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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

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Editorial
07/23/2026
Neda Dianati-Maleki, MD, MSc; Puja B. Parikh, MD, MPH
The authors comment on "Differential Effect of Chronic Kidney Disease on Right-Sided Extravalvular Damage in Low-Flow, Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis", by Kim et al.
The authors comment on "Differential Effect of Chronic Kidney Disease on Right-Sided Extravalvular Damage in Low-Flow, Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis", by Kim et al.
The authors comment on...
07/23/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
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
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
Original Contribution
05/14/2026
Eric J. Kim, MD, MBE; Yash Prakash, MD; Hassan Beesley, MD; Grigory Manyak, MD; Mihir Prakash; Lakshay Chopra, MD; Akarsh Sharma, MD; Carlo Mannina, MD; George D. Dangas, MD, PhD; Lucy M. Safi, DO; Sahil Khera, MD, MPH; Samin K. Sharma, MD; Annapoorna S. Kini, MD; Gilbert H.L. Tang, MD, MSc, MBA; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD
The study examined the association between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and right-sided extravalvular damage within low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis and across each stage of CKD.
The study examined the association between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and right-sided extravalvular damage within low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis and across each stage of CKD.
The study examined the...
05/14/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brief Communication
05/04/2026
Eileen Galvani, MD; Oludamilola Akinmolayemi, MD, MPH; Srivatsan Swaminathan, BS; Carlo Mannina, MD; Sahil Khera, MD, MPH; Lucy M. Safi, DO; Gilbert H.L. Tang, MD, MSc, MBA; Samin K. Sharma, MD; Annapoorna S. Kini, MD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD
The authors hypothesized that among patients with low-flow aortic stenosis (LFAS), outcomes differ based on sex and subtype of LFAS: classical, paradoxical, and high gradient.
The authors hypothesized that among patients with low-flow aortic stenosis (LFAS), outcomes differ based on sex and subtype of LFAS: classical, paradoxical, and high gradient.
The authors hypothesized that...
05/04/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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SCAI 2026
04/27/2026
Ibrahim Mortada, MD
Dr Ibrahim Mortada shares insights on his study, "Association of Tirzepatide Use with Clinical Outcomes After TAVR in Obese Patients: A Propensity-Matched Real-World Study," presented at the 2026 SCAI Scientific Sessions.
Dr Ibrahim Mortada shares insights on his study, "Association of Tirzepatide Use with Clinical Outcomes After TAVR in Obese Patients: A Propensity-Matched Real-World Study," presented at the 2026 SCAI Scientific Sessions.
Dr Ibrahim Mortada shares...
04/27/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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ACC 2026
04/10/2026
David Rizik, MD
Dr David Rizik shares his insights on the most impactful TAVR data presented at the 2026 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Conference.
Dr David Rizik shares his insights on the most impactful TAVR data presented at the 2026 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Conference.
Dr David Rizik shares his...
04/10/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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ACC 2026
03/31/2026
Apurva Patel, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Dr Apurva Patel discusses insights from the study, “Tailored Solutions for Structural Valve Degeneration: Valve-in-Valve-in-Valve TAVR With Coronary Leaflet Modification and Balloon Valve Fracture,” presented at the 2026 ACC Scientific...
Dr Apurva Patel discusses insights from the study, “Tailored Solutions for Structural Valve Degeneration: Valve-in-Valve-in-Valve TAVR With Coronary Leaflet Modification and Balloon Valve Fracture,” presented at the 2026 ACC Scientific...
Dr Apurva Patel discusses...
03/31/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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CRT 2026
03/27/2026
Laura Simson, MA
In her session at CRT 2026, Dr Sabeeda Kadavath discussed the role of TAVR in asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis, highlighting guideline recommendations, gaps in risk stratification, and emerging randomized trial data.
In her session at CRT 2026, Dr Sabeeda Kadavath discussed the role of TAVR in asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis, highlighting guideline recommendations, gaps in risk stratification, and emerging randomized trial data.
In her session at CRT 2026, Dr...
03/27/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
02/23/2026
Axel Gomez, MD; Madison E. Matthews; Aaron Grober, MD; Ryan Ferreira, BS; Kendrick A. Shunk, MD, PhD; Jeffrey Zimmet, MD, PhD; Elaine E. Tseng, MD; Marko T. Boskovski, MD
The authors describe the procedural characteristics and short- and mid-term outcomes of 6 high-risk patients who underwent concomitant transcatheter aortic valve replacement and percutaneous coronary intervention under planned cardiopulmonary...
The authors describe the procedural characteristics and short- and mid-term outcomes of 6 high-risk patients who underwent concomitant transcatheter aortic valve replacement and percutaneous coronary intervention under planned cardiopulmonary...
The authors describe the...
02/23/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
02/09/2026
Umair Bajwa, MD; Mohammad Chaudhry, MD; Danielle Retcho, MD; Sohira Idrees, BA; Lukasz Partyka, MD; Rajiv Tayal, MD; Arash Salemi, MD; Sergio Waxman, MD; Najam Wasty, MD
The objective of this study was to determine if the right coronary artery takeoff is in the same plane as the takeoff plane of the major aortic arch branches.
The objective of this study was to determine if the right coronary artery takeoff is in the same plane as the takeoff plane of the major aortic arch branches.
The objective of this study was...
02/09/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Videos

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Clinical Videos
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
Video Supplement to "Percutaneous Management of Delayed Aortic Annular Rupture After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Complicated by Severe Aortic Regurgitation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Percutaneous Management of Delayed Aortic Annular Rupture After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Complicated by Severe Aortic Regurgitation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
07/01/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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ACC 2026
04/14/2026
Alison N. Ranum, MD
Dr Alison Ranum shares insights on her study, "Magnetic Resonance Imaging Versus Computed Tomography Angiography for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Planning: A Single-Center Experience," presented at the 2026 American College of...
Dr Alison Ranum shares insights on her study, "Magnetic Resonance Imaging Versus Computed Tomography Angiography for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Planning: A Single-Center Experience," presented at the 2026 American College of...
Dr Alison Ranum shares insights...
04/14/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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ACC 2026
04/14/2026
Adam B. Greenbaum, MD
Dr Adam Greenbaum shares insights on his late-breaking trial presented at the 2026 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Conference.
Dr Adam Greenbaum shares insights on his late-breaking trial presented at the 2026 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Conference.
Dr Adam Greenbaum shares...
04/14/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Chimney stenting during transcatheter valve-in-valve aortic valve implantation
Clinical Videos
04/07/2026
Paula Vela Martín, MD; Kristian Rivera, MD; Laura Esteban Lucía, MD; Juan Francisco Oteo Domínguez, MD
Video Supplement to "Catastrophic Right Coronary Artery Dissection After Surgical Removal of Coronary Chimney Stents Following Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Catastrophic Right Coronary Artery Dissection After Surgical Removal of Coronary Chimney Stents Following Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
04/07/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Lerakis Figure. Transesophageal echocardiography of flail left coronary cusp
Clinical Videos
03/06/2026
Leila Alizadeh, MD; Maria Eleni Drosou, MD; Takayuki Onishi, MD; Roya Anahita Mousavi, MD; Amit Hooda, MD; Sahil Khera, MD, MPH; Lucy M. Safi, DO; George D. Dangas, MD, PhD; Gilbert H.L. Tang, MD, MSc, MBA; Samin K. Sharma, MD; Annapoorna S. Kini, MD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Late Degeneration of a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Presenting With Flail Leaflet" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Late Degeneration of a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Presenting With Flail Leaflet" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Late...
03/06/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
12/29/2025
Konstantinos Stathogiannis, MD, FACC; Michael Chrissoheris, MD; Kyriakos Katsianos, MD; Vivi Grammata, MD; Alexis Dimas, MD; Konstantinos Spargias, MD
Video Supplement to "BASILICA With Adjunctive Coronary Protection Enabling Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "BASILICA With Adjunctive Coronary Protection Enabling Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "BASILICA...
12/29/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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SCAI 2025
05/14/2025
Ashwin S. Nathan, MD
In this video from the 2025 SCAI Scientific Sessions, JIC speaks with Dr Ashwin Nathan about the effect of public ratings of TAVR programs on hospital case selection.
In this video from the 2025 SCAI Scientific Sessions, JIC speaks with Dr Ashwin Nathan about the effect of public ratings of TAVR programs on hospital case selection.
In this video from the 2025 SCAI...
05/14/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
J-C Top 10
Author Interview
03/05/2025
Josep Rodés-Cabau, MD, PhD; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Josep Rodés-Cabau about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Sensor-Guided Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement”.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Josep Rodés-Cabau about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Sensor-Guided Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement”.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt,...
03/05/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Author Interview
03/03/2025
Aparna Kuchibhatla
Aparna Kuchibhatla shares background and insights on her article, "Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Pregnant Women? A Comprehensive Review of the Current Literature".
Aparna Kuchibhatla shares background and insights on her article, "Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Pregnant Women? A Comprehensive Review of the Current Literature".
Aparna Kuchibhatla shares...
03/03/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Author Interview
03/03/2025
Christian D. Nagy, MD
Dr Christian D. Nagy shares background and insights on his article, "Comparison of Two Vascular Closure Device Strategies for Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Using Suture-Based and Collagen-Plug-Based Techniques and...
Dr Christian D. Nagy shares background and insights on his article, "Comparison of Two Vascular Closure Device Strategies for Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Using Suture-Based and Collagen-Plug-Based Techniques and...
Dr Christian D. Nagy shares...
03/03/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
07/16/2026
Carmen Labarta-Bello, MD; Mattia Basile, MD; Gonzalo Acedo, MD; Miguel A. Martín-Arena, MD; Adrián Martínez-Roca, MD; Javier Gómez-Herrero, MD; Borja Rivero-Santana, MD, PhD; Daniel Tébar-Márquez, MD; Santiago Jiménez-Valero, MD; Guillermo Galeote, MD, PhD; Benjamin Faurie, MD; Elvin Kedhi, MD, PhD; Raúl Moreno, MD, PhD; Alfonso Jurado-Román, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Novel Intravascular Lithotripsy Balloon for Complex Coronary Calcification: Two Cases Demonstrating Feasibility and Safety" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Novel Intravascular Lithotripsy Balloon for Complex Coronary Calcification: Two Cases Demonstrating Feasibility and Safety" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Novel...
07/16/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Chaudhary_Figure 1. Computed tomography coronary angiography 3-dimensional reconstruction images
Clinical Videos
07/15/2026
Aarim Dutta, MBBS; FNU Maitri, MBBS; Devinderpal Singh Dhanota, MD; Amitoj Singh Sodhi, MD; Akash Batta, MD, DM; Ruhani Bali, MD, DM; Bishav Mohan, MD, DM; Sarju Ralhan, MS, MCh; Shitij Chaudhary, MD, DM
Video Supplement to: "Double Jeopardy: Interarterial Malignant Course of the Left Main Coronary Artery in a Patient With Kawasaki Disease With Coronary Aneurysms" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to: "Double Jeopardy: Interarterial Malignant Course of the Left Main Coronary Artery in a Patient With Kawasaki Disease With Coronary Aneurysms" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to: "Double...
07/15/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
07/08/2026
Enrico Fabris, MD, PhD; Gloria Lorenzon, MD; Giancarlo Vitrella, MD; Andrea Perkan, MD; Gianfranco Sinagra, MD
Video Supplement to "Left Ventricular Contrast Staining During Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Left Ventricular Contrast Staining During Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Left...
07/08/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Anderson Figure_Contegra testing
Clinical Videos
07/07/2026
Pradyumna Agasthi, MD; Kaitlyn Krebushevski, MD; Allison K. Cabalka, MD; Jason H. Anderson, MD
Video Supplement to "Endograft-Facilitated Overexpansion of a Calcified Right Ventricle-to-Right Pulmonary Artery Contegra Conduit for Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Endograft-Facilitated Overexpansion of a Calcified Right Ventricle-to-Right Pulmonary Artery Contegra Conduit for Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
07/07/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Figure 3_Postdeployment angiographic result
Clinical Videos
07/06/2026
Muzamil Yousuf Lone, MD; Sumanyu Suresh, MD; Bijulal Sasidharan, MD, DM
Video Supplement to "Transapical Device Closure of a Submitral Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm After Mitral Valve Replacement" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Transapical Device Closure of a Submitral Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm After Mitral Valve Replacement" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Transapical...
07/06/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Contorni Figure
Clinical Videos
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
Video Supplement to "Percutaneous Management of Delayed Aortic Annular Rupture After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Complicated by Severe Aortic Regurgitation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Percutaneous Management of Delayed Aortic Annular Rupture After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Complicated by Severe Aortic Regurgitation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
07/01/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
06/30/2026
Burcu Kodal, MD; Ali Nail Kaya, MD; Aziz Inan Celik, MD
Video Supplement to " Long-Segment Honeycomb-Like Structure of the Right Coronary Artery Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndrome" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to " Long-Segment Honeycomb-Like Structure of the Right Coronary Artery Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndrome" (Clinical Image).
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06/30/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Chu Figure 1_diffuse severe coronary narrowing
Clinical Videos
06/01/2026
Kit Yee Chu, DO, PhD; Zain Abidi, DO; Ghassan Dalloul, MD, FACC
Video Supplement to "Severe Coronary Vasospasm Mimicking STEMI After Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Severe Coronary Vasospasm Mimicking STEMI After Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Severe...
06/01/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Malhi Figure 1_baseline normal ECG
Clinical Videos
05/28/2026
Keshav Sachdeva, MD, DM; Vandeep Basra, MD, DM; Suraj Kumar, MD, DM; Bhupinder Singh, MD, DM; Tejinder Singh Malhi, MD, DM
Video Supplement to "When Spasm Mimics STEMI: A Post-PCI Surprise" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "When Spasm Mimics STEMI: A Post-PCI Surprise" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "When Spasm...
05/28/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
05/27/2026
Mohit Gupta, MD; Anwar Hussan Ansari, MD, DM; Puneet Gupta, MD, DM; Anunay Gupta, MD, DM; Devesh Kumar, MD, MRCP, DM
Video Supplement to "When the Left Ventricle Dances: Ballerina Foot Appearance in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "When the Left Ventricle Dances: Ballerina Foot Appearance in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "When the...
05/27/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Clinical Images

Clinical Images
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
Clinical Images
04/07/2026
Paula Vela Martín, MD; Kristian Rivera, MD; Laura Esteban Lucía, MD; Juan Francisco Oteo Domínguez, MD
A 64-year-old woman with surgical aortic valve replacement using a Mitroflow bioprosthesis (LivaNova) 9 years prior presented with prosthetic valve dysfunction. Because of elevated surgical risk, she underwent valve-in-valve transcatheter...
A 64-year-old woman with surgical aortic valve replacement using a Mitroflow bioprosthesis (LivaNova) 9 years prior presented with prosthetic valve dysfunction. Because of elevated surgical risk, she underwent valve-in-valve transcatheter...
A 64-year-old woman with...
04/07/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
03/06/2026
Leila Alizadeh, MD; Maria Eleni Drosou, MD; Takayuki Onishi, MD; Roya Anahita Mousavi, MD; Amit Hooda, MD; Sahil Khera, MD, MPH; Lucy M. Safi, DO; George D. Dangas, MD, PhD; Gilbert H.L. Tang, MD, MSc, MBA; Samin K. Sharma, MD; Annapoorna S. Kini, MD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD
An 80-year-old man presented with dyspnea. Nine years earlier, he had undergone transcatheter aortic valve replacement with a 29-mm Evolut R self-expanding valve (Medtronic) following aborted surgical aortic valve replacement due to extensive...
An 80-year-old man presented with dyspnea. Nine years earlier, he had undergone transcatheter aortic valve replacement with a 29-mm Evolut R self-expanding valve (Medtronic) following aborted surgical aortic valve replacement due to extensive...
An 80-year-old man presented...
03/06/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
12/29/2025
Konstantinos Stathogiannis, MD, FACC; Michael Chrissoheris, MD; Kyriakos Katsianos, MD; Vivi Grammata, MD; Alexis Dimas, MD; Konstantinos Spargias, MD
An 81-year-old woman with prior surgical aortic valve replacement presented with progressive dyspnea . Echocardiography showed severe bioprosthetic aortic stenosis with mild paravalvular leak and preserved ejection fraction.
An 81-year-old woman with prior surgical aortic valve replacement presented with progressive dyspnea . Echocardiography showed severe bioprosthetic aortic stenosis with mild paravalvular leak and preserved ejection fraction.
An 81-year-old woman with prior...
12/29/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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09/03/2025
Dawei Lin, MD, PhD; Lei Zhang, MD; Wei Li, MD; Wenzhi Pan, MD, PhD; Daxin Zhou, MD, PhD
A 67-year-old woman with a 6-month history of chest discomfort was admitted to our center. Transthoracic echocardiogram revealed severe aortic stenosis , and the patient was subsequently accepted for transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
A 67-year-old woman with a 6-month history of chest discomfort was admitted to our center. Transthoracic echocardiogram revealed severe aortic stenosis , and the patient was subsequently accepted for transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
A 67-year-old woman with a...
09/03/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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10/08/2024
Hussein Sliman, MD; Amnon Eitan, MD; Ofer Galili, MD; Keren Zissman, MD; Ronen Jaffe, MD
The authors describe 2 patients with arterial stenosis that was resistant to balloon dilation who were treated with rotational atherectomy.
The authors describe 2 patients with arterial stenosis that was resistant to balloon dilation who were treated with rotational atherectomy.
The authors describe 2 patients...
10/08/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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08/07/2024
Richard Tanner, MD; Francesca R. Prandi, MD; Gilbert H.L. Tang, MD, MSc, MBA; Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD; Barry A. Love, MD; Lucy M. Safi, DO; Samin K. Sharma, MD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD; Annapoorna S. Kini, MD
A 39-year-old man with Shone complex presented with acute decompensated heart failure. He had undergone 4 previous sternotomies and a 23-mm Sapien XT transcatheter aortic valve replacement for severe bioprosthetic aortic regurgitation in 2014.
A 39-year-old man with Shone complex presented with acute decompensated heart failure. He had undergone 4 previous sternotomies and a 23-mm Sapien XT transcatheter aortic valve replacement for severe bioprosthetic aortic regurgitation in 2014.
A 39-year-old man with Shone...
08/07/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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06/12/2024

Rawan Mahmoud, MD1; Mohammad Alkhalil, MD1,2

Rawan Mahmoud, MD1; Mohammad Alkhalil...
The authors describe the use of parallel wires to aid the implantation of a transcatheter heart valve in a patient who lacked significant aortic valve calcification.
The authors describe the use of parallel wires to aid the implantation of a transcatheter heart valve in a patient who lacked significant aortic valve calcification.
The authors describe the use of...
06/12/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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06/03/2024

Dawei Lin, MD1,2; Shasha Chen, MD1,2; Daxin Zhou, MD1,2; Wenzhi Pan, MD1,2; Junbo Ge, MD1,2

Dawei Lin, MD1,2; Shasha Chen, MD1,2;...
A 76-year-old man diagnosed with severe pure native aortic regurgitation underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement due to high surgical risk. The computed tomography angiography showed no calcification and no stenosis of the aortic...
A 76-year-old man diagnosed with severe pure native aortic regurgitation underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement due to high surgical risk. The computed tomography angiography showed no calcification and no stenosis of the aortic...
A 76-year-old man diagnosed with...
06/03/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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05/23/2024

Oludamilola Akinmolayemi, MD, MPH1; Charlotte McCreery, BS2; Francesca Romana Prandi, MD1; Rajeev Samtani, MD1; Adrija Mehta, MBBS3; Umer Suleman, MD1; Arjun B. Kapoor MD1; Jehanzeb Kayani, MD, MPH1; Umesh K. Gidwani, MD4; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD1; George D. Dangas, MD, PhD1

Oludamilola Akinmolayemi, MD, MPH1; C...
An 83-year-old woman with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis was referred for transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Diagnostic left heart catheterization documented diffuse 3-vessel coronary artery disease.
An 83-year-old woman with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis was referred for transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Diagnostic left heart catheterization documented diffuse 3-vessel coronary artery disease.
An 83-year-old woman with...
05/23/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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07/16/2026
Carmen Labarta-Bello, MD; Mattia Basile, MD; Gonzalo Acedo, MD; Miguel A. Martín-Arena, MD; Adrián Martínez-Roca, MD; Javier Gómez-Herrero, MD; Borja Rivero-Santana, MD, PhD; Daniel Tébar-Márquez, MD; Santiago Jiménez-Valero, MD; Guillermo Galeote, MD, PhD; Benjamin Faurie, MD; Elvin Kedhi, MD, PhD; Raúl Moreno, MD, PhD; Alfonso Jurado-Román, MD, PhD
The authors report the first successful use of the novel ShockFast intravascular lithotripsy system in Spain, and one of the first uses in Europe.
The authors report the first successful use of the novel ShockFast intravascular lithotripsy system in Spain, and one of the first uses in Europe.
The authors report the first...
07/16/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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07/15/2026
Aarim Dutta, MBBS; FNU Maitri, MBBS; Devinderpal Singh Dhanota, MD; Amitoj Singh Sodhi, MD; Akash Batta, MD, DM; Ruhani Bali, MD, DM; Bishav Mohan, MD, DM; Sarju Ralhan, MS, MCh; Shitij Chaudhary, MD, DM
A 14-year-old boy with a history of Kawasaki disease diagnosed when he was 4 years old presented for a routine cardiovascular follow-up. He had received intravenous immunoglobulin on the seventh day of his illness and remained on aspirin,...
A 14-year-old boy with a history of Kawasaki disease diagnosed when he was 4 years old presented for a routine cardiovascular follow-up. He had received intravenous immunoglobulin on the seventh day of his illness and remained on aspirin,...
A 14-year-old boy with a history...
07/15/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
07/08/2026
Enrico Fabris, MD, PhD; Gloria Lorenzon, MD; Giancarlo Vitrella, MD; Andrea Perkan, MD; Gianfranco Sinagra, MD
A 72-year-old woman with a recent history of stent implantation in the left anterior descending and circumflex arteries, as well as a known inferior left ventricular aneurysm secondary to previous myocardial infarction, presented with...
A 72-year-old woman with a recent history of stent implantation in the left anterior descending and circumflex arteries, as well as a known inferior left ventricular aneurysm secondary to previous myocardial infarction, presented with...
A 72-year-old woman with a...
07/08/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
07/07/2026
Pradyumna Agasthi, MD; Kaitlyn Krebushevski, MD; Allison K. Cabalka, MD; Jason H. Anderson, MD
A 34-year-old woman with truncus arteriosus type A3 status post 4 prior sternotomies and failed unifocalization presented with severe stenosis of a heavily calcified 22-mm Contegra right ventricle-to-right pulmonary artery conduit...
A 34-year-old woman with truncus arteriosus type A3 status post 4 prior sternotomies and failed unifocalization presented with severe stenosis of a heavily calcified 22-mm Contegra right ventricle-to-right pulmonary artery conduit...
A 34-year-old woman with truncus...
07/07/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
07/06/2026
Muzamil Yousuf Lone, MD; Sumanyu Suresh, MD; Bijulal Sasidharan, MD, DM
A 69-year-old woman with rheumatic severe mitral stenosis, treated 14 months earlier by minimally invasive bioprosthetic mitral valve replacement, presented with exertional dyspnea. Transthoracic echocardiography showed a submitral left...
A 69-year-old woman with rheumatic severe mitral stenosis, treated 14 months earlier by minimally invasive bioprosthetic mitral valve replacement, presented with exertional dyspnea. Transthoracic echocardiography showed a submitral left...
A 69-year-old woman with...
07/06/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
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
Clinical Images
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
Clinical Images
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
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
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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04/27/2026
Search patterns reveal differences in awareness across rural and low-volume treatment areas.
Search patterns reveal differences in awareness across rural and low-volume treatment areas.
Search patterns reveal...
04/27/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
ACC 2026
03/30/2026
The study utilized Tempus Next, an AI platform that identifies significant AS or MR patients who may meet guideline-indicated therapy criteria, but do not have a treatment plan in place.
The study utilized Tempus Next, an AI platform that identifies significant AS or MR patients who may meet guideline-indicated therapy criteria, but do not have a treatment plan in place.
The study utilized Tempus Next,...
03/30/2026
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Thrombectomy
07/22/2026
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Penumbra, Inc. announced the results of THUNDER, an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) study, to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of THUNDERBOLT™, the company’s novel...
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Penumbra, Inc. announced the results of THUNDER, an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) study, to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of THUNDERBOLT™, the company’s novel...
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AI CV Prediction
07/22/2026
Researchers at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) have developed an artificial intelligence tool that may help predict serious cardiovascular problems many years before symptoms appear. The system, known as...
Researchers at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) have developed an artificial intelligence tool that may help predict serious cardiovascular problems many years before symptoms appear. The system, known as...
Researchers at the LKS Faculty...
07/22/2026
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Cardiogenic Shock
07/21/2026
WASHINGTON —The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is introducing a new cardiogenic shock designation to improve outcomes for one of the most life-threatening complications of a heart attack. The new designation builds on the success of the...
WASHINGTON —The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is introducing a new cardiogenic shock designation to improve outcomes for one of the most life-threatening complications of a heart attack. The new designation builds on the success of the...
WASHINGTON —The American College...
07/21/2026
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PCSK9 Inhibitors
07/16/2026
At week 24 in the CORALreef Lipids and CORALreef HeFH trials, Merck's LIPFENDRA significantly reduced LDL-C by a placebo-adjusted 56% and 59%, respectively.
At week 24 in the CORALreef Lipids and CORALreef HeFH trials, Merck's LIPFENDRA significantly reduced LDL-C by a placebo-adjusted 56% and 59%, respectively.
At week 24 in...
07/16/2026
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Valve Disease
07/15/2026
Serotonin is usually associated with mood, sleep, and digestion. But research published in 2023 suggests this chemical messenger may also influence a small structure that performs a vital job during every heartbeat: the mitral valve. The...
Serotonin is usually associated with mood, sleep, and digestion. But research published in 2023 suggests this chemical messenger may also influence a small structure that performs a vital job during every heartbeat: the mitral valve. The...
Serotonin is usually associated...
07/15/2026
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Expert Consensus
07/14/2026
Given the availability of safer technologies, the authors say broader implementation of enhanced radiation protection devices (ERPDs) is both an ethical responsibility and a necessary evolution of ALARA (“As Low As Reasonably Achievable”),...
Given the availability of safer technologies, the authors say broader implementation of enhanced radiation protection devices (ERPDs) is both an ethical responsibility and a necessary evolution of ALARA (“As Low As Reasonably Achievable”),...
Given the availability of safer...
07/14/2026
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Computed Tomography (CT)
07/13/2026
Multicenter Retrospective Study Will Analyze Lesions Using AI-Powered CCTA Analysis, Advancing Elucid’s CCTA 3.0 Vision for Personalized CAD Treatment
Multicenter Retrospective Study Will Analyze Lesions Using AI-Powered CCTA Analysis, Advancing Elucid’s CCTA 3.0 Vision for Personalized CAD Treatment
Multicenter Retrospective Study...
07/13/2026
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Computed Tomography (CT)
07/13/2026
CHULA VISTA, CA. — The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) announced its best original science award winners of the 21st Annual Scientific Meeting (SCCT2026) in San Diego, Calif. The SCCT Best Abstract Award – supported by...
CHULA VISTA, CA. — The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) announced its best original science award winners of the 21st Annual Scientific Meeting (SCCT2026) in San Diego, Calif. The SCCT Best Abstract Award – supported by...
CHULA VISTA, CA. — The Society...
07/13/2026
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Peripheral Intervention
07/09/2026
Data from one of the first studies in long-segment (>30 cm) FP disease show durable patency, low reintervention rate, and high limb salvage through 36 months.
Data from one of the first studies in long-segment (>30 cm) FP disease show durable patency, low reintervention rate, and high limb salvage through 36 months.
Data from one of the first...
07/09/2026
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Thrombectomy for Stroke
07/07/2026
ALAMEDA, Calif. - Penumbra, Inc. announced the initiation of its FORWARD study, an international, real world prospective, multi-center study. The study will collect safety and efficacy data on mechanical thrombectomy, including computer...
ALAMEDA, Calif. - Penumbra, Inc. announced the initiation of its FORWARD study, an international, real world prospective, multi-center study. The study will collect safety and efficacy data on mechanical thrombectomy, including computer...
ALAMEDA, Calif. - Penumbra, Inc....
07/07/2026
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