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Atrial Fibrillation

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Original Contribution
09/18/2026
Maedeh Zokaei Nikoo, MD; Rafey Feroze, MD; Luis Augusto Palma Dallan, MD, PhD; Yusef Saeed, MD; Alexander Cove, MD; Abdullah Altorbag, MD; Andreas A. Towers, MD; Syed R. Nabi, MD; Harsh Amin, MD; Sabin Lama, MD; Christopher Mishreky, MD; Kareem Fanous, MD; Justin M. Dunn, MD; Vinicius Esteves, MD; Steven J. Filby, MD
The authors investigated the association between postprocedural antithrombotic regimen and compute tomography-derived device healing following WATCHMAN FLX Pro (Boston Scientific) implantation.
The authors investigated the association between postprocedural antithrombotic regimen and compute tomography-derived device healing following WATCHMAN FLX Pro (Boston Scientific) implantation.
The authors investigated the...
09/18/2026
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
Original Contribution
07/29/2026
Pablo Vidal-CalƩs, MD; Quentin Battistolo, MD; Maxim Ruel, MS; Alicia Prieto-Lobato, MD, PhD; Pedro Cepas-Guillen, MD, PhD; Xavier Freixa, MD, PhD; Josep RodƩs-Cabau, MD, PhD
This study sought to evaluate the safety of early (
This study sought to evaluate the safety of early (
This study sought to evaluate...
07/29/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Sponsored Content
06/15/2026
Matthew W. Sherwood, MD
In this interview with JIC, Matthew Sherwood, MD, discusses how the 3-year results of the CHAMPION-AF trial support LAAC with the WATCHMAN FLXā„¢ (Boston Scientific) as a safe, effective, and lower-bleeding alternative to long-term oral...
In this interview with JIC, Matthew Sherwood, MD, discusses how the 3-year results of the CHAMPION-AF trial support LAAC with the WATCHMAN FLXā„¢ (Boston Scientific) as a safe, effective, and lower-bleeding alternative to long-term oral...
In this interview with JIC,...
06/15/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
05/29/2026
Rafey Feroze, MD; Marco Frazzetto, MD; Luis Augusto Palma Dallan, MD, PhD; Mohammed Alghammass, MD; Yusef Saeed, MD; Maedeh Z. Nikoo, MD; Alexander Cove, MD; Nawaf Alhabdan, MD; Abdullah Altorbag, MD; Andreas A. Towers, MD; Steven J. Filby, MD
The authors aimed to determine whether the WATCHMAN FLX Pro’s design modifications influence early healing, describe any unique morphologic patterns, and explore potential implications for post-LAAO surveillance and management.
The authors aimed to determine whether the WATCHMAN FLX Pro’s design modifications influence early healing, describe any unique morphologic patterns, and explore potential implications for post-LAAO surveillance and management.
The authors aimed to determine...
05/29/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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SCAI 2026
05/08/2026
Laura Simson, MA
In this 2026 SCAI session, Dr Saibal Kar explored how LAAO is moving beyond its traditional use in patients with nonvalvular AFib who are ineligible for anticoagulation.
In this 2026 SCAI session, Dr Saibal Kar explored how LAAO is moving beyond its traditional use in patients with nonvalvular AFib who are ineligible for anticoagulation.
In this 2026 SCAI session, Dr...
05/08/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Wearable AF Screening
05/08/2026
Laura Simson, MA
The randomized EQUAL trial showed that smartwatch-based atrial fibrillation (AF) screening increased detection rates more than 4-fold vs usual care in older adults with elevated stroke risk.
The randomized EQUAL trial showed that smartwatch-based atrial fibrillation (AF) screening increased detection rates more than 4-fold vs usual care in older adults with elevated stroke risk.
The randomized EQUAL trial...
05/08/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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CRT 2026
03/31/2026
Laura Simson, MA
At his CRT 2026 Keynote Lecture, Dr James L. Cox emphasized the importance of treating atrial fibrillation during cardiac surgery, underscoring that failure to do so significantly worsens long-term outcomes.
At his CRT 2026 Keynote Lecture, Dr James L. Cox emphasized the importance of treating atrial fibrillation during cardiac surgery, underscoring that failure to do so significantly worsens long-term outcomes.
At his CRT 2026 Keynote Lecture,...
03/31/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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CRT 2026
03/20/2026
Laura Simson, MA
In this session from CRT 2026, Dr Nassir F. Marrouche of Tulane University presented the latest evidence positioning pulsed field ablation as a transformative advance in AF ablation.
In this session from CRT 2026, Dr Nassir F. Marrouche of Tulane University presented the latest evidence positioning pulsed field ablation as a transformative advance in AF ablation.
In this session from CRT 2026,...
03/20/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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CRT 2026
03/18/2026
Laura Simson, MA
In his session at CRT 2026, Dr Eric Secemsky reviewed contemporary data linking sympathetic overactivity to heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and cardiometabolic disease, and examined how renal and multi-organ denervation may modify these...
In his session at CRT 2026, Dr Eric Secemsky reviewed contemporary data linking sympathetic overactivity to heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and cardiometabolic disease, and examined how renal and multi-organ denervation may modify these...
In his session at CRT 2026, Dr...
03/18/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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CRT 2026
03/17/2026
Laura Simson, MA
At CRT 2026, Dr Sanjit S. Jolly of McMaster University presented the most recent developments in combination therapy for atrial fibrillation and the highly anticipated LAAOS IV trial.
At CRT 2026, Dr Sanjit S. Jolly of McMaster University presented the most recent developments in combination therapy for atrial fibrillation and the highly anticipated LAAOS IV trial.
At CRT 2026, Dr Sanjit S. Jolly...
03/17/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Clinical Images

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
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
02/11/2026
Rakavi Rathinasamy, MD, DM; Sunil Solan, MD; Gautam Sharma, MD, DM; Sourabh Agstam, MD, DM
A 54-year-old woman with rheumatic heart disease and percutaneous transvenous mitral commissurotomy 15 years prior presented with worsening dyspnea for a duration of 3 months. The patient had been on warfarin for atrial fibrillation, beta...
A 54-year-old woman with rheumatic heart disease and percutaneous transvenous mitral commissurotomy 15 years prior presented with worsening dyspnea for a duration of 3 months. The patient had been on warfarin for atrial fibrillation, beta...
A 54-year-old woman with...
02/11/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/29/2026
Jeong Hwan J. Kim, MD; Leili Pourafkari, MD; Jonathan Lalezari, MD; Ali Sovari, MD
A 77-year-old man with peripheral arterial disease, sick sinus syndrome, hypertension, and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) presented for rhythm control. He had a normally functioning dual-chamber pacemaker but had frequent symptomatic AF...
A 77-year-old man with peripheral arterial disease, sick sinus syndrome, hypertension, and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) presented for rhythm control. He had a normally functioning dual-chamber pacemaker but had frequent symptomatic AF...
A 77-year-old man with...
01/29/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/21/2025
Leili Pourafkari, MD; Jeong Hwan J. Kim, MD; Jonathan Lalezari, MD; Ali Sovari, MD
The authors report the case of an 88-year-old woman with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, sick sinus syndrome status post-permanent dual chamber pacemaker, elevated thromboembolic risk, severe aortic stenosis, and a history of bleeding that...
The authors report the case of an 88-year-old woman with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, sick sinus syndrome status post-permanent dual chamber pacemaker, elevated thromboembolic risk, severe aortic stenosis, and a history of bleeding that...
The authors report the case of...
11/21/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/20/2025
Shivam Arora, MD; Neha Chopra, MD, DM; Shitij Chaudhary, MD, DM
A 50-year-old woman presented to our center with the complaints of breathlessness on exertion for the last 2 years. On evaluation, she was diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease with severe calcific mitral stenosis.
A 50-year-old woman presented to our center with the complaints of breathlessness on exertion for the last 2 years. On evaluation, she was diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease with severe calcific mitral stenosis.
A 50-year-old woman presented to...
11/20/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
10/09/2025
Konstantinos A. Manousopoulos, MD, PhD; Panagiotis Varelas, MD; Petros Dardas, MD; Nikolaos Mezilis, MD; Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD, PhD
The authors present the successful percutaneous exclusion of a giant right coronary artery aneurysm in a patient with hypertension, dyslipidemia, and permanent atrial fibrillation.
The authors present the successful percutaneous exclusion of a giant right coronary artery aneurysm in a patient with hypertension, dyslipidemia, and permanent atrial fibrillation.
The authors present the...
10/09/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
09/26/2025
Leili Pourafkari, MD; Jeong Hwan J. Kim, MD; Ali Sovari, MD
A 70-year-old woman with dementia, history of sick sinus syndrome, and permanent atrial fibrillation previously underwent dual-chamber transvenous pacemaker implantation. Over time, she developed Twiddler’s syndrome with repeated generator...
A 70-year-old woman with dementia, history of sick sinus syndrome, and permanent atrial fibrillation previously underwent dual-chamber transvenous pacemaker implantation. Over time, she developed Twiddler’s syndrome with repeated generator...
A 70-year-old woman with...
09/26/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
09/24/2025
Gregory Offiah, MB, BAO, BCh; Ciara Mahon, MB, MAO, BCh; James Shand, MBBS, MD, FRCP
An 83-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation presented with a subdural hematoma. His apixaban was stopped and a pacemaker was implanted.
An 83-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation presented with a subdural hematoma. His apixaban was stopped and a pacemaker was implanted.
An 83-year-old man with a...
09/24/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
08/05/2025
Ioannis Papadopoulos, MD; Konstantinos Filippou, MD; Athanasios Papadopoulos, MD; Panagiotis Varelas, MD; Dafni Pitsiori, MD; Konstantinos Manousopoulos, MD, PhD; Dimitrios Karelas, MD; Theofanis Pappas, MD, PhD; Nikolaos Giannakopoulos, MD; Konstantinos Nakas, MD; Dimitra Manou, MD; Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD, PhD
An 81-year-old woman was admitted with dyspnea and irregular heartbeat due to atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Echocardiography showed preserved left ventricular ejection fraction, severe aortic stenosis, and moderate...
An 81-year-old woman was admitted with dyspnea and irregular heartbeat due to atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Echocardiography showed preserved left ventricular ejection fraction, severe aortic stenosis, and moderate...
An 81-year-old woman was...
08/05/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
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
Clinical Images
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
Clinical Images
10/20/2026
Oscar Lagos Degrande, MD; Alicia Cinta ArgandoƱa 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
Clinical Images
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
Clinical Images
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
Clinical Images
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
Clinical Images
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 FranƧa Lacerda de Andrade, MD; JosƩ Luƭs 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

Videos

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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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CRT 2026
03/23/2026
Garima Wadhwani, MBBS
In this interview from CRT 2026, Dr Garima Wadhwani discusses her Top Abstract evaluating left atrial appendage occlusion as a safer alternative to oral anticoagulation for select atrial fibrillation patients with cirrhosis.
In this interview from CRT 2026, Dr Garima Wadhwani discusses her Top Abstract evaluating left atrial appendage occlusion as a safer alternative to oral anticoagulation for select atrial fibrillation patients with cirrhosis.
In this interview from CRT 2026,...
03/23/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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CRT 2026
03/18/2026
Andreas Sarantopoulos, MD
In this CRT 2026 interview, Dr Andreas Sarantopoulos of the NCH Rooney Heart Institute discusses his Top Abstract on machine learning for predicting recurrent atrial fibrillation and its implications for interventional cardiology practice.
In this CRT 2026 interview, Dr Andreas Sarantopoulos of the NCH Rooney Heart Institute discusses his Top Abstract on machine learning for predicting recurrent atrial fibrillation and its implications for interventional cardiology practice.
In this CRT 2026 interview, Dr...
03/18/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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CRT 2026
03/18/2026
Eric A. Secemsky, MD, MSc, RPVI, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI
In this interview from CRT 2026, Dr Eric A. Secemsky of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center speaks about the current status of renal denervation as a management strategy for atrial fibrillation and hypertension.
In this interview from CRT 2026, Dr Eric A. Secemsky of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center speaks about the current status of renal denervation as a management strategy for atrial fibrillation and hypertension.
In this interview from CRT 2026,...
03/18/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
02/11/2026
Rakavi Rathinasamy, MD, DM; Sunil Solan, MD; Gautam Sharma, MD, DM; Sourabh Agstam, MD, DM
Video Supplement to "Fibrillatory Left Atrial Appendage With Tip Clot" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Fibrillatory Left Atrial Appendage With Tip Clot" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
02/11/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
01/29/2026
Jeong Hwan J. Kim, MD; Leili Pourafkari, MD; Jonathan Lalezari, MD; Ali Sovari, MD
Video Supplement to "Right Internal Jugular Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation in a Patient With an Inferior Vena Cava Filter" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Right Internal Jugular Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation in a Patient With an Inferior Vena Cava Filter" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Right...
01/29/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
11/21/2025
Leili Pourafkari, MD; Jeong Hwan J. Kim, MD; Jonathan Lalezari, MD; Ali Sovari, MD
Video Supplement to "Hybrid Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion Management: WATCHMAN After AtriClip" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Hybrid Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion Management: WATCHMAN After AtriClip" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Hybrid Left...
11/21/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
11/20/2025
Shivam Arora, MD; Neha Chopra, MD, DM; Shitij Chaudhary, MD, DM
Video Supplement to "Webs and Lakes in the Heart: The Forgotten Image" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Webs and Lakes in the Heart: The Forgotten Image" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Webs and...
11/20/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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TCT 2025
11/07/2025
Mehmet Cilingiroglu, MD
In this video from TCT 2025, JIC speaks with editorial board member Mehmet Cilingiroglu, MD, about his study on atrial fibrillation treatment in patients with cancer.
In this video from TCT 2025, JIC speaks with editorial board member Mehmet Cilingiroglu, MD, about his study on atrial fibrillation treatment in patients with cancer.
In this video from TCT 2025, JIC...
11/07/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
10/09/2025
Konstantinos A. Manousopoulos, MD, PhD; Panagiotis Varelas, MD; Petros Dardas, MD; Nikolaos Mezilis, MD; Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Percutaneous Closure of a Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysm: A Case Summary" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Percutaneous Closure of a Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysm: A Case Summary" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
10/09/2025
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 ArgandoƱa 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
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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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Author Interview
09/23/2026
Arman Qamar, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI
Dr Arman Qamar shares background and insights on his article, ā€œReal-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, ā€œReal-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
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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

News

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
11/02/2026
New findings from the randomized SIMPLAAFY trial suggest that less intensive antithrombotic therapy following left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with the WATCHMAN FLXā„¢ Pro LAAC Device can reduce the risk of clinically-relevant bleeding...
New findings from the randomized SIMPLAAFY trial suggest that less intensive antithrombotic therapy following left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with the WATCHMAN FLXā„¢ Pro LAAC Device can reduce the risk of clinically-relevant bleeding...
New findings from the randomized...
11/02/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
11/02/2026
Late-breaking one-year VERITAS study results were presented at TCT 2026; data show the device achieved high closure rates of the left atrial appendage (LAA) and a low incidence of stroke.
Late-breaking one-year VERITAS study results were presented at TCT 2026; data show the device achieved high closure rates of the left atrial appendage (LAA) and a low incidence of stroke.
Late-breaking one-year VERITAS...
11/02/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Wearable AF Screening
05/08/2026
Laura Simson, MA
The randomized EQUAL trial showed that smartwatch-based atrial fibrillation (AF) screening increased detection rates more than 4-fold vs usual care in older adults with elevated stroke risk.
The randomized EQUAL trial showed that smartwatch-based atrial fibrillation (AF) screening increased detection rates more than 4-fold vs usual care in older adults with elevated stroke risk.
The randomized EQUAL trial...
05/08/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Press Release
04/24/2026
HRS Press Release CHICAGO, IL, APRIL 24, 2026 ā€“ The Heart Rhythm Society announced the first analysis of its Centers of Excellence Optimal Management Pathways for Atrial Fibrillation Specialty Services Early...
HRS Press Release CHICAGO, IL, APRIL 24, 2026 ā€“ The Heart Rhythm Society announced the first analysis of its Centers of Excellence Optimal Management Pathways for Atrial Fibrillation Specialty Services Early...
HRS Press...
04/24/2026
EP Lab Digest
GLP-1 Medications
04/23/2026
Researchers conducted a single-center retrospective study of 13,034 patients who initiated GLP-1-RA therapy between January 2020 and May 2024.
Researchers conducted a single-center retrospective study of 13,034 patients who initiated GLP-1-RA therapy between January 2020 and May 2024.
Researchers conducted a...
04/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
ACC 2026
03/30/2026
At the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2026 Scientific Session, Boston Scientific presented results from two late-breaking randomized controlled trials evaluating device-based approaches in cardiovascular care: CHAMPION-AF, studying the...
At the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2026 Scientific Session, Boston Scientific presented results from two late-breaking randomized controlled trials evaluating device-based approaches in cardiovascular care: CHAMPION-AF, studying the...
At the American College of...
03/30/2026
Cath Lab Digest
PAD + AF
11/11/2025
ā€œThis is a stark reminder that PAD is not just a limb-threatening disease – it’s a marker of widespread atherosclerosis,ā€ said Viet Le, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, an advanced practice clinician and cardiovascular researcher at Intermountain Health and...
ā€œThis is a stark reminder that PAD is not just a limb-threatening disease – it’s a marker of widespread atherosclerosis,ā€ said Viet Le, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, an advanced practice clinician and cardiovascular researcher at Intermountain Health and...
ā€œThis is a stark reminder that...
11/11/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Mitral TEER & AFIB
07/23/2025
ā€œAF is a powerful risk marker that we need to take into consideration when planning and performing these procedures,ā€ says corresponding author Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD. M-TEER was equally successful in both groups (AF and no AF). However,...
ā€œAF is a powerful risk marker that we need to take into consideration when planning and performing these procedures,ā€ says corresponding author Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD. M-TEER was equally successful in both groups (AF and no AF). However,...
ā€œAF is a powerful risk marker...
07/23/2025
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
04/23/2025
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) releases a framework outlining criteria for establishing an Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Center of Excellence (CoE) and key operational standards to provide multidisciplinary care for AF patients.
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) releases a framework outlining criteria for establishing an Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Center of Excellence (CoE) and key operational standards to provide multidisciplinary care for AF patients.
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)...
04/23/2025
EP Lab Digest
Press Release
03/31/2025
ESC Press Release Vienna, Austria- 31 March 2025 - New research presented at the EHRA 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology, shows that the presence of atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of future...
ESC Press Release Vienna, Austria- 31 March 2025 - New research presented at the EHRA 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology, shows that the presence of atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of future...
ESC Press Release Vienna,...
03/31/2025
EP Lab Digest
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
Women and PE
11/04/2026
Sub-analysis presented at TCT 2026 shows substantial clot burden reduction and improved right-heart function with the Symphony Thrombectomy System despite greater baseline cardiac stress in women
Sub-analysis presented at TCT 2026 shows substantial clot burden reduction and improved right-heart function with the Symphony Thrombectomy System despite greater baseline cardiac stress in women
Sub-analysis presented at TCT...
11/04/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Renal Denervation
11/04/2026
Nearly nine out of 10 patients experienced a clinical benefit at six months. Medtronic receives FDA approval for U.S. labeling update to Symplicity blood pressure procedure, expanding clinical evidence informing treatment options
Nearly nine out of 10 patients experienced a clinical benefit at six months. Medtronic receives FDA approval for U.S. labeling update to Symplicity blood pressure procedure, expanding clinical evidence informing treatment options
Nearly nine out of 10 patients...
11/04/2026
Cath Lab Digest
TAVR
11/04/2026
Annual TAVR procedures among patients younger than 70 rose from 15 in 2014 to 134 in 2024 within one health system, driven primarily by patients in their 60s, while surgery remained predominant.
Annual TAVR procedures among patients younger than 70 rose from 15 in 2014 to 134 in 2024 within one health system, driven primarily by patients in their 60s, while surgery remained predominant.
Annual TAVR procedures among...
11/04/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Vertex Catheter (Jupiter Endovascular)
Pulmonary Embolism
11/03/2026
Post-hoc analysis presented by Dr. Sripal Bangalore also found reaching lower lobes of lungs was associated with greater hemodynamic restoration without added safety concerns.
Post-hoc analysis presented by Dr. Sripal Bangalore also found reaching lower lobes of lungs was associated with greater hemodynamic restoration without added safety concerns.
Post-hoc analysis presented by...
11/03/2026
Cath Lab Digest
renal denervation
11/03/2026
Seven abstracts sponsored by Recor Medical presented at TCT 2026 highlight expanding clinical evidence for ultrasound renal denervation.
Seven abstracts sponsored by Recor Medical presented at TCT 2026 highlight expanding clinical evidence for ultrasound renal denervation.
Seven abstracts sponsored by...
11/03/2026
Cath Lab Digest
transcatheter heart valves
11/03/2026
Anteris Technologies Global Corp. announced 30-day clinical and hemodynamic outcomes for the Medium-size DurAVRĀ® 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 DurAVRĀ® 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
radiation safety
11/02/2026
Multicenter study reports low operator radiation exposure across 95 sites using an alternative to traditional lead-apron protection.
Multicenter study reports low operator radiation exposure across 95 sites using an alternative to traditional lead-apron protection.
Multicenter study reports low...
11/02/2026
Cath Lab Digest
R-Star system (Robocath)
Robotic PCI
11/02/2026
The findings support a favorable performance profile for the system, with 100% clinical success rate and no device-related complications.
The findings support a favorable performance profile for the system, with 100% clinical success rate and no device-related complications.
The findings support a favorable...
11/02/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
11/02/2026
New findings from the randomized SIMPLAAFY trial suggest that less intensive antithrombotic therapy following left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with the WATCHMAN FLXā„¢ Pro LAAC Device can reduce the risk of clinically-relevant bleeding...
New findings from the randomized SIMPLAAFY trial suggest that less intensive antithrombotic therapy following left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with the WATCHMAN FLXā„¢ Pro LAAC Device can reduce the risk of clinically-relevant bleeding...
New findings from the randomized...
11/02/2026
Cath Lab Digest