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Brief Communication
04/16/2026
Dimitrios Strepkos, MD; Michaella Alexandrou, MD; Pedro E.P. Carvalho, MD; Eleni Kladou, MD; Nick Williford, MD; Olga Mastrodemos, BA; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH; Yader Sandoval, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD
The authors evaluated if quantification of the myocardial mass supplied by a side branch could be predictive of bifurcation percutaneous coronary intervention outcomes
The authors evaluated if quantification of the myocardial mass supplied by a side branch could be predictive of bifurcation percutaneous coronary intervention outcomes
The authors evaluated if...
04/16/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
02/24/2026
Manveer Singh, MD, MSc; Fabien Picard, MD, PhD; Alain Cariou, MD, PhD; Olivier Varenne, MD, PhD; Vincent Pham, MD, MSc
The authors sought to evaluate sex-related differences in invasive coronary angiography findings and percutaneous coronary intervention management among out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors with angiographically confirmed acute coronary...
The authors sought to evaluate sex-related differences in invasive coronary angiography findings and percutaneous coronary intervention management among out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors with angiographically confirmed acute coronary...
The authors sought to evaluate...
02/24/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/27/2026
Kaïs Ouerghi, MD; Tahar Lazizi, MD; Victor Mateus, MD
A 28-year-old man with no cardiovascular risk factors presented with an acute anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction at H+6 after strenuous physical exertion. Emergent angiography revealed a 99% subocclusive stenosis of the mid-left...
A 28-year-old man with no cardiovascular risk factors presented with an acute anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction at H+6 after strenuous physical exertion. Emergent angiography revealed a 99% subocclusive stenosis of the mid-left...
A 28-year-old man with no...
01/27/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Chaudhary Figure AB
Clinical Videos
11/20/2025
Shivam Arora, MD; Neha Chopra, MD, DM; Shitij Chaudhary, MD, DM
Video Supplement to "Webs and Lakes in the Heart: The Forgotten Image" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Webs and Lakes in the Heart: The Forgotten Image" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Webs and...
11/20/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Ku Figure
Clinical Videos
05/29/2025
Leizhi Ku, MD; Yuhang Wang, MD; Zheng Liu, MD; Xiaojing Ma, PhD
Video Supplement to "Congenital Coronary Artery-Right Ventricular Multiple Microfistulas" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Congenital Coronary Artery-Right Ventricular Multiple Microfistulas" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Congenital...
05/29/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
02/29/2024

Spyridon Kostantinis, MD; Olga Mastrodemos, BA; Larissa Stanberry, PhD; Yader Sandoval, MD; Salman S. Allana, MD; Deniz Mutlu, MD; Bahadir Simsek, MD; Athanasios Rempakos, MD; Judit Karacsonyi, MD, PhD; Michaella Alexandrou, MD; Brynn K. Okeson, MS; M. Nicholas Burke, MD; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD

Spyridon Kostantinis, MD; Olga Mastro...
The authors compared the administered contrast volume for optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging, the length of clear OCT images, and the immediate electrocardiographic changes following contrast injection between iso-osmolar contrast...
The authors compared the administered contrast volume for optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging, the length of clear OCT images, and the immediate electrocardiographic changes following contrast injection between iso-osmolar contrast...
The authors compared the...
02/29/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
02/21/2024
Arlindo L. Oliveira, PhD; Fausto J. Pinto, PhD; Miguel Nobre Menezes, MD, MSc; Joao Lourenco Silva, MSc; Beatriz Silva, MD; Rita Marante de Oliveira, BSc; Tiago Rodrigues, MD
In this pilot study, the authors aimed to develop fully automated artificial intelligence models capable of binary instantaneous free-wave ratio (iFR) lesion classification from coronary angiography images alone, using measured invasive iFR...
In this pilot study, the authors aimed to develop fully automated artificial intelligence models capable of binary instantaneous free-wave ratio (iFR) lesion classification from coronary angiography images alone, using measured invasive iFR...
In this pilot study, the authors...
02/21/2024
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
Interview
Video
06/07/2022
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI; Hady Lichaa, MD
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC Editor-in-Chief, and Hady Lichaa, MD, discuss the recent iodinated contrast media shortage as well as Dr Lichaa's recent JIC article on an alternative to iodinated contrast that uses gadolinium-based contrast...
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC Editor-in-Chief, and Hady Lichaa, MD, discuss the recent iodinated contrast media shortage as well as Dr Lichaa's recent JIC article on an alternative to iodinated contrast that uses gadolinium-based contrast...
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC...
06/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Araj
Video
06/01/2022
Dharam J. Kumbhani, MD, SM; Anthony A. Bavry, MD, MPH; Faris G. Araj, MD; Robert M. Morlend, MD; Matthias Peltz, MD
A 60-year-old female underwent LVAD implantation during which a 1-mm Gore-Tex sheet was used to cover the device and outflow graft to prevent future sternal re-entry injury. Seven years later, she developed low-flow alarms with a pattern of...
A 60-year-old female underwent LVAD implantation during which a 1-mm Gore-Tex sheet was used to cover the device and outflow graft to prevent future sternal re-entry injury. Seven years later, she developed low-flow alarms with a pattern of...
A 60-year-old female underwent...
06/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
03/01/2022
Pieter R. Stella, MD, PhD; Kinsing Ko, MD; Peter-Paul Zwetsloot, MD, PhD; Michiel Voskuil, MD, PhD; Tim Leiner, MD, PhD; Adriaan Kraaijeveld, MD, PhD
This is a systematic review of current literature on the occurrence of significant incidental findings on computed tomography imaging preceding TAVI and their association with mortality, delayed planning, and procedure cancellation.
This is a systematic review of current literature on the occurrence of significant incidental findings on computed tomography imaging preceding TAVI and their association with mortality, delayed planning, and procedure cancellation.
This is a systematic review of...
03/01/2022
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
coronary angriography_CTO_RCA
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
Anwari Figure_serial imaging of the culprit imaging
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
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Ouerghi Figure
Clinical Videos
01/27/2026
Kaïs Ouerghi, MD; Tahar Lazizi, MD; Victor Mateus, MD
Video Supplement to "Mechanical Reperfusion of Subocclusive Plaque Erosion: 30-Month Outcome of an Optical Coherence Tomography-Guided Stentless Strategy" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Mechanical Reperfusion of Subocclusive Plaque Erosion: 30-Month Outcome of an Optical Coherence Tomography-Guided Stentless Strategy" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Mechanical...
01/27/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Rivera Figure 1
Clinical Videos
01/26/2026
Mireia Martínez, MD; Paula Vela, MD; Juan Casanova-Sandoval, MD, PhD; Kristian Rivera, MD
Video Supplement to "Intravascular Ultrasound Guided Management of Early Stent Thrombosis Secondary to Coronary Intramural Hematoma" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Intravascular Ultrasound Guided Management of Early Stent Thrombosis Secondary to Coronary Intramural Hematoma" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
01/26/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Chaudhary Figure AB
Clinical Videos
11/20/2025
Shivam Arora, MD; Neha Chopra, MD, DM; Shitij Chaudhary, MD, DM
Video Supplement to "Webs and Lakes in the Heart: The Forgotten Image" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Webs and Lakes in the Heart: The Forgotten Image" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Webs and...
11/20/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Anwari figure
Clinical Videos
11/04/2025
Elaaha Anwari, MD; Denitsa Meteva, MD; Ulf Landmesser, MD; Youssef S. Abdelwahed, MD
Video Supplement to "Coronary Artery Ectasia With Optical Coherence Tomography-Confirmed Acute Coronary Syndrome With Intact Fibrous Cap" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Coronary Artery Ectasia With Optical Coherence Tomography-Confirmed Acute Coronary Syndrome With Intact Fibrous Cap" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Coronary...
11/04/2025
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
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
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
Figure 1.segment_occlusion
Clinical Videos
04/21/2026
Tarek Abdeldayem, MD; Mustafa Tigen, MD; Omer Gogtekin, MD; Mohaned Egred, BSc (Hons), MB, ChB, MD, FRCP, FESC
Video Supplement to "Controlled Antegrade and Retrograde Tracking (CART) Technique Via Epicardial Collaterals: Feasible and Safe" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Controlled Antegrade and Retrograde Tracking (CART) Technique Via Epicardial Collaterals: Feasible and Safe" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Controlled...
04/21/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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
modified_TILT_ping_ping_guides
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
fluoroscopy_pigtail_heart_hypolucent_shadow
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
coronary angriography_CTO_RCA
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
TEE_demonstrating_mitral_PVL
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
ARanum screenshot
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
Adam Greenbaum_screenshot
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
Lysandrou Figure 1.baseline_coronary_angiography
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

Clinical Images

Clinical Images
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
A 53-year-old man with a history of Takayasu arteritis, Crohn’s disease, and HLA-B27-negative spondyloarthritis presented with unstable angina, prompting coronary angiography. Angiography revealed a long, angiographically intermediate lesion...
A 53-year-old man with a history of Takayasu arteritis, Crohn’s disease, and HLA-B27-negative spondyloarthritis presented with unstable angina, prompting coronary angiography. Angiography revealed a long, angiographically intermediate lesion...
A 53-year-old man with a history...
04/17/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/16/2026
Arber Kodra, MD; Danyal Khan, MD; Michael Kim, MD; Tak Kwan, MD
A 69-year-old man was referred for percutaneous coronary intervention of a right coronary artery in-stent complete total occlusion, which had collateral supply from the left anterior descending artery.
A 69-year-old man was referred for percutaneous coronary intervention of a right coronary artery in-stent complete total occlusion, which had collateral supply from the left anterior descending artery.
A 69-year-old man was referred...
04/16/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/13/2026
Elaaha Anwari, MD; Fardin Hamidi, MD; Denitsa Meteva, MD; Ulf Landmesser, MD; Youssef Abdelwahed, MD
A 76-year-old male with a history of arterial hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, but no known coronary artery disease, presented with typical chest pain. Electrocardiography showed ST-segment elevations in leads II, III, aVF, and V6.
A 76-year-old male with a history of arterial hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, but no known coronary artery disease, presented with typical chest pain. Electrocardiography showed ST-segment elevations in leads II, III, aVF, and V6.
A 76-year-old male with a...
04/13/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/27/2026
Kaïs Ouerghi, MD; Tahar Lazizi, MD; Victor Mateus, MD
A 28-year-old man with no cardiovascular risk factors presented with an acute anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction at H+6 after strenuous physical exertion. Emergent angiography revealed a 99% subocclusive stenosis of the mid-left...
A 28-year-old man with no cardiovascular risk factors presented with an acute anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction at H+6 after strenuous physical exertion. Emergent angiography revealed a 99% subocclusive stenosis of the mid-left...
A 28-year-old man with no...
01/27/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/26/2026
Mireia Martínez, MD; Paula Vela, MD; Juan Casanova-Sandoval, MD, PhD; Kristian Rivera, MD
A 42-year-old man was admitted with an inferior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Emergency coronary angiography revealed a critical lesion of the middle right coronary artery, which was treated with a 3.5 x 18-mm...
A 42-year-old man was admitted with an inferior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Emergency coronary angiography revealed a critical lesion of the middle right coronary artery, which was treated with a 3.5 x 18-mm...
A 42-year-old man was admitted...
01/26/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/06/2026
Neha Chopra, MD, DM; Sourabh Agstam, MD, DM, MRCP; Devesh Kumar, MD, DM, MRCP; Surbhit Bhadauria, MD; Anwar Hussain Ansari, MD, DM
A 46-year-old man with inferior wall myocardial infarction with complete heart block underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention to the right coronary artery with temporary pacing. Twelve hours later, he developed sudden-onset...
A 46-year-old man with inferior wall myocardial infarction with complete heart block underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention to the right coronary artery with temporary pacing. Twelve hours later, he developed sudden-onset...
A 46-year-old man with inferior...
01/06/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/21/2025
Kwok-Ho Yau, MBBS; Justin Ka-Ho Wong, MBBS; Tin-Yau Chan, MBBS; Kin-Lam Tsui, MBBS, FACC
A 51-year-old man presented with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. He had a medical history of diabetes mellitus and severe renal impairment.
A 51-year-old man presented with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. He had a medical history of diabetes mellitus and severe renal impairment.
A 51-year-old man presented with...
11/21/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/20/2025
Shivam Arora, MD; Neha Chopra, MD, DM; Shitij Chaudhary, MD, DM
A 50-year-old woman presented to our center with the complaints of breathlessness on exertion for the last 2 years. On evaluation, she was diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease with severe calcific mitral stenosis.
A 50-year-old woman presented to our center with the complaints of breathlessness on exertion for the last 2 years. On evaluation, she was diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease with severe calcific mitral stenosis.
A 50-year-old woman presented to...
11/20/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/04/2025
Elaaha Anwari, MD; Denitsa Meteva, MD; Ulf Landmesser, MD; Youssef S. Abdelwahed, MD
A 49-year-old man was transferred to our department by emergency medical services with an anterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. The patient reported left-sided thoracic pain radiating to the left arm, accompanied by autonomic...
A 49-year-old man was transferred to our department by emergency medical services with an anterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. The patient reported left-sided thoracic pain radiating to the left arm, accompanied by autonomic...
A 49-year-old man was...
11/04/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
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
Clinical Images
04/21/2026
Tarek Abdeldayem, MD; Mustafa Tigen, MD; Omer Gogtekin, MD; Mohaned Egred, BSc (Hons), MB, ChB, MD, FRCP, FESC
A 59-year-old man with exertional angina and coronary angiography showing chronic total occlusion of the right coronary artery with collateral filling from the left anterior descending artery. Dual injection revealed an ambiguous proximal...
A 59-year-old man with exertional angina and coronary angiography showing chronic total occlusion of the right coronary artery with collateral filling from the left anterior descending artery. Dual injection revealed an ambiguous proximal...
A 59-year-old man with...
04/21/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
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
A 53-year-old man with a history of Takayasu arteritis, Crohn’s disease, and HLA-B27-negative spondyloarthritis presented with unstable angina, prompting coronary angiography. Angiography revealed a long, angiographically intermediate lesion...
A 53-year-old man with a history of Takayasu arteritis, Crohn’s disease, and HLA-B27-negative spondyloarthritis presented with unstable angina, prompting coronary angiography. Angiography revealed a long, angiographically intermediate lesion...
A 53-year-old man with a history...
04/17/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/17/2026
Neeraj Shah, MD, MPH
A 65-year-old man presented with unstable angina and calcified right coronary artery stenosis on diagnostic catheterization via radial approach. Percutaneous coronary intervention was performed via 7F femoral access using a Judkin’s Right 4...
A 65-year-old man presented with unstable angina and calcified right coronary artery stenosis on diagnostic catheterization via radial approach. Percutaneous coronary intervention was performed via 7F femoral access using a Judkin’s Right 4...
A 65-year-old man presented with...
04/17/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/17/2026
Samman Verma, MD, DM; Devesh Kumar, MD, MRCP, DM; Shreya Gupta, MD; Sanchit Sood, MBBS; Anil Kumar Choudhary, MD, DM
A 70-year-old woman suffering from adenocarcinoma lung presented with acute onset breathlessness. On examination, she was hypotensive with raised jugular venous pressure and muffled heart sounds.
A 70-year-old woman suffering from adenocarcinoma lung presented with acute onset breathlessness. On examination, she was hypotensive with raised jugular venous pressure and muffled heart sounds.
A 70-year-old woman suffering...
04/17/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/16/2026
Arber Kodra, MD; Danyal Khan, MD; Michael Kim, MD; Tak Kwan, MD
A 69-year-old man was referred for percutaneous coronary intervention of a right coronary artery in-stent complete total occlusion, which had collateral supply from the left anterior descending artery.
A 69-year-old man was referred for percutaneous coronary intervention of a right coronary artery in-stent complete total occlusion, which had collateral supply from the left anterior descending artery.
A 69-year-old man was referred...
04/16/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/15/2026
Shashwat Joshi, MBBS; Shivam Goel, MD, DM; Saurabh Kumar Gupta, MD, DM; Sivasubramanian Ramakrishnan, MD, DM; Sourabh Agstam, MD, DM
A 54-year-old man with a history of hypertension and mechanical mitral valve replacement (MVR) presented with shortness of breath and bilateral pedal edema for the prior 2 months. He had undergone surgical MVR for symptomatic severe rheumatic...
A 54-year-old man with a history of hypertension and mechanical mitral valve replacement (MVR) presented with shortness of breath and bilateral pedal edema for the prior 2 months. He had undergone surgical MVR for symptomatic severe rheumatic...
A 54-year-old man with a history...
04/15/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/15/2026
Matthew Atienza, MD; Ahmad Alkhalil, MD; Neda Dianati Maleki, MD; Jonathan Price, MD; Daniel Montellese, MD; Puja Parikh, MD
An 86-year-old man who had undergone recent transcatheter mitral valve-in-ring at an outside hospital presented with multiple hospitalizations for symptomatic hemolytic anemia requiring blood transfusions. Transesophageal echocardiogram...
An 86-year-old man who had undergone recent transcatheter mitral valve-in-ring at an outside hospital presented with multiple hospitalizations for symptomatic hemolytic anemia requiring blood transfusions. Transesophageal echocardiogram...
An 86-year-old man who had...
04/15/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
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
A 70-year-old man presented with persistent exertional angina. He had undergone coronary artery bypass grafting 14 years ago, with a left internal mammary artery graft to the left anterior descending artery and a saphenous vein Y-graft to the...
A 70-year-old man presented with persistent exertional angina. He had undergone coronary artery bypass grafting 14 years ago, with a left internal mammary artery graft to the left anterior descending artery and a saphenous vein Y-graft to the...
A 70-year-old man presented with...
04/13/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/13/2026
Elaaha Anwari, MD; Fardin Hamidi, MD; Denitsa Meteva, MD; Ulf Landmesser, MD; Youssef Abdelwahed, MD
A 76-year-old male with a history of arterial hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, but no known coronary artery disease, presented with typical chest pain. Electrocardiography showed ST-segment elevations in leads II, III, aVF, and V6.
A 76-year-old male with a history of arterial hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, but no known coronary artery disease, presented with typical chest pain. Electrocardiography showed ST-segment elevations in leads II, III, aVF, and V6.
A 76-year-old male with a...
04/13/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/09/2026
Giulio D'Ascoli, MD; Arianna Giannitto Giorgio, MD; Fabio Salimei, MD; Fernando Lozano Ruiz-Poveda, MD, PhD
A 41-year-old man presented with dyspnea and elevated troponin levels. Computed tomography pulmonary angiography confirmed pulmonary embolism with obstruction of the left main pulmonary artery (PA) and distal thrombus in the right PA.
A 41-year-old man presented with dyspnea and elevated troponin levels. Computed tomography pulmonary angiography confirmed pulmonary embolism with obstruction of the left main pulmonary artery (PA) and distal thrombus in the right PA.
A 41-year-old man presented with...
04/09/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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AI quantitative computed tomography
03/27/2026
INVICTUS, a multicenter registry of two cohorts of patients prospectively and retrospectively enrolled across 17 centers in Japan, aimed to evaluate the quantification and characterization of atherosclerosis by artificial intelligence-enabled...
INVICTUS, a multicenter registry of two cohorts of patients prospectively and retrospectively enrolled across 17 centers in Japan, aimed to evaluate the quantification and characterization of atherosclerosis by artificial intelligence-enabled...
INVICTUS, a multicenter...
03/27/2026
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SCAI CAIC logo
SCAI 2026
04/27/2026
Studies link treatment to fewer deaths and cardiovascular events after widely used cardiac procedures.
Studies link treatment to fewer deaths and cardiovascular events after widely used cardiac procedures.
Studies link treatment to fewer...
04/27/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
SCAI CAIC logo
SCAI 2026
04/27/2026
Search patterns reveal differences in awareness across rural and low-volume treatment areas.
Search patterns reveal differences in awareness across rural and low-volume treatment areas.
Search patterns reveal...
04/27/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Press Release
04/24/2026
HRS Press Release CHICAGO, IL, APRIL 24, 2026 – The Heart Rhythm Society announced the first analysis of its Centers of Excellence Optimal Management Pathways for Atrial Fibrillation Specialty Services Early...
HRS Press Release CHICAGO, IL, APRIL 24, 2026 – The Heart Rhythm Society announced the first analysis of its Centers of Excellence Optimal Management Pathways for Atrial Fibrillation Specialty Services Early...
HRS Press...
04/24/2026
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CoraFlex and CoraForce microcatheters (Reflow Medical)
Microcatheters
04/24/2026
Designed for complex coronary interventions, the Cora Torqueable Microcatheters introduce enhancements focused on spinning freedom and torque transmission, supporting controlled navigation and lesion crossing in challenging anatomies.
Designed for complex coronary interventions, the Cora Torqueable Microcatheters introduce enhancements focused on spinning freedom and torque transmission, supporting controlled navigation and lesion crossing in challenging anatomies.
Designed for complex coronary...
04/24/2026
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GLP-1 Medications
04/23/2026
Researchers conducted a single-center retrospective study of 13,034 patients who initiated GLP-1-RA therapy between January 2020 and May 2024.
Researchers conducted a single-center retrospective study of 13,034 patients who initiated GLP-1-RA therapy between January 2020 and May 2024.
Researchers conducted a...
04/23/2026
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Bioresorbable Scaffolds
04/23/2026
The MOTIV BTK trial met both its primary safety and efficacy endpoints, demonstrating that the MOTIV scaffold provides a statistically significant improvement in clinical outcomes compared to the current standard of care, balloon angioplasty.
The MOTIV BTK trial met both its primary safety and efficacy endpoints, demonstrating that the MOTIV scaffold provides a statistically significant improvement in clinical outcomes compared to the current standard of care, balloon angioplasty.
The MOTIV BTK trial met both its...
04/23/2026
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InVera Infusion Device
Venous Intervention
04/21/2026
The pilot study enrolled 10 patients with chronic venous disease (CEAP classification C2-C4) requiring ablation of the great saphenous vein (GSV) due to abnormal reflux, who were followed for one year.
The pilot study enrolled 10 patients with chronic venous disease (CEAP classification C2-C4) requiring ablation of the great saphenous vein (GSV) due to abnormal reflux, who were followed for one year.
The pilot study enrolled 10...
04/21/2026
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BTK Intervention
04/21/2026
Initial data from the Esprit™ BTK Post-Approval Study (PAS) presented at the Charing Cross Symposium in London, UK, revealed promising 30-day results that...
Initial data from the Esprit™ BTK Post-Approval Study (PAS) presented at the Charing Cross Symposium in London, UK, revealed promising 30-day results that...
Initial data from the...
04/21/2026
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imaging systems
04/21/2026
Conavi’s next-generation hybrid imaging system integrates intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) into a single platform. These technologies together enable physicians to visualize both deep vessel structures...
Conavi’s next-generation hybrid imaging system integrates intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) into a single platform. These technologies together enable physicians to visualize both deep vessel structures...
Conavi’s next-generation hybrid...
04/21/2026
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Femoropopliteal Disease
04/21/2026
LOS ALTOS, Calif. — Efemoral Medical announced that at the Charing Cross Symposium in London, UK, EFEMORAL I Principal Investigator Prof. Andrew Holden of Auckland, NZ, presented the long-term results of the first 40 patients...
LOS ALTOS, Calif. — Efemoral Medical announced that at the Charing Cross Symposium in London, UK, EFEMORAL I Principal Investigator Prof. Andrew Holden of Auckland, NZ, presented the long-term results of the first 40 patients...
LOS ALTOS, Calif....
04/21/2026
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