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James B. Hermiller, MD, FACC, MSCAI
CRT 2026
Protect the Team: Reducing Radiation Exposure and Spine Injury in the Cath Lab
03/11/2026
James B. Hermiller, MD, FACC, MSCAI
In his Nurses and Technologists presentation at CRT 2026, Dr. Hermiller describes how cath lab safety is improving, but only if teams treat radiation and orthopedic injury as daily, solvable problems.
In his Nurses and Technologists presentation at CRT 2026, Dr. Hermiller describes how cath lab safety is improving, but only if teams treat radiation and orthopedic injury as daily, solvable problems.
In his Nurses and Technologists...
03/11/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Systems
Long Island Jewish Medical Center: A New Cath Lab Offers Reduced Radiation Exposure to Better Serve Patients and Team Members
07/02/2024
Alexander Lee, MD
Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJ), part of Northwell Health, is in Queens, New York, and is a tertiary hospital with 600-plus beds," says Cath Lab Director Alexander Lee, MD. "We serve high numbers of people in the community who are...
Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJ), part of Northwell Health, is in Queens, New York, and is a tertiary hospital with 600-plus beds," says Cath Lab Director Alexander Lee, MD. "We serve high numbers of people in the community who are...
Long Island Jewish Medical...
07/02/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
The Heart Institute at Huntsville Hospital
05/29/2024

Arin Hornsby, RN, BSN

Director of the Heart Institute (Cardiac Pre/Post Recovery, Electrophysiology Lab, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardioversion/TEE Lab), Huntsville, Alabama

Arin Hornsby, RN, BSN, can be contacted at arin.hornsby@hhsys.org

Arin Hornsby, RN, BSN Director of th...
"We are seeing an increase in our structural case volumes, specifically left atrial appendage device implants," says Director of the Heart Institute Arin Hornsby, RN, BSN. "Our physicians are always pressing for innovation in technology and...
"We are seeing an increase in our structural case volumes, specifically left atrial appendage device implants," says Director of the Heart Institute Arin Hornsby, RN, BSN. "Our physicians are always pressing for innovation in technology and...
"We are seeing an increase in...
05/29/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Brief Communication
Radiation Dose During Contemporary Percutaneous Coronary Interventions for Chronic Total Occlusion: Insights From the PROGRESS-CTO Registry
02/23/2024

Deniz Mutlu, MD; Athanasios Rempakos, MD; Michaella Alexandrou, MD; Ahmed Al-Ogaili, MD; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA; Yader Sandoval, MD; M. Nicholas Burke, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD

Deniz Mutlu, MD; Athanasios Rempakos,...
The authors examined the contemporary trends and determinants of radiation dose in the PROGRESS CTO registry.
The authors examined the contemporary trends and determinants of radiation dose in the PROGRESS CTO registry.
The authors examined the...
02/23/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Radiation Exposure During Distal and Traditional Radial Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
10/31/2023
Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD, MSc; Marcelo Harada Ribeiro, MD, PhD; Michael S. Megaly, MD, MS; Cristiano de Oliveira Cardoso, MD, PhD, FSCAI, MBA; Ke Li, MD; Angel Moctezuma-Ramirez, MD; Franklin Hanna, MD; Abdelmotagaly Elgalad, MD, PhD; Emerson C. Perin, MD, PhD
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the scientific literature was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials comparing dTRA with TRA.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the scientific literature was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials comparing dTRA with TRA.
A systematic review and...
10/31/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
Distal Radial Sheath Extension Technique to Reduce Operator Radiation Exposure and Promote Ergonomics for Cardiac Catheterization
09/04/2023
Richard Casazza, MAS, RT(R)(CI)
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
Clinical Editor's Corner
My First Lead-Free Coronary Angiogram
03/17/2023
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
"While I express satisfaction with our recent experience," says Dr. Kern, "I would like to say the same positive words about any device that would permit me to work without lead and have a zero badge reading."
"While I express satisfaction with our recent experience," says Dr. Kern, "I would like to say the same positive words about any device that would permit me to work without lead and have a zero badge reading."
"While I express satisfaction...
03/17/2023
Cath Lab Digest
Editorial/Commentary
Proper Shielding Technique in Protecting Against Scatter Radiation
06/11/2021
Lloyd W. Klein, MD
Radiation shielding can provide effective protection from scatter radiation during vascular angiographic procedures.
Radiation shielding can provide effective protection from scatter radiation during vascular angiographic procedures.
Radiation shielding can provide...
06/11/2021
Vascular Disease Management
Original Contribution
TIger II vs JUdkins Catheters for Transradial Coronary Angiography (TIJUCA Study): A Randomized Controlled Trial of Radiation Exposure
03/01/2021
Marden Andre Tebet, MD, PhD; Vinicius Esteves, MD, PhD; Luiz Alberto Piva e Mattos, MD, PhD; Esmeralci Ferreira, MD, PhD; Denilson Campos Albuquerque, MD, PhD; Pedro Beraldo, MD; Felipe Maia, MD, MSc; Cleverson Zukowski, MD, PhD; Mauricio Oliveira, MD; Daniel Peralta, MD
We compare the radiation exposure to patients during right TR-CAG with Tiger II catheter (Terumo Interventional Systems) vs Judkins right (JR) 4.0/Judkins left (JL) 3.5 catheters (Cordis Corporation).
We compare the radiation exposure to patients during right TR-CAG with Tiger II catheter (Terumo Interventional Systems) vs Judkins right (JR) 4.0/Judkins left (JL) 3.5 catheters (Cordis Corporation).
We compare the radiation...
03/01/2021
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Robotic Peripheral Vascular Intervention With Drug-Coated Balloons is Feasible and Reduces Operator Radiation Exposure: Results of the Robotic-Assisted Peripheral Intervention for Peripheral Artery Disease (RAPID) Study II
09/30/2020
Florian Schmid, MD; Peter Kalmar, MD; Hannes Deutschmann, MD; Franz Hafner, MD; Peter Rief, MD; Chris Cain, RN; Lawrence Ang, MD; Ehtisham Mahmud, MD; Marianne Brodmann, MD
This study was designed to determine the feasibility and safety of robotic peripheral vascular intervention (PVI) with the CorPath System (Corindus Vascular Robotics) for treating femoropopliteal lesions with drug-coated balloon, and to...
This study was designed to determine the feasibility and safety of robotic peripheral vascular intervention (PVI) with the CorPath System (Corindus Vascular Robotics) for treating femoropopliteal lesions with drug-coated balloon, and to...
This study was designed to...
09/30/2020
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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pVasc NET (Vesalio)
Thrombectomy
Vesalio Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of pVasc NET, a Next-Generation Peripheral Mechanical Thrombectomy Device With Integrated Distal Filter
08/17/2026
New device expands Vesalio’s pVasc platform with integrated clot-capture technology designed to retain clot fragments during retrieval.
New device expands Vesalio’s pVasc platform with integrated clot-capture technology designed to retain clot fragments during retrieval.
New device expands Vesalio’s...
08/17/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Dr. Sarah Parker
Pre-Clinical Research
Molecular Changes May Precede Inflammation in Early Coronary Atherosclerosis
08/12/2026
Studying proteins helps scientists uncover earliest biological changes in atherosclerosis, which could lead to new heart disease prevention methods.
Studying proteins helps scientists uncover earliest biological changes in atherosclerosis, which could lead to new heart disease prevention methods.
Studying proteins helps...
08/12/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Ultrasound
Bracco Marks Major Global Milestone with U.S. FDA 510(k) Clearance and Health Canada Authorization for VueJect, the First Dedicated Ultrasound Contrast Delivery System to Support Cardiology Imaging
08/12/2026
VueJect® strengthens Bracco's integrated contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) ecosystem by enabling more standardized, efficient contrast administration in cardiology imaging.
VueJect® strengthens Bracco's integrated contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) ecosystem by enabling more standardized, efficient contrast administration in cardiology imaging.
VueJect® strengthens Bracco's...
08/12/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Intravascular Lithotripsy
FastWave Medical Gains FDA IDE Approval to Begin Pivotal Trial of Artero Peripheral IVL System
08/12/2026
The U.S. pivotal study will evaluate FastWave's electric IVL system in patients with peripheral artery disease.
The U.S. pivotal study will evaluate FastWave's electric IVL system in patients with peripheral artery disease.
The U.S. pivotal study will...
08/12/2026
Cath Lab Digest
CANSCAN Participant using VxWave
autonomous Ultrasound Imaging
Vexev Raises $6M to Accelerate U.S. Commercialization of Autonomous Vascular Imaging Platform
08/10/2026
The announcement follows successful results in a multi-site clinical study with U.S. Renal Care, one of the nation's largest dialysis providers, showing early clinical validation of VxWave in routine dialysis clinic workflows.
The announcement follows successful results in a multi-site clinical study with U.S. Renal Care, one of the nation's largest dialysis providers, showing early clinical validation of VxWave in routine dialysis clinic workflows.
The announcement follows...
08/10/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Radiation Safety
ALARA+ Coalition Launches Toolkits to Speed Adoption of Enhanced Radiation Protection in Cath Labs
08/05/2026
New resources give hospital administrators, cath lab teams, and policymakers practical tools to implement Enhanced Radiation Safety Devices (ERPDs) and the ALARA+ safety framework.
New resources give hospital administrators, cath lab teams, and policymakers practical tools to implement Enhanced Radiation Safety Devices (ERPDs) and the ALARA+ safety framework.
New resources give hospital...
08/05/2026
Cath Lab Digest
The SMARTFLOW™ clinical team at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) at Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, following enrollment of the first patient in the SMARTFLOW™ clinical study.
Coronary Physiology
AngioInsight Announces First Patient Enrolled in SMARTFLOW Clinical Study
08/05/2026
Enrollment by Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation at Abbott Northwestern Hospital marks a significant milestone in the clinical evaluation of AngioInsight's investigational AngioAI+™ platform.
Enrollment by Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation at Abbott Northwestern Hospital marks a significant milestone in the clinical evaluation of AngioInsight's investigational AngioAI+™ platform.
Enrollment by Minneapolis Heart...
08/05/2026
Cath Lab Digest
External SonicForce Coronary IVL System
Intravascular Lithotripsy
Abbott Completes Enrollment in TECTONIC IDE Trial Evaluating SonicForce Coronary IVL System
08/05/2026
The TECTONIC CAD IVL trial enrolled 335 patients across 40 U.S. clinical sites, with first pivotal trial data expected to be presented at TCT later this year.
The TECTONIC CAD IVL trial enrolled 335 patients across 40 U.S. clinical sites, with first pivotal trial data expected to be presented at TCT later this year.
The TECTONIC CAD IVL trial...
08/05/2026
Cath Lab Digest
ASC Investment
$8.8M Sale of Cardiovascular Specialty Care Center Highlights Growing Demand for Cardiovascular Surgery Centers
07/31/2026
The sale of a physician-owned cardiovascular surgery center underscores continued investment in outpatient cardiovascular care.
The sale of a physician-owned cardiovascular surgery center underscores continued investment in outpatient cardiovascular care.
The sale of a physician-owned...
07/31/2026
Cath Lab Digest
RATINGS
The Leapfrog Group Publishes Ratings for An All-Time Record Number of U.S. Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers
07/31/2026
With a record number of ASCs included, the latest Leapfrog ratings expand public reporting of ambulatory surgery center quality and safety, increasing transparency for patients and referring providers.
With a record number of ASCs included, the latest Leapfrog ratings expand public reporting of ambulatory surgery center quality and safety, increasing transparency for patients and referring providers.
With a record number of ASCs...
07/31/2026
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