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Brief Communication
04/16/2026
Dimitrios Strepkos, MD; Michaella Alexandrou, MD; Pedro E.P. Carvalho, MD; Eleni Kladou, MD; Nick Williford, MD; Olga Mastrodemos, BA; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH; Yader Sandoval, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD
The authors evaluated if quantification of the myocardial mass supplied by a side branch could be predictive of bifurcation percutaneous coronary intervention outcomes
The authors evaluated if quantification of the myocardial mass supplied by a side branch could be predictive of bifurcation percutaneous coronary intervention outcomes
The authors evaluated if...
04/16/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
02/24/2026
Manveer Singh, MD, MSc; Fabien Picard, MD, PhD; Alain Cariou, MD, PhD; Olivier Varenne, MD, PhD; Vincent Pham, MD, MSc
The authors sought to evaluate sex-related differences in invasive coronary angiography findings and percutaneous coronary intervention management among out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors with angiographically confirmed acute coronary...
The authors sought to evaluate sex-related differences in invasive coronary angiography findings and percutaneous coronary intervention management among out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors with angiographically confirmed acute coronary...
The authors sought to evaluate...
02/24/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/27/2026
Kaïs Ouerghi, MD; Tahar Lazizi, MD; Victor Mateus, MD
A 28-year-old man with no cardiovascular risk factors presented with an acute anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction at H+6 after strenuous physical exertion. Emergent angiography revealed a 99% subocclusive stenosis of the mid-left...
A 28-year-old man with no cardiovascular risk factors presented with an acute anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction at H+6 after strenuous physical exertion. Emergent angiography revealed a 99% subocclusive stenosis of the mid-left...
A 28-year-old man with no...
01/27/2026
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
Ku Figure
Clinical Videos
05/29/2025
Leizhi Ku, MD; Yuhang Wang, MD; Zheng Liu, MD; Xiaojing Ma, PhD
Video Supplement to "Congenital Coronary Artery-Right Ventricular Multiple Microfistulas" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Congenital Coronary Artery-Right Ventricular Multiple Microfistulas" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Congenital...
05/29/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
02/29/2024

Spyridon Kostantinis, MD; Olga Mastrodemos, BA; Larissa Stanberry, PhD; Yader Sandoval, MD; Salman S. Allana, MD; Deniz Mutlu, MD; Bahadir Simsek, MD; Athanasios Rempakos, MD; Judit Karacsonyi, MD, PhD; Michaella Alexandrou, MD; Brynn K. Okeson, MS; M. Nicholas Burke, MD; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD

Spyridon Kostantinis, MD; Olga Mastro...
The authors compared the administered contrast volume for optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging, the length of clear OCT images, and the immediate electrocardiographic changes following contrast injection between iso-osmolar contrast...
The authors compared the administered contrast volume for optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging, the length of clear OCT images, and the immediate electrocardiographic changes following contrast injection between iso-osmolar contrast...
The authors compared the...
02/29/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
02/21/2024
Arlindo L. Oliveira, PhD; Fausto J. Pinto, PhD; Miguel Nobre Menezes, MD, MSc; Joao Lourenco Silva, MSc; Beatriz Silva, MD; Rita Marante de Oliveira, BSc; Tiago Rodrigues, MD
In this pilot study, the authors aimed to develop fully automated artificial intelligence models capable of binary instantaneous free-wave ratio (iFR) lesion classification from coronary angiography images alone, using measured invasive iFR...
In this pilot study, the authors aimed to develop fully automated artificial intelligence models capable of binary instantaneous free-wave ratio (iFR) lesion classification from coronary angiography images alone, using measured invasive iFR...
In this pilot study, the authors...
02/21/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
03/01/2023
Carly Lodewyks, MD, MSc; M. Nicholas Burke, MD; Erik Beckmann, MD; Yader Sandoval, MD; Vinayak N. Bapat, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI; Benjamin Sun, MD; Larissa Stanberry, PhD; Athanasios Rempakos, MD; Bahadir Simsek, MD; Spyridon Kostantinis, MD; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA; Salman S. Allana, MD; Judit Karacsonyi, MD, PhD; Beatrice D. Rynders, BS; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH, MD; Brynn K. Okeson, MS; Elizabeth Page, BA; Melina Cahnbley, BS; Sarah Palmer, MD; Robert Steffen, MD
In this study, the authors examine the incidence, indications, and clinical outcomes of 2209 patients who underwent coronary angiography within 30 days following coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
In this study, the authors examine the incidence, indications, and clinical outcomes of 2209 patients who underwent coronary angiography within 30 days following coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
In this study, the authors...
03/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Interview
Video
06/07/2022
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI; Hady Lichaa, MD
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC Editor-in-Chief, 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 that uses gadolinium-based contrast...
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC Editor-in-Chief, 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 that uses gadolinium-based contrast...
Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, JIC...
06/07/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Araj
Video
06/01/2022
Dharam J. Kumbhani, MD, SM; Anthony A. Bavry, MD, MPH; Faris G. Araj, MD; Robert M. Morlend, MD; Matthias Peltz, MD
A 60-year-old female underwent LVAD implantation during which a 1-mm Gore-Tex sheet was used to cover the device and outflow graft to prevent future sternal re-entry injury. Seven years later, she developed low-flow alarms with a pattern of...
A 60-year-old female underwent LVAD implantation during which a 1-mm Gore-Tex sheet was used to cover the device and outflow graft to prevent future sternal re-entry injury. Seven years later, she developed low-flow alarms with a pattern of...
A 60-year-old female underwent...
06/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
03/01/2022
Pieter R. Stella, MD, PhD; Kinsing Ko, MD; Peter-Paul Zwetsloot, MD, PhD; Michiel Voskuil, MD, PhD; Tim Leiner, MD, PhD; Adriaan Kraaijeveld, MD, PhD
This is a systematic review of current literature on the occurrence of significant incidental findings on computed tomography imaging preceding TAVI and their association with mortality, delayed planning, and procedure cancellation.
This is a systematic review of current literature on the occurrence of significant incidental findings on computed tomography imaging preceding TAVI and their association with mortality, delayed planning, and procedure cancellation.
This is a systematic review of...
03/01/2022
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Videos

coronary angriography_CTO_RCA
Clinical Videos
04/16/2026
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
Anwari Figure_serial imaging of the culprit imaging
Clinical Videos
04/13/2026
Video Supplement to "Unmasking the True Culprit in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction With Coronary Artery Aneurysm" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Unmasking the True Culprit in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction With Coronary Artery Aneurysm" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Unmasking...
04/13/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Ouerghi Figure
Clinical Videos
01/27/2026
Kaïs Ouerghi, MD; Tahar Lazizi, MD; Victor Mateus, MD
Video Supplement to "Mechanical Reperfusion of Subocclusive Plaque Erosion: 30-Month Outcome of an Optical Coherence Tomography-Guided Stentless Strategy" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Mechanical Reperfusion of Subocclusive Plaque Erosion: 30-Month Outcome of an Optical Coherence Tomography-Guided Stentless Strategy" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Mechanical...
01/27/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Rivera Figure 1
Clinical Videos
01/26/2026
Mireia Martínez, MD; Paula Vela, MD; Juan Casanova-Sandoval, MD, PhD; Kristian Rivera, MD
Video Supplement to "Intravascular Ultrasound Guided Management of Early Stent Thrombosis Secondary to Coronary Intramural Hematoma" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Intravascular Ultrasound Guided Management of Early Stent Thrombosis Secondary to Coronary Intramural Hematoma" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
01/26/2026
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
Anwari figure
Clinical Videos
11/04/2025
Elaaha Anwari, MD; Denitsa Meteva, MD; Ulf Landmesser, MD; Youssef S. Abdelwahed, MD
Video Supplement to "Coronary Artery Ectasia With Optical Coherence Tomography-Confirmed Acute Coronary Syndrome With Intact Fibrous Cap" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Coronary Artery Ectasia With Optical Coherence Tomography-Confirmed Acute Coronary Syndrome With Intact Fibrous Cap" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Coronary...
11/04/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Safi Figure
Clinical Videos
09/05/2025
Giulia Passaniti, MD; Sahil Khera, MD, MPH; Rajeev R. Samtani, MD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD; Gilbert H.L. Tang, MD, MSc, MBA; Lucy M. Safi, DO
Video Supplement to "Live Three-Dimensional Multiplanar-Reconstruction for Advanced Guidance of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve-in-Valve Procedure" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Live Three-Dimensional Multiplanar-Reconstruction for Advanced Guidance of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve-in-Valve Procedure" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Live...
09/05/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Kajiya Figure
Clinical Videos
08/27/2025
Tatsuo Yokomine, MD; Yuito Enokida, MD; Takashi Kajiya, MD; Tatsuro Takei, MD; Toshiko Ninomiya, MD; Nobuhiko Atsuchi, MD, PhD; Mitsuru Ohishi, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Intravascular Ultrasound-Detected Intimal Flap Predicts Acute Diagonal Branch Occlusion After Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Intravascular Ultrasound-Detected Intimal Flap Predicts Acute Diagonal Branch Occlusion After Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
08/27/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Wong Figure 1
Clinical Videos
08/21/2025
Bernard Wong, MBChB; Cuneyt Ada, MBBS, PhD; Bharat Khialani, MBBS; George Touma, MBBS; Sarah Fairley, MBBCh, BAO (Hons), PhD; Eugene B. Wu, MD
Video Supplement to "Utilization of the Catheter Push Technique for Optical Coherence Tomography in Severely Stenotic Lesions" (Brief Communication).
Video Supplement to "Utilization of the Catheter Push Technique for Optical Coherence Tomography in Severely Stenotic Lesions" (Brief Communication).
Video Supplement to "Utilization...
08/21/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Filippou Figure 1
Clinical Videos
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
Video Supplement to "Large Radial Artery Pseudoaneurysm Following Diagnostic Coronary Angiography".
Video Supplement to "Large Radial Artery Pseudoaneurysm Following Diagnostic Coronary Angiography".
Video Supplement to "Large...
08/05/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
coronary angriography_CTO_RCA
Clinical Videos
04/16/2026
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
Adam Greenbaum_screenshot
ACC 2026
04/14/2026
Adam B. Greenbaum, MD
Dr Adam Greenbaum shares insights on his late-breaking trial presented at the 2026 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Conference.
Dr Adam Greenbaum shares insights on his late-breaking trial presented at the 2026 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Conference.
Dr Adam Greenbaum shares...
04/14/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Lysandrou Figure 1.baseline_coronary_angiography
Clinical Videos
04/13/2026
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Treatment of a Large Saphenous Vein Graft Aneurysm" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Transcatheter Treatment of a Large Saphenous Vein Graft Aneurysm" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
04/13/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Anwari Figure_serial imaging of the culprit imaging
Clinical Videos
04/13/2026
Video Supplement to "Unmasking the True Culprit in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction With Coronary Artery Aneurysm" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Unmasking the True Culprit in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction With Coronary Artery Aneurysm" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Unmasking...
04/13/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Figure 1. Baseline pulmonary angiography demonstrated a large thrombus in the left pulmonary artery.
Clinical Videos
04/09/2026
Giulio D'Ascoli, MD; Arianna Giannitto Giorgio, MD; Fabio Salimei, MD; Fernando Lozano Ruiz-Poveda, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Single-Device Large-Bore Thrombectomy for Combined Pulmonary Embolism and Iliac Vein Thrombosis Treatment" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Single-Device Large-Bore Thrombectomy for Combined Pulmonary Embolism and Iliac Vein Thrombosis Treatment" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
04/09/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Figure 1_basal angiogram
Clinical Videos
04/09/2026
Laura Novelli, MD; Jorge Sanz-Sanchez, MD, PhD; Lea Usaj, MD; Gabriele Luigi Gasparini, MD
Video Supplement to "Block the Bleed: Management of Coronary Perforation Using a Single 7F Guide Catheter" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Block the Bleed: Management of Coronary Perforation Using a Single 7F Guide Catheter" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Block the...
04/09/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Theo Figure_coronary angiogram
Clinical Videos
04/09/2026
Konstantinos C. Theodoropoulos, MD, PhD; Matthaios Didagelos, MD, PhD; Charalampos Kakderis, MD; George Kassimis, MD, PhD; Antonios Ziakas, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Thrombus Migration From the Left Circumflex to the Distal Left Anterior Descending Artery During Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: An Unexpected Complication" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Thrombus Migration From the Left Circumflex to the Distal Left Anterior Descending Artery During Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: An Unexpected Complication" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Thrombus...
04/09/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Clinical Images

Clinical Images
04/16/2026
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
04/13/2026
A 76-year-old male with a history of arterial hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, but no known coronary artery disease, presented with typical chest pain. Electrocardiography showed ST-segment elevations in leads II, III, aVF, and V6.
A 76-year-old male with a history of arterial hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, but no known coronary artery disease, presented with typical chest pain. Electrocardiography showed ST-segment elevations in leads II, III, aVF, and V6.
A 76-year-old male with a...
04/13/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/27/2026
Kaïs Ouerghi, MD; Tahar Lazizi, MD; Victor Mateus, MD
A 28-year-old man with no cardiovascular risk factors presented with an acute anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction at H+6 after strenuous physical exertion. Emergent angiography revealed a 99% subocclusive stenosis of the mid-left...
A 28-year-old man with no cardiovascular risk factors presented with an acute anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction at H+6 after strenuous physical exertion. Emergent angiography revealed a 99% subocclusive stenosis of the mid-left...
A 28-year-old man with no...
01/27/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/26/2026
Mireia Martínez, MD; Paula Vela, MD; Juan Casanova-Sandoval, MD, PhD; Kristian Rivera, MD
A 42-year-old man was admitted with an inferior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Emergency coronary angiography revealed a critical lesion of the middle right coronary artery, which was treated with a 3.5 x 18-mm...
A 42-year-old man was admitted with an inferior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Emergency coronary angiography revealed a critical lesion of the middle right coronary artery, which was treated with a 3.5 x 18-mm...
A 42-year-old man was admitted...
01/26/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
01/06/2026
Neha Chopra, MD, DM; Sourabh Agstam, MD, DM, MRCP; Devesh Kumar, MD, DM, MRCP; Surbhit Bhadauria, MD; Anwar Hussain Ansari, MD, DM
A 46-year-old man with inferior wall myocardial infarction with complete heart block underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention to the right coronary artery with temporary pacing. Twelve hours later, he developed sudden-onset...
A 46-year-old man with inferior wall myocardial infarction with complete heart block underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention to the right coronary artery with temporary pacing. Twelve hours later, he developed sudden-onset...
A 46-year-old man with inferior...
01/06/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
11/21/2025
Kwok-Ho Yau, MBBS; Justin Ka-Ho Wong, MBBS; Tin-Yau Chan, MBBS; Kin-Lam Tsui, MBBS, FACC
A 51-year-old man presented with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. He had a medical history of diabetes mellitus and severe renal impairment.
A 51-year-old man presented with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. He had a medical history of diabetes mellitus and severe renal impairment.
A 51-year-old man presented with...
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
11/04/2025
Elaaha Anwari, MD; Denitsa Meteva, MD; Ulf Landmesser, MD; Youssef S. Abdelwahed, MD
A 49-year-old man was transferred to our department by emergency medical services with an anterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. The patient reported left-sided thoracic pain radiating to the left arm, accompanied by autonomic...
A 49-year-old man was transferred to our department by emergency medical services with an anterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. The patient reported left-sided thoracic pain radiating to the left arm, accompanied by autonomic...
A 49-year-old man was...
11/04/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
09/05/2025
Giulia Passaniti, MD; Sahil Khera, MD, MPH; Rajeev R. Samtani, MD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD; Gilbert H.L. Tang, MD, MSc, MBA; Lucy M. Safi, DO
A 65-year-old woman with a past medical history of rheumatic heart disease underwent mechanical mitral and aortic valve replacements in 1992 followed by a 27-mm Epic tricuspid valve (Abbott) replacement in 2018 for treatment of severe...
A 65-year-old woman with a past medical history of rheumatic heart disease underwent mechanical mitral and aortic valve replacements in 1992 followed by a 27-mm Epic tricuspid valve (Abbott) replacement in 2018 for treatment of severe...
A 65-year-old woman with a past...
09/05/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
08/27/2025
Tatsuo Yokomine, MD; Yuito Enokida, MD; Takashi Kajiya, MD; Tatsuro Takei, MD; Toshiko Ninomiya, MD; Nobuhiko Atsuchi, MD, PhD; Mitsuru Ohishi, MD, PhD
An 81-year-old man with prior myocardial infarction underwent follow-up coronary angiography, which showed severe mid-left anterior descending artery stenosis with the first diagonal branch arising from the lesion. Percutaneous coronary...
An 81-year-old man with prior myocardial infarction underwent follow-up coronary angiography, which showed severe mid-left anterior descending artery stenosis with the first diagonal branch arising from the lesion. Percutaneous coronary...
An 81-year-old man with prior...
08/27/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/16/2026
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
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
Clinical Images
04/13/2026
A 76-year-old male with a history of arterial hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, but no known coronary artery disease, presented with typical chest pain. Electrocardiography showed ST-segment elevations in leads II, III, aVF, and V6.
A 76-year-old male with a history of arterial hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, but no known coronary artery disease, presented with typical chest pain. Electrocardiography showed ST-segment elevations in leads II, III, aVF, and V6.
A 76-year-old male with a...
04/13/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/09/2026
Giulio D'Ascoli, MD; Arianna Giannitto Giorgio, MD; Fabio Salimei, MD; Fernando Lozano Ruiz-Poveda, MD, PhD
A 41-year-old man presented with dyspnea and elevated troponin levels. Computed tomography pulmonary angiography confirmed pulmonary embolism with obstruction of the left main pulmonary artery (PA) and distal thrombus in the right PA.
A 41-year-old man presented with dyspnea and elevated troponin levels. Computed tomography pulmonary angiography confirmed pulmonary embolism with obstruction of the left main pulmonary artery (PA) and distal thrombus in the right PA.
A 41-year-old man presented with...
04/09/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/09/2026
Laura Novelli, MD; Jorge Sanz-Sanchez, MD, PhD; Lea Usaj, MD; Gabriele Luigi Gasparini, MD
A 62-year-old man with unstable angina underwent coronary angiography, revealing diffuse disease of the left anterior descending artery. A 7F 3.5 ExtraBackup Launcher guide catheter (Boston Scientific) was advanced via radial access.
A 62-year-old man with unstable angina underwent coronary angiography, revealing diffuse disease of the left anterior descending artery. A 7F 3.5 ExtraBackup Launcher guide catheter (Boston Scientific) was advanced via radial access.
A 62-year-old man with unstable...
04/09/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/09/2026
Konstantinos C. Theodoropoulos, MD, PhD; Matthaios Didagelos, MD, PhD; Charalampos Kakderis, MD; George Kassimis, MD, PhD; Antonios Ziakas, MD, PhD
An 82-year-old woman with a high-risk non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction was admitted. Urgent coronary angiography revealed a proximal left circumflex total occlusion with a very high thrombus burden, a super-dominant right coronary...
An 82-year-old woman with a high-risk non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction was admitted. Urgent coronary angiography revealed a proximal left circumflex total occlusion with a very high thrombus burden, a super-dominant right coronary...
An 82-year-old woman with a...
04/09/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/07/2026
Paula Vela Martín, MD; Kristian Rivera, MD; Laura Esteban Lucía, MD; Juan Francisco Oteo Domínguez, MD
A 64-year-old woman with surgical aortic valve replacement using a Mitroflow bioprosthesis (LivaNova) 9 years prior presented with prosthetic valve dysfunction. Because of elevated surgical risk, she underwent valve-in-valve transcatheter...
A 64-year-old woman with surgical aortic valve replacement using a Mitroflow bioprosthesis (LivaNova) 9 years prior presented with prosthetic valve dysfunction. Because of elevated surgical risk, she underwent valve-in-valve transcatheter...
A 64-year-old woman with...
04/07/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
03/06/2026
Leila Alizadeh, MD; Maria Eleni Drosou, MD; Takayuki Onishi, MD; Roya Anahita Mousavi, MD; Amit Hooda, MD; Sahil Khera, MD, MPH; Lucy M. Safi, DO; George D. Dangas, MD, PhD; Gilbert H.L. Tang, MD, MSc, MBA; Samin K. Sharma, MD; Annapoorna S. Kini, MD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, PhD
An 80-year-old man presented with dyspnea. Nine years earlier, he had undergone transcatheter aortic valve replacement with a 29-mm Evolut R self-expanding valve (Medtronic) following aborted surgical aortic valve replacement due to extensive...
An 80-year-old man presented with dyspnea. Nine years earlier, he had undergone transcatheter aortic valve replacement with a 29-mm Evolut R self-expanding valve (Medtronic) following aborted surgical aortic valve replacement due to extensive...
An 80-year-old man presented...
03/06/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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AI quantitative computed tomography
03/27/2026
INVICTUS, a multicenter registry of two cohorts of patients prospectively and retrospectively enrolled across 17 centers in Japan, aimed to evaluate the quantification and characterization of atherosclerosis by artificial intelligence-enabled...
INVICTUS, a multicenter registry of two cohorts of patients prospectively and retrospectively enrolled across 17 centers in Japan, aimed to evaluate the quantification and characterization of atherosclerosis by artificial intelligence-enabled...
INVICTUS, a multicenter...
03/27/2026
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Reflow Medical Spur System
Peripheral Intervention
04/15/2026
DEEPER REVEAL is a prospective, non-randomized, multicenter study evaluating use of the Spur Peripheral Retrievable Stent System following predilatation in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) and below-the-knee (BTK)...
DEEPER REVEAL is a prospective, non-randomized, multicenter study evaluating use of the Spur Peripheral Retrievable Stent System following predilatation in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) and below-the-knee (BTK)...
DEEPER REVEAL is a prospective,...
04/15/2026
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Pulmonary Embolism
04/13/2026
“Together with the initial STORM PE results, which demonstrated faster reperfusion and improved right ventricular recovery, this 90-day data highlights significant patient centered benefits of CAVT in intermediate high risk PE,” said Robert...
“Together with the initial STORM PE results, which demonstrated faster reperfusion and improved right ventricular recovery, this 90-day data highlights significant patient centered benefits of CAVT in intermediate high risk PE,” said Robert...
“Together with the initial STORM...
04/13/2026
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Cook Medical’s Interventional iMRI Suite
MRI
04/13/2026
iMRI enables a minimally invasive interventional practice ideal for precise soft tissue imaging, tumor targeting, biopsy and future ablation therapies, representing the future of radiation-free, image-guided care. 
iMRI enables a minimally invasive interventional practice ideal for precise soft tissue imaging, tumor targeting, biopsy and future ablation therapies, representing the future of radiation-free, image-guided care. 
iMRI enables a minimally...
04/13/2026
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Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device
04/08/2026
These milestones highlight what the next generation of temporary mechanical circulatory support can potentially enable; expanding access options, supporting mobility, and advancing how physicians manage critically ill patients.
These milestones highlight what the next generation of temporary mechanical circulatory support can potentially enable; expanding access options, supporting mobility, and advancing how physicians manage critically ill patients.
These milestones highlight what...
04/08/2026
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From left to right - Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, Director of Aortic Surgery for the Mount Sinai Health System and Director of the Adams Valve Institute, David H. Adams, MD, the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Professor and Chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Cardiac Surgeon-in-Chief of the Mount Sinai Health System
Heart Valve Centers
04/07/2026
“Our new Institute will expand our efforts across the full spectrum of valvular heart disease,” Dr. Adams says. “Collaboration has been the foundation of our success, bringing together cardiologists, imaging specialists, anesthesiologists,...
“Our new Institute will expand our efforts across the full spectrum of valvular heart disease,” Dr. Adams says. “Collaboration has been the foundation of our success, bringing together cardiologists, imaging specialists, anesthesiologists,...
“Our new Institute will expand...
04/07/2026
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beta blockers
04/02/2026
“In appropriately selected patients who survived a heart attack and do not have heart failure or left ventricular systolic dysfunction, routine continuation of beta-blockers indefinitely may not be necessary,” said Joo-Yong Hahn, MD.
“In appropriately selected patients who survived a heart attack and do not have heart failure or left ventricular systolic dysfunction, routine continuation of beta-blockers indefinitely may not be necessary,” said Joo-Yong Hahn, MD.
“In appropriately selected...
04/02/2026
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AI Predictive Value
04/02/2026
The study followed nearly 12,000 adults for approximately 16 years. Investigators applied AI to participants' standard coronary artery calcium scans to measure fat surrounding the heart.
The study followed nearly 12,000 adults for approximately 16 years. Investigators applied AI to participants' standard coronary artery calcium scans to measure fat surrounding the heart.
The study followed nearly 12,000...
04/02/2026
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PCSK9 Inhibitors
03/31/2026
Treatment with enlicitide resulted in statistically significant and clinically meaningful reductions in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) compared to bempedoic acid, ezetimibe or bempedoic acid with ezetimibe at eight weeks (day 56)...
Treatment with enlicitide resulted in statistically significant and clinically meaningful reductions in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) compared to bempedoic acid, ezetimibe or bempedoic acid with ezetimibe at eight weeks (day 56)...
Treatment with enlicitide...
03/31/2026
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ACC 2026
03/30/2026
The study utilized Tempus Next, an AI platform that identifies significant AS or MR patients who may meet guideline-indicated therapy criteria, but do not have a treatment plan in place.
The study utilized Tempus Next, an AI platform that identifies significant AS or MR patients who may meet guideline-indicated therapy criteria, but do not have a treatment plan in place.
The study utilized Tempus Next,...
03/30/2026
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Roxana Mehran, MD
ACC 2026
03/30/2026
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has named Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC, FACP, FCCP, FESC, FAHA, MSCAI, as its new President.
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has named Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC, FACP, FCCP, FESC, FAHA, MSCAI, as its new President.
The American College of...
03/30/2026
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