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Editor's Corner
10/30/2023

Matthew Finn, MD, MSc; McCall Walker, MD; Sahil Parikh, MD; Craig Walker MD

Cardiovascular Institute of the South, Houma, Louisiana

Matthew Finn, MD, MSc; McCall Walker,...
In light of recent reports alleging overuse of atherectomy devices, the authors revisit the guidelines and clinical data as to inform the overall discourse surrounding the appropriate use of these devices.
In light of recent reports alleging overuse of atherectomy devices, the authors revisit the guidelines and clinical data as to inform the overall discourse surrounding the appropriate use of these devices.
In light of recent reports...
10/30/2023
Vascular Disease Management
Original Contribution
10/27/2023

Zainali S. Chunawala, MD1; Christopher Chew, MD2; Michael Hendrickson, MD3; Sameer Arora, MD4,5; Alfonso Tafur, MD, MS, MBA6; Gregory Mishkel, MD6; Mark J. Ricciardi, MD6; Thomas A. Zelniker, MD, MSc7; Issam D. Moussa, MD8; Atif Hassan, MD6; Jaafer Golzar, MD9; Sebouh Gueyikian, MD10; Carlos F. Bechara, MD11; Cheong Jun Lee, MD12; Arman Qamar, MD, MPH6

Zainali S. Chunawala, MD1; Christophe...
Temporal trends in prevalence of significant CAD (history of myocardial infarction or coronary revascularizations) in hospitalizations for CLTI were determined using the 2000 to 2018 National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database. A multivariable...
Temporal trends in prevalence of significant CAD (history of myocardial infarction or coronary revascularizations) in hospitalizations for CLTI were determined using the 2000 to 2018 National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database. A multivariable...
Temporal trends in prevalence of...
10/27/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Editor's Corner
10/19/2023

Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA

Clinical Editor; Interventional Cardiologist, Long Beach VA Medical Center, Long Beach, California; Professor of Medicine, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, California

Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA...
Like many others, I am troubled by future visions of a hot planet, uninhabitable for my children and grandchildren. All citizens of our world should be concerned. But the most troubling aspect of such a problem is, what can we do about it?...
Like many others, I am troubled by future visions of a hot planet, uninhabitable for my children and grandchildren. All citizens of our world should be concerned. But the most troubling aspect of such a problem is, what can we do about it?...
Like many others, I am troubled...
10/19/2023
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
10/03/2023

Morton J. Kern and Arnold H. Seto, Long Beach, California, with contributions from Jim Blankenship, Scottsdale, Arizona; David Cox, Charlotte, North Carolina; Douglas Drachman, Boston, Massachusetts; Kirk Garratt, Newark, Delaware; Neal Kleiman, Houston, Texas; Mitchell W. Krucoff, Raleigh, North Carolina; David Rizik, Scottsdale, Arizona; Peter Ver Lee, Bangor, Maine; Bonnie Weiner, Worchester, Massachusetts.

Morton J. Kern and Arnold H. Seto, Lo...
It is common knowledge that working in the cath lab is a team sport. The physicians and fellow operators work with and depend on the staff (RNs, LVNs, RTs, RCISs, CVTs, etc.). All of us benefit from the experience of the team, both...
It is common knowledge that working in the cath lab is a team sport. The physicians and fellow operators work with and depend on the staff (RNs, LVNs, RTs, RCISs, CVTs, etc.). All of us benefit from the experience of the team, both...
It is common knowledge that...
10/03/2023
Cath Lab Digest
Heart Failure Care
10/03/2023

CLD talks with Christina H. Economides, MD, MM, FSCAI.

CLD talks with Christina H. Economide...
Interventional cardiologist Dr. Christina Economides shares her experience treating patients with Barostim™ (Baroreflex Activation Therapy). The majority of her patients who have received Barostim have improved their functional and exercise...
Interventional cardiologist Dr. Christina Economides shares her experience treating patients with Barostim™ (Baroreflex Activation Therapy). The majority of her patients who have received Barostim have improved their functional and exercise...
Interventional cardiologist Dr....
10/03/2023
Cath Lab Digest
Imaging Education
10/02/2023

With Karim Al-Azizi, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FESC

Interventional Cardiologist and Structural Heart Disease Specialist, Baylor Scott & White Health – The Heart Hospital, Plano, Texas

With Karim Al-Azizi, MD, FACC, FSCAI,...
The burden of coronary artery disease is steadily increasing in the general population, due to an aging comorbid population and increase in disease complexity at the vessel level. To address this, new technologies, techniques, and...
The burden of coronary artery disease is steadily increasing in the general population, due to an aging comorbid population and increase in disease complexity at the vessel level. To address this, new technologies, techniques, and...
The burden of coronary artery...
10/02/2023
Cath Lab Digest
Heart Disease Management
10/01/2023

Holly James, Accreditation Surveyor & Clinical Consultant at Corazon, Inc.

Holly James, Accreditation Surveyor &...
Heart failure (HF) is a complex and chronic clinical syndrome that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood effectively to meet the body's demands. Defining the disease in this way may appear...
Heart failure (HF) is a complex and chronic clinical syndrome that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood effectively to meet the body's demands. Defining the disease in this way may appear...
Heart failure (HF) is a complex...
10/01/2023
Cath Lab Digest
Imaging Systems
09/19/2023

Vijay S. Iyer, MD, PhD, FACC, FSCAI

Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York; Director Structural Heart Interventions, Kaleida Health, East Amherst, New York

Vijay S. Iyer, MD, PhD, FACC, FSCAI ...
Dr. Vijay Iyer discusses the value provided by the lab’s ARTIS icono imaging system (Siemens Healthineers).
Dr. Vijay Iyer discusses the value provided by the lab’s ARTIS icono imaging system (Siemens Healthineers).
Dr. Vijay Iyer discusses the...
09/19/2023
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiovascular Care
09/06/2023

Julie Billingsley1; Richard J. Merschen2, EdS, RT(R)(CV), RCIS

1Jefferson School of Health Professions, Pennsylvania Hospital, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 2Adjunct Assistant Professor, Jefferson School of Health Professions, Pennsylvania Hospital, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Julie Billingsley1; Richard J. Mersch...
This review discusses cardiovascular disease risk factors and special considerations for women, including unique issues related to estrogen, menopause, and pregnancy.
This review discusses cardiovascular disease risk factors and special considerations for women, including unique issues related to estrogen, menopause, and pregnancy.
This review discusses...
09/06/2023
Cath Lab Digest
Radial Access Technique
09/04/2023

Richard Casazza, MAS, RT(R)(CI), Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York

Richard Casazza, MAS, RT(R)(CI), Maim...
The distal radial sheath extension technique is used to optimize ergonomics and increase the distance between the operator and the primary scatter radiation source.
The distal radial sheath extension technique is used to optimize ergonomics and increase the distance between the operator and the primary scatter radiation source.
The distal radial sheath...
09/04/2023
Cath Lab Digest

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