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Lifetime LVAD Strategy
Thinking Beyond the Next Procedure: HeartMate 3 LVAD Therapy as Part of a Lifetime Advanced Heart Failure Strategy
10/23/2026
Igor Gosev, MD, PhD
Igor Gosev, MD, PhD, discusses how earlier advanced heart failure referral and sternum-preserving HeartMate 3 LVAD implantation can preserve future treatment options as part of a lifetime strategy for patients with advanced heart failure.
Igor Gosev, MD, PhD, discusses how earlier advanced heart failure referral and sternum-preserving HeartMate 3 LVAD implantation can preserve future treatment options as part of a lifetime strategy for patients with advanced heart failure.
Igor Gosev, MD, PhD, discusses...
10/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
Change Is the Only Constant in Life and in the Cath Lab: A Comment on the AIR-STEMI Trial
10/09/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
Morton J. Kern, MD, discusses how the AIR-STEMI trial could influence complete revascularization strategies in STEMI by using angiography-derived physiology to guide treatment of nonculprit lesions and potentially reduce unnecessary PCI.
Morton J. Kern, MD, discusses how the AIR-STEMI trial could influence complete revascularization strategies in STEMI by using angiography-derived physiology to guide treatment of nonculprit lesions and potentially reduce unnecessary PCI.
Morton J. Kern, MD, discusses...
10/09/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
STEMI Readiness Cannot Be Conditional: The Case for a Protected Four-Person Cath Lab Call Team
10/08/2026
Kimberly Perdue, MBA, RT(R)
Dependable STEMI readiness requires protecting four essential cath lab functions—sedation and patient assessment, scrub, circulation, and monitoring/documentation—rather than relying on a call team that may already be committed to another...
Dependable STEMI readiness requires protecting four essential cath lab functions—sedation and patient assessment, scrub, circulation, and monitoring/documentation—rather than relying on a call team that may already be committed to another...
Dependable STEMI readiness...
10/08/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
Precision PCI in the Contemporary Era: NIRS-IVUS Optimized PCI
10/05/2026
Rushi Parikh, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Rushi Parikh, MD, FACC, FSCAI, shares a complex NSTEMI case where the Makoto HD NIRS-IVUS (Nipro Medical) supported a precise and optimized PCI strategy, helping to guide stent sizing and landing zones while identifying lipid-rich plaque that...
Rushi Parikh, MD, FACC, FSCAI, shares a complex NSTEMI case where the Makoto HD NIRS-IVUS (Nipro Medical) supported a precise and optimized PCI strategy, helping to guide stent sizing and landing zones while identifying lipid-rich plaque that...
Rushi Parikh, MD, FACC, FSCAI,...
10/05/2026
Cath Lab Digest
In-stent restenosis
Treat the Mechanism First: Preparing Recurrent ISR for Drug-Coated Balloon Therapy
09/21/2026
Brian K. Jefferson, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Brian K. Jefferson, MD, FACC, FSCAI, presents a challenging case of recurrent multilayer in-stent restenosis treated with the AGENT™ Drug-Coated Balloon (Boston Scientific).
Brian K. Jefferson, MD, FACC, FSCAI, presents a challenging case of recurrent multilayer in-stent restenosis treated with the AGENT™ Drug-Coated Balloon (Boston Scientific).
Brian K. Jefferson, MD, FACC,...
09/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Thrombectomy
Advancing Pulmonary Embolism Care: Mechanical Thrombectomy, PERT Programs, and Post-PE Follow-Up
09/21/2026
Pratik Sandesara, MD
Pratik Sandesara, MD, discusses the evolving role of mechanical thrombectomy in pulmonary embolism care, including STORM-PE, Penumbra’s Lightning Flash® CAVT™ technology, multidisciplinary PERT decision-making, hospital resource utilization,...
Pratik Sandesara, MD, discusses the evolving role of mechanical thrombectomy in pulmonary embolism care, including STORM-PE, Penumbra’s Lightning Flash® CAVT™ technology, multidisciplinary PERT decision-making, hospital resource utilization,...
Pratik Sandesara, MD, discusses...
09/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
hypertension treatment
Building a Comprehensive Hypertension Program: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Renal Denervation
09/21/2026
Maria Carolina Delgado-Lelievre, MD; Iliana S. Hurtado-Rendón, MD
A conversation with Dr. Hurtado and Dr. Delgado from the University of Miami on patient selection, collaboration, and integrating ultrasound renal denervation into hypertension care.
A conversation with Dr. Hurtado and Dr. Delgado from the University of Miami on patient selection, collaboration, and integrating ultrasound renal denervation into hypertension care.
A conversation with Dr. Hurtado...
09/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
cath lab basics
Coronary Artery Calcium in PCI: Considerations for Plaque Modification
09/21/2026
Jake Rogers, BS; Richard J. Merschen, EdS, MS, RT(R)(CV), RCIS
Rogers and Merschen review the challenges of coronary artery calcium in PCI, with a practical focus on intravascular imaging and plaque-modification strategies including atherectomy, intravascular lithotripsy, specialty balloons, and hybrid...
Rogers and Merschen review the challenges of coronary artery calcium in PCI, with a practical focus on intravascular imaging and plaque-modification strategies including atherectomy, intravascular lithotripsy, specialty balloons, and hybrid...
Rogers and Merschen review the...
09/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Imaging Corner
Same-Day Relief: Ambulatory Surgery Center-Based Therapy for Chronic Venous Insufficiency
09/21/2026
A case highlighting same-day ASC treatment of chronic venous insufficiency with iliac vein occlusion, using venoplasty and Venovo self-expanding stent (Becton, Dickinson and Company) placement to achieve complete resolution of pain and edema...
A case highlighting same-day ASC treatment of chronic venous insufficiency with iliac vein occlusion, using venoplasty and Venovo self-expanding stent (Becton, Dickinson and Company) placement to achieve complete resolution of pain and edema...
A case highlighting same-day ASC...
09/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
New Technology
Part 2 – What Can AI Do? Artificial Intelligence in the Cath Lab: A Pragmatic Current-State Analysis for the Practicing Interventional Cardiologist
09/21/2026
Jacob McAuliffe, MD
Dr. McAuliffe examines diverse applications of AI and reviews examples already integrated in the cath lab across the full procedural workflow.
Dr. McAuliffe examines diverse applications of AI and reviews examples already integrated in the cath lab across the full procedural workflow.
Dr. McAuliffe examines diverse...
09/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Basics
Protecting Yourself from Radiation in the Cardiac Cath Lab
09/21/2026
Sarah Ertley, MHA, BSHA, RCIS
Sarah Ertley, MHA, BSHA, RCIS, reviews practical strategies to reduce occupational radiation exposure in the cardiac cath lab, including personal protective equipment, shielding, staff positioning, distance, and optimized fluoroscopy...
Sarah Ertley, MHA, BSHA, RCIS, reviews practical strategies to reduce occupational radiation exposure in the cardiac cath lab, including personal protective equipment, shielding, staff positioning, distance, and optimized fluoroscopy...
Sarah Ertley, MHA, BSHA, RCIS,...
09/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
Cardiac Hemangioma Opacification During Cardiac Catheterization: “Now You See Me, Now You Don’t”
09/21/2026
Richard Casazza, MAS; Armando Seitllari, MD; Khaled Abaza, MD; Arsalan Hashmi, MD
Richard Casazza, MAS, and colleagues present a rare cardiac hemangioma visualized during coronary angiography as a circular structure perfused by septal perforator branches, with complete disappearance of the opacification after surgical...
Richard Casazza, MAS, and colleagues present a rare cardiac hemangioma visualized during coronary angiography as a circular structure perfused by septal perforator branches, with complete disappearance of the opacification after surgical...
Richard Casazza, MAS, and...
09/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
Cath Lab Crisis Playbook: A Brief Discussion of What to Do First, Who to Call, and How to Communicate Under Pressure
09/21/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
Morton J. Kern, MD, outlines a practical cath lab crisis playbook for managing no-reflow, coronary perforation, acute vessel closure, and vascular access complications, with an emphasis on immediate action, escalation, and clear team...
Morton J. Kern, MD, outlines a practical cath lab crisis playbook for managing no-reflow, coronary perforation, acute vessel closure, and vascular access complications, with an emphasis on immediate action, escalation, and clear team...
Morton J. Kern, MD, outlines a...
09/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
When Balloons Become Entrapped: Stepwise Bailout of a Severely Calcified Coronary Lesion
09/20/2026
Yassine Kallala, MD; Matthieu Godin, MD; Quentin Landolff, MD
Drs. Kallala, Godin, and Landolff present a complex calcified LCx PCI complicated by sequential balloon entrapment, describing stepwise bailout strategies that ultimately enabled successful stent implantation.
Drs. Kallala, Godin, and Landolff present a complex calcified LCx PCI complicated by sequential balloon entrapment, describing stepwise bailout strategies that ultimately enabled successful stent implantation.
Drs. Kallala, Godin, and...
09/20/2026
Cath Lab Digest
PAD Care
Peripheral Arterial Disease: Clinical Burden, Strategic Growth Considerations, and the Evolution of ASC-Based Peripheral Vascular Care
09/20/2026
Amy J. Newell; Anneka Oliver
Newell and Oliver examine the clinical burden of PAD and the strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory considerations involved in developing ASC-based peripheral vascular programs.
Newell and Oliver examine the clinical burden of PAD and the strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory considerations involved in developing ASC-based peripheral vascular programs.
Newell and Oliver examine the...
09/20/2026
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Clinical & Industry News

Elucid FFR-IQ
noninvasive physiology
FDA Clears Elucid's FFR-IQ for Noninvasive FFR-CT Assessment
10/21/2026
Elucid's BioIntegrated FFR-CT combines anatomy and biology to noninvasively estimate fractional flow reserve and enable precise treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Elucid's BioIntegrated FFR-CT combines anatomy and biology to noninvasively estimate fractional flow reserve and enable precise treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Elucid's BioIntegrated FFR-CT...
10/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Pascal tricuspid (Edwards)
FDA Approval
FDA Approves PASCAL Precision for Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair
10/21/2026
The company also shared that the FDA has approved the PASCAL Ace with Capture Clarity system for use in degenerative mitral TEER procedures (M-TEER).
The company also shared that the FDA has approved the PASCAL Ace with Capture Clarity system for use in degenerative mitral TEER procedures (M-TEER).
The company also shared that the...
10/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Shockwave C2 Aero Fly Catheter
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy
Johnson & Johnson Launches Next-Generation Shockwave C2 Aero Fly Coronary IVL Catheter, Cutting IVL Treatment Time in Half
10/20/2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-- Johnson & Johnson announced the U.S. launch of its Shockwave C2 Aero Fly Coronary IVL Catheter designed to treat a broad range of calcified coronary artery lesions in half the time as previous coronary IVL devices.1...
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-- Johnson & Johnson announced the U.S. launch of its Shockwave C2 Aero Fly Coronary IVL Catheter designed to treat a broad range of calcified coronary artery lesions in half the time as previous coronary IVL devices.1...
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-- Johnson...
10/20/2026
Cath Lab Digest
FDA Approvals
Penumbra's CAVT Technology Receives FDA Clearance for the Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
10/20/2026
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Penumbra, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) to the company's Lightning™ computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™)...
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Penumbra, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) to the company's Lightning™ computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT™)...
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Penumbra,...
10/20/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Vertex PE System (Jupiter Endovascular)
Pulmonary Embolism
Jupiter Endovascular Announces Publication of SPIRARE II Pivotal Trial Results Showing Vertex Thrombectomy System Normalized Hemodynamics in 50% of Pulmonary Embolism Patients
10/19/2026
The Vertex system leverages the company’s proprietary Transforming Fixation (TFX) platform technology, a single catheter designed to navigate flexibly through the right heart and stabilize on-demand in the pulmonary arteries for precise,...
The Vertex system leverages the company’s proprietary Transforming Fixation (TFX) platform technology, a single catheter designed to navigate flexibly through the right heart and stabilize on-demand in the pulmonary arteries for precise,...
The Vertex system leverages the...
10/19/2026
Cath Lab Digest
aortic strategy
New Aortic Root Enlargement Technique May Preserve Future TAVI Options After SAVR
10/15/2026
In the spirit of modern ‘lifetime management’, consideration should therefore be given as early as the first procedure to which options remain open for subsequent interventions – such as transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) within...
In the spirit of modern ‘lifetime management’, consideration should therefore be given as early as the first procedure to which options remain open for subsequent interventions – such as transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) within...
In the spirit of modern...
10/15/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiology Compensation & Outlook
MedAxiom Releases 2026 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation & Production Survey Report, Revealing Record Compensation, Rising Productivity and Growing Workforce Demands
10/15/2026
National benchmarking report includes data from 205 cardiovascular programs and 6,476 physicians and advanced practice providers.
National benchmarking report includes data from 205 cardiovascular programs and 6,476 physicians and advanced practice providers.
National benchmarking report...
10/15/2026
Cath Lab Digest
ACC Scientific Statement
Exercise Should Be Prescribed as a Core Component of Cardiovascular Care
10/15/2026
WASHINGTON — Exercise should be prescribed as a foundational component of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and treatment, according to a new American College of Cardiology Scientific Statement published today...
WASHINGTON — Exercise should be prescribed as a foundational component of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and treatment, according to a new American College of Cardiology Scientific Statement published today...
WASHINGTON — Exercise...
10/15/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Renal Denervation
TIME Names Recor Medical’s Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation System One of the Best Inventions of 2026
10/15/2026
The Paradise™ Ultrasound Renal Denervation (uRDN) system has been recognized by TIME with a Best Inventions of 2026 award in the Medical and Healthcare category.
The Paradise™ Ultrasound Renal Denervation (uRDN) system has been recognized by TIME with a Best Inventions of 2026 award in the Medical and Healthcare category.
The Paradise™ Ultrasound Renal...
10/15/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Surgical Gloves
Mölnlycke Launches MyFit by Biogel to Bring More Inclusive Sizing to Surgical Gloves
10/14/2026
MyFit™ by Biogel® is designed to better reflect the diversity of clinicians’ hand anatomy and help more healthcare professionals find a glove that supports comfort, safety and performance – all critical in the operating room.
MyFit™ by Biogel® is designed to better reflect the diversity of clinicians’ hand anatomy and help more healthcare professionals find a glove that supports comfort, safety and performance – all critical in the operating room.
MyFit™ by Biogel® is designed to...
10/14/2026
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