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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
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
Original Contribution
01/12/2026
Jonas Leavitt, BS; Dimitrios Varrias, MD; Christopher Gasparis, MD; Elliot Wolf, BA; Stefanos Zafeiropoulos, MD; Ari Zimmer, MD; Laurence M. Epstein, MD; Kristie M. Coleman, MPH, RN; Stavros E. Mountantonakis, MD, MBA
Using machine learning, the authors created a predictive tool to allow for individualized risk prediction for long-term atrial fibrillation recurrence following catheter ablation.
Using machine learning, the authors created a predictive tool to allow for individualized risk prediction for long-term atrial fibrillation recurrence following catheter ablation.
Using machine learning, the...
01/12/2026
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
11/10/2025
Laura Simson, MA
In this TCT 2025 session, Dr Vivek Y. Reddy presented findings from the HFIB series exploring the role of renal denervation as an adjunct to AF ablation.
In this TCT 2025 session, Dr Vivek Y. Reddy presented findings from the HFIB series exploring the role of renal denervation as an adjunct to AF ablation.
In this TCT 2025 session, Dr...
11/10/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Sponsored Content
10/17/2025
Chetan Huded, MD
The Journal of Invasive Cardiology speaks with Chetan Huded, MD, about his experience with the WATCHMAN device (Boston Scientific).
The Journal of Invasive Cardiology speaks with Chetan Huded, MD, about his experience with the WATCHMAN device (Boston Scientific).
The Journal of Invasive...
10/17/2025
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

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
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Photoclinic
06/11/2025
The authors present a case of a woman who developed spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma secondary to anticoagulation.
The authors present a case of a woman who developed spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma secondary to anticoagulation.
The authors present a case of a...
06/11/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
06/05/2025
Styliani Mavrommati, MUDr; Argyrios Krommydas, MD, MSc; Iliona Malaspinas, PhD; Fotios Mitropoulos, PhD; Aphrodite Tzifa, PhD
A 64-year-old woman was referred for percutaneous closure of an atrial septal defect. The patient had a prior suspected episode of subacute myocardial ischemia, characterized by chest pain and electrocardiographic changes, albeit with normal...
A 64-year-old woman was referred for percutaneous closure of an atrial septal defect. The patient had a prior suspected episode of subacute myocardial ischemia, characterized by chest pain and electrocardiographic changes, albeit with normal...
A 64-year-old woman was referred...
06/05/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
05/04/2026
Ping Hu, MD; Xin-yu Wang, MD; Ming Qi, MD; Jie Wang, MD; Xiao-Jing Ma, PhD
A 55-year-old man presented with medically controlled essential hypertension and a history of abdominal aortic aneurysm stenting 2 years prior who presented with a 3-month history of left lower extremity fatigue on exertion.
A 55-year-old man presented with medically controlled essential hypertension and a history of abdominal aortic aneurysm stenting 2 years prior who presented with a 3-month history of left lower extremity fatigue on exertion.
A 55-year-old man presented with...
05/04/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/30/2026
Swaminathan Krishnaswamy, MBBS, MD; Shivam Goel, MBBS, MD, DM; Shashwat Joshi, MBBS; Ankur Handa, MBBS, MD, DM; Sivasubramanian Ramakrishnan, MBBS, MD, DM; Sourabh Agstam, MBBS, MD, DM
A 12-year-old boy with a case of disseminated tuberculosis who was on guideline-directed oral antitubercular therapy presented to the outpatient clinic with worsening exertional dyspnea for the past 2 months.
A 12-year-old boy with a case of disseminated tuberculosis who was on guideline-directed oral antitubercular therapy presented to the outpatient clinic with worsening exertional dyspnea for the past 2 months.
A 12-year-old boy with a case of...
04/30/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/21/2026
Tarek Abdeldayem, MD; Mustafa Tigen, MD; Omer Gogtekin, MD; Mohaned Egred, BSc (Hons), MB, ChB, MD, FRCP, FESC
A 59-year-old man with exertional angina and coronary angiography showing chronic total occlusion of the right coronary artery with collateral filling from the left anterior descending artery. Dual injection revealed an ambiguous proximal...
A 59-year-old man with exertional angina and coronary angiography showing chronic total occlusion of the right coronary artery with collateral filling from the left anterior descending artery. Dual injection revealed an ambiguous proximal...
A 59-year-old man with...
04/21/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/17/2026
Nicolás del Cuerpo Salinas, MD; Eduardo Arroyo Úcar, MD, PhD; Ignacio Alfaro Paniagua, MD; Marta Monteagudo Viana, MD, PhD; María Araceli Frutos García, MD
A 53-year-old man with a history of Takayasu arteritis, Crohn’s disease, and HLA-B27-negative spondyloarthritis presented with unstable angina, prompting coronary angiography. Angiography revealed a long, angiographically intermediate lesion...
A 53-year-old man with a history of Takayasu arteritis, Crohn’s disease, and HLA-B27-negative spondyloarthritis presented with unstable angina, prompting coronary angiography. Angiography revealed a long, angiographically intermediate lesion...
A 53-year-old man with a history...
04/17/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/17/2026
Neeraj Shah, MD, MPH
A 65-year-old man presented with unstable angina and calcified right coronary artery stenosis on diagnostic catheterization via radial approach. Percutaneous coronary intervention was performed via 7F femoral access using a Judkin’s Right 4...
A 65-year-old man presented with unstable angina and calcified right coronary artery stenosis on diagnostic catheterization via radial approach. Percutaneous coronary intervention was performed via 7F femoral access using a Judkin’s Right 4...
A 65-year-old man presented with...
04/17/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/17/2026
Samman Verma, MD, DM; Devesh Kumar, MD, MRCP, DM; Shreya Gupta, MD; Sanchit Sood, MBBS; Anil Kumar Choudhary, MD, DM
A 70-year-old woman suffering from adenocarcinoma lung presented with acute onset breathlessness. On examination, she was hypotensive with raised jugular venous pressure and muffled heart sounds.
A 70-year-old woman suffering from adenocarcinoma lung presented with acute onset breathlessness. On examination, she was hypotensive with raised jugular venous pressure and muffled heart sounds.
A 70-year-old woman suffering...
04/17/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/16/2026
Arber Kodra, MD; Danyal Khan, MD; Michael Kim, MD; Tak Kwan, MD
A 69-year-old man was referred for percutaneous coronary intervention of a right coronary artery in-stent complete total occlusion, which had collateral supply from the left anterior descending artery.
A 69-year-old man was referred for percutaneous coronary intervention of a right coronary artery in-stent complete total occlusion, which had collateral supply from the left anterior descending artery.
A 69-year-old man was referred...
04/16/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/15/2026
Shashwat Joshi, MBBS; Shivam Goel, MD, DM; Saurabh Kumar Gupta, MD, DM; Sivasubramanian Ramakrishnan, MD, DM; Sourabh Agstam, MD, DM
A 54-year-old man with a history of hypertension and mechanical mitral valve replacement (MVR) presented with shortness of breath and bilateral pedal edema for the prior 2 months. He had undergone surgical MVR for symptomatic severe rheumatic...
A 54-year-old man with a history of hypertension and mechanical mitral valve replacement (MVR) presented with shortness of breath and bilateral pedal edema for the prior 2 months. He had undergone surgical MVR for symptomatic severe rheumatic...
A 54-year-old man with a history...
04/15/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/15/2026
Matthew Atienza, MD; Ahmad Alkhalil, MD; Neda Dianati Maleki, MD; Jonathan Price, MD; Daniel Montellese, MD; Puja Parikh, MD
An 86-year-old man who had undergone recent transcatheter mitral valve-in-ring at an outside hospital presented with multiple hospitalizations for symptomatic hemolytic anemia requiring blood transfusions. Transesophageal echocardiogram...
An 86-year-old man who had undergone recent transcatheter mitral valve-in-ring at an outside hospital presented with multiple hospitalizations for symptomatic hemolytic anemia requiring blood transfusions. Transesophageal echocardiogram...
An 86-year-old man who had...
04/15/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/13/2026
Antonios Lysandrou, MD; Konstantinos Kalogeras, MD, PhD; Maria Ioanna Gounaridi, MD, PhD; George E. Zakynthinos, MD; Ioannis Gialamas, MD; Nikolaos Vythoulkas-Biotis, MD; Efstratios Katsianos, MD; Chrysovalantis Psathas, MD; Gerasimos Siasos, MD, PhD; Emmanouil Vavouranakis, MD, PhD
A 70-year-old man presented with persistent exertional angina. He had undergone coronary artery bypass grafting 14 years ago, with a left internal mammary artery graft to the left anterior descending artery and a saphenous vein Y-graft to the...
A 70-year-old man presented with persistent exertional angina. He had undergone coronary artery bypass grafting 14 years ago, with a left internal mammary artery graft to the left anterior descending artery and a saphenous vein Y-graft to the...
A 70-year-old man presented with...
04/13/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Videos

GWadhwani title slide
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
ML Predicting AFib title slide
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
RDN for AFib title slide
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
Agstam Figure
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
Sovari Figure 1
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
Sovari Figure 1
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
Chaudhary Figure AB
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
Manousopoulos Figure 1
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
Sovari Figure 1
Clinical Videos
09/26/2025
Leili Pourafkari, MD; Jeong Hwan J. Kim, MD; Ali Sovari, MD
Video Supplement to "Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Leadless Pacemaker Placement Through the Subclavian Vein: An Alternative to the Femoral Route" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Leadless...
09/26/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
complete occlusion of the left iliac limb
Clinical Videos
05/04/2026
Ping Hu, MD; Xin-yu Wang, MD; Ming Qi, MD; Jie Wang, MD; Xiao-Jing Ma, PhD
Video Supplement to "Late Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Limb Occlusion Presenting as Claudication: Lifelong Surveillance Essential" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Late Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Limb Occlusion Presenting as Claudication: Lifelong Surveillance Essential" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Late...
05/04/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Agstam_Figure 2.anterior-posterior_chest_radiograph
Clinical Videos
04/30/2026
Swaminathan Krishnaswamy, MBBS, MD; Shivam Goel, MBBS, MD, DM; Shashwat Joshi, MBBS; Ankur Handa, MBBS, MD, DM; Sivasubramanian Ramakrishnan, MBBS, MD, DM; Sourabh Agstam, MBBS, MD, DM
Video Supplement to "Caught in the Web: Alteplase-Assisted Rescue of an Entrapped Pericardial Pigtail" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Caught in the Web: Alteplase-Assisted Rescue of an Entrapped Pericardial Pigtail" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Caught in...
04/30/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
04/21/2026
Tarek Abdeldayem, MD; Mustafa Tigen, MD; Omer Gogtekin, MD; Mohaned Egred, BSc (Hons), MB, ChB, MD, FRCP, FESC
Video Supplement to "Controlled Antegrade and Retrograde Tracking (CART) Technique Via Epicardial Collaterals: Feasible and Safe" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Controlled Antegrade and Retrograde Tracking (CART) Technique Via Epicardial Collaterals: Feasible and Safe" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Controlled...
04/21/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Figure 1. Active phase of vasculitis
Clinical Videos
04/17/2026
Nicolás del Cuerpo Salinas, MD; Eduardo Arroyo Úcar, MD, PhD; Ignacio Alfaro Paniagua, MD; Marta Monteagudo Viana, MD, PhD; María Araceli Frutos García, MD
Video Supplement to "Optical Coherence Tomography Features in Coronary Vasculitis: A Takayasu’s Disease Manifestation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Optical Coherence Tomography Features in Coronary Vasculitis: A Takayasu’s Disease Manifestation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Optical...
04/17/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
04/17/2026
Video Supplement to "Modified Tunnel-in-Landslide Technique (TILT) Using Ping-Pong Guides" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Modified Tunnel-in-Landslide Technique (TILT) Using Ping-Pong Guides" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Modified...
04/17/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
04/17/2026
Samman Verma, MD, DM; Devesh Kumar, MD, MRCP, DM; Shreya Gupta, MD; Sanchit Sood, MBBS; Anil Kumar Choudhary, MD, DM
Video Supplement to "A 'Crunching' Heart: Pneumopericardium Following Pericardiocentesis" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A 'Crunching' Heart: Pneumopericardium Following Pericardiocentesis" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A...
04/17/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
coronary angriography_CTO_RCA
Clinical Videos
04/16/2026
Arber Kodra, MD; Danyal Khan, MD; Michael Kim, MD; Tak Kwan, MD
Video Supplement to "Potential Alternative Mechanism of HydroDynamic Contrast Recanalization in Complete Total Occlusion Seen on DeepOCT+NIRS Imaging" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Potential Alternative Mechanism of HydroDynamic Contrast Recanalization in Complete Total Occlusion Seen on DeepOCT+NIRS Imaging" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Potential...
04/16/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
3D transesophageal echocardiography
Clinical Videos
04/15/2026
Shashwat Joshi, MBBS; Shivam Goel, MD, DM; Saurabh Kumar Gupta, MD, DM; Sivasubramanian Ramakrishnan, MD, DM; Sourabh Agstam, MD, DM
Video Supplement to "Very Late Mechanical Mitral Valve Prosthesis Dehiscence" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Very Late Mechanical Mitral Valve Prosthesis Dehiscence" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Very Late...
04/15/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
TEE_demonstrating_mitral_PVL
Clinical Videos
04/15/2026
Matthew Atienza, MD; Ahmad Alkhalil, MD; Neda Dianati Maleki, MD; Jonathan Price, MD; Daniel Montellese, MD; Puja Parikh, MD
Video Supplement to "Closure of Symptomatic Mitral Paravalvular Leak Following Recent Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Ring" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Closure of Symptomatic Mitral Paravalvular Leak Following Recent Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Ring" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Closure of...
04/15/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
ARanum screenshot
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

Podcasts

Podcasts
04/21/2025
Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI
EPLD talks with Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, about challenges in cardiovascular care for women, gaps in knowledge, and more.
EPLD talks with Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, about challenges in cardiovascular care for women, gaps in knowledge, and more.
EPLD talks with Nishtha Sareen,...
04/21/2025
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
02/07/2025
Bibhu D. Mohanty, MD; Elizabeth Schetina, BSN, RN
EP Lab Digest highlights Tampa General Hospital’s NeuroCardiac Program, a unique, collaborative approach to patient care that is shaping the future of heart-brain health.
EP Lab Digest highlights Tampa General Hospital’s NeuroCardiac Program, a unique, collaborative approach to patient care that is shaping the future of heart-brain health.
EP Lab Digest highlights Tampa...
02/07/2025
EP Lab Digest
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, and Nassir Marrouche, MD
Podcasts
09/13/2023
Jodie Elrod
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
Ryan K. Kaple, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Heart Failure Care
01/23/2026
Ryan Kaple, MD
In this 35-minute podcast, Dr. Kaple discusses how the CardioMEMS™ HF System has become an essential tool in managing patients with chronic heart failure.
In this 35-minute podcast, Dr. Kaple discusses how the CardioMEMS™ HF System has become an essential tool in managing patients with chronic heart failure.
In this 35-minute podcast, Dr....
01/23/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Podcasts
04/21/2025
Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI
EPLD talks with Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, about challenges in cardiovascular care for women, gaps in knowledge, and more.
EPLD talks with Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, about challenges in cardiovascular care for women, gaps in knowledge, and more.
EPLD talks with Nishtha Sareen,...
04/21/2025
EP Lab Digest
Podcasts
02/07/2025
Bibhu D. Mohanty, MD; Elizabeth Schetina, BSN, RN
EP Lab Digest highlights Tampa General Hospital’s NeuroCardiac Program, a unique, collaborative approach to patient care that is shaping the future of heart-brain health.
EP Lab Digest highlights Tampa General Hospital’s NeuroCardiac Program, a unique, collaborative approach to patient care that is shaping the future of heart-brain health.
EP Lab Digest highlights Tampa...
02/07/2025
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
Jodie Elrod
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
Drs Bhatt and Sharma
Podcasts
03/09/2023
Samin K. Sharma, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
03/09/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Dr Bhatt
Podcast
02/01/2023
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
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
Dee Dee Wang, MD; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
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 S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
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
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
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

News

Press Release
04/24/2026
HRS Press Release CHICAGO, IL, APRIL 24, 2026 – 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 – 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
“This is a stark reminder that PAD is not just a limb-threatening disease – it’s a marker of widespread atherosclerosis,” said Viet Le, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, an advanced practice clinician and cardiovascular researcher at Intermountain Health and...
“This is a stark reminder that PAD is not just a limb-threatening disease – it’s a marker of widespread atherosclerosis,” said Viet Le, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, an advanced practice clinician and cardiovascular researcher at Intermountain Health and...
“This is a stark reminder that...
11/11/2025
Cath Lab Digest
Mitral TEER & AFIB
07/23/2025
“AF is a powerful risk marker that we need to take into consideration when planning and performing these procedures,” says corresponding author Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD. M-TEER was equally successful in both groups (AF and no AF). However,...
“AF is a powerful risk marker that we need to take into consideration when planning and performing these procedures,” says corresponding author Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD. M-TEER was equally successful in both groups (AF and no AF). However,...
“AF is a powerful risk marker...
07/23/2025
EP Lab Digest
News
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
News
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
News
02/20/2025
Shared decision-making between clinicians and athletes of all ages who have cardiovascular abnormalities and want to participate in competitive sports is essential, according to a new joint scientific statement from the American Heart...
Shared decision-making between clinicians and athletes of all ages who have cardiovascular abnormalities and want to participate in competitive sports is essential, according to a new joint scientific statement from the American Heart...
Shared decision-making between...
02/20/2025
EP Lab Digest
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
Device Longevity
05/05/2026
The COMMENCE trial provides prospective, 10-year data demonstrating the durability of Edwards’ RESILIA tissue and its role in lifetime management for patients with aortic stenosis.
The COMMENCE trial provides prospective, 10-year data demonstrating the durability of Edwards’ RESILIA tissue and its role in lifetime management for patients with aortic stenosis.
The COMMENCE trial provides...
05/05/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Stroke
05/05/2026
By integrating the world’s smallest electrical impedance sensor with predictive algorithms into a standard 0.014” guidewire, the Clotild clot-sensing guidewire is designed to provide physicians with real-time, in situ biological intelligence...
By integrating the world’s smallest electrical impedance sensor with predictive algorithms into a standard 0.014” guidewire, the Clotild clot-sensing guidewire is designed to provide physicians with real-time, in situ biological intelligence...
By integrating the world’s...
05/05/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Non-Obstructive HCM
05/05/2026
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Cytokinetics, Incorporated announced positive topline results from ACACIA-HCM (Assessment Comparing Aficamten to Placebo on Cardiac Endpoints In Adults with Non-Obstructive HCM), the pivotal Phase 3...
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Cytokinetics, Incorporated announced positive topline results from ACACIA-HCM (Assessment Comparing Aficamten to Placebo on Cardiac Endpoints In Adults with Non-Obstructive HCM), the pivotal Phase 3...
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. --...
05/05/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Mechanical Circulatory Support
05/05/2026
Chicago, IL – Johnson & Johnson announced results from a novel U.S. pilot single-arm trial that evaluated the safety and feasibility of planned Impella 5.5™ support in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery in the setting of...
Chicago, IL – Johnson & Johnson announced results from a novel U.S. pilot single-arm trial that evaluated the safety and feasibility of planned Impella 5.5™ support in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery in the setting of...
Chicago, IL – Johnson &...
05/05/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Drug-Eluting Balloons
04/30/2026
The SELUTION SFA Japan clinical trial results demonstrate durable clinical outcomes in a complex patient population, including 81.5% primary patency and 93.8% of patients remaining free from reintervention through three years.(2)
The SELUTION SFA Japan clinical trial results demonstrate durable clinical outcomes in a complex patient population, including 81.5% primary patency and 93.8% of patients remaining free from reintervention through three years.(2)
The SELUTION SFA Japan clinical...
04/30/2026
Cath Lab Digest
J. Dawn Abbott, MD, MSCAI
society news
04/30/2026
Dr. Abbott is a nationally recognized leader in interventional cardiology, serving as Professor of Medicine and Director of Interventional Cardiology and the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories at Brown University Health Cardiovascular...
Dr. Abbott is a nationally recognized leader in interventional cardiology, serving as Professor of Medicine and Director of Interventional Cardiology and the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories at Brown University Health Cardiovascular...
Dr. Abbott is a nationally...
04/30/2026
Cath Lab Digest
Below-Ankle Intervention
04/29/2026
Serration Remodeling Therapy (SRT) is a novel approach to optimizing luminal gain by gently remodeling the internal elastic lamina through creating a line of weakness to reduce recoil and support durable outcomes.
Serration Remodeling Therapy (SRT) is a novel approach to optimizing luminal gain by gently remodeling the internal elastic lamina through creating a line of weakness to reduce recoil and support durable outcomes.
Serration Remodeling Therapy...
04/29/2026
Vascular Disease Management
Optical Coherence Tomography
04/28/2026
Ultreon 3.0 is the first advanced optical coherence tomography (OCT) system in the U.S. and Europe that integrates high resolution coronary plaque images and AI-automated insights through the artery   The integrated imaging...
Ultreon 3.0 is the first advanced optical coherence tomography (OCT) system in the U.S. and Europe that integrates high resolution coronary plaque images and AI-automated insights through the artery   The integrated imaging...
Ultreon 3.0 is the first...
04/28/2026
Cath Lab Digest
SCAI CAIC logo
SCAI 2026
04/27/2026
Studies link treatment to fewer deaths and cardiovascular events after widely used cardiac procedures.
Studies link treatment to fewer deaths and cardiovascular events after widely used cardiac procedures.
Studies link treatment to fewer...
04/27/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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