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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

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Original Contribution
11/09/2026
Pragati Basera, MBBS; Roya Anahita Mousavi, MD; Chisom Enwere, MD; Minel Soroa, MD; Edgar Argulian, MD; Leila Alizadeh, MD; Marcos Ferrandez-Escarabajal, MD; Carlo Mannina, MD; Lakshay Chopra, MD; Samin K. Sharma, MD; Annapoorna S. Kini, MD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD
The authors evaluated the association between aortic valve calcification asymmetry and mild or greater paravalvular leak at 1 year after transcatheter aortic valve replacement and its interaction with valve type.
The authors evaluated the association between aortic valve calcification asymmetry and mild or greater paravalvular leak at 1 year after transcatheter aortic valve replacement and its interaction with valve type.
The authors evaluated the...
11/09/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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
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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
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
Original Contribution
04/18/2026
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...
04/18/2026
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

Videos

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Clinical Videos
11/09/2026
Pragati Basera, MBBS; Roya Anahita Mousavi, MD; Chisom Enwere, MD; Minel Soroa, MD; Edgar Argulian, MD; Leila Alizadeh, MD; Marcos Ferrandez-Escarabajal, MD; Carlo Mannina, MD; Lakshay Chopra, MD; Samin K. Sharma, MD; Annapoorna S. Kini, MD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Aortic Valve Calcification and One-Year Paravalvular Leak After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Limited Role of Asymmetry" (Original Research).
Video Supplement to "Aortic Valve Calcification and One-Year Paravalvular Leak After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Limited Role of Asymmetry" (Original Research).
Video Supplement to "Aortic...
11/09/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
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
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
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Clinical Videos
11/11/2026
Arnav Kumar, MD, MSCR; Hannan Chaugle, MD
Video Supplement to "Impella 5.5–Facilitated Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair in Cardiogenic Shock as a Bridge to Transplant Evaluation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Impella 5.5–Facilitated Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair in Cardiogenic Shock as a Bridge to Transplant Evaluation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Impella...
11/11/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Lerakis_Central-Illustration
Clinical Videos
11/09/2026
Pragati Basera, MBBS; Roya Anahita Mousavi, MD; Chisom Enwere, MD; Minel Soroa, MD; Edgar Argulian, MD; Leila Alizadeh, MD; Marcos Ferrandez-Escarabajal, MD; Carlo Mannina, MD; Lakshay Chopra, MD; Samin K. Sharma, MD; Annapoorna S. Kini, MD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Aortic Valve Calcification and One-Year Paravalvular Leak After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Limited Role of Asymmetry" (Original Research).
Video Supplement to "Aortic Valve Calcification and One-Year Paravalvular Leak After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Limited Role of Asymmetry" (Original Research).
Video Supplement to "Aortic...
11/09/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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TCT 2026
11/06/2026
Shephal K. Doshi, MD
In this interview from TCT 2026, Dr Shephal K. Doshi discusses how CHAMPION-AF and OPTION are informing the use of left atrial appendage closure as an alternative to long-term oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention, highlighting clinical...
In this interview from TCT 2026, Dr Shephal K. Doshi discusses how CHAMPION-AF and OPTION are informing the use of left atrial appendage closure as an alternative to long-term oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention, highlighting clinical...
In this interview from TCT 2026,...
11/06/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
10/29/2026
Semi Ozturk, MD; Ahmet Seyfeddin Gurbuz, MD; Sule Goktekin, MD; Sevket Gorgulu, MD
Video Supplement to "Collateral Channel Crossing Failure During Retrograde Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Predictors and Associated Procedural Outcomes From a Multicenter Registry" (Original Research).
Video Supplement to "Collateral Channel Crossing Failure During Retrograde Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Predictors and Associated Procedural Outcomes From a Multicenter Registry" (Original Research).
Video Supplement to "Collateral...
10/29/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
10/22/2026
Daiki Kasahara, MD; Rie Aoyama, MD, PhD; Kana Horie, MD; Hironao Sudo, MD; Yo Iwata, MD, PhD; Shinichi Okino, MD; Shigeru Fukuzawa, MD, PhD; Ryosuke Marushima, MD; Masaaki Omori, MD; Manabu Sakurai, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Recurrent Prosthetic Mitral Valve Dysfunction: A Multimodality Imaging and Surgical Challenge" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Recurrent Prosthetic Mitral Valve Dysfunction: A Multimodality Imaging and Surgical Challenge" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Recurrent...
10/22/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
10/21/2026
Vasilki-Maria Dragona, MD; Fotios Kolokathis, MD, PhD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD; Iosif Xenogiannis, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Delayed Intervention of a Thrombotic Saphenous Vein Graft Lesion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Delayed Intervention of a Thrombotic Saphenous Vein Graft Lesion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Delayed...
10/21/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
10/20/2026
Oscar Lagos Degrande, MD; Alicia Cinta Argandoña Garrido, RN; Felix Rosa Longobardo, MD; Carmen Lluch Requerey, MD; Elena Izaga, PhD; Santiago Camacho Freire, PhD; Jessica Roa Garrido, MD; Antonio Gomez Menchero, MD
Video Supplement to "Capturing Coronary Artery Perforation on Optical Coherence Tomography: A Rare Imaging Record After Excimer Laser Atherectomy of a Calcified Nodule" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Capturing Coronary Artery Perforation on Optical Coherence Tomography: A Rare Imaging Record After Excimer Laser Atherectomy of a Calcified Nodule" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Capturing...
10/20/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Singh_Figure_Dynamic-Left-Ventricular-Outflow-Tract-Obstruction
Clinical Videos
10/08/2026
Keshav Sachdeva, MD, DM; Hardik Jain, MD; Tejinder Singh Malhi, MD, DM; Suraj Kumar, MD, DM; Jasneet Kaur, MD; Bhupinder Singh, MD, DM
Video Supplement to "Seeing the Mechanism: A Transesophageal Echocardiographic Demonstration of Dynamic Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Seeing the Mechanism: A Transesophageal Echocardiographic Demonstration of Dynamic Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Seeing the...
10/08/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Angelillis_Central illustration
Clinical Videos
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
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

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
Clinical Images
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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11/11/2026
Arnav Kumar, MD, MSCR; Hannan Chaugle, MD
The authors present a case in which surgically implanted microaxial mechanical circulatory support with the Impella 5.5 (Abiomed) facilitated mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair in a patient with refractory cardiogenic shock and severe...
The authors present a case in which surgically implanted microaxial mechanical circulatory support with the Impella 5.5 (Abiomed) facilitated mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair in a patient with refractory cardiogenic shock and severe...
The authors present a case in...
11/11/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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10/22/2026
Daiki Kasahara, MD; Rie Aoyama, MD, PhD; Kana Horie, MD; Hironao Sudo, MD; Yo Iwata, MD, PhD; Shinichi Okino, MD; Shigeru Fukuzawa, MD, PhD; Ryosuke Marushima, MD; Masaaki Omori, MD; Manabu Sakurai, MD, PhD
A 70-year-old man had undergone mechanical mitral and aortic valve replacement in 2005 and redo mechanical mitral valve replacement in 2018 for prosthetic mitral valve dysfunction. In 2023, during hospitalization for lung abscess and...
A 70-year-old man had undergone mechanical mitral and aortic valve replacement in 2005 and redo mechanical mitral valve replacement in 2018 for prosthetic mitral valve dysfunction. In 2023, during hospitalization for lung abscess and...
A 70-year-old man had undergone...
10/22/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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10/21/2026
Vasilki-Maria Dragona, MD; Fotios Kolokathis, MD, PhD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD; Iosif Xenogiannis, MD, PhD
A 60-year-old man who had previously undergone coronary artery bypass graft surgery presented with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Angiography showed chronic total occlusion, diffuse left circumflex disease, patent left...
A 60-year-old man who had previously undergone coronary artery bypass graft surgery presented with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Angiography showed chronic total occlusion, diffuse left circumflex disease, patent left...
A 60-year-old man who had...
10/21/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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10/20/2026
Oscar Lagos Degrande, MD; Alicia Cinta Argandoña Garrido, RN; Felix Rosa Longobardo, MD; Carmen Lluch Requerey, MD; Elena Izaga, PhD; Santiago Camacho Freire, PhD; Jessica Roa Garrido, MD; Antonio Gomez Menchero, MD
A 64-year-old man with chronic ischemic heart disease presented with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction, Killip Class I. His history included prior ST-elevation myocardial infarction in 2021 treated with everolimus-eluting stents to the...
A 64-year-old man with chronic ischemic heart disease presented with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction, Killip Class I. His history included prior ST-elevation myocardial infarction in 2021 treated with everolimus-eluting stents to the...
A 64-year-old man with chronic...
10/20/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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10/08/2026
Keshav Sachdeva, MD, DM; Hardik Jain, MD; Tejinder Singh Malhi, MD, DM; Suraj Kumar, MD, DM; Jasneet Kaur, MD; Bhupinder Singh, MD, DM
The authors provide a striking visual demonstration of the anatomical and dynamic mechanisms underlying left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
The authors provide a striking visual demonstration of the anatomical and dynamic mechanisms underlying left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
The authors provide a striking...
10/08/2026
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
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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

News

transcatheter heart valves
11/03/2026
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. announced 30-day clinical and hemodynamic outcomes for the Medium-size DurAVR® Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) in twenty-two severe aortic stenosis patients with medium aortic annuli (aortic annulus area 492...
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. announced 30-day clinical and hemodynamic outcomes for the Medium-size DurAVR® Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) in twenty-two severe aortic stenosis patients with medium aortic annuli (aortic annulus area 492...
Anteris Technologies Global...
11/03/2026
Cath Lab Digest
TAVR for Moderate AS
11/02/2026
In a randomized trial of patients with moderate AS and at least one at-risk feature, those who underwent earlier TAVR had improved outcomes at two years than those managed with clinical surveillance.
In a randomized trial of patients with moderate AS and at least one at-risk feature, those who underwent earlier TAVR had improved outcomes at two years than those managed with clinical surveillance.
In a randomized trial of...
11/02/2026
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SCAI CAIC logo
SCAI 2026
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
Cath Lab Digest
CV Disease
11/12/2026
Zhenyu Li and team’s research suggests physicians may need to closely monitor patients with elevated BNP and consider whether antiplatelet therapy could help prevent or reduce the risk of blood clots and related complications.
Zhenyu Li and team’s research suggests physicians may need to closely monitor patients with elevated BNP and consider whether antiplatelet therapy could help prevent or reduce the risk of blood clots and related complications.
Zhenyu Li and team’s research...
11/12/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Carotid REvascularization
11/11/2026
The Neuroguard IEP 3-in-1 system was previously studied for transfemoral and transradial carotid stenting in the PERFORMANCE I and PERFORMANCE II studies. It received FDA PMA approval in October 2024 and is commercially distributed by...
The Neuroguard IEP 3-in-1 system was previously studied for transfemoral and transradial carotid stenting in the PERFORMANCE I and PERFORMANCE II studies. It received FDA PMA approval in October 2024 and is commercially distributed by...
The Neuroguard IEP 3-in-1 system...
11/11/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Device Development
11/09/2026
Cambridge, MA – Blackstone Life Sciences (BXLS) announced a $455 million collaboration with Boston Scientific Corporation to co-fund the development of the VITALYST™ Temporary Percutaneous Transvalvular Circulatory Support System program. The...
Cambridge, MA – Blackstone Life Sciences (BXLS) announced a $455 million collaboration with Boston Scientific Corporation to co-fund the development of the VITALYST™ Temporary Percutaneous Transvalvular Circulatory Support System program. The...
Cambridge, MA – Blackstone Life...
11/09/2026
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George Dangas, MD, PhD
Awards
11/09/2026
Laennec Master Clinician Award recognizes his lifetime achievements in cardiovascular patient care and cardiology education.
Laennec Master Clinician Award recognizes his lifetime achievements in cardiovascular patient care and cardiology education.
Laennec Master Clinician Award...
11/09/2026
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Heart Failure
11/09/2026
The 563-patient blinded study found that HearO predicted more than 70% of heart failure events at an average of 24.6 days before they occurred, with high patient compliance and no device-related adverse events.
The 563-patient blinded study found that HearO predicted more than 70% of heart failure events at an average of 24.6 days before they occurred, with high patient compliance and no device-related adverse events.
The 563-patient blinded study...
11/09/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Trials
11/09/2026
Amgen announced results from a large real-world study showing that treatment with Repatha® (evolocumab) reduced the risk of fatal or nonfatal heart attacks by 20% compared with ezetimibe in people with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease...
Amgen announced results from a large real-world study showing that treatment with Repatha® (evolocumab) reduced the risk of fatal or nonfatal heart attacks by 20% compared with ezetimibe in people with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease...
Amgen announced results from a...
11/09/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiogenic Shock
11/09/2026
2026 expert consensus reinforces assessment of perfusion and patient trajectory, with expanded guidance across shock populations and care settings.
2026 expert consensus reinforces assessment of perfusion and patient trajectory, with expanded guidance across shock populations and care settings.
2026 expert consensus reinforces...
11/09/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Trials
11/09/2026
Compared with usual care based on stress testing, care guided by AI-based quantitative coronary CT analysis (AI-QCT) improved diagnostic certainty and led to more patients receiving lipid-lowering therapy.
Compared with usual care based on stress testing, care guided by AI-based quantitative coronary CT analysis (AI-QCT) improved diagnostic certainty and led to more patients receiving lipid-lowering therapy.
Compared with usual care based...
11/09/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Trials
11/09/2026
Patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock who received intravenous cangrelor had less microvascular obstruction and greater recovery of left ventricular function than those receiving crushed oral ticagrelor,...
Patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock who received intravenous cangrelor had less microvascular obstruction and greater recovery of left ventricular function than those receiving crushed oral ticagrelor,...
Patients with acute myocardial...
11/09/2026
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FFR CT Analysis
11/04/2026
Late-Breaking P4 study shows CT guidance delivers matched one-year clinical outcomes with shorter procedures, demonstrating pre-procedural CCTA can guide key PCI planning decisions. NAVIGATE-PCI shows Heartflow PCI Navigator drove...
Late-Breaking P4 study shows CT guidance delivers matched one-year clinical outcomes with shorter procedures, demonstrating pre-procedural CCTA can guide key PCI planning decisions. NAVIGATE-PCI shows Heartflow PCI Navigator drove...
Late-Breaking P4 study shows CT...
11/04/2026
Cath Lab Digest