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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

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Brief Communication
09/28/2026
Marco Angelillis, MD; Leonardo Misuraca, MD; Paolo Calabria, MD; Cristina Giannini, MD, PhD; Paolo Spontoni, MD; Laura Stazzoni, MD; Alessandro Sticchi, MD, PhD; Giulia Costa, MD, PhD; Marco De Carlo, MD, PhD
The article describes a novel bailout technique illustrated through a clinical case, the SAFE-SEAL (Suture-Assisted Femoral Emergency SEALing) technique, designed to achieve hemostasis following failure of the plug-based component of a hybrid...
The article describes a novel bailout technique illustrated through a clinical case, the SAFE-SEAL (Suture-Assisted Femoral Emergency SEALing) technique, designed to achieve hemostasis following failure of the plug-based component of a hybrid...
The article describes a novel...
09/28/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/24/2026
Juan Guido Chiabrando, MD, MSc; Marco Lombardi, MD; Edoardo Elia, MD; Claudio Laudani, MD, MSc; Giovanni Occhipinti, MD; Ander Regueiro, MD; Andrea Audo, MD; Giulia Maj, MD; Carlos Giuliani, MD; Salvatore Garibaldi, MD; Josep Rodés-Cabau, MD, PhD; Philippe Pibarot, DVM, PhD; Rocco Vergallo, MD, PhD; Italo Porto, MD, PhD; Nicolas M. Van Mieghem, MD, PhD; Giuseppe Patti, MD, PhD; Gioel Gabrio Secco, MD, PhD
In this systematic review and network meta-analysis, the authors evaluated surgical and transcatheter strategies in patients with small aortic annuli.
In this systematic review and network meta-analysis, the authors evaluated surgical and transcatheter strategies in patients with small aortic annuli.
In this systematic review and...
09/24/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
09/14/2026
Hussein Sliman, MD; Amnon Eitan, MD; Hashem Hayeq, MD; Avinoam Shiran, MD; Keren Zissman, MD; Ronen Jaffe, MD
The authors assessed the feasibility, technical considerations, and procedural safety of totally percutaneous transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement via synthetic aortobifemoral bypass grafts.
The authors assessed the feasibility, technical considerations, and procedural safety of totally percutaneous transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement via synthetic aortobifemoral bypass grafts.
The authors assessed the...
09/14/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
08/26/2026
Akarsh Sharma, MD; Esha Vaish, MD; Eileen Galvani, MD; Annapoorna S. Kini, MD; Samin K. Sharma, MD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD
This study aimed to characterize the evolution of mitral regurgitation across low-flow aortic stenosis phenotypes following transcatheter aortic valve replacement and evaluate its potential association with clinical outcomes.
This study aimed to characterize the evolution of mitral regurgitation across low-flow aortic stenosis phenotypes following transcatheter aortic valve replacement and evaluate its potential association with clinical outcomes.
This study aimed to characterize...
08/26/2026
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

Videos

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Clinical Videos
09/28/2026
Video Supplement to "SAFE-SEAL: A Bail-Out Technique for Percutaneous Femoral Closure After Failed Hybrid Closure" (Brief Communication).
Video Supplement to "SAFE-SEAL: A Bail-Out Technique for Percutaneous Femoral Closure After Failed Hybrid Closure" (Brief Communication).
Video Supplement to "SAFE-SEAL:...
09/28/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
09/14/2026
Hussein Sliman, MD; Amnon Eitan, MD; Hashem Hayeq, MD; Avinoam Shiran, MD; Keren Zissman, MD; Ronen Jaffe, MD
Video Supplement to "Totally Percutaneous Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Via Synthetic Vascular Grafts: A Single-Center Case Series" (Original Article).
Video Supplement to "Totally Percutaneous Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Via Synthetic Vascular Grafts: A Single-Center Case Series" (Original Article).
Video Supplement to "Totally...
09/14/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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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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Clinical Videos
09/28/2026
Video Supplement to "SAFE-SEAL: A Bail-Out Technique for Percutaneous Femoral Closure After Failed Hybrid Closure" (Brief Communication).
Video Supplement to "SAFE-SEAL: A Bail-Out Technique for Percutaneous Femoral Closure After Failed Hybrid Closure" (Brief Communication).
Video Supplement to "SAFE-SEAL:...
09/28/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Author Interview
09/23/2026
Arman Qamar, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI
Dr Arman Qamar shares background and insights on his article, “Real-World Analysis of Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy Versus Atherectomy for Calcified Coronary Artery Disease: Findings From the TriNetX...
Dr Arman Qamar shares background and insights on his article, “Real-World Analysis of Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy Versus Atherectomy for Calcified Coronary Artery Disease: Findings From the TriNetX...
Dr Arman Qamar shares background...
09/23/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
09/22/2026
Kwok-Ho Yau, MBBS; Justin Ka-Ho Wong, MBBS; John Cheong-Hin Chan, MBBS
Video Supplement to "Halfway Rotablation to Improve Wire Bias in a Severely Calcified and Angulated Proximal Left Anterior Descending Artery Lesion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Halfway Rotablation to Improve Wire Bias in a Severely Calcified and Angulated Proximal Left Anterior Descending Artery Lesion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Halfway...
09/22/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
09/16/2026
Neeraj Shah, MD, MPH; Fouad Jabbour, MD; Michael Akinyemi, MD
Video Supplement to "Pulmonary Artery Rupture: Swan-Ganz Is Your Friend and Foe" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Pulmonary Artery Rupture: Swan-Ganz Is Your Friend and Foe" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Pulmonary...
09/16/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Jaffe_Figure 1_CT_angiography_3D_reconstruction
Clinical Videos
09/14/2026
Hussein Sliman, MD; Amnon Eitan, MD; Hashem Hayeq, MD; Avinoam Shiran, MD; Keren Zissman, MD; Ronen Jaffe, MD
Video Supplement to "Totally Percutaneous Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Via Synthetic Vascular Grafts: A Single-Center Case Series" (Original Article).
Video Supplement to "Totally Percutaneous Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Via Synthetic Vascular Grafts: A Single-Center Case Series" (Original Article).
Video Supplement to "Totally...
09/14/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
09/11/2026
Tomoki Nakatsu, MD; Ryota Usui, MD; Masahiko Narita, MD; Hana Fukuta, MD; Yuya Tamaru, MD; Yusuke Okazaki, MD
Video Supplement to "Impella Entrapment in the Mitral Subvalvular Apparatus in a Patient With Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Snare-Assisted Retrieval" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Impella Entrapment in the Mitral Subvalvular Apparatus in a Patient With Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Snare-Assisted Retrieval" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Impella...
09/11/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
08/31/2026
Devesh Kumar, MD, MRCP, DM; Anwar Hussan Ansari, MD, DM; Archana Malik, MD; Surbhit Bhaduria, MD, DM; Pahul Ahuja, MD, DM; Puneet Gupta, MD, DM; Anunay Gupta, MD, DM; Ranjith Nath, MD, DM
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Stenting for Severe Native Aortic Coarctation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Stenting for Severe Native Aortic Coarctation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
08/31/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Shah_Figure 1_TEE -secundum-atrial-septal-defect-severe-mitral-regurgitation
Clinical Videos
08/28/2026
Neeraj Shah, MD, MPH; Raveen Bazaz, MD; Bassel Sayegh, MD; Mitsugu Ogawa, MD; Dennis Phillips, MD; Benjamin Kristobak, MD
Video Supplement to "Floating Atrial Septal Defect Occluder in the Left Atrium" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Floating Atrial Septal Defect Occluder in the Left Atrium" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Floating...
08/28/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
08/21/2026
Ricardo de Souza Alves Ferreira, MD, MSc; Guilherme Evangelista Rezende, MD; Raphael França Lacerda de Andrade, MD; José Luís Attab dos Santos, MD
Video Supplement to "Giant Hepatic Artery Aneurysm Presenting With a Hyperattenuating Crescent Sign: Successful Single-Plug Endovascular Exclusion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Giant Hepatic Artery Aneurysm Presenting With a Hyperattenuating Crescent Sign: Successful Single-Plug Endovascular Exclusion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Giant...
08/21/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
08/13/2026
Sirisha Vuppalapati; Nicole Zhang; Angelos Tsekos; Muhammad Ali; Sooyun Caroline Tavolacci, MD; Marcos Ferrandez-Escarabajal, MD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Recurrent Acute Pericarditis in a Patient With History of Acute Rheumatic Fever: The Role of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance in Diagnosis and Management" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Recurrent Acute Pericarditis in a Patient With History of Acute Rheumatic Fever: The Role of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance in Diagnosis and Management" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Recurrent...
08/13/2026
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
Clinical Images
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
Clinical Images
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
Clinical Images
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
Clinical Images
09/22/2026
Kwok-Ho Yau, MBBS; Justin Ka-Ho Wong, MBBS; John Cheong-Hin Chan, MBBS
A 78-year-old man was admitted with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. He had a history of ischemic heart disease with prior percutaneous coronary intervention to the right coronary artery and mid-left anterior descending artery.
A 78-year-old man was admitted with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. He had a history of ischemic heart disease with prior percutaneous coronary intervention to the right coronary artery and mid-left anterior descending artery.
A 78-year-old man was admitted...
09/22/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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09/16/2026
Neeraj Shah, MD, MPH; Fouad Jabbour, MD; Michael Akinyemi, MD
The authors present 2 cases of Swan-Ganz catheter-induced pulmonary artery rupture that were managed successfully with favorable patient outcomes.
The authors present 2 cases of Swan-Ganz catheter-induced pulmonary artery rupture that were managed successfully with favorable patient outcomes.
The authors present 2 cases of...
09/16/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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09/11/2026
Tomoki Nakatsu, MD; Ryota Usui, MD; Masahiko Narita, MD; Hana Fukuta, MD; Yuya Tamaru, MD; Yusuke Okazaki, MD
A 74-year-old woman with dilated cardiomyopathy, marked left ventricular enlargement, and severe functional mitral regurgitation remained in decompensated heart failure despite dobutamine therapy. Coronary angiography showed no significant...
A 74-year-old woman with dilated cardiomyopathy, marked left ventricular enlargement, and severe functional mitral regurgitation remained in decompensated heart failure despite dobutamine therapy. Coronary angiography showed no significant...
A 74-year-old woman with dilated...
09/11/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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08/31/2026
Devesh Kumar, MD, MRCP, DM; Anwar Hussan Ansari, MD, DM; Archana Malik, MD; Surbhit Bhaduria, MD, DM; Pahul Ahuja, MD, DM; Puneet Gupta, MD, DM; Anunay Gupta, MD, DM; Ranjith Nath, MD, DM
A 20-year-old woman presented with resistant hypertension despite taking 3 antihypertensives. On examination, she had a blood pressure of 180/100 mm Hg and a systolic murmur heard under the left scapula.
A 20-year-old woman presented with resistant hypertension despite taking 3 antihypertensives. On examination, she had a blood pressure of 180/100 mm Hg and a systolic murmur heard under the left scapula.
A 20-year-old woman presented...
08/31/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
08/28/2026
Neeraj Shah, MD, MPH; Raveen Bazaz, MD; Bassel Sayegh, MD; Mitsugu Ogawa, MD; Dennis Phillips, MD; Benjamin Kristobak, MD
An 83-year-old man with diastolic heart failure, chronic atrial fibrillation on warfarin, severe atrial-functional mitral regurgitation, and a secundum atrial septal defect in an anterior/superior location underwent transcatheter edge-to-edge...
An 83-year-old man with diastolic heart failure, chronic atrial fibrillation on warfarin, severe atrial-functional mitral regurgitation, and a secundum atrial septal defect in an anterior/superior location underwent transcatheter edge-to-edge...
An 83-year-old man with...
08/28/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
08/21/2026
Ricardo de Souza Alves Ferreira, MD, MSc; Guilherme Evangelista Rezende, MD; Raphael França Lacerda de Andrade, MD; José Luís Attab dos Santos, MD
A 65-year-old woman with a history of smoking presented with a 30-day history of epigastric pain, nausea, and asthenia, with acute worsening on the day of admission. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography demonstrated a giant, fusiform...
A 65-year-old woman with a history of smoking presented with a 30-day history of epigastric pain, nausea, and asthenia, with acute worsening on the day of admission. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography demonstrated a giant, fusiform...
A 65-year-old woman with a...
08/21/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
08/13/2026
Sirisha Vuppalapati; Nicole Zhang; Angelos Tsekos; Muhammad Ali; Sooyun Caroline Tavolacci, MD; Marcos Ferrandez-Escarabajal, MD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD
A 23-year-old man with a medical history of acetaldehyde dehydrogenase deficiency, recurrent streptococcal infections, and recent acute rheumatic fever was evaluated by the cardiology team for recurrent chest pain.
A 23-year-old man with a medical history of acetaldehyde dehydrogenase deficiency, recurrent streptococcal infections, and recent acute rheumatic fever was evaluated by the cardiology team for recurrent chest pain.
A 23-year-old man with a medical...
08/13/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
08/11/2026
Ankit Kumar Sahu, DM; Aditya Srivastava, DM; Arpita Katheria, DM
A 1-year-old boy presented to a pediatric cardiology outpatient clinic with failure to thrive, feeding difficulty, and 2 episodes of pneumonia-related hospitalizations in the year prior, suggestive of increased pulmonary blood flow.
A 1-year-old boy presented to a pediatric cardiology outpatient clinic with failure to thrive, feeding difficulty, and 2 episodes of pneumonia-related hospitalizations in the year prior, suggestive of increased pulmonary blood flow.
A 1-year-old boy presented to a...
08/11/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
08/05/2026
Charalampos Kakderis, MD, MSc; Matthaios Didagelos, MD, PhD; Antonios Kouparanis, MD; Stylianos Daios, MD, PhD; Konstantinos C. Theodoropoulos, MD, PhD; Antonios Ziakas, MD, PhD
A 26-year-old man with a history of tetralogy of Fallot repair and biological pulmonary valve replacement 8 years prior was admitted for a transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation because of severe stenosis of the pulmonary valve conduit.
A 26-year-old man with a history of tetralogy of Fallot repair and biological pulmonary valve replacement 8 years prior was admitted for a transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation because of severe stenosis of the pulmonary valve conduit.
A 26-year-old man with a history...
08/05/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
07/28/2026
Katherine Rand, MD; Roberto Valdovinos, MD; Cynthia Herrington, MD; Neil D. Patel, MD
A 12-year-old boy underwent a chest computed tomography scan for evaluation of hemoptysis and weight loss, which identified multiple pulmonary artery aneurysms (PAAs) including a large left lower-lobe PAA. Infectious workup was negative, and...
A 12-year-old boy underwent a chest computed tomography scan for evaluation of hemoptysis and weight loss, which identified multiple pulmonary artery aneurysms (PAAs) including a large left lower-lobe PAA. Infectious workup was negative, and...
A 12-year-old boy underwent a...
07/28/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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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
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ACC 2026
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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.
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Renal Denervation
10/01/2026
The new codes, 37X47 and 37X48, describe percutaneous transcatheter renal sympathetic denervation procedures and are expected to become effective January 1, 2028.
The new codes, 37X47 and 37X48, describe percutaneous transcatheter renal sympathetic denervation procedures and are expected to become effective January 1, 2028.
The new codes, 37X47 and 37X48,...
10/01/2026
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Flow Visualization
09/29/2026
Open-Motion uses near-infrared light to measure changes in blood flow and blood volume beneath tissue surfaces in real time without invasive procedures.
Open-Motion uses near-infrared light to measure changes in blood flow and blood volume beneath tissue surfaces in real time without invasive procedures.
Open-Motion uses near-infrared...
09/29/2026
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Intravascular Lithotripsy
09/29/2026
A 30-patient feasibility study demonstrated calcium fracture in every treated lesion and 49% acute lumen gain prior to stenting.
A 30-patient feasibility study demonstrated calcium fracture in every treated lesion and 49% acute lumen gain prior to stenting.
A 30-patient feasibility study...
09/29/2026
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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
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...
WINREVAIR, an activin signaling...
09/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Hand Protection
09/22/2026
Mölnlycke Health Care US, LLC. has launched a new surgical glove range designed to reduce clinician hand exposure to scattered radiation during fluoroscopy-guided, interventional and other image-dependent procedures.
Mölnlycke Health Care US, LLC. has launched a new surgical glove range designed to reduce clinician hand exposure to scattered radiation during fluoroscopy-guided, interventional and other image-dependent procedures.
Mölnlycke Health Care US, LLC....
09/22/2026
Cath Lab Digest
FDA Approvals
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
Cath Lab Digest
Takotsubo Syndrome
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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New Hybrid 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
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
Cath Lab Digest
Intramyocardial hemorrhage
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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