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Volume 14 - Issue 8 - August, 2002

News

BTK Treatment for CLTI
Medical University of Graz Enrolls First Patient in DEEPER CHALLENGE Trial Evaluating Spur® Peripheral Retrievable Scaffold System in a Select CLTI Cohort
07/02/2026
SAN CLEMENTE, CA — Reflow Medical, Inc. announces that the Medical University of Graz has enrolled the first patient in the DEEPER CHALLENGE clinical trial. This investigator-initiated, single-center, single-arm, prospective study, supported...
SAN CLEMENTE, CA — Reflow Medical, Inc. announces that the Medical University of Graz has enrolled the first patient in the DEEPER CHALLENGE clinical trial. This investigator-initiated, single-center, single-arm, prospective study, supported...
SAN CLEMENTE, CA — Reflow...
07/02/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Reperfusion Catheters
Now in Europe: RED™ 72 SILVER LABEL
06/30/2026
The RED 72 SILVER LABEL devices are reperfusion catheters designed for acute ischemic stroke. Direct aspiration with RED 72 SILVER LABEL can provide a fast, frontline option for acute ischemic stroke. The COMPASS Trial has shown...
The RED 72 SILVER LABEL devices are reperfusion catheters designed for acute ischemic stroke. Direct aspiration with RED 72 SILVER LABEL can provide a fast, frontline option for acute ischemic stroke. The COMPASS Trial has shown...
The RED 72 SILVER LABEL...
06/30/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Konica Minolta’s Dynamic Digital Radiography
Structural Imaging
Study: Unique Technique for Assessing Heart Valve Regurgitation
06/29/2026
This technique is expected to function as a simple, low-burden screening tool to help determine whether cardiac MRI is necessary in patients whose PR severity cannot be reliably assessed using echocardiography.
This technique is expected to function as a simple, low-burden screening tool to help determine whether cardiac MRI is necessary in patients whose PR severity cannot be reliably assessed using echocardiography.
This technique is expected to...
06/29/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Heart Valve Devices
Edwards’ Structural Heart Leadership Demonstrated Through Expanding Body of Scientific Evidence at New York Valves
06/29/2026
Edwards Lifesciences announced new data presented at New York Valves 2026, the annual conference organized by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, which reinforce the company's leadership in advancing high-quality scientific evidence and...
Edwards Lifesciences announced new data presented at New York Valves 2026, the annual conference organized by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, which reinforce the company's leadership in advancing high-quality scientific evidence and...
Edwards Lifesciences announced...
06/29/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Aortic Stenosis
Thubrikar Aortic Valve Partners With MAC’s MEDICAL Group and Expands the TAVI-1 CE Mark Trial of the Optimum TAVI System™
06/29/2026
To date, the Optimum TAV has been successfully implanted in 16 patients, with the global FIH patient doing well at 7 years.
To date, the Optimum TAV has been successfully implanted in 16 patients, with the global FIH patient doing well at 7 years.
To date, the Optimum TAV has...
06/29/2026
Cath Lab Digest
OPUSWAVE
Imaging Systems
Terumo Interventional Systems Announces First Procedure Using Its OPUSWAVE® Dual Sensor Imaging System in the U.S.
06/29/2026
The procedure, performed on June 15 by Annapoorna S. Kini, MD, MRCP, FACC, at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in New York, represents a significant milestone in advancing intravascular imaging in the United States.
The procedure, performed on June 15 by Annapoorna S. Kini, MD, MRCP, FACC, at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in New York, represents a significant milestone in advancing intravascular imaging in the United States.
The procedure, performed on June...
06/29/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Structural Heart Intervention
Investigational J-Valve System Shows Favorable One-Year Outcomes for Severe Aortic Regurgitation
06/25/2026
“This early feasibility study for J-Valve is encouraging," said Dean J. Kereiakes, MD, MSCAI. "It shows that a dedicated device designed for aortic regurgitation can achieve sustained valve performance, meaningful symptom improvement, and...
“This early feasibility study for J-Valve is encouraging," said Dean J. Kereiakes, MD, MSCAI. "It shows that a dedicated device designed for aortic regurgitation can achieve sustained valve performance, meaningful symptom improvement, and...
“This early feasibility study...
06/25/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Pacemaker in patient
Gene Therapy
Dutch Biotech Breakthrough Brings Biological Pacemaker Closer to Reality
06/25/2026
A pacemaker without a box under the skin. Without wires to the heart. And without a battery that needs to be replaced every 7-10 years. It sounds like something from the distant future, but Dutch researchers at biotech company PacingCure have...
A pacemaker without a box under the skin. Without wires to the heart. And without a battery that needs to be replaced every 7-10 years. It sounds like something from the distant future, but Dutch researchers at biotech company PacingCure have...
A pacemaker without a box under...
06/25/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Intravascular Lithotripsy
Johnson & Johnson Begins Enrollment in Pivotal Studies Evaluating First-of-its-Kind Carotid IVL Platform
06/25/2026
The U.S. IDE study program will evaluate the purpose-built Shockwave™ SkyRunner Carotid IVL System designed to address the challenges of calcification in carotid arteries prior to stenting.
The U.S. IDE study program will evaluate the purpose-built Shockwave™ SkyRunner Carotid IVL System designed to address the challenges of calcification in carotid arteries prior to stenting.
The U.S. IDE study program will...
06/25/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Atherosclerosis
SCCT Catalyst Award Supports CCTA Research on Menopause Hormone Therapy and Coronary Plaque
06/25/2026
ARLINGTON, VA — The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) selected Ido Avivi, MD as the second recipient of the Chinnaiyan Catalyst Award for Women's Cardiovascular Health Research. The award — established in 2025 by SCCT...
ARLINGTON, VA — The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) selected Ido Avivi, MD as the second recipient of the Chinnaiyan Catalyst Award for Women's Cardiovascular Health Research. The award — established in 2025 by SCCT...
ARLINGTON, VA — The Society of...
06/25/2026
Cath Lab Digest

Latest

Clinical Images
Percutaneous Management of Delayed Aortic Annular Rupture After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Complicated by Severe Aortic Regurgitation
07/01/2026
Caterina Cavazza, MD; Francesco Contorni, MD; Carolina Moretti, MD; Manfredi Arioti, MD; Andrea Casadei, MD; Annamaria Di Cesare, MD; Samuela Carigi, MD; Filippo Ottani, MD
An 86-year-old woman with severe aortic stenosis and high surgical risk was referred for transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Preprocedural computed tomography confirmed transfemoral feasibility and showed severe, symmetrically...
An 86-year-old woman with severe aortic stenosis and high surgical risk was referred for transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Preprocedural computed tomography confirmed transfemoral feasibility and showed severe, symmetrically...
An 86-year-old woman with severe...
07/01/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Safety and Outcomes of Upfront Large-Size Rotational Atherectomy Burrs in Left Main Coronary Interventions
07/01/2026
Hilal Khan, MD; Ayman Al-Atta, MD; Mohamed Farag, MD; Ibrahem Abdalazeem, MD; Fatih Gungoren, MD; Mohammad Alkhalil, MD; Ahmed Abdalwahab, MD; Mia Holley, MD; Scott Wilkes, MD; Bilal Bawamia, MD; Mohaned Egred, MD
The authors assessed the safety of an upfront large rotablation burr in the treatment of left main calcification and the procedural and long-term outcome of this approach in comparison to a small-size burr.
The authors assessed the safety of an upfront large rotablation burr in the treatment of left main calcification and the procedural and long-term outcome of this approach in comparison to a small-size burr.
The authors assessed the safety...
07/01/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
Long-Segment Honeycomb-Like Structure of the Right Coronary Artery Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndrome
06/30/2026
Burcu Kodal, MD; Ali Nail Kaya, MD; Aziz Inan Celik, MD
A 60-year-old man presented with typical anginal chest pain. High-sensitivity troponin T levels were elevated. Transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated inferior wall hypokinesia. The patient was admitted with a diagnosis of non-ST-segment...
A 60-year-old man presented with typical anginal chest pain. High-sensitivity troponin T levels were elevated. Transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated inferior wall hypokinesia. The patient was admitted with a diagnosis of non-ST-segment...
A 60-year-old man presented with...
06/30/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Special Article
Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography to Guide Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Proceedings From the 1st CCTA-Guided PCI Summit in the United States
06/23/2026
Pedro E.P. Carvalho, MD; João L. Cavalcante, MD; Carlos Collet, MD, PhD; Jonathon Leipsic, MD; Omar K. Khalique, MD; Victor Cheng, MD; John Lesser, MD; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD; Yader Sandoval, MD
This manuscript summarizes the key discussions and conclusions from the first US-based CCTA-guided PCI meeting, with a focus on the transition of CCTA from a diagnostic to a therapeutic planning tool, emerging artificial intelligence...
This manuscript summarizes the key discussions and conclusions from the first US-based CCTA-guided PCI meeting, with a focus on the transition of CCTA from a diagnostic to a therapeutic planning tool, emerging artificial intelligence...
This manuscript summarizes the...
06/23/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Sex Differences in Reverse Remodeling After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Flow Aortic Stenosis
06/22/2026
Eileen Galvani, MD; Oludamilola Akinmolayemi, MD, MPH; Philippe Pibarot, DVM, PhD; Sébastien Hecht, PhD; Roya Anahita Mousavi, MD; Yash Prakash, MD; Esha Vaish, MD; Samin K. Sharma, MD; Annapoorna S. Kini, MD; Marie-Annick Clavel, DVM, PhD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD
The authors sought to characterize post-TAVR remodeling in low-flow aortic stenosis by sex and subtype and identify predictors of remodeling.
The authors sought to characterize post-TAVR remodeling in low-flow aortic stenosis by sex and subtype and identify predictors of remodeling.
The authors sought to...
06/22/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Pradnya Brijmohan Bhattad MD FACC FSCAI physician-led HrtX24 digital healthcare education platform
Educational Programs
Physician-Led Digital Education Platform HrtX24 Expands Online ACLS and BLS Training for Healthcare Professionals
06/10/2026
HrtX24 delivers self-paced online life support training with immediate digital certificate access following successful course completion. The platform is designed for physicians, nurses, EMS personnel, trainees, allied health professionals,...
HrtX24 delivers self-paced online life support training with immediate digital certificate access following successful course completion. The platform is designed for physicians, nurses, EMS personnel, trainees, allied health professionals,...
HrtX24 delivers self-paced...
06/10/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Key features of the surgery center include two new cardiac catheterization/ electrophysiology labs, dedicated pre‑operative and post‑anesthesia care space and on‑site sterile processing and administrative areas.
New ASC
ChristianaCare and Cardiovascular Physicians of Delaware/US Health Partners Form Joint Venture to Create Cardiovascular Ambulatory Surgery Center in New Jersey
06/09/2026
Key features of the surgery center include two new cardiac catheterization/ electrophysiology labs, dedicated pre‑operative and post‑anesthesia care space and on‑site sterile processing and administrative areas.
Key features of the surgery center include two new cardiac catheterization/ electrophysiology labs, dedicated pre‑operative and post‑anesthesia care space and on‑site sterile processing and administrative areas.
Key features of the surgery...
06/09/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Images
Severe Coronary Vasospasm Mimicking STEMI After Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty
06/01/2026
Kit Yee Chu, DO, PhD; Zain Abidi, DO; Ghassan Dalloul, MD, FACC
A 54-year-old man with coronary artery disease with multiple prior percutaneous coronary interventions, hypertension, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation on apixaban, hyperlipidemia, prior cerebrovascular accident with residual right-sided...
A 54-year-old man with coronary artery disease with multiple prior percutaneous coronary interventions, hypertension, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation on apixaban, hyperlipidemia, prior cerebrovascular accident with residual right-sided...
A 54-year-old man with coronary...
06/01/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
When Spasm Mimics STEMI: A Post-PCI Surprise
05/28/2026
Keshav Sachdeva, MD, DM; Vandeep Basra, MD, DM; Suraj Kumar, MD, DM; Bhupinder Singh, MD, DM; Tejinder Singh Malhi, MD, DM
A 54-year-old man with a history of alcohol use, smoking, and hypertension presented with unstable angina. Baseline electrocardiogram and transthoracic echocardiography were unremarkable.
A 54-year-old man with a history of alcohol use, smoking, and hypertension presented with unstable angina. Baseline electrocardiogram and transthoracic echocardiography were unremarkable.
A 54-year-old man with a history...
05/28/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
When the Left Ventricle Dances: Ballerina Foot Appearance in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
05/27/2026
Mohit Gupta, MD; Anwar Hussan Ansari, MD, DM; Puneet Gupta, MD, DM; Anunay Gupta, MD, DM; Devesh Kumar, MD, MRCP, DM
A 30-year-old man presented with acute onset chest pain followed by an episode of syncope. He had no prior history of hypertension, diabetes, or any other known cardiac disease.
A 30-year-old man presented with acute onset chest pain followed by an episode of syncope. He had no prior history of hypertension, diabetes, or any other known cardiac disease.
A 30-year-old man presented with...
05/27/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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