MD; Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD; Luiz F. Ybarra, MD; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH; Ahmed Al-Ogaili, MD; Sandeep Jalli, DO; M. Nicholas Burke, MD; Yader Sandoval, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD
The authors review the latest AI-based innovations in the diagnosis of chronic total occlusions (CTO) and in determining the probability of success of CTO PCI.
The authors review the latest AI-based innovations in the diagnosis of chronic total occlusions (CTO) and in determining the probability of success of CTO PCI.
The authors review the latest...
05/13/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
03/04/2025
Soichiro Ebisawa, MD, PhD; Etsuo Tsuchikane, MD, PhD; Koichi Kishi, MD; Yoshiaki Ito, MD, PhD; Hisayuki Okada, MD, PhD; Satoru Sumitsuji, MD; Yuji Oikawa, MD; Ryohei Yoshikawa, MD; Hiroyuki Tanaka, MD
This study aimed to compare the strategies and initial success rates of chronic total occlusion-percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with and without prior coronary artery bypass graft.
This study aimed to compare the strategies and initial success rates of chronic total occlusion-percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with and without prior coronary artery bypass graft.
This study aimed to compare the...
03/04/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
06/03/2024

Eugene B. Wu, MD1; Wataru Nagamatsu, MD2; Atsunori Okamura, MD3

Eugene B. Wu, MD1; Wataru Nagamatsu, ...
In this article, the authors provide 10 tips for every chronic total occlusion interventionist to use when performing 3-dimensional wiring in distal true lumen wiring
In this article, the authors provide 10 tips for every chronic total occlusion interventionist to use when performing 3-dimensional wiring in distal true lumen wiring
In this article, the authors...
06/03/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
05/22/2024

Michaella Alexandrou, MD1; Athanasios Rempakos, MD1; Deniz Mutlu, MD1; Ahmed Al Ogaili, MD1; James W. Choi, MD2; Paul Poommipanit, MD3; Khaldoon Alaswad, MD4; Mir Babar Basir, DO4; Rhian Davies, DO, MS5; Farouc A. Jaffer, MD, PhD6; Raj H. Chandwaney, MD7; Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD, MSc8; Nazif Aygul, MD9; Ahmed M. ElGuindy, MD10; Brian K. Jefferson, MD11; Sevket Gorgulu, MD12; Jaikirshan J. Khatri, MD13; Oleg Krestyaninov, MD14; Dmitrii Khelimskii, MD14; Jarrod Frizzell, MD15; Basem Elbarouni, MD16; Omer Goktekin, MD17; Margaret B. McEntegart, MD18; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH1; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA1; M. Nicholas Burke, MD1; Yader Sandoval, MD1; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1

Michaella Alexandrou, MD1; Athanasios...
The authors analyzed patient and lesion characteristics, techniques, and outcomes in 11 503 CTO-PCI procedures performed in North America and in the combined regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa from 2017 to 2023 as documented in the...
The authors analyzed patient and lesion characteristics, techniques, and outcomes in 11 503 CTO-PCI procedures performed in North America and in the combined regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa from 2017 to 2023 as documented in the...
The authors analyzed patient and...
05/22/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
04/30/2024

Michaella Alexandrou, MD1; Deniz Mutlu, MD1; Athanasios Rempakos, MD1; Ahmed Al Ogaili, MD1; James W. Choi, MD2,3; Paul Poommipanit, MD4; Khaldoon Alaswad, MD5; Mir Babar Basir, DO5; Rhian Davies, DO, MS6; Farouc A. Jaffer, MD, PhD7; Phil Dattilo, MD8; Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD, MSc9; Nazif Aygul, MD10; Niranjan Reddy, MD11; Brian K. Jefferson, MD12; Sevket Gorgulu, MD13; Jaikirshan J. Khatri, MD14; Laura D. Young, MD14;  Oleg Krestyaninov MD15; Dmitrii Khelimskii MD15; Jarrod Frizzell, MD16; Basem Elbarouni, MD17; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH1; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA1; M. Nicholas Burke, MD1; Yader Sandoval, MD1; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1

Michaella Alexandrou, MD1; Deniz Mutl...
The authors analyzed a large, multicenter chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) registry to determine the baseline clinical and angiographic characteristics and procedural outcomes of patients undergoing CTO...
The authors analyzed a large, multicenter chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) registry to determine the baseline clinical and angiographic characteristics and procedural outcomes of patients undergoing CTO...
The authors analyzed a large,...
04/30/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
02/09/2024
Hayato Ohtani, MD, PhD; Masao Saotome, MD, PhD; Yuichiro Maekawa, MD, PhD; Yuichi Suzuki, MD; Satoshi Mogi, MD; Yusuke Mizuno, MD; Ryota Sato, MD, PhD; Terumori Satoh, MD, PhD
This study aimed to determine the safety and feasibility of a non-angio-guided post-closure approach using the Perclose ProGlide (Abbott) to decannulate the Impella (Abiomed) in the intensive care unit.
This study aimed to determine the safety and feasibility of a non-angio-guided post-closure approach using the Perclose ProGlide (Abbott) to decannulate the Impella (Abiomed) in the intensive care unit.
This study aimed to determine...
02/09/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
05/16/2023
Bahadir Simsek, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Spyridon Kostantinis, MD; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA; Salman S. Allana, MD; Beatrice D. Rynders, BS; Yale Wang, MD; Elizabeth Page, BA; Ivan Chavez, MD; Vennela Avula, BSPH; Anil Poulose, MD; Judit Karacsonyi, MD, PhD; M. Nicholas Burke, MD; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH, MD; Michael R. Mooney, MD; Paul Sorajja, MD; Yader Sandoval, MD; Jay H. Traverse, MD; Mario Gössl, MD, PhD; Evan Walser-Kuntz, MS; Larissa Stanberry, PhD; Athanasios Rempakos, MD
Coronary artery dissection is a feared and potentially life-threatening complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We examined the clinical, angiographic, and procedural characteristics, and outcomes of coronary dissection at a...
Coronary artery dissection is a feared and potentially life-threatening complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We examined the clinical, angiographic, and procedural characteristics, and outcomes of coronary dissection at a...
Coronary artery dissection is a...
05/16/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
03/01/2023
Kevin Ka-Ho Kam, MBChB; Eugene B. Wu, MD, DM; Guang-Min Tam, MBChB; Bryan P. Yan, MBBS, FRACP, MD; Wai Kin Chi, MBChB; Chak-Yu So, MBChB; Ka-Lung Chui, MBChB; Bernard Wong, MBChB; Joseph Yat-Sun Chan, MBBS
The authors describe the combination use of rotational or orbital atherectomy, with intravascular lithotripsy for modifying CAC prior to stent implantation during PCI and retrospectively analyze the outcomes.
The authors describe the combination use of rotational or orbital atherectomy, with intravascular lithotripsy for modifying CAC prior to stent implantation during PCI and retrospectively analyze the outcomes.
The authors describe the...
03/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
03/01/2023
Carly Lodewyks, MD, MSc; M. Nicholas Burke, MD; Erik Beckmann, MD; Yader Sandoval, MD; Vinayak N. Bapat, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Benjamin Sun, MD; Larissa Stanberry, PhD; Athanasios Rempakos, MD; Bahadir Simsek, MD; Spyridon Kostantinis, MD; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA; Salman S. Allana, MD; Judit Karacsonyi, MD, PhD; Beatrice D. Rynders, BS; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH, MD; Brynn K. Okeson, MS; Elizabeth Page, BA; Melina Cahnbley, BS; Sarah Palmer, MD; Robert Steffen, MD
In this study, the authors examine the incidence, indications, and clinical outcomes of 2209 patients who underwent coronary angiography within 30 days following coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
In this study, the authors examine the incidence, indications, and clinical outcomes of 2209 patients who underwent coronary angiography within 30 days following coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
In this study, the authors...
03/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Videos

Varelas Figure 1
Clinical Videos
07/11/2025
Panagiotis Varelas, MD, MSc; Konstantinos Manousopoulos, MD, PhD; Konstantinos Filippou, MD, MSc; Dimitrios Karelas, MD, MSc; Ioannis Papadopoulos, MD; Alexandre Avran, MD; Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Thrombotic Complication After a Double-Barrel Configuration Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in a Chronic Total Occlusion."
Video Supplement to "Thrombotic Complication After a Double-Barrel Configuration Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in a Chronic Total Occlusion."
Video Supplement to "Thrombotic...
07/11/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Kodal Figure
Clinical Videos
05/19/2025
Burcu Kodal, MD; Tahir Bezgin, MD; Aziz Inan Celik, MD
Video Supplement to "The Hidden Threat: Masked Coronary Artery Perforation Due to Coronary No-Reflow" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "The Hidden Threat: Masked Coronary Artery Perforation Due to Coronary No-Reflow" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "The Hidden...
05/19/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Ho Figure 1
Clinical Videos
04/15/2025
Cheuk Bong Ho, MBBS; Calvin Leung, MBChB; Michael Chi Shing Chiang, MBBS; Esmond Yan Hang Fong, MBBS; Shing Fung Chui, MBBS; Ka Chun Chan, MBBS; Chi Yuen Wong, MBBS; Michael Kang Yin Lee, MBBS
Video Supplement to "Real-Time IVUS-Guided Minimal CRUSH for Bifurcation Stenting: The IM-CRUSH Technique" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Real-Time IVUS-Guided Minimal CRUSH for Bifurcation Stenting: The IM-CRUSH Technique" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Real-Time...
04/15/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
EB Top 10
Author Interview
02/03/2025
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 S. Brilakis about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Update on Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention”.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Emmanouil S. Brilakis about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Update on Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention”.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt,...
02/03/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brilakis preview
Author Interview
04/04/2024

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD ...
Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt catches up with Dr. Emmanouil S. Brilakis about his Editor’s 2023 Top 10 article, “Equipment Utilization in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Update From the PROGRESS-CTO Registry.”
Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt catches up with Dr. Emmanouil S. Brilakis about his Editor’s 2023 Top 10 article, “Equipment Utilization in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Update From the PROGRESS-CTO Registry.”
Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt catches up...
04/04/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brilakis preview
Author Interview
04/02/2024

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD ...
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt and Dr Emmanouil S. Brilakis discuss the latest updates on chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt and Dr Emmanouil S. Brilakis discuss the latest updates on chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt and Dr...
04/02/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Drs Bhatt and Sharma
Video
03/09/2023
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI; Samin K. Sharma, MD, FACC, FSCAI
In this episode, Dr Deepak Bhatt, JIC Editor-in-Chief interviews Dr Samin Sharma about his recent paper. "Efficacy and Safety of an Upfront RotaTripsy Strategy in the Treatment of De Novo and In-Stent Restenosis Cases."
In this episode, Dr Deepak Bhatt, JIC Editor-in-Chief interviews Dr Samin Sharma about his recent paper. "Efficacy and Safety of an Upfront RotaTripsy Strategy in the Treatment of De Novo and In-Stent Restenosis Cases."
In this episode, Dr Deepak...
03/09/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Gonzalvez-Garcia
Video
01/31/2023
Raúl Moreno-Gómez, MD, PhD; Guillermo Galeote, MD, PhD; Santiago Jimenez-Valero, MD, PhD; Ariana Gonzalvez-Garcia, MD; Alfonso Jurado-Román, MD, PhD
Video supplement to “Three Devices on One,” by Gonzálvez-García, et al. (February 2023 Clinical Images).
Video supplement to “Three Devices on One,” by Gonzálvez-García, et al. (February 2023 Clinical Images).
Video supplement to “Three...
01/31/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Kaier Video
Video
11/08/2022
Antonis N. Pavlidis, MD, PhD; Thomas E. Kaier, MD, MBA, PhD; Nicholas Aroney, MBBS; Chandan D. Bhavnani, MBBS; Andreas S. Kalogeropoulos, MD, PhD, FRCP; Maciej Marciniak, PhD
Supplemental Video to "Antegrade Dissection Re-entry for Management Of Retained Microcatheter Tips During PCI For Chronic Total Occlusion: A Case Series," by Kaier et al.
Supplemental Video to "Antegrade Dissection Re-entry for Management Of Retained Microcatheter Tips During PCI For Chronic Total Occlusion: A Case Series," by Kaier et al.
Supplemental Video to "Antegrade...
11/08/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Brilakis
Video
11/07/2022
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis, MD, PhD, discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis, MD, PhD, discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH,...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Sovari Figure 1
Clinical Videos
09/26/2025
Video Supplement to "Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Leadless...
09/26/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Offiah Figure
Clinical Videos
09/24/2025
Video Supplement to "A Kissing WATCHMAN Approach to Bilobar Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A Kissing WATCHMAN Approach to Bilobar Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A Kissing...
09/24/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Casazza headshot
Author Interview
09/23/2025
Richard Casazza, MAS
Dr Richard Casazza shares background and insights on his article, "Ocular Radiation Exposure of the Primary Operator Performing Selective Coronary Angiography From a Radial Artery Approach."
Dr Richard Casazza shares background and insights on his article, "Ocular Radiation Exposure of the Primary Operator Performing Selective Coronary Angiography From a Radial Artery Approach."
Dr Richard Casazza shares...
09/23/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Safi Figure
Clinical Videos
09/05/2025
Giulia Passaniti, MD; Sahil Khera, MD, MPH; Rajeev R. Samtani, MD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD; Gilbert H.L. Tang, MD, MSc, MBA; Lucy M. Safi, DO
Video Supplement to "Live Three-Dimensional Multiplanar-Reconstruction for Advanced Guidance of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve-in-Valve Procedure" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Live Three-Dimensional Multiplanar-Reconstruction for Advanced Guidance of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve-in-Valve Procedure" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Live...
09/05/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Karelas Figure
Clinical Videos
08/28/2025
Dimitris Karelas, MD, MSc; Konstantinos Filippou, MD, MSc; Panagiotis Varelas, MD, MSc; Konstantinos Manousopoulos, MD, PhD; Ioannis Papadopoulos, MD; Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Collateral Clarity: Balloon Occlusion of an Epicardial Right Coronary Artery Branch to Map Left Anterior Descending Artery Perfusion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Collateral Clarity: Balloon Occlusion of an Epicardial Right Coronary Artery Branch to Map Left Anterior Descending Artery Perfusion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Collateral...
08/28/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Ma Figure
Clinical Videos
08/27/2025
Qian Wang, MD; Yao Ma, MD; Xuepeng Yan, MS; Rui Guo, MS
Video Supplement to "Cinematic Rendering of Single Ventricle Congenital Heart Disease and Body-Pulmonary Collateral Circulation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Cinematic Rendering of Single Ventricle Congenital Heart Disease and Body-Pulmonary Collateral Circulation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Cinematic...
08/27/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Kajiya Figure
Clinical Videos
08/27/2025
Tatsuo Yokomine, MD; Yuito Enokida, MD; Takashi Kajiya, MD; Tatsuro Takei, MD; Toshiko Ninomiya, MD; Nobuhiko Atsuchi, MD, PhD; Mitsuru Ohishi, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Intravascular Ultrasound-Detected Intimal Flap Predicts Acute Diagonal Branch Occlusion After Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Intravascular Ultrasound-Detected Intimal Flap Predicts Acute Diagonal Branch Occlusion After Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
08/27/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Basman Figure
Clinical Videos
08/27/2025
Craig Basman, MD; Perry Wengrofsky, MD; Polydoros Kampaktsis, MD; Vandan Upadhyaya, MD; Rachel Spallone, MD; Sung-Han Yoon, MD; Ryan Kaple, MD
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement for Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Disease" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement for Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Disease" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
08/27/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Antoniades Figure
Clinical Videos
08/27/2025
Konstantinos Antoniades, MD; Agoritsa M. Pervana, MD; Georgios Sotiris, MD; Ifigeneia Kiki, MD; Christos Kostopoulos, MD; Sotirios C. Kotoulas, MD; Ignatios Ikonomidis, MD; Leonidas E. Poulimenos, MD; Andreas S. Triantafyllis, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Bonapace’s Branch" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Bonapace’s Branch" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Bonapace’s...
08/27/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Wong Figure 1
Clinical Videos
08/21/2025
Bernard Wong, MBChB; Cuneyt Ada, MBBS, PhD; Bharat Khialani, MBBS; George Touma, MBBS; Sarah Fairley, MBBCh, BAO (Hons), PhD; Eugene B. Wu, MD
Video Supplement to "Utilization of the Catheter Push Technique for Optical Coherence Tomography in Severely Stenotic Lesions" (Brief Communication).
Video Supplement to "Utilization of the Catheter Push Technique for Optical Coherence Tomography in Severely Stenotic Lesions" (Brief Communication).
Video Supplement to "Utilization...
08/21/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Podcasts

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
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
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH,...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Podcasts
09/01/2025
Olivia Gilbert, MD, MSc, FACC; Jodie Elrod
In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, we speak with Olivia Gilbert, MD, MSc, FACC, about the new ACC Concise Clinical Guidance report on medical weight management for optimizing cardiovascular health.
In this episode of The EP Edit podcast, we speak with Olivia Gilbert, MD, MSc, FACC, about the new ACC Concise Clinical Guidance report on medical weight management for optimizing cardiovascular health.
In this episode of The EP Edit...
09/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
04/21/2025
Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI
EP Lab Digest talks with Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, Medical Director, Women’s Heart Clinic, Ascension Medical Group, about challenges in cardiovascular care for women, gaps in knowledge, considerations during pregnancy and...
EP Lab Digest talks with Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, Medical Director, Women’s Heart Clinic, Ascension Medical Group, about challenges in cardiovascular care for women, gaps in knowledge, considerations during pregnancy and...
EP Lab Digest talks with Nishtha...
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

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07/11/2025
Panagiotis Varelas, MD, MSc; Konstantinos Manousopoulos, MD, PhD; Konstantinos Filippou, MD, MSc; Dimitrios Karelas, MD, MSc; Ioannis Papadopoulos, MD; Alexandre Avran, MD; Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD, PhD
A 63-year-old man with stable angina was scheduled for elective percutaneous coronary intervention of a chronic total coronary occlusion of the right coronary artery (RCA) with epicardial bridging collaterals from the left circumflex artery...
A 63-year-old man with stable angina was scheduled for elective percutaneous coronary intervention of a chronic total coronary occlusion of the right coronary artery (RCA) with epicardial bridging collaterals from the left circumflex artery...
A 63-year-old man with stable...
07/11/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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05/27/2025
Giovanni Lorenzoni, MD; Cristiana Denurra, MD; Pierluigi Merella, MD; Giuseppe Talanas, MD; Gavino Casu, MD
The authors report a rare case of simultaneous ST-segment elevation in the infero-lateral and anterior leads with acute double-coronaries thrombotic occlusion successfully treated with double primary percutaneous coronary intervention in a...
The authors report a rare case of simultaneous ST-segment elevation in the infero-lateral and anterior leads with acute double-coronaries thrombotic occlusion successfully treated with double primary percutaneous coronary intervention in a...
The authors report a rare case...
05/27/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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05/19/2025
Burcu Kodal, MD; Tahir Bezgin, MD; Aziz Inan Celik, MD
A 58-year-old man presented to the emergency department with chest pain consistent with angina. Electrocardiography revealed no ischemic changes; however, serial troponin measurements showed a rising trend.
A 58-year-old man presented to the emergency department with chest pain consistent with angina. Electrocardiography revealed no ischemic changes; however, serial troponin measurements showed a rising trend.
A 58-year-old man presented to...
05/19/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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04/15/2025
Cheuk Bong Ho, MBBS; Calvin Leung, MBChB; Michael Chi Shing Chiang, MBBS; Esmond Yan Hang Fong, MBBS; Shing Fung Chui, MBBS; Ka Chun Chan, MBBS; Chi Yuen Wong, MBBS; Michael Kang Yin Lee, MBBS
A 72-year-old woman with diabetic nephropathy was admitted for non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. She had undergone percutaneous coronary intervention to the ostial left anterior descending and left circumflex arteries 2 years...
A 72-year-old woman with diabetic nephropathy was admitted for non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. She had undergone percutaneous coronary intervention to the ostial left anterior descending and left circumflex arteries 2 years...
A 72-year-old woman with...
04/15/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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04/01/2023
Marin Pavlov, MD, PhD; Tomislava Bodrozic Dzakic, MD
A 60-year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and active smoking was admitted for positive treadmill test. He reported exertional chest pain 4 months ago; however, since then he had been symptom free. Echocardiography showed...
A 60-year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and active smoking was admitted for positive treadmill test. He reported exertional chest pain 4 months ago; however, since then he had been symptom free. Echocardiography showed...
A 60-year-old male with chronic...
04/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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03/01/2023
Bruno Brochado, MD; Andre Alexandre, MD; Tiago Adrega, MD; Joao Silveira, MD; Severo Torres, MD; Les Stewart
A 65-year-old man who presented with lateral ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction was referred for primary percutaneous coronary intervention. These image show brachiocephalic artery perforation with subsequent mediastinal hematoma.
A 65-year-old man who presented with lateral ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction was referred for primary percutaneous coronary intervention. These image show brachiocephalic artery perforation with subsequent mediastinal hematoma.
A 65-year-old man who presented...
03/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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03/01/2023
Barbara D. Lawson, MD; Issa Kutkut, MD; Zachary M. Gertz, MD; Babar Khan, MD; Stephen O. Hunley, MD
When dislodged stents remain on the coronary wire, the wire can be snared outside of the body. These two cases demonstrate the use of the presnaring technique to retrieve dislodged coronary stents when the stent remained on the coronary wire.
When dislodged stents remain on the coronary wire, the wire can be snared outside of the body. These two cases demonstrate the use of the presnaring technique to retrieve dislodged coronary stents when the stent remained on the coronary wire.
When dislodged stents remain on...
03/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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02/01/2023
Antonios Ziakas, MD; Konstantinos C. Theodoropoulos, MD, MSc; Antonios Kouparanis, MD; George Kassimis, MD, PhD
Clinical images demonstrating stent damage during the insertion in the distal cylinder of the Telescope GCE.
Clinical images demonstrating stent damage during the insertion in the distal cylinder of the Telescope GCE.
Clinical images demonstrating...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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02/01/2023
Raúl Moreno-Gómez, MD, PhD; Guillermo Galeote, MD, PhD; Santiago Jimenez-Valero, MD, PhD; Alfonso Jurado-Román, MD, PhD; Ariana Gonzalvez-Garcia, MD
This case represents the first patient with Mitraclip, Amplatzer, and TricValve devices with a profound clinical improvement and long-term follow-up.
This case represents the first patient with Mitraclip, Amplatzer, and TricValve devices with a profound clinical improvement and long-term follow-up.
This case represents the first...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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02/01/2023
Omer Ferudun Akkus, MD; Murat Gok, MD; Furkan Karahan, MD; Suat Canbaz, MD; Kenan Yalta, MD
These images illustrate an attempt to pull back the balloon of an implanted proximal stent swiftly (before it was completely deflated) just following unplanned disengagement of the guiding catheter from the right coronary ostium.
These images illustrate an attempt to pull back the balloon of an implanted proximal stent swiftly (before it was completely deflated) just following unplanned disengagement of the guiding catheter from the right coronary ostium.
These images illustrate an...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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09/24/2025
An 83-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation presented with a subdural hematoma. His apixaban was stopped and a pacemaker was implanted.
An 83-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation presented with a subdural hematoma. His apixaban was stopped and a pacemaker was implanted.
An 83-year-old man with a...
09/24/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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09/08/2025
Anbhigya Kumar Arya, MD; Krishna Prasad Akkineni, MD, DM; Shrividya Rao, MS, MCh; Saurabh Kumar Singh, MD; Souvik Sardar, MD, DM; Anwar Hussain Ansari, MD, DM; Devesh Kumar, MD, MRCP, DM
A teenage boy presented with multiple episodes of exertional syncope over the previous 3 months. Clinical examination revealed pulsus parvus et tardus and a late-peaking, ejection systolic, crescendo-decrescendo murmur in the aortic area with...
A teenage boy presented with multiple episodes of exertional syncope over the previous 3 months. Clinical examination revealed pulsus parvus et tardus and a late-peaking, ejection systolic, crescendo-decrescendo murmur in the aortic area with...
A teenage boy presented with...
09/08/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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09/05/2025
Giulia Passaniti, MD; Sahil Khera, MD, MPH; Rajeev R. Samtani, MD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD; Gilbert H.L. Tang, MD, MSc, MBA; Lucy M. Safi, DO
A 65-year-old woman with a past medical history of rheumatic heart disease underwent mechanical mitral and aortic valve replacements in 1992 followed by a 27-mm Epic tricuspid valve (Abbott) replacement in 2018 for treatment of severe...
A 65-year-old woman with a past medical history of rheumatic heart disease underwent mechanical mitral and aortic valve replacements in 1992 followed by a 27-mm Epic tricuspid valve (Abbott) replacement in 2018 for treatment of severe...
A 65-year-old woman with a past...
09/05/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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09/03/2025
Dawei Lin, MD, PhD; Lei Zhang, MD; Wei Li, MD; Wenzhi Pan, MD, PhD; Daxin Zhou, MD, PhD
A 67-year-old woman with a 6-month history of chest discomfort was admitted to our center. Transthoracic echocardiogram revealed severe aortic stenosis , and the patient was subsequently accepted for transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
A 67-year-old woman with a 6-month history of chest discomfort was admitted to our center. Transthoracic echocardiogram revealed severe aortic stenosis , and the patient was subsequently accepted for transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
A 67-year-old woman with a...
09/03/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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08/28/2025
Dimitris Karelas, MD, MSc; Konstantinos Filippou, MD, MSc; Panagiotis Varelas, MD, MSc; Konstantinos Manousopoulos, MD, PhD; Ioannis Papadopoulos, MD; Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD, PhD
The authors present a technically informative case of a 65-year-old man referred for coronary angiography because of new onset presented angina during exercise.
The authors present a technically informative case of a 65-year-old man referred for coronary angiography because of new onset presented angina during exercise.
The authors present a...
08/28/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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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
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08/27/2025
Tatsuo Yokomine, MD; Yuito Enokida, MD; Takashi Kajiya, MD; Tatsuro Takei, MD; Toshiko Ninomiya, MD; Nobuhiko Atsuchi, MD, PhD; Mitsuru Ohishi, MD, PhD
An 81-year-old man with prior myocardial infarction underwent follow-up coronary angiography, which showed severe mid-left anterior descending artery stenosis with the first diagonal branch arising from the lesion. Percutaneous coronary...
An 81-year-old man with prior myocardial infarction underwent follow-up coronary angiography, which showed severe mid-left anterior descending artery stenosis with the first diagonal branch arising from the lesion. Percutaneous coronary...
An 81-year-old man with prior...
08/27/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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08/27/2025
Craig Basman, MD; Perry Wengrofsky, MD; Polydoros Kampaktsis, MD; Vandan Upadhyaya, MD; Rachel Spallone, MD; Sung-Han Yoon, MD; Ryan Kaple, MD
An 82-year-old woman with a history of rheumatic heart disease with mild mitral stenosis and severe tricuspid valve regurgitation/stenosis was referred to our center for transfemoral transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement.
An 82-year-old woman with a history of rheumatic heart disease with mild mitral stenosis and severe tricuspid valve regurgitation/stenosis was referred to our center for transfemoral transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement.
An 82-year-old woman with a...
08/27/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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08/27/2025
Konstantinos Antoniades, MD; Agoritsa M. Pervana, MD; Georgios Sotiris, MD; Ifigeneia Kiki, MD; Christos Kostopoulos, MD; Sotirios C. Kotoulas, MD; Ignatios Ikonomidis, MD; Leonidas E. Poulimenos, MD; Andreas S. Triantafyllis, MD, PhD
A 71-year-old man with a medical history of diabetes, hypertension, and smoking presented to the emergency department because of acute retrosternal pain. An electrocardiogram recorded left anterior fascicular block, right bundle branch block,...
A 71-year-old man with a medical history of diabetes, hypertension, and smoking presented to the emergency department because of acute retrosternal pain. An electrocardiogram recorded left anterior fascicular block, right bundle branch block,...
A 71-year-old man with a medical...
08/27/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology