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Grand Rounds With Morton Kern, MD

Grand Rounds With Morton Kern, MD

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
Clinical Editor's Corner
Interventional Cardiology Coverage for the Low-Volume Cath Lab: Is One — and Only One — Interventionalist the Rule?
08/12/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Ted A. Bass, MD; Jim Blankenship, MD; Steve Goldberg, MD; J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD, MSCAI, FACC; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI; Paul S. Teirstein, MD, FACC
Mort Kern and his expert colleagues discuss practical staffing and call-coverage models for low-volume cath labs, including shared on-call pools, locum tenens, cross-hospital coverage, compensation, and strategies to expand the pool of...
Mort Kern and his expert colleagues discuss practical staffing and call-coverage models for low-volume cath labs, including shared on-call pools, locum tenens, cross-hospital coverage, compensation, and strategies to expand the pool of...
Mort Kern and his expert...
08/12/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
Do the Angiographically-Derived FFR Systems Have a Class Effect?
07/24/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
As angiography-derived fractional flow reserve (FFR) systems gain traction, Drs. Morton Kern and Arnold Seto assess the evidence supporting a class effect and the workflow considerations that may influence platform selection.
As angiography-derived fractional flow reserve (FFR) systems gain traction, Drs. Morton Kern and Arnold Seto assess the evidence supporting a class effect and the workflow considerations that may influence platform selection.
As angiography-derived...
07/24/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
What’s New in the “2026 Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Adults” Multi-Society Guidelines
05/28/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
New guidelines for the evaluation and management of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) in adults, a report of the ACC/AHA Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines, are now published. Cath labs are increasingly involved in PE care. The role...
New guidelines for the evaluation and management of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) in adults, a report of the ACC/AHA Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines, are now published. Cath labs are increasingly involved in PE care. The role...
New guidelines for the...
05/28/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
My Sojourn Into Private Practice - A Personal History
05/04/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Kern shares his experience with private-practice cardiology realities and transitions, and offers some hard-won advice. With a commentary on private practice by Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, FACC, FSCAI.
Dr. Kern shares his experience with private-practice cardiology realities and transitions, and offers some hard-won advice. With a commentary on private practice by Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, FACC, FSCAI.
Dr. Kern shares his experience...
05/04/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
Should We Implement a Controlled Pause for CPR During Rescue PCI for Unprotected Left Main Lesion With Sudden Occlusion?
04/07/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Mir Babar Basir, MD, DO; James C. Blankenship, MD; Rhian E. Davies, DO, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI; Ajay J. Kirtane, MD, SM; Lloyd W. Klein, MD; Mitchell W. Krucoff, MD; Jeffrey M. Schussler, MD; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Kern and his expert colleagues weigh whether a brief, controlled pause in chest compressions can help maintain guide and wire position long enough to restore flow during rescue PCI for sudden unprotected left main occlusion.
Dr. Kern and his expert colleagues weigh whether a brief, controlled pause in chest compressions can help maintain guide and wire position long enough to restore flow during rescue PCI for sudden unprotected left main occlusion.
Dr. Kern and his expert...
04/07/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
Conversations in Cardiology: Pectus Excavatum and Coronary Compression in the Elderly
03/26/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Steve Goldberg, MD; Dean J. Kereiakes, MD, FACC, MSCAI; Michael Ragosta, MD; Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MHCDS; Carl L. Tommaso, MD
Dr. Kern and his expert colleagues discuss a case of pectus excavatum, a structural deformity of the anterior thoracic wall in which the sternum and rib cage produce a caved-in or sunken configuration of the chest. It can be congenital at...
Dr. Kern and his expert colleagues discuss a case of pectus excavatum, a structural deformity of the anterior thoracic wall in which the sternum and rib cage produce a caved-in or sunken configuration of the chest. It can be congenital at...
Dr. Kern and his expert...
03/26/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
Yelling in the Cath Lab: Is It Ever a Good Idea?
02/01/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Samuel M. Butman, MD; Kirk N. Garratt, MD, MSc; Neal S. Kleiman, MD; J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD; Stephen R. Ramee, MD; Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MHCDS; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Morton Kern and his expert colleagues discuss communication and how it may be received by team members in the cath lab.
Dr. Morton Kern and his expert colleagues discuss communication and how it may be received by team members in the cath lab.
Dr. Morton Kern and his expert...
02/01/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
Grit and Curiosity – Keys to Success in the Cath Lab
01/23/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
"Engage your passion and begin the questioning of conventional wisdom," says Dr. Kern. "In your research, accept setbacks and obstacles. Do not be afraid to fail."
"Engage your passion and begin the questioning of conventional wisdom," says Dr. Kern. "In your research, accept setbacks and obstacles. Do not be afraid to fail."
"Engage your passion and begin...
01/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
My Last Day in the Cath Lab: A Personal Reflection
12/05/2025
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
On my last cath day, I was standing next to a freshly-minted first-year cardiology trainee. It was a bittersweet moment — a cliché, but true. How many fellows have I worked with? How many unusual patients and novel findings, and how many...
On my last cath day, I was standing next to a freshly-minted first-year cardiology trainee. It was a bittersweet moment — a cliché, but true. How many fellows have I worked with? How many unusual patients and novel findings, and how many...
On my last cath day, I was...
12/05/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
Could Door to Lactate Clearance (DLC) in Shock Be the New Door-to-Balloon Time of STEMI?
10/31/2025
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
Cardiogenic shock is clearly different than bacteremic, neurogenic, toxic, and traumatic (hypovolemic) shock. Significant research progress has been made just in arriving at a common language for shock, through the Society for Cardiovascular...
Cardiogenic shock is clearly different than bacteremic, neurogenic, toxic, and traumatic (hypovolemic) shock. Significant research progress has been made just in arriving at a common language for shock, through the Society for Cardiovascular...
Cardiogenic shock is clearly...
10/31/2025
Cath Lab Digest

Discussions

Bailey Ann Richardson, NP-C, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS, with Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, and Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA
Kern, Seto, & Richardson
SCAI 2025: 4 Trials Under Discussion
09/26/2025
Bailey Ann Estes, AGNP-C, MSN, RN-BC, RCIS, RNFA; Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
Join Bailey Ann Richardson, NP-C, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS, and Drs Morton Kern and Arnold Seto, in a SCAI 2025 discussion that highlights four trials across the interventional cardiology spectrum.
Join Bailey Ann Richardson, NP-C, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS, and Drs Morton Kern and Arnold Seto, in a SCAI 2025 discussion that highlights four trials across the interventional cardiology spectrum.
Join Bailey Ann Richardson,...
09/26/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Arnold Seto, MD, MPA, Morton Kern, MD, and Bailey Estes, MSN
clinical trials discussion
4 Trials From ACC.25: ALT-SHOCK2, FLAVOUR-II, PROTECT-TAVI, and FAME 3
04/10/2025
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI; Bailey Ann Estes, AGNP-C, MSN, RN-BC, RCIS, RNFA
Drs Mort Kern and Arnold Seto, and Bailey Estes, AGNP-C, discuss the results of 4 trials presented at ACC.25 and how decision making in the cath lab will be affected by the trial results.
Drs Mort Kern and Arnold Seto, and Bailey Estes, AGNP-C, discuss the results of 4 trials presented at ACC.25 and how decision making in the cath lab will be affected by the trial results.
Drs Mort Kern and Arnold Seto,...
04/10/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI
Clinical Trial Update
FLAVOUR II: A Brief Intro to the FFR and IVUS-Guided Intervention Strategy for Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Intermediate Stenosis
04/03/2025
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
At CRT 2025 in Washington, D.C., Dr. Morton J. Kern discussed his prediction around the FLAVOUR II trial: would AI-driven angioFFR prove to be noninferior to intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) in guiding percutaneous coronary intervention for...
At CRT 2025 in Washington, D.C., Dr. Morton J. Kern discussed his prediction around the FLAVOUR II trial: would AI-driven angioFFR prove to be noninferior to intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) in guiding percutaneous coronary intervention for...
At CRT 2025 in Washington, D.C.,...
04/03/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Dr. Morton Kern, Dr. Jacqueline Tamis-Holland, and Dr. Arnold Seto
KERN LIVE
SCAI Expert Consensus Statement on STEMI in the Cath Lab: Drs. Kern, Tamis-Holland, and Seto Discuss
11/12/2024
Listen in as Jacqueline E. Tamis-Holland, MD, FSCAI, of the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and chair of the consensus statement working group, joins Morton Kern, MD, and Arnold H. Seto, MD, to discuss the 2024 Society...
Listen in as Jacqueline E. Tamis-Holland, MD, FSCAI, of the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and chair of the consensus statement working group, joins Morton Kern, MD, and Arnold H. Seto, MD, to discuss the 2024 Society...
Listen in as Jacqueline E....
11/12/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Dr. David Rizik, Dr. Morton Kern, Dr. Jennifer Rymer, and Dr. Pinak Shah
Kern, Rizik, Shah, & Rymer
A Discussion on the Early-Career Interventionalist
06/19/2024

Morton Kern, MD, in a discussion with David Rizik, MD, Pinak Shah, MD, and Jennifer Rymer, MD

Morton Kern, MD, in a discussion with...
Drs Kern and Rizik talk with Dr. Jennifer Rymer, who published a study on cath lab procedure volumes and outcomes among early-career interventional cardiologists, and Dr. Pinak Shah, who wrote an accompanying editorial, "Is There an...
Drs Kern and Rizik talk with Dr. Jennifer Rymer, who published a study on cath lab procedure volumes and outcomes among early-career interventional cardiologists, and Dr. Pinak Shah, who wrote an accompanying editorial, "Is There an...
Drs Kern and Rizik talk with Dr....
06/19/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Kern Drachman Seto
Live with Dr. Kern
Kern, Drachman, Seto: Upsizing a Radial Sheath? Methods and Cautionary Notes
12/20/2023
Douglas E. Drachman, MD; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI; Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
Drs Kern, Seto, and Drachman discuss their experience with upsizing radial sheaths and the current status of radial access in the United States.
Drs Kern, Seto, and Drachman discuss their experience with upsizing radial sheaths and the current status of radial access in the United States.
Drs Kern, Seto, and Drachman...
12/20/2023
Cath Lab Digest
The Green Cath Lab
Live with Dr. Kern
Kern and Ahmed – The Green Cath Lab: What Is It? Why Does It Matter and Can We Achieve It?
11/28/2023
Bina Ahmed, MD; Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
Listen to Dr. Morton Kern's discussion on "The Green Cath Lab" with Bina Ahmed, MD, Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Ahmed suggests the idea of developing a sustainability team within the lab to define current practice and...
Listen to Dr. Morton Kern's discussion on "The Green Cath Lab" with Bina Ahmed, MD, Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Ahmed suggests the idea of developing a sustainability team within the lab to define current practice and...
Listen to Dr. Morton Kern's...
11/28/2023
Cath Lab Digest
Morton J. Kern, MD; Ajay Kirtane, MD; Arnold Seto, MD, MPA
Kern Live
Kern, Kirtane, Seto: Should a Lipid Panel Be Required Before Coronary Angiography or PCI?
09/12/2023
Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI; Ajay J. Kirtane, MD, SM; Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
A discussion of the clinical editor's corner page on pre-cath lipid panels and how they add value to patient care.
A discussion of the clinical editor's corner page on pre-cath lipid panels and how they add value to patient care.
A discussion of the clinical...
09/12/2023
Cath Lab Digest
Dr. Morton Kern's August 2023 article page
Live with Dr. Kern
Kern and Mohan: Our Top Tips for a New Fellow Starting in the Cath Lab
08/02/2023
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Jay Mohan, DO
Morton J. Kern, MD, talks with Jay Mohan, DO, Assistant Program Director for the Michigan State University McLaren Macomb-Oakland cardiovascular disease fellowship, McLaren Macomb Medical Center, Mount Clemens, Michigan. @DrJayMohan...
Morton J. Kern, MD, talks with Jay Mohan, DO, Assistant Program Director for the Michigan State University McLaren Macomb-Oakland cardiovascular disease fellowship, McLaren Macomb Medical Center, Mount Clemens, Michigan. @DrJayMohan...
Morton J. Kern, MD, talks with...
08/02/2023
Cath Lab Digest
Kern CLD May 2023
DISCUSSIONS WITH MORTON KERN, MD
Clinical Editor's Discussion: My First Lead-Free Coronary Angiogram
05/05/2023
David G. Rizik, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
Morton Kern, MD, David Rizik, MD, and Arnold Seto, MD, MPA, discuss the use of systems permitting members of the catheterization laboratory team to work in the cath lab without having to wear lead aprons to protect from radiation exposure.
Morton Kern, MD, David Rizik, MD, and Arnold Seto, MD, MPA, discuss the use of systems permitting members of the catheterization laboratory team to work in the cath lab without having to wear lead aprons to protect from radiation exposure.
Morton Kern, MD, David Rizik,...
05/05/2023
Cath Lab Digest
STEMI: The Stakes, with Dr. Sameer Mehta
CRT 2026
Every Second Counts: The Critical Role of Nurses & Techs in Beating the Balloon Clock
05/18/2026
Sameer Mehta, MD, FACC, MBA
"STEMI: The Stakes": A video presentation by Sameer Mehta, MD, at the March 8th Nurse & Technologist Symposium at CRT 2026, held March 7-10 in Washington, D.C.
"STEMI: The Stakes": A video presentation by Sameer Mehta, MD, at the March 8th Nurse & Technologist Symposium at CRT 2026, held March 7-10 in Washington, D.C.
"STEMI: The Stakes": A video...
05/18/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Brian C. Case, MD, and Bailey Ann Richardson, MSN, AGNP
Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction
Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction for Cath Lab Staff
02/25/2026
Brian C. Case, MD; Bailey Ann Richardson, MSN, AGNP, RN-BC, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS
Bailey Richardson, MSN, speaks with Brian Case, MD, about coronary microvascular dysfunction and why “normal” angiography can miss the cause of symptoms in patients with angina with non-obstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA).
Bailey Richardson, MSN, speaks with Brian Case, MD, about coronary microvascular dysfunction and why “normal” angiography can miss the cause of symptoms in patients with angina with non-obstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA).
Bailey Richardson, MSN, speaks...
02/25/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Matthew H. Gonzalez, MD
VIDEO: Heart Failure
CardioMEMS™ HF System: Advancing Heart Failure Care Through Collaboration With General Cardiology
02/11/2026
Matthew H. Gonzalez, MD
In this 29-minute video (chapters available), Matthew H. Gonzalez, MD, discusses how pulmonary artery pressure monitoring with the CardioMEMS™ HF System made by Abbott shifts management from reactive to proactive by detecting hemodynamic...
In this 29-minute video (chapters available), Matthew H. Gonzalez, MD, discusses how pulmonary artery pressure monitoring with the CardioMEMS™ HF System made by Abbott shifts management from reactive to proactive by detecting hemodynamic...
In this 29-minute video...
02/11/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Philips OBL / ASC Video
Brief Overview
Out-of-Hospital (OBL/ASC) Trends and Landscape
11/19/2025
Market tends are showing that more procedures are moving to out-of-hospital care settings, such as ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and office-based labs (OBLs) due to financial and operational benefits to the healthcare system and desire to...
Market tends are showing that more procedures are moving to out-of-hospital care settings, such as ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and office-based labs (OBLs) due to financial and operational benefits to the healthcare system and desire to...
Market tends are showing that...
11/19/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Interview With Viet Le, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, FACC, FAHA, HF-Cert
Videos
Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation Increases Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events, Particularly Heart Failure Hospitalization in Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease
11/18/2025
Viet Le, PA-C, FACC, FAHA; Isabel Vega
Watch as Viet Le, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, FACC, FAHA, HF-Cert, discusses his abstract from AHA 2025.
Watch as Viet Le, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, FACC, FAHA, HF-Cert, discusses his abstract from AHA 2025.
Watch as Viet Le, DMSc, MPAS,...
11/18/2025
EP Lab Digest
Ryan K. Kaple, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Heart Failure
CardioMEMS™ HF System in Structural Heart: Integrated Heart Failure Care with PA Pressure Monitoring
10/28/2025
Ryan Kaple, MD
In this video, Ryan K. Kaple, MD, FACC, FSCAI, discusses how the CardioMEMS™ HF System has become an essential tool in managing patients with chronic heart failure.
In this video, Ryan K. Kaple, MD, FACC, FSCAI, discusses how the CardioMEMS™ HF System has become an essential tool in managing patients with chronic heart failure.
In this video, Ryan K. Kaple,...
10/28/2025
Cath Lab Digest
PCI in ASCs
Video Discussion
PCI in ASCs: A Look at Patient Characteristics, Volume Trends, and Outcomes in the Medicare Population
10/03/2025
Bailey Ann Richardson, MSN, AGNP, RN-BC, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS; Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
A discussion of the study presented at SCAI's 2025 Annual Meeting, " Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Ambulatory Surgery Centers: Procedural Volume Trends and Outcomes in the Medicare Population".
A discussion of the study presented at SCAI's 2025 Annual Meeting, " Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Ambulatory Surgery Centers: Procedural Volume Trends and Outcomes in the Medicare Population".
A discussion of the study...
10/03/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Bailey Ann Richardson, NP-C, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS, with Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, and Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA
Kern, Seto, & Richardson
SCAI 2025: 4 Trials Under Discussion
09/26/2025
Bailey Ann Estes, AGNP-C, MSN, RN-BC, RCIS, RNFA; Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
Join Bailey Ann Richardson, NP-C, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS, and Drs Morton Kern and Arnold Seto, in a SCAI 2025 discussion that highlights four trials across the interventional cardiology spectrum.
Join Bailey Ann Richardson, NP-C, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS, and Drs Morton Kern and Arnold Seto, in a SCAI 2025 discussion that highlights four trials across the interventional cardiology spectrum.
Join Bailey Ann Richardson,...
09/26/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Mike Watts, MD
AMP 2025
Will AI and Wearables Change the Future of CLTI Therapy?
09/18/2025
Mike Watts, MD, FSIR
Mike Watts, MD, FSIR, discusses his presentation on the use of wearables and artificial intelligence in the prevention and treatment of chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Mike Watts, MD, FSIR, discusses his presentation on the use of wearables and artificial intelligence in the prevention and treatment of chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Mike Watts, MD, FSIR, discusses...
09/18/2025
Vascular Disease Management
Bailey Estes, NP, and Ahmad Alkhalil, MD
Structural Trials Discussion
New York Valves 2025: 4 Trials Under Discussion
08/05/2025
Bailey Ann Estes MSN, AGNP-C, RN-BC, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS; Ahmad Alkhalil, MD, MSc
Bailey Estes, MSN, AGNP, talks with Dr. Ahmad Alkhalil about four presented trials that were hotly anticipated at the CRF New York Valves Meeting, held June 24-26, 2025, in New York, New York.
Bailey Estes, MSN, AGNP, talks with Dr. Ahmad Alkhalil about four presented trials that were hotly anticipated at the CRF New York Valves Meeting, held June 24-26, 2025, in New York, New York.
Bailey Estes, MSN, AGNP, talks...
08/05/2025
Cath Lab Digest

Clinical Editor's Corner

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
Clinical Editor's Corner
Interventional Cardiology Coverage for the Low-Volume Cath Lab: Is One — and Only One — Interventionalist the Rule?
08/12/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Ted A. Bass, MD; Jim Blankenship, MD; Steve Goldberg, MD; J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD, MSCAI, FACC; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI; Paul S. Teirstein, MD, FACC
Mort Kern and his expert colleagues discuss practical staffing and call-coverage models for low-volume cath labs, including shared on-call pools, locum tenens, cross-hospital coverage, compensation, and strategies to expand the pool of...
Mort Kern and his expert colleagues discuss practical staffing and call-coverage models for low-volume cath labs, including shared on-call pools, locum tenens, cross-hospital coverage, compensation, and strategies to expand the pool of...
Mort Kern and his expert...
08/12/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
Do the Angiographically-Derived FFR Systems Have a Class Effect?
07/24/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
As angiography-derived fractional flow reserve (FFR) systems gain traction, Drs. Morton Kern and Arnold Seto assess the evidence supporting a class effect and the workflow considerations that may influence platform selection.
As angiography-derived fractional flow reserve (FFR) systems gain traction, Drs. Morton Kern and Arnold Seto assess the evidence supporting a class effect and the workflow considerations that may influence platform selection.
As angiography-derived...
07/24/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
What’s New in the “2026 Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Adults” Multi-Society Guidelines
05/28/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
New guidelines for the evaluation and management of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) in adults, a report of the ACC/AHA Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines, are now published. Cath labs are increasingly involved in PE care. The role...
New guidelines for the evaluation and management of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) in adults, a report of the ACC/AHA Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines, are now published. Cath labs are increasingly involved in PE care. The role...
New guidelines for the...
05/28/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
My Sojourn Into Private Practice - A Personal History
05/04/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Kern shares his experience with private-practice cardiology realities and transitions, and offers some hard-won advice. With a commentary on private practice by Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, FACC, FSCAI.
Dr. Kern shares his experience with private-practice cardiology realities and transitions, and offers some hard-won advice. With a commentary on private practice by Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, FACC, FSCAI.
Dr. Kern shares his experience...
05/04/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
Should We Implement a Controlled Pause for CPR During Rescue PCI for Unprotected Left Main Lesion With Sudden Occlusion?
04/07/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Mir Babar Basir, MD, DO; James C. Blankenship, MD; Rhian E. Davies, DO, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI; Ajay J. Kirtane, MD, SM; Lloyd W. Klein, MD; Mitchell W. Krucoff, MD; Jeffrey M. Schussler, MD; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Kern and his expert colleagues weigh whether a brief, controlled pause in chest compressions can help maintain guide and wire position long enough to restore flow during rescue PCI for sudden unprotected left main occlusion.
Dr. Kern and his expert colleagues weigh whether a brief, controlled pause in chest compressions can help maintain guide and wire position long enough to restore flow during rescue PCI for sudden unprotected left main occlusion.
Dr. Kern and his expert...
04/07/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
Conversations in Cardiology: Pectus Excavatum and Coronary Compression in the Elderly
03/26/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Steve Goldberg, MD; Dean J. Kereiakes, MD, FACC, MSCAI; Michael Ragosta, MD; Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MHCDS; Carl L. Tommaso, MD
Dr. Kern and his expert colleagues discuss a case of pectus excavatum, a structural deformity of the anterior thoracic wall in which the sternum and rib cage produce a caved-in or sunken configuration of the chest. It can be congenital at...
Dr. Kern and his expert colleagues discuss a case of pectus excavatum, a structural deformity of the anterior thoracic wall in which the sternum and rib cage produce a caved-in or sunken configuration of the chest. It can be congenital at...
Dr. Kern and his expert...
03/26/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
Yelling in the Cath Lab: Is It Ever a Good Idea?
02/01/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Samuel M. Butman, MD; Kirk N. Garratt, MD, MSc; Neal S. Kleiman, MD; J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD; Stephen R. Ramee, MD; Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MHCDS; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Morton Kern and his expert colleagues discuss communication and how it may be received by team members in the cath lab.
Dr. Morton Kern and his expert colleagues discuss communication and how it may be received by team members in the cath lab.
Dr. Morton Kern and his expert...
02/01/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
Grit and Curiosity – Keys to Success in the Cath Lab
01/23/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
"Engage your passion and begin the questioning of conventional wisdom," says Dr. Kern. "In your research, accept setbacks and obstacles. Do not be afraid to fail."
"Engage your passion and begin the questioning of conventional wisdom," says Dr. Kern. "In your research, accept setbacks and obstacles. Do not be afraid to fail."
"Engage your passion and begin...
01/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
My Last Day in the Cath Lab: A Personal Reflection
12/05/2025
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
On my last cath day, I was standing next to a freshly-minted first-year cardiology trainee. It was a bittersweet moment — a cliché, but true. How many fellows have I worked with? How many unusual patients and novel findings, and how many...
On my last cath day, I was standing next to a freshly-minted first-year cardiology trainee. It was a bittersweet moment — a cliché, but true. How many fellows have I worked with? How many unusual patients and novel findings, and how many...
On my last cath day, I was...
12/05/2025
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
Clinical Editor's Corner
Interventional Cardiology Coverage for the Low-Volume Cath Lab: Is One — and Only One — Interventionalist the Rule?
08/12/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Ted A. Bass, MD; Jim Blankenship, MD; Steve Goldberg, MD; J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD, MSCAI, FACC; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI; Paul S. Teirstein, MD, FACC
Mort Kern and his expert colleagues discuss practical staffing and call-coverage models for low-volume cath labs, including shared on-call pools, locum tenens, cross-hospital coverage, compensation, and strategies to expand the pool of...
Mort Kern and his expert colleagues discuss practical staffing and call-coverage models for low-volume cath labs, including shared on-call pools, locum tenens, cross-hospital coverage, compensation, and strategies to expand the pool of...
Mort Kern and his expert...
08/12/2026
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Clinical Editor's Corner
Do the Angiographically-Derived FFR Systems Have a Class Effect?
07/24/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
As angiography-derived fractional flow reserve (FFR) systems gain traction, Drs. Morton Kern and Arnold Seto assess the evidence supporting a class effect and the workflow considerations that may influence platform selection.
As angiography-derived fractional flow reserve (FFR) systems gain traction, Drs. Morton Kern and Arnold Seto assess the evidence supporting a class effect and the workflow considerations that may influence platform selection.
As angiography-derived...
07/24/2026
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Clinical Editor's Corner
What’s New in the “2026 Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Adults” Multi-Society Guidelines
05/28/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
New guidelines for the evaluation and management of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) in adults, a report of the ACC/AHA Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines, are now published. Cath labs are increasingly involved in PE care. The role...
New guidelines for the evaluation and management of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) in adults, a report of the ACC/AHA Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines, are now published. Cath labs are increasingly involved in PE care. The role...
New guidelines for the...
05/28/2026
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Clinical Editor's Corner
My Sojourn Into Private Practice - A Personal History
05/04/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Kern shares his experience with private-practice cardiology realities and transitions, and offers some hard-won advice. With a commentary on private practice by Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, FACC, FSCAI.
Dr. Kern shares his experience with private-practice cardiology realities and transitions, and offers some hard-won advice. With a commentary on private practice by Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, FACC, FSCAI.
Dr. Kern shares his experience...
05/04/2026
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Clinical Editor's Corner
Should We Implement a Controlled Pause for CPR During Rescue PCI for Unprotected Left Main Lesion With Sudden Occlusion?
04/07/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Mir Babar Basir, MD, DO; James C. Blankenship, MD; Rhian E. Davies, DO, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI; Ajay J. Kirtane, MD, SM; Lloyd W. Klein, MD; Mitchell W. Krucoff, MD; Jeffrey M. Schussler, MD; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Kern and his expert colleagues weigh whether a brief, controlled pause in chest compressions can help maintain guide and wire position long enough to restore flow during rescue PCI for sudden unprotected left main occlusion.
Dr. Kern and his expert colleagues weigh whether a brief, controlled pause in chest compressions can help maintain guide and wire position long enough to restore flow during rescue PCI for sudden unprotected left main occlusion.
Dr. Kern and his expert...
04/07/2026
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Clinical Editor's Corner
Conversations in Cardiology: Pectus Excavatum and Coronary Compression in the Elderly
03/26/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Steve Goldberg, MD; Dean J. Kereiakes, MD, FACC, MSCAI; Michael Ragosta, MD; Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MHCDS; Carl L. Tommaso, MD
Dr. Kern and his expert colleagues discuss a case of pectus excavatum, a structural deformity of the anterior thoracic wall in which the sternum and rib cage produce a caved-in or sunken configuration of the chest. It can be congenital at...
Dr. Kern and his expert colleagues discuss a case of pectus excavatum, a structural deformity of the anterior thoracic wall in which the sternum and rib cage produce a caved-in or sunken configuration of the chest. It can be congenital at...
Dr. Kern and his expert...
03/26/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
Yelling in the Cath Lab: Is It Ever a Good Idea?
02/01/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA; Samuel M. Butman, MD; Kirk N. Garratt, MD, MSc; Neal S. Kleiman, MD; J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD; Stephen R. Ramee, MD; Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MHCDS; Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Morton Kern and his expert colleagues discuss communication and how it may be received by team members in the cath lab.
Dr. Morton Kern and his expert colleagues discuss communication and how it may be received by team members in the cath lab.
Dr. Morton Kern and his expert...
02/01/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
Grit and Curiosity – Keys to Success in the Cath Lab
01/23/2026
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
"Engage your passion and begin the questioning of conventional wisdom," says Dr. Kern. "In your research, accept setbacks and obstacles. Do not be afraid to fail."
"Engage your passion and begin the questioning of conventional wisdom," says Dr. Kern. "In your research, accept setbacks and obstacles. Do not be afraid to fail."
"Engage your passion and begin...
01/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
My Last Day in the Cath Lab: A Personal Reflection
12/05/2025
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
On my last cath day, I was standing next to a freshly-minted first-year cardiology trainee. It was a bittersweet moment — a cliché, but true. How many fellows have I worked with? How many unusual patients and novel findings, and how many...
On my last cath day, I was standing next to a freshly-minted first-year cardiology trainee. It was a bittersweet moment — a cliché, but true. How many fellows have I worked with? How many unusual patients and novel findings, and how many...
On my last cath day, I was...
12/05/2025
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Hemodynamic Rounds Live

Teaching Collection
RA and LV Waveforms
01/18/2022
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
01/18/2022
Cath Lab Digest
Regurgitant Aortic Valve: Morton Kern, MD
Teaching Collection
The Regurgitant Aortic Valve
01/10/2022
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
01/10/2022
Cath Lab Digest
Kern Stenotic Aortic Valve (Pt II)
Teaching Collection
The Stenotic Aortic Valve (Part II)
07/13/2020
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
See also: "The Stenotic Aortic Valve (Part I)".
See also: "The Stenotic Aortic Valve (Part I)".
See also: "The Stenotic Aortic...
07/13/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Teaching Collection
The Stenotic Aortic Valve (Part I)
06/18/2020
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
See also "The Stenotic Aortic Valve (Part II)"
See also "The Stenotic Aortic Valve (Part II)"
See also "The Stenotic Aortic...
06/18/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Teaching Collection
Understanding the Basics of Mechanical Circulatory Support
06/18/2020
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
06/18/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Teaching Collection
Primer on LV Function
06/18/2020
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
How will hemodynamics describe left ventricular function? Check out this video installment in Dr. Kern's teaching collection focusing on hemodynamics.
How will hemodynamics describe left ventricular function? Check out this video installment in Dr. Kern's teaching collection focusing on hemodynamics.
How will hemodynamics describe...
06/18/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Teaching Collection
The LV Pressure Curve (Part II: LV/RV Relationships)
06/18/2020
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
06/18/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Teaching Collection
The LV Pressure Curve (Part I: Diastolic Waveforms)
06/18/2020
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
06/18/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Teaching Collection
LA and Mitral Valve Hemodynamics
06/18/2020
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
06/18/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Teaching Collection
RA Waveforms and Artifacts
06/18/2020
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
06/18/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Teaching Collection
RA and LV Waveforms
01/18/2022
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
01/18/2022
Cath Lab Digest
Regurgitant Aortic Valve: Morton Kern, MD
Teaching Collection
The Regurgitant Aortic Valve
01/10/2022
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
01/10/2022
Cath Lab Digest
Kern Stenotic Aortic Valve (Pt II)
Teaching Collection
The Stenotic Aortic Valve (Part II)
07/13/2020
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
See also: "The Stenotic Aortic Valve (Part I)".
See also: "The Stenotic Aortic Valve (Part I)".
See also: "The Stenotic Aortic...
07/13/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Teaching Collection
The Stenotic Aortic Valve (Part I)
06/18/2020
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
See also "The Stenotic Aortic Valve (Part II)"
See also "The Stenotic Aortic Valve (Part II)"
See also "The Stenotic Aortic...
06/18/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Teaching Collection
Understanding the Basics of Mechanical Circulatory Support
06/18/2020
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
06/18/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Teaching Collection
Primer on LV Function
06/18/2020
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
How will hemodynamics describe left ventricular function? Check out this video installment in Dr. Kern's teaching collection focusing on hemodynamics.
How will hemodynamics describe left ventricular function? Check out this video installment in Dr. Kern's teaching collection focusing on hemodynamics.
How will hemodynamics describe...
06/18/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Teaching Collection
The LV Pressure Curve (Part II: LV/RV Relationships)
06/18/2020
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
06/18/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Teaching Collection
The LV Pressure Curve (Part I: Diastolic Waveforms)
06/18/2020
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
06/18/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Teaching Collection
LA and Mitral Valve Hemodynamics
06/18/2020
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
06/18/2020
Cath Lab Digest
Teaching Collection
RA Waveforms and Artifacts
06/18/2020
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
06/18/2020
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09/23/2026
WINREVAIR, an activin signaling inhibitor, is FDA-approved for the treatment of adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, WHO Group 1 pulmonary hypertension) to improve exercise capacity and WHO functional class (FC), and reduce the...
WINREVAIR, an activin signaling inhibitor, is FDA-approved for the treatment of adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, WHO Group 1 pulmonary hypertension) to improve exercise capacity and WHO functional class (FC), and reduce the...
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FDA Approvals
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09/21/2026
Physicians now have immediate access to the SELUTION SLR™ DEB, a next-generation drug-eluting balloon designed to deliver sustained sirolimus therapy without leaving a permanent implant behind. 
Physicians now have immediate access to the SELUTION SLR™ DEB, a next-generation drug-eluting balloon designed to deliver sustained sirolimus therapy without leaving a permanent implant behind. 
Physicians now have immediate...
09/21/2026
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Takotsubo Syndrome
BioTAK Score May Help Distinguish Takotsubo Syndrome From ACS Before Catheterization
09/16/2026
An international team of researchers, working closely with scientists at the universities of Zurich and Greifswald, has developed and validated a diagnostic scoring system designed to identify Takotsubo syndrome before cardiac catheterization...
An international team of researchers, working closely with scientists at the universities of Zurich and Greifswald, has developed and validated a diagnostic scoring system designed to identify Takotsubo syndrome before cardiac catheterization...
An international team of...
09/16/2026
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At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center’s Hybrid Cath Lab Celebration.
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Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Opens Hybrid Cardiac Cath Lab
09/15/2026
The new hybrid cardiac catheterization lab is a 730-square-foot suite equipped with advanced imaging equipment to perform complex minimally invasive procedures with greater precision, such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Repair (TAVR),...
The new hybrid cardiac catheterization lab is a 730-square-foot suite equipped with advanced imaging equipment to perform complex minimally invasive procedures with greater precision, such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Repair (TAVR),...
The new hybrid cardiac...
09/15/2026
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Calcium CT Scan
Coronary Artery Calcium Adds Greatest Risk-Prediction Value in Borderline- and Intermediate-Risk Patients
09/15/2026
Researchers followed more than 6,000 adults for 10 years and found that, for the overall study population, adding a coronary artery calcium score provided only a small improvement over PREVENT, the American Heart Association's primary...
Researchers followed more than 6,000 adults for 10 years and found that, for the overall study population, adding a coronary artery calcium score provided only a small improvement over PREVENT, the American Heart Association's primary...
Researchers followed more than...
09/15/2026
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Intramyocardial hemorrhage
Scoring System Could Help Identify Patients at High Risk of Intramyocardial Hemorrhage and Guide Treatment and Monitoring
09/15/2026
The score could eventually help clinicians assess risk in real time during emergency angiography or it could help identify patients who need closer monitoring after a blocked artery is reopened. The score may also help doctors decide which...
The score could eventually help clinicians assess risk in real time during emergency angiography or it could help identify patients who need closer monitoring after a blocked artery is reopened. The score may also help doctors decide which...
The score could eventually help...
09/15/2026
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TAVR: CMS NCD
Joint Statement from ACC, STS, and SCAI on the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement National Coverage Determination
09/11/2026
WASHINGTON—The American College of Cardiology (ACC),  The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), released the following joint statement on the transcatheter aortic valve...
WASHINGTON—The American College of Cardiology (ACC),  The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), released the following joint statement on the transcatheter aortic valve...
WASHINGTON—The American College...
09/11/2026
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TAVR: CMS NCD
Edwards Lifesciences Comments on TAVR National Coverage Decision
09/11/2026
Edwards Lifesciences issued the following statement in response to the national coverage determination (NCD) for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Edwards Lifesciences issued the following statement in response to the national coverage determination (NCD) for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Edwards Lifesciences issued the...
09/11/2026
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ECG + AI
New AI ECG Model Detects Acute MI With Fewer Labeled Examples
09/09/2026
The new tool, called ECG-CLIP, was trained using over 1.7 million ECGs collected from more than 540,000 people and paired with clinicians’ notes, embedding the tool with knowledge that may make it more adaptable for different disease...
The new tool, called ECG-CLIP, was trained using over 1.7 million ECGs collected from more than 540,000 people and paired with clinicians’ notes, embedding the tool with knowledge that may make it more adaptable for different disease...
The new tool, called ECG-CLIP,...
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