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Original Contribution
02/05/2025
The authors present a retrospective analysis on left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with heart failure.
The authors present a retrospective analysis on left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with heart failure.
The authors present a...
02/05/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Feature Interview
02/01/2025
EP Lab Digest speaks with Eileen McMillin, BSN, RN, Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Program Coordinator at Piedmont Healthcare - Piedmont Heart Institute - Electrophysiology in Atlanta, Georgia, about the role of the AF coordinator.
EP Lab Digest speaks with Eileen McMillin, BSN, RN, Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Program Coordinator at Piedmont Healthcare - Piedmont Heart Institute - Electrophysiology in Atlanta, Georgia, about the role of the AF coordinator.
EP Lab Digest speaks with Eileen...
02/01/2025
EP Lab Digest
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Podcasts
01/10/2025
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab...
01/10/2025
EP Lab Digest
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Original Contribution
11/19/2024
The aim of this LOGIC (Left atrial appendage Occlusion in patients with Gastrointestinal or IntraCranial bleeding) registry sub-study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with non-valvular...
The aim of this LOGIC (Left atrial appendage Occlusion in patients with Gastrointestinal or IntraCranial bleeding) registry sub-study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with non-valvular...
The aim of this LOGIC (Left...
11/19/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
11/29/2022
Though uncommon, pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade are serious complications of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). There are few data related to delayed pericardial effusions from this procedure.
Though uncommon, pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade are serious complications of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). There are few data related to delayed pericardial effusions from this procedure.
Though uncommon, pericardial...
11/29/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
05/01/2022
Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is recommended for patients with atrial fibrillation at increased stroke risk, where effective long-term oral anticoagulation (OAC) is not feasible. In order to assess long-term safety of LAAO with...
Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is recommended for patients with atrial fibrillation at increased stroke risk, where effective long-term oral anticoagulation (OAC) is not feasible. In order to assess long-term safety of LAAO with...
Left atrial appendage occlusion...
05/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Clinical Images

Clinical Images
05/14/2024

Wong Ling Na, MBChB; Mark Tam Tsz Kin, MBChB; Leo Kar Lok Lai, MBChB; Kevin Ka-ho Kam, MBChB; Alex Pui-wai Lee, MD; Chin-Pang Chan, MBChB; Joseph Yat-sun Chan, MBBS; Chak-yu So, MBChB

Wong Ling Na, MBChB; Mark Tam Tsz Kin...
The authors report a case of early left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) device migration following the combined procedure of pulsed-field ablation and LAAO.
The authors report a case of early left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) device migration following the combined procedure of pulsed-field ablation and LAAO.
The authors report a case of...
05/14/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
12/05/2023
A 62-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation was admitted to Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, and radiofrequency ablation therapy was planned. After femoral venous puncture, X-ray fluoroscopy showed a slim-line shaped wire that was...
A 62-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation was admitted to Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, and radiofrequency ablation therapy was planned. After femoral venous puncture, X-ray fluoroscopy showed a slim-line shaped wire that was...
A 62-year-old woman with atrial...
12/05/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
03/01/2023
Left atrial appendage occlusion has emerged as an alternative to oral anticoagulation in non-valvular atrial fibrillation. This case shows that the Amplatzer steerable sheath is useful for LAAO, especially in cases with challenging anatomies.
Left atrial appendage occlusion has emerged as an alternative to oral anticoagulation in non-valvular atrial fibrillation. This case shows that the Amplatzer steerable sheath is useful for LAAO, especially in cases with challenging anatomies.
Left atrial appendage occlusion...
03/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
02/01/2023
This clinical image article describes a fifth left atrial appendage morphology type, which was shown to be effectively closed with current closure devices.
This clinical image article describes a fifth left atrial appendage morphology type, which was shown to be effectively closed with current closure devices.
This clinical image article...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
08/31/2016
A 73-year-old patient with permanent atrial fibrillation presented for LAA occlusion. This image series illustrates a “no touch” technique that was used to ensure successful implantation of an Amplatzer Amulet LAA occlusion device without the...
A 73-year-old patient with permanent atrial fibrillation presented for LAA occlusion. This image series illustrates a “no touch” technique that was used to ensure successful implantation of an Amplatzer Amulet LAA occlusion device without the...
A 73-year-old patient with...
08/31/2016
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
02/04/2025
A 54-year-old man presented following a motor vehicle crash that resulted in a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Electrocardiogram showed anterolateral ST-segment elevations.
A 54-year-old man presented following a motor vehicle crash that resulted in a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Electrocardiogram showed anterolateral ST-segment elevations.
A 54-year-old man presented...
02/04/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
02/03/2025
A 63-year-old man underwent mitral valve (MV) repair with a 28-mm Cosgrove-Edwards annuloplasty ring (Edwards Lifesciences) in 1999 due to severe primary mitral regurgitation. He did well until recently, when he was recurrently admitted with...
A 63-year-old man underwent mitral valve (MV) repair with a 28-mm Cosgrove-Edwards annuloplasty ring (Edwards Lifesciences) in 1999 due to severe primary mitral regurgitation. He did well until recently, when he was recurrently admitted with...
A 63-year-old man underwent...
02/03/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/31/2025
A 77-year-old woman with hypertension and diabetes presented with exertional angina and dyspnea. Subsequent workup showed severe aortic stenosis and severe calcified stenosis at the proximal left anterior descending artery.
A 77-year-old woman with hypertension and diabetes presented with exertional angina and dyspnea. Subsequent workup showed severe aortic stenosis and severe calcified stenosis at the proximal left anterior descending artery.
A 77-year-old woman with...
01/31/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/16/2025
A 70-year-old man presented to the emergency department with chest pain for the past 5 days. His cardiovascular history was unremarkable, except for smoking. Upon arrival, the electrocardiogram demonstrated findings consistent with inferior...
A 70-year-old man presented to the emergency department with chest pain for the past 5 days. His cardiovascular history was unremarkable, except for smoking. Upon arrival, the electrocardiogram demonstrated findings consistent with inferior...
A 70-year-old man presented to...
01/16/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/13/2025
The authors show an example of microcatheter over-torquing, causing entrapment of the guidewire during recanalization of a chronic total occlusion,.
The authors show an example of microcatheter over-torquing, causing entrapment of the guidewire during recanalization of a chronic total occlusion,.
The authors show an example of...
01/13/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/13/2025
A 36-year-old man with unrepaired double inlet and double outlet right ventricle, severe pulmonary stenosis, and dextroversion, who was on the heart transplant waiting list, presented with acute heart failure.
A 36-year-old man with unrepaired double inlet and double outlet right ventricle, severe pulmonary stenosis, and dextroversion, who was on the heart transplant waiting list, presented with acute heart failure.
A 36-year-old man with...
01/13/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/13/2025
A 70-year-old woman developed an anaphylactic reaction with syncope and inspiratory stridor after a wasp sting. Emergency treatment included epinephrine, cortisone, and antihistamines.
A 70-year-old woman developed an anaphylactic reaction with syncope and inspiratory stridor after a wasp sting. Emergency treatment included epinephrine, cortisone, and antihistamines.
A 70-year-old woman developed an...
01/13/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/10/2025
A 73-year-old man with a cardiac history of Barlow’s mitral valve and severe mitral regurgitation had been treated with a complicated mitral valve repair 1 year prior.
A 73-year-old man with a cardiac history of Barlow’s mitral valve and severe mitral regurgitation had been treated with a complicated mitral valve repair 1 year prior.
A 73-year-old man with a cardiac...
01/10/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/10/2025
A 67-year-old man who was overweight, hypertensive, and had no cardiovascular medical history was treated for a lateral myocardial infarction due to a ramus coronary branch occlusion.
A 67-year-old man who was overweight, hypertensive, and had no cardiovascular medical history was treated for a lateral myocardial infarction due to a ramus coronary branch occlusion.
A 67-year-old man who was...
01/10/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/08/2025
The authors present the case of a 51-year-old man diagnosed with atrial septal defect who had been experiencing severe pulmonary hypertension for the past 2 years.
The authors present the case of a 51-year-old man diagnosed with atrial septal defect who had been experiencing severe pulmonary hypertension for the past 2 years.
The authors present the case of...
01/08/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Videos

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Clinical Videos
05/14/2024

Wong Ling Na, MBChB; Mark Tam Tsz Kin, MBChB; Leo Kar Lok Lai, MBChB; Kevin Ka-ho Kam, MBChB; Alex Pui-wai Lee, MD; Chin-Pang Chan, MBChB; Joseph Yat-sun Chan, MBBS; Chak-yu So, MBChB

Wong Ling Na, MBChB; Mark Tam Tsz Kin...
Video Supplement to "Early LAAO Device Migration After Combined Atrial Fibrillation Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Early LAAO Device Migration After Combined Atrial Fibrillation Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Early LAAO...
05/14/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Filby image
Author Interview
03/26/2024

Steven J. Filby, MD

Steven J. Filby, MD
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt catches up with Dr Steven J. Filby about his Editor’s 2023 Top 10 article, “Delayed Pericardial Effusion Following Left Atrial Appendage Closure: A 5-Year Single-Center Experience.”
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt catches up with Dr Steven J. Filby about his Editor’s 2023 Top 10 article, “Delayed Pericardial Effusion Following Left Atrial Appendage Closure: A 5-Year Single-Center Experience.”
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt catches up...
03/26/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Figure. Hydrophilic coating was stripped from the puncture guide wire
Videos
11/30/2023
Video Supplement to "A Rare Complication: Hydrophilic Coating of Puncture Guide Wire Found Floating in the Pulmonary Artery" (December 2023 Clinical Image)
Video Supplement to "A Rare Complication: Hydrophilic Coating of Puncture Guide Wire Found Floating in the Pulmonary Artery" (December 2023 Clinical Image)
Video Supplement to "A Rare...
11/30/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Annabathula Figure
Clinical Videos
02/04/2025
Video Supplement to "Skyrocketing Troponin After a Motor Vehicle Crash: A Traumatic Dilemma" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Skyrocketing Troponin After a Motor Vehicle Crash: A Traumatic Dilemma" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
02/04/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Author Interview
02/03/2025
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Emmanouil S. Brilakis about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Update on Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention”.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Emmanouil S. Brilakis about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Update on Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention”.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt,...
02/03/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Leick top 10
Author Interview
02/03/2025
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt catches up with Dr Juergen Leick about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Comparison of Angiographic Result and Long-Term Outcome in Patients With In-Stent Restenosis Treated With Cutting Balloon or With Scoring Balloon...
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt catches up with Dr Juergen Leick about his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 article, “Comparison of Angiographic Result and Long-Term Outcome in Patients With In-Stent Restenosis Treated With Cutting Balloon or With Scoring Balloon...
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt catches up...
02/03/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Star Figure
Clinical Videos
02/03/2025
Video Supplement to "Mitral Transcatheter-Edge‐to‐Edge Repair in Failed Mitral Valve Repair" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Mitral Transcatheter-Edge‐to‐Edge Repair in Failed Mitral Valve Repair" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Mitral...
02/03/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Tam Figure 1
Clinical Videos
01/31/2025
Video Supplement to "Recreating the Crime Scene: Three-Dimensional Model to Analyze the Mechanism of Orbital Atherectomy-Related Coronary Perforation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Recreating the Crime Scene: Three-Dimensional Model to Analyze the Mechanism of Orbital Atherectomy-Related Coronary Perforation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Recreating...
01/31/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Editor's 2024 Top 10
Editor's Message
01/29/2025
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, Editor-in-Chief of JIC, presents the Top 10 articles from 2024.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, Editor-in-Chief of JIC, presents the Top 10 articles from 2024.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt,...
01/29/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
NM Top 10 image
Author Interview
01/29/2025
Dr Miguel Nobre Menezes shares background and insights on his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 original article, Coronary Physiology Instantaneous Wave-Free Ratio (iFR) Derived From X-Ray Angiography Using Artificial Intelligence Deep Learning Models: A...
Dr Miguel Nobre Menezes shares background and insights on his Editor’s 2024 Top 10 original article, Coronary Physiology Instantaneous Wave-Free Ratio (iFR) Derived From X-Ray Angiography Using Artificial Intelligence Deep Learning Models: A...
Dr Miguel Nobre Menezes shares...
01/29/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Pan Figure
Clinical Videos
01/17/2025
Video Supplement to "Outcomes of a Transapical Edge-to-Edge Repair System in Secondary Mitral Regurgitation" (Original Contribution).
Video Supplement to "Outcomes of a Transapical Edge-to-Edge Repair System in Secondary Mitral Regurgitation" (Original Contribution).
Video Supplement to "Outcomes of...
01/17/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Zormpas Figure
Clinical Videos
01/16/2025
Video Supplement to "A Fatal Case of Ventricular Septal Rupture Following Inferior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A Fatal Case of Ventricular Septal Rupture Following Inferior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A Fatal...
01/16/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Singh image
Clinical Videos
01/16/2025
Video Supplement to "Modified Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: The Pros and Cons of Removing the Guidewire Immediately After Valve Deployment" (Brief Communication).
Video Supplement to "Modified Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: The Pros and Cons of Removing the Guidewire Immediately After Valve Deployment" (Brief Communication).
Video Supplement to "Modified...
01/16/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Podcasts

Podcasts
01/10/2025
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab...
01/10/2025
EP Lab Digest
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, and Nassir Marrouche, MD
Podcasts
09/13/2023
Nassir Marrouche, MD, talks with Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, about how the Western AF Symposium includes opportunities for interventional cardiologists.
Nassir Marrouche, MD, talks with Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, about how the Western AF Symposium includes opportunities for interventional cardiologists.
Nassir Marrouche, MD, talks with...
09/13/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Podcasts
01/10/2025
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab Digest features a discussion with Bradley Knight, MD, and Nassir Marrouche, MD, about the upcoming Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, taking place February 27-March 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
In this episode, EP Lab...
01/10/2025
EP Lab Digest
JIC Podcast Logo
Podcasts
09/13/2023
The JIC Podcast is the official podcast of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology. The Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC) is a peer-reviewed scientific medical journal serving clinicians who treat cardiovascular disease.
The JIC Podcast is the official podcast of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology. The Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC) is a peer-reviewed scientific medical journal serving clinicians who treat cardiovascular disease.
The JIC Podcast is the official...
09/13/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, and Nassir Marrouche, MD
Podcasts
09/13/2023
Nassir Marrouche, MD, talks with Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, about how the Western AF Symposium includes opportunities for interventional cardiologists.
Nassir Marrouche, MD, talks with Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, about how the Western AF Symposium includes opportunities for interventional cardiologists.
Nassir Marrouche, MD, talks with...
09/13/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Dr Bhatt
Podcast
02/01/2023
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC Editor-in-Chief, selects the most notable articles from JIC 2022.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC Editor-in-Chief, selects the most notable articles from JIC 2022.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Wang
Podcast
12/05/2022
In this interview, Drs Bhatt and Wang discuss the Door-To-Unload (DTU)-STEMI pilot trial, set up to evaluate the safety and feasibility of LV unloading and delayed reperfusion in patients with STEMI.
In this interview, Drs Bhatt and Wang discuss the Door-To-Unload (DTU)-STEMI pilot trial, set up to evaluate the safety and feasibility of LV unloading and delayed reperfusion in patients with STEMI.
In this interview, Drs Bhatt and...
12/05/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Brilakis
Podcast
11/07/2022
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the largest meta-analysis to date investigating the impact of CTO-PCI on clinical events during long-term follow-up. The analysis (Simsek et al), included 58 publications containing a total of 45,527 who underwent...
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the largest meta-analysis to date investigating the impact of CTO-PCI on clinical events during long-term follow-up. The analysis (Simsek et al), included 58 publications containing a total of 45,527 who underwent...
Emmanouil Brilakis discusses the...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Bhatt and Brilakis
Podcast
11/07/2022
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology (JIC), and Emmanouil Brilakis discuss coronary perforation, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of PCI.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH,...
11/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Lichaa and Bhatt
Podcast
06/07/2022
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH and Hady Lichaa, MD, discuss the recent iodinated contrast media shortage as well as Dr Lichaa's recent JIC article on an alternative to iodinated contrast.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH and Hady Lichaa, MD, discuss the recent iodinated contrast media shortage as well as Dr Lichaa's recent JIC article on an alternative to iodinated contrast.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH and Hady...
06/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

News

News
12/04/2024
Electrophysiologists at the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center recently became the first in the nation to use an all-in-one high-density mapping and dual energy ablation catheter for the treatment of...
Electrophysiologists at the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center recently became the first in the nation to use an all-in-one high-density mapping and dual energy ablation catheter for the treatment of...
Electrophysiologists at the...
12/04/2024
EP Lab Digest
News
12/04/2024
BTL, a leader in medical innovation, is proud to announce a major milestone: the successful treatment of the first patients suffering from atrial fibrillation (AF) in a groundbreaking study using a next-generation catheter designed to improve...
BTL, a leader in medical innovation, is proud to announce a major milestone: the successful treatment of the first patients suffering from atrial fibrillation (AF) in a groundbreaking study using a next-generation catheter designed to improve...
BTL, a leader in medical...
12/04/2024
EP Lab Digest
News
12/04/2024
The approval will provide patients in the U.S. with a new treatment option and is an important step for AOP Health in bringing its mission to help patients and make an impact on rare diseases and critical care to the United States for the...
The approval will provide patients in the U.S. with a new treatment option and is an important step for AOP Health in bringing its mission to help patients and make an impact on rare diseases and critical care to the United States for the...
The approval will provide...
12/04/2024
EP Lab Digest
Atrial Fibrillation & Heart Failure
11/25/2024
In the study, atrial fibrillation was present in 40% of all newly diagnosed heart failure patients. Patients with both heart failure and atrial fibrillation had an increased risk of death and a subsequent heart failure hospitalization when...
In the study, atrial fibrillation was present in 40% of all newly diagnosed heart failure patients. Patients with both heart failure and atrial fibrillation had an increased risk of death and a subsequent heart failure hospitalization when...
In the study, atrial...
11/25/2024
Cath Lab Digest
News
09/03/2024
Asundexian 50 mg daily was inferior to apixaban for stroke and systemic embolism prevention in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024.
Asundexian 50 mg daily was inferior to apixaban for stroke and systemic embolism prevention in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024.
Asundexian 50 mg daily was...
09/03/2024
EP Lab Digest
News
09/03/2024
European Society of Cardiology Press Release  London, United Kingdom – 1 September 2024: Cryoballoon (CB) ablation is as effective at reducing recurrences of atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial tachycardia (AT) at 1-year, when...
European Society of Cardiology Press Release  London, United Kingdom – 1 September 2024: Cryoballoon (CB) ablation is as effective at reducing recurrences of atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial tachycardia (AT) at 1-year, when...
European Society of Cardiology...
09/03/2024
EP Lab Digest
News
07/08/2024
Mount Sinai-led study demonstrates significant safety outcomes and could lead to more frequent use of this new technology
Mount Sinai-led study demonstrates significant safety outcomes and could lead to more frequent use of this new technology
Mount Sinai-led study...
07/08/2024
EP Lab Digest
Heart Failure
02/13/2025
The eLym System is a minimally invasive, catheter-based system designed to facilitate the removal of excess fluid from tissues and organs (interstitial fluid) in patients with ADHF by supporting the overwhelmed lymphatic system in draining...
The eLym System is a minimally invasive, catheter-based system designed to facilitate the removal of excess fluid from tissues and organs (interstitial fluid) in patients with ADHF by supporting the overwhelmed lymphatic system in draining...
The eLym System is a minimally...
02/13/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Heart Failure
02/12/2025
The retrospective analysis of data from the MODERATO II study demonstrated that AVIM therapy significantly improved echocardiographic markers of diastolic dysfunction, an important component in the development of heart failure, in...
The retrospective analysis of data from the MODERATO II study demonstrated that AVIM therapy significantly improved echocardiographic markers of diastolic dysfunction, an important component in the development of heart failure, in...
The retrospective analysis of...
02/12/2025
Cath Lab Digest
lipoprotein(a)
02/12/2025
The study reported that higher doses of olpasiran lowered the type of cholesterol called lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] by more than 95 percent in participants with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
The study reported that higher doses of olpasiran lowered the type of cholesterol called lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] by more than 95 percent in participants with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
The study reported that higher...
02/12/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Heart Failure
02/11/2025
The article highlights and addresses training gaps to advance the specialty, with an eye toward enabling future trainees to drive innovation and improve outcomes for patients with complex heart failure. 
The article highlights and addresses training gaps to advance the specialty, with an eye toward enabling future trainees to drive innovation and improve outcomes for patients with complex heart failure. 
The article highlights and...
02/11/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Stroke
02/10/2025
The demand for stroke care in Ukraine is nearly doubling, exacerbated by war damage and displaced populations lacking access to timely care. This program – which is already well on its way – aims to address these immense challenges by...
The demand for stroke care in Ukraine is nearly doubling, exacerbated by war damage and displaced populations lacking access to timely care. This program – which is already well on its way – aims to address these immense challenges by...
The demand for stroke care in...
02/10/2025
Cath Lab Digest
AI: Screening
02/10/2025
AISAP CARDIO is indicated to provide diagnostic assessment and measurements of several key cardiac structural functional parameters, including: presence of valvular pathology (regurgitations of the mitral, tricuspid, aortic valves and aortic...
AISAP CARDIO is indicated to provide diagnostic assessment and measurements of several key cardiac structural functional parameters, including: presence of valvular pathology (regurgitations of the mitral, tricuspid, aortic valves and aortic...
AISAP CARDIO is indicated to...
02/10/2025
Cath Lab Digest
PAD Centers
02/10/2025
Led by Mehdi Shishehbor DO, MPH, PhD, interventional cardiologist and a pioneer in the field of limb preservation, the Dodero Center will revolutionize care for patients at risk of losing a leg due to peripheral artery disease and diabetes.
Led by Mehdi Shishehbor DO, MPH, PhD, interventional cardiologist and a pioneer in the field of limb preservation, the Dodero Center will revolutionize care for patients at risk of losing a leg due to peripheral artery disease and diabetes.
Led by Mehdi Shishehbor DO, MPH,...
02/10/2025
Cath Lab Digest
American Society of Echocardiography
02/10/2025
The new guideline replaces the original guideline published by the Society on this topic in 2011. This new document provides expert consensus on the best practices and techniques for using ultrasound in vascular access procedures.
The new guideline replaces the original guideline published by the Society on this topic in 2011. This new document provides expert consensus on the best practices and techniques for using ultrasound in vascular access procedures.
The new guideline replaces the...
02/10/2025
Cath Lab Digest
2025 International Stroke Conference (ISC)
02/07/2025
“Standardizing care pathways between neurology and cardiology is one way to help ensure more stroke patients receive guideline-informed cardiac monitoring after a stroke," said David Z. Rose, MD. "Further research on this topic is needed and...
“Standardizing care pathways between neurology and cardiology is one way to help ensure more stroke patients receive guideline-informed cardiac monitoring after a stroke," said David Z. Rose, MD. "Further research on this topic is needed and...
“Standardizing care pathways...
02/07/2025
Cath Lab Digest
GAMEFILM Registry
02/05/2025
The GAMEFILM Registry will enroll approximately 120 NFL alumni. The Registry will leverage coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) imaging and insights from the HeartFlow ONE platform (HeartFlow FFRCT and Plaque Analysis) to collect...
The GAMEFILM Registry will enroll approximately 120 NFL alumni. The Registry will leverage coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) imaging and insights from the HeartFlow ONE platform (HeartFlow FFRCT and Plaque Analysis) to collect...
The GAMEFILM Registry will...
02/05/2025
Cath Lab Digest