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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
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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
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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
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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
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Case Report
When Slow Reflow Turns Dangerous: Balloon Embolization as a Bailout Strategy for Wire-Induced Coronary Perforation During Primary PCI
09/14/2026
Muhammad Imran Hanif, MBBS, FCPS, FSCAI, FRCP; Ahmad Usama Wali, MBBS; Murad Ali Khan, MBBS
The authors describe the successful management of a rare series of complications during primary PCI, highlighting procedural decision-making when conventional options are no longer viable.
The authors describe the successful management of a rare series of complications during primary PCI, highlighting procedural decision-making when conventional options are no longer viable.
The authors describe the...
09/14/2026
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Hybrid Intervention
Simultaneous TAVI and EVAR in a High-Risk Patient With Severe Aortic Stenosis and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
07/19/2026
Mustafa Tunahan Öz, MD; Mohammed A.A. Alzawi; Revan Israfilov; Adnan Kaya
Öz et al describe single-session TAVI–EVAR using CO₂ angiography in a high-risk patient with severe aortic stenosis and AAA.
Öz et al describe single-session TAVI–EVAR using CO₂ angiography in a high-risk patient with severe aortic stenosis and AAA.
Öz et al describe single-session...
07/19/2026
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Transulnar Access
Challenging Conventions: Transulnar Route for Simultaneous Bilateral SFA Angioplasty
07/15/2026
Sarah Misbah, MD; Alexis Albert Annan, MD; Sridevi Pitta, MD, MBA; Ashley Ferguson, RN, BSN
Misbah et al present the case of a 70-year-old female who presented with left lower extremity (LLE) critical limb ischemia (CLI) and underwent a bilateral SFA intervention via the transulnar route.
Misbah et al present the case of a 70-year-old female who presented with left lower extremity (LLE) critical limb ischemia (CLI) and underwent a bilateral SFA intervention via the transulnar route.
Misbah et al present the case of...
07/15/2026
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Case Report
Left Atrial Myxoma: Immediate Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment
03/20/2026
Richard Casazza, MAS; Neel Patel, MD; Allan Mattia, MD; Paul Saunders, MD; Arsalan Hashmi, MD; Greg Ribakove, MD
Cardiac myxomas are histologically benign tumors; however, they may lead to life-threatening complications. The authors share the case of a successful removal of myxoma with resolution of the patient's symptoms.
Cardiac myxomas are histologically benign tumors; however, they may lead to life-threatening complications. The authors share the case of a successful removal of myxoma with resolution of the patient's symptoms.
Cardiac myxomas are...
03/20/2026
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Case Report
Treating Chronic Venous Disease With a Modified Gun-Sight Technique  
03/16/2026
Matthew A. Tiede, MD
Dr. Tiede describes using a modified gun-sight recanalization approach to reconstruct an absent/occluded common femoral vein in a patient with severe chronic venous disease. A step-by-step discussion of the gun-sight technique is available in...
Dr. Tiede describes using a modified gun-sight recanalization approach to reconstruct an absent/occluded common femoral vein in a patient with severe chronic venous disease. A step-by-step discussion of the gun-sight technique is available in...
Dr. Tiede describes using a...
03/16/2026
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Case Report
Bracing for the Unseen: Navigating the Unpredictable in Heart Failure
03/15/2026
Muhammad Imran Hanif, MBBS, FCPS, FSCAI, FRCP; Minahil Tariq Sheikh, MBBS, FCPS
Hanif and Sheikh report a dramatic heart failure presentation caused by an acutely ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm with right-atrial shunting. It was successfully treated in the cath lab with transcatheter closure using an Amplatzer Duct...
Hanif and Sheikh report a dramatic heart failure presentation caused by an acutely ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm with right-atrial shunting. It was successfully treated in the cath lab with transcatheter closure using an Amplatzer Duct...
Hanif and Sheikh report a...
03/15/2026
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FFR CT Analysis
CT-Guided PCI Matches IVUS Outcomes in Randomized P4 Trial; Heartflow PCI Navigator Changes PCI Plans in Approximately 70% of Patients
11/04/2026
Late-Breaking P4 study shows CT guidance delivers matched one-year clinical outcomes with shorter procedures, demonstrating pre-procedural CCTA can guide key PCI planning decisions. NAVIGATE-PCI shows Heartflow PCI Navigator drove...
Late-Breaking P4 study shows CT guidance delivers matched one-year clinical outcomes with shorter procedures, demonstrating pre-procedural CCTA can guide key PCI planning decisions. NAVIGATE-PCI shows Heartflow PCI Navigator drove...
Late-Breaking P4 study shows CT...
11/04/2026
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Women and PE
SYMPHONY-PE IDE: First-in-Field Analysis Provides Encouraging Safety Findings for Women with Pulmonary Embolism
11/04/2026
Sub-analysis presented at TCT 2026 shows substantial clot burden reduction and improved right-heart function with the Symphony Thrombectomy System despite greater baseline cardiac stress in women
Sub-analysis presented at TCT 2026 shows substantial clot burden reduction and improved right-heart function with the Symphony Thrombectomy System despite greater baseline cardiac stress in women
Sub-analysis presented at TCT...
11/04/2026
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Renal Denervation
TCT26: Renal Denervation with Medtronic Symplicity Shows Significant Blood Pressure Drops in SPYRAL AFFIRM Real-World Study
11/04/2026
Nearly nine out of 10 patients experienced a clinical benefit at six months. Medtronic receives FDA approval for U.S. labeling update to Symplicity blood pressure procedure, expanding clinical evidence informing treatment options
Nearly nine out of 10 patients experienced a clinical benefit at six months. Medtronic receives FDA approval for U.S. labeling update to Symplicity blood pressure procedure, expanding clinical evidence informing treatment options
Nearly nine out of 10 patients...
11/04/2026
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TAVR
TAVR Use Increased Nearly Ninefold Among Patients Under 70 in Health System Analysis
11/04/2026
Annual TAVR procedures among patients younger than 70 rose from 15 in 2014 to 134 in 2024 within one health system, driven primarily by patients in their 60s, while surgery remained predominant.
Annual TAVR procedures among patients younger than 70 rose from 15 in 2014 to 134 in 2024 within one health system, driven primarily by patients in their 60s, while surgery remained predominant.
Annual TAVR procedures among...
11/04/2026
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Vertex Catheter (Jupiter Endovascular)
Pulmonary Embolism
New SPIRARE II Data at TCT 2026 Show Restoring Normal Pulmonary Pressure Using Vertex System Tracked with Right Heart Recovery in Pulmonary Embolism
11/03/2026
Post-hoc analysis presented by Dr. Sripal Bangalore also found reaching lower lobes of lungs was associated with greater hemodynamic restoration without added safety concerns.
Post-hoc analysis presented by Dr. Sripal Bangalore also found reaching lower lobes of lungs was associated with greater hemodynamic restoration without added safety concerns.
Post-hoc analysis presented by...
11/03/2026
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renal denervation
Paradise uRDN System Demonstrates 19.5 mmHg Blood Pressure Reduction at 12 Months, with Durability Through 4 Years
11/03/2026
Seven abstracts sponsored by Recor Medical presented at TCT 2026 highlight expanding clinical evidence for ultrasound renal denervation.
Seven abstracts sponsored by Recor Medical presented at TCT 2026 highlight expanding clinical evidence for ultrasound renal denervation.
Seven abstracts sponsored by...
11/03/2026
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transcatheter heart valves
Anteris Reports Medium-Size DurAVR THV Outcomes from the EMBARK Study at TCT 2026
11/03/2026
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. announced 30-day clinical and hemodynamic outcomes for the Medium-size DurAVR® Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) in twenty-two severe aortic stenosis patients with medium aortic annuli (aortic annulus area 492...
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. announced 30-day clinical and hemodynamic outcomes for the Medium-size DurAVR® Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) in twenty-two severe aortic stenosis patients with medium aortic annuli (aortic annulus area 492...
Anteris Technologies Global...
11/03/2026
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radiation safety
Lead-Free Shielding System Associated with Low Operator Radiation Exposure During Endovascular Procedures
11/02/2026
Multicenter study reports low operator radiation exposure across 95 sites using an alternative to traditional lead-apron protection.
Multicenter study reports low operator radiation exposure across 95 sites using an alternative to traditional lead-apron protection.
Multicenter study reports low...
11/02/2026
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R-Star system (Robocath)
Robotic PCI
First-in-Human Coronary Intervention Study Results of Robocath’s Next-Generation Robotic System Highlighted at TCT
11/02/2026
The findings support a favorable performance profile for the system, with 100% clinical success rate and no device-related complications.
The findings support a favorable performance profile for the system, with 100% clinical success rate and no device-related complications.
The findings support a favorable...
11/02/2026
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Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
SIMPLAAFY Study: Less Intensive Antithrombotic Strategies Met Noninferiority Compared with DAPT After Left Atrial Appendage Closure
11/02/2026
New findings from the randomized SIMPLAAFY trial suggest that less intensive antithrombotic therapy following left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with the WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro LAAC Device can reduce the risk of clinically-relevant bleeding...
New findings from the randomized SIMPLAAFY trial suggest that less intensive antithrombotic therapy following left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with the WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro LAAC Device can reduce the risk of clinically-relevant bleeding...
New findings from the randomized...
11/02/2026
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