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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.

April Issue Highlights

Original Research
Original Contribution
12/09/2025
Attilio Lauretti, MD; Iginio Colaiori, MD; Simone Calcagno, MD; Enrico Romagnoli, MD; Fabrizio D'Ascenzo, MD; Antonio Di Matteo, MD; Francesco Gemelli, MD; Gaetano Pero, MD; Marco Bernardi, MD; Luigi Spadafora, MD; Antonio Esposito, MD; Marco Borgi, MD; Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai, MD, MStat; Francesco Versaci, MD
In this blinded model comparison study, the authors evaluated and compared the quality of recommendations produced by 6 large language models for complex interventional cardiology cases.
In this blinded model comparison study, the authors evaluated and compared the quality of recommendations produced by 6 large language models for complex interventional cardiology cases.
In this blinded model comparison...
12/09/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Research
Original Contribution
12/07/2025
Olufemi Olorunda, MD, MPH; Jason Wollmuth, MD; Hsin-Fang Li, PhD; Jacob Abraham, MD
The authors aimed to describe the outcomes, patient and procedural characteristics Impella 5.5-supported high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention in a high-volume center.
The authors aimed to describe the outcomes, patient and procedural characteristics Impella 5.5-supported high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention in a high-volume center.
The authors aimed to describe...
12/07/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Research
Original Contribution
12/23/2025
Stefanos Votsis, MD, MSc; Hassan Rastegar, MD; Andrew Weintraub, MD, FACC
The authors describe the effect of general anesthetic agents on the invasive measurements of aortic stenosis (AS) in patients with severe AS undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement in the setting of general anesthesia.
The authors describe the effect of general anesthetic agents on the invasive measurements of aortic stenosis (AS) in patients with severe AS undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement in the setting of general anesthesia.
The authors describe the effect...
12/23/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
Brief Communication
11/25/2025
Leili Pourafkari, MD; Jeong Hwan J. Kim, MD; Ali Sovari, MD
The authors evaluated the feasibility and safety of AVEIR (Abbott) implantation through the right internal jugular vein in patients in whom the femoral approach was not feasible.
The authors evaluated the feasibility and safety of AVEIR (Abbott) implantation through the right internal jugular vein in patients in whom the femoral approach was not feasible.
The authors evaluated the...
11/25/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Image
Clinical Images
10/17/2025
Gurpreet Singh, MD; Vien Le, MD; Vishnu Patlolla, MD
The authors present a case of prominent Thebesian veins arising from the diagonal branch of the left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD), resulting in severe myocardial ischemia in the LAD territory.
The authors present a case of prominent Thebesian veins arising from the diagonal branch of the left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD), resulting in severe myocardial ischemia in the LAD territory.
The authors present a case of...
10/17/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Videos

Figure 1. Active phase of vasculitis
Clinical Videos
04/17/2026
Nicolás del Cuerpo Salinas, MD; Eduardo Arroyo Úcar, MD, PhD; Ignacio Alfaro Paniagua, MD; Marta Monteagudo Viana, MD, PhD; María Araceli Frutos García, MD
Video Supplement to "Optical Coherence Tomography Features in Coronary Vasculitis: A Takayasu’s Disease Manifestation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Optical Coherence Tomography Features in Coronary Vasculitis: A Takayasu’s Disease Manifestation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Optical...
04/17/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
04/17/2026
Video Supplement to "Modified Tunnel-in-Landslide Technique (TILT) Using Ping-Pong Guides" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Modified Tunnel-in-Landslide Technique (TILT) Using Ping-Pong Guides" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Modified...
04/17/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
04/17/2026
Samman Verma, MD, DM; Devesh Kumar, MD, MRCP, DM; Shreya Gupta, MD; Sanchit Sood, MBBS; Anil Kumar Choudhary, MD, DM
Video Supplement to "A 'Crunching' Heart: Pneumopericardium Following Pericardiocentesis" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A 'Crunching' Heart: Pneumopericardium Following Pericardiocentesis" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A...
04/17/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
04/16/2026
Arber Kodra, MD; Danyal Khan, MD; Michael Kim, MD; Tak Kwan, MD
Video Supplement to "Potential Alternative Mechanism of HydroDynamic Contrast Recanalization in Complete Total Occlusion Seen on DeepOCT+NIRS Imaging" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Potential Alternative Mechanism of HydroDynamic Contrast Recanalization in Complete Total Occlusion Seen on DeepOCT+NIRS Imaging" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Potential...
04/16/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
3D transesophageal echocardiography
Clinical Videos
04/15/2026
Shashwat Joshi, MBBS; Shivam Goel, MD, DM; Saurabh Kumar Gupta, MD, DM; Sivasubramanian Ramakrishnan, MD, DM; Sourabh Agstam, MD, DM
Video Supplement to "Very Late Mechanical Mitral Valve Prosthesis Dehiscence" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Very Late Mechanical Mitral Valve Prosthesis Dehiscence" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Very Late...
04/15/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
04/15/2026
Matthew Atienza, MD; Ahmad Alkhalil, MD; Neda Dianati Maleki, MD; Jonathan Price, MD; Daniel Montellese, MD; Puja Parikh, MD
Video Supplement to "Closure of Symptomatic Mitral Paravalvular Leak Following Recent Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Ring" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Closure of Symptomatic Mitral Paravalvular Leak Following Recent Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Ring" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Closure of...
04/15/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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ACC 2026
04/14/2026
Alison N. Ranum, MD
Dr Alison Ranum shares insights on her study, "Magnetic Resonance Imaging Versus Computed Tomography Angiography for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Planning: A Single-Center Experience," presented at the 2026 American College of...
Dr Alison Ranum shares insights on her study, "Magnetic Resonance Imaging Versus Computed Tomography Angiography for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Planning: A Single-Center Experience," presented at the 2026 American College of...
Dr Alison Ranum shares insights...
04/14/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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ACC 2026
04/14/2026
Adam B. Greenbaum, MD
Dr Adam Greenbaum shares insights on his late-breaking trial presented at the 2026 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Conference.
Dr Adam Greenbaum shares insights on his late-breaking trial presented at the 2026 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Conference.
Dr Adam Greenbaum shares...
04/14/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
04/13/2026
Antonios Lysandrou, MD; Konstantinos Kalogeras, MD, PhD; Maria Ioanna Gounaridi, MD, PhD; George E. Zakynthinos, MD; Ioannis Gialamas, MD; Nikolaos Vythoulkas-Biotis, MD; Efstratios Katsianos, MD; Chrysovalantis Psathas, MD; Gerasimos Siasos, MD, PhD; Emmanouil Vavouranakis, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Treatment of a Large Saphenous Vein Graft Aneurysm" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Treatment of a Large Saphenous Vein Graft Aneurysm" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
04/13/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
04/13/2026
Elaaha Anwari, MD; Fardin Hamidi, MD; Denitsa Meteva, MD; Ulf Landmesser, MD; Youssef Abdelwahed, MD
Video Supplement to "Unmasking the True Culprit in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction With Coronary Artery Aneurysm" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Unmasking the True Culprit in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction With Coronary Artery Aneurysm" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Unmasking...
04/13/2026
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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
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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
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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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