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Original Contribution
05/27/2026
Miguel Ángel Montilla-Garrido, MD; Santiago Jesús Camacho-Freire, MD, PhD, Prof; Elena Izaga-Torralba, MD, PhD; Carmen Lluch-Requerey, MD; Jessica Roa-Garrido, MD; Oscar Lagos-De Grande, MD; Antonio Enrique Gómez-Menchero, MD
The study evaluated the indication for the use, safety, and efficacy of the OPN NC balloon (SIS Medical AG) in real-world settings.
The study evaluated the indication for the use, safety, and efficacy of the OPN NC balloon (SIS Medical AG) in real-world settings.
The study evaluated the...
05/27/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
05/12/2026
Semih Ceylan; Deniz Mutlu, MD; Eleni Kladou, MD; Nick Williford, MD; Sandeep Jalli, MD; Ahmed Al-Ogaili, MD; Masahisa Yamane, MD; Khaldoon Alaswad, MD; Allison Hall, MD; Rhian Davies, DO; James W. Choi, MD; Andrea Gagnor, MD; Roberto Garbo, MD; Omer Goktekin, MD; Sevket Gorgulu, MD; Jaikirshan J. Khatri, MD; William Nicholson, MD; Stéphane Rinfret, MD; Wissam Jaber, MD; Mohaned Egred, MD; Anastasios Milkas, MD, PhD; Niccolò Ciardetti, MD; Carlo Di Mario, MD, PhD; Kambis Mashayekhi, MD, PhD; Alexandre Avran, MD; Gregor Leibundgut, MD; Yiannis S. Chatzizisis, MD, PhD; Gerald S. Werner, MD, PhD; Claudiu Ungureanu, MD; Yader Sandoval, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD
This review provides a summary of the published literature in CTO PCI between September 2023 and April 2025, categorized by procedural outcomes, techniques, complications, and ongoing studies.
This review provides a summary of the published literature in CTO PCI between September 2023 and April 2025, categorized by procedural outcomes, techniques, complications, and ongoing studies.
This review provides a summary...
05/12/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
02/23/2026
Axel Gomez, MD; Madison E. Matthews; Aaron Grober, MD; Ryan Ferreira, BS; Kendrick A. Shunk, MD, PhD; Jeffrey Zimmet, MD, PhD; Elaine E. Tseng, MD; Marko T. Boskovski, MD
The authors describe the procedural characteristics and short- and mid-term outcomes of 6 high-risk patients who underwent concomitant transcatheter aortic valve replacement and percutaneous coronary intervention under planned cardiopulmonary...
The authors describe the procedural characteristics and short- and mid-term outcomes of 6 high-risk patients who underwent concomitant transcatheter aortic valve replacement and percutaneous coronary intervention under planned cardiopulmonary...
The authors describe the...
02/23/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
12/07/2025
Olufemi Olorunda, MD, MPH; Jason Wollmuth, MD; Hsin-Fang Li, PhD; Jacob Abraham, MD
The authors aimed to describe the outcomes, patient and procedural characteristics Impella 5.5-supported high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention in a high-volume center.
The authors aimed to describe the outcomes, patient and procedural characteristics Impella 5.5-supported high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention in a high-volume center.
The authors aimed to describe...
12/07/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
10/10/2025
Sarah L. Fairley, PhD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD; Kathleen E. Kearney, MD; Jacqueline Saw, MD; Margaret B. McEntegart, MD; Sarah J. Zaman, PhD; Matthew D. Hordern, MBBS, PhD; Patrick Pender, MD; Shauna L. Newton, MD; Scott A. Harding, MD
The authors propose an algorithm for managing cases of high-risk spontaneous coronary artery dissection in the cardiac catheterization laboratory where intervention is required to restore coronary flow and limit the infarction.
The authors propose an algorithm for managing cases of high-risk spontaneous coronary artery dissection in the cardiac catheterization laboratory where intervention is required to restore coronary flow and limit the infarction.
The authors propose an algorithm...
10/10/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Quiz
07/18/2025
Test your knowledge on the recent trends observed in 2 international registries: the PROGRESS-CTO and the Japanese Expert CTO-PCI.
Test your knowledge on the recent trends observed in 2 international registries: the PROGRESS-CTO and the Japanese Expert CTO-PCI.
Test your knowledge on the...
07/18/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Quiz
07/15/2025
Test your knowledge on the geographic diversity of CTO-PCI patients.
Test your knowledge on the geographic diversity of CTO-PCI patients.
Test your knowledge on the...
07/15/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
05/13/2025
Athanasios Rempakos, MD; Pranathi Pilla, BSc; Michaella Alexandrou, MD; Deniz Mutlu, MD; Dimitrios Strepkos, MD; Pedro E.P. Carvalho, MD; Ozgur Selim Ser, MD; Ali Bahbah, MD; Amit Amin, MD; Anand Prasad, MD; Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD; Luiz F. Ybarra, MD; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH; Ahmed Al-Ogaili, MD; Sandeep Jalli, DO; M. Nicholas Burke, MD; Yader Sandoval, MD; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD
The authors review the latest AI-based innovations in the diagnosis of chronic total occlusions (CTO) and in determining the probability of success of CTO PCI.
The authors review the latest AI-based innovations in the diagnosis of chronic total occlusions (CTO) and in determining the probability of success of CTO PCI.
The authors review the latest...
05/13/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
03/04/2025
Soichiro Ebisawa, MD, PhD; Etsuo Tsuchikane, MD, PhD; Koichi Kishi, MD; Yoshiaki Ito, MD, PhD; Hisayuki Okada, MD, PhD; Satoru Sumitsuji, MD; Yuji Oikawa, MD; Ryohei Yoshikawa, MD; Hiroyuki Tanaka, MD
This study aimed to compare the strategies and initial success rates of chronic total occlusion-percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with and without prior coronary artery bypass graft.
This study aimed to compare the strategies and initial success rates of chronic total occlusion-percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with and without prior coronary artery bypass graft.
This study aimed to compare the...
03/04/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
06/03/2024

Eugene B. Wu, MD1; Wataru Nagamatsu, MD2; Atsunori Okamura, MD3

Eugene B. Wu, MD1; Wataru Nagamatsu, ...
In this article, the authors provide 10 tips for every chronic total occlusion interventionist to use when performing 3-dimensional wiring in distal true lumen wiring
In this article, the authors provide 10 tips for every chronic total occlusion interventionist to use when performing 3-dimensional wiring in distal true lumen wiring
In this article, the authors...
06/03/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
05/22/2024

Michaella Alexandrou, MD1; Athanasios Rempakos, MD1; Deniz Mutlu, MD1; Ahmed Al Ogaili, MD1; James W. Choi, MD2; Paul Poommipanit, MD3; Khaldoon Alaswad, MD4; Mir Babar Basir, DO4; Rhian Davies, DO, MS5; Farouc A. Jaffer, MD, PhD6; Raj H. Chandwaney, MD7; Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD, MSc8; Nazif Aygul, MD9; Ahmed M. ElGuindy, MD10; Brian K. Jefferson, MD11; Sevket Gorgulu, MD12; Jaikirshan J. Khatri, MD13; Oleg Krestyaninov, MD14; Dmitrii Khelimskii, MD14; Jarrod Frizzell, MD15; Basem Elbarouni, MD16; Omer Goktekin, MD17; Margaret B. McEntegart, MD18; Bavana V. Rangan, BDS, MPH1; Olga C. Mastrodemos, BA1; M. Nicholas Burke, MD1; Yader Sandoval, MD1; Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD1

Michaella Alexandrou, MD1; Athanasios...
The authors analyzed patient and lesion characteristics, techniques, and outcomes in 11 503 CTO-PCI procedures performed in North America and in the combined regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa from 2017 to 2023 as documented in the...
The authors analyzed patient and lesion characteristics, techniques, and outcomes in 11 503 CTO-PCI procedures performed in North America and in the combined regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa from 2017 to 2023 as documented in the...
The authors analyzed patient and...
05/22/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Videos

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Author Interview
03/06/2026
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Emmanouil Brilakis about his Editor’s 2025 Top 10 article, “Can IodixAnol ReducE the Incidence of Adverse Renal or Cardiac Events in Chronic Total...
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Invasive Cardiology, catches up with Dr Emmanouil Brilakis about his Editor’s 2025 Top 10 article, “Can IodixAnol ReducE the Incidence of Adverse Renal or Cardiac Events in Chronic Total...
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt,...
03/06/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
01/26/2026
Konstantinos Filippou, MD; Konstantinos Manousopoulos, MD; Panagiotis Varelas, MD; Dimitrios Karelas, MD; Ioannis Kouloulias, MD; Alexandros Zaraggas, MD; Ioannis Papadopoulos, MD; Ioannis Nenekidis, MD, PhD; Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "A Challenging Case of Left Main Chronic Total Occlusion and the Reverse T-Stenting and Small Protrusion (TAP) Technique: Success With the Investment Strategy" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A Challenging Case of Left Main Chronic Total Occlusion and the Reverse T-Stenting and Small Protrusion (TAP) Technique: Success With the Investment Strategy" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "A...
01/26/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
07/11/2025
Panagiotis Varelas, MD, MSc; Konstantinos Manousopoulos, MD, PhD; Konstantinos Filippou, MD, MSc; Dimitrios Karelas, MD, MSc; Ioannis Papadopoulos, MD; Alexandre Avran, MD; Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Thrombotic Complication After a Double-Barrel Configuration Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in a Chronic Total Occlusion."
Video Supplement to "Thrombotic Complication After a Double-Barrel Configuration Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in a Chronic Total Occlusion."
Video Supplement to "Thrombotic...
07/11/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
05/19/2025
Burcu Kodal, MD; Tahir Bezgin, MD; Aziz Inan Celik, MD
Video Supplement to "The Hidden Threat: Masked Coronary Artery Perforation Due to Coronary No-Reflow" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "The Hidden Threat: Masked Coronary Artery Perforation Due to Coronary No-Reflow" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "The Hidden...
05/19/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
04/15/2025
Cheuk Bong Ho, MBBS; Calvin Leung, MBChB; Michael Chi Shing Chiang, MBBS; Esmond Yan Hang Fong, MBBS; Shing Fung Chui, MBBS; Ka Chun Chan, MBBS; Chi Yuen Wong, MBBS; Michael Kang Yin Lee, MBBS
Video Supplement to "Real-Time IVUS-Guided Minimal CRUSH for Bifurcation Stenting: The IM-CRUSH Technique" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Real-Time IVUS-Guided Minimal CRUSH for Bifurcation Stenting: The IM-CRUSH Technique" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Real-Time...
04/15/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
EB Top 10
Author Interview
02/03/2025
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
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
Brilakis preview
Author Interview
04/04/2024

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD ...
Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt catches up with Dr. Emmanouil S. Brilakis about his Editor’s 2023 Top 10 article, “Equipment Utilization in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Update From the PROGRESS-CTO Registry.”
Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt catches up with Dr. Emmanouil S. Brilakis about his Editor’s 2023 Top 10 article, “Equipment Utilization in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Update From the PROGRESS-CTO Registry.”
Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt catches up...
04/04/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Brilakis preview
Author Interview
04/02/2024

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD ...
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt and Dr Emmanouil S. Brilakis discuss the latest updates on chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt and Dr Emmanouil S. Brilakis discuss the latest updates on chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention.
Dr Deepak L. Bhatt and Dr...
04/02/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Drs Bhatt and Sharma
Video
03/09/2023
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI; Samin K. Sharma, MD, FACC, FSCAI
In this episode, Dr Deepak Bhatt, JIC Editor-in-Chief interviews Dr Samin Sharma about his recent paper. "Efficacy and Safety of an Upfront RotaTripsy Strategy in the Treatment of De Novo and In-Stent Restenosis Cases."
In this episode, Dr Deepak Bhatt, JIC Editor-in-Chief interviews Dr Samin Sharma about his recent paper. "Efficacy and Safety of an Upfront RotaTripsy Strategy in the Treatment of De Novo and In-Stent Restenosis Cases."
In this episode, Dr Deepak...
03/09/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Gonzalvez-Garcia
Video
01/31/2023
Raúl Moreno-Gómez, MD, PhD; Guillermo Galeote, MD, PhD; Santiago Jimenez-Valero, MD, PhD; Ariana Gonzalvez-Garcia, MD; Alfonso Jurado-Román, MD, PhD
Video supplement to “Three Devices on One,” by Gonzálvez-García, et al. (February 2023 Clinical Images).
Video supplement to “Three Devices on One,” by Gonzálvez-García, et al. (February 2023 Clinical Images).
Video supplement to “Three...
01/31/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
08/05/2026
Charalampos Kakderis, MD, MSc; Matthaios Didagelos, MD, PhD; Antonios Kouparanis, MD; Stylianos Daios, MD, PhD; Konstantinos C. Theodoropoulos, MD, PhD; Antonios Ziakas, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Melody Valve Embolization During Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Melody Valve Embolization During Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Melody...
08/05/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Author Interview
07/31/2026
Karthik Murugiah, MBBS, MHS
Dr Karthik Murugiah shares background and insights on his article, “Adoption of Intravascular Imaging Use Among Intermediate to High-Volume Operators in the United States From 2019 to 2023: A Medicare Data Analysis.”
Dr Karthik Murugiah shares background and insights on his article, “Adoption of Intravascular Imaging Use Among Intermediate to High-Volume Operators in the United States From 2019 to 2023: A Medicare Data Analysis.”
Dr Karthik Murugiah shares...
07/31/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
07/28/2026
Katherine Rand, MD; Roberto Valdovinos, MD; Cynthia Herrington, MD; Neil D. Patel, MD
Video Supplement to "Device Occlusion of Giant Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm in a 12-Year-Old With Behçet's Disease" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Device Occlusion of Giant Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm in a 12-Year-Old With Behçet's Disease" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Device...
07/28/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
07/16/2026
Carmen Labarta-Bello, MD; Mattia Basile, MD; Gonzalo Acedo, MD; Miguel A. Martín-Arena, MD; Adrián Martínez-Roca, MD; Javier Gómez-Herrero, MD; Borja Rivero-Santana, MD, PhD; Daniel Tébar-Márquez, MD; Santiago Jiménez-Valero, MD; Guillermo Galeote, MD, PhD; Benjamin Faurie, MD; Elvin Kedhi, MD, PhD; Raúl Moreno, MD, PhD; Alfonso Jurado-Román, MD, PhD
Video Supplement to "Novel Intravascular Lithotripsy Balloon for Complex Coronary Calcification: Two Cases Demonstrating Feasibility and Safety" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Novel Intravascular Lithotripsy Balloon for Complex Coronary Calcification: Two Cases Demonstrating Feasibility and Safety" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Novel...
07/16/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
07/15/2026
Aarim Dutta, MBBS; FNU Maitri, MBBS; Devinderpal Singh Dhanota, MD; Amitoj Singh Sodhi, MD; Akash Batta, MD, DM; Ruhani Bali, MD, DM; Bishav Mohan, MD, DM; Sarju Ralhan, MS, MCh; Shitij Chaudhary, MD, DM
Video Supplement to: "Double Jeopardy: Interarterial Malignant Course of the Left Main Coronary Artery in a Patient With Kawasaki Disease With Coronary Aneurysms" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to: "Double Jeopardy: Interarterial Malignant Course of the Left Main Coronary Artery in a Patient With Kawasaki Disease With Coronary Aneurysms" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to: "Double...
07/15/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
07/08/2026
Enrico Fabris, MD, PhD; Gloria Lorenzon, MD; Giancarlo Vitrella, MD; Andrea Perkan, MD; Gianfranco Sinagra, MD
Video Supplement to "Left Ventricular Contrast Staining During Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Left Ventricular Contrast Staining During Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Left...
07/08/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
07/07/2026
Pradyumna Agasthi, MD; Kaitlyn Krebushevski, MD; Allison K. Cabalka, MD; Jason H. Anderson, MD
Video Supplement to "Endograft-Facilitated Overexpansion of a Calcified Right Ventricle-to-Right Pulmonary Artery Contegra Conduit for Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Endograft-Facilitated Overexpansion of a Calcified Right Ventricle-to-Right Pulmonary Artery Contegra Conduit for Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
07/07/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
07/06/2026
Muzamil Yousuf Lone, MD; Sumanyu Suresh, MD; Bijulal Sasidharan, MD, DM
Video Supplement to "Transapical Device Closure of a Submitral Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm After Mitral Valve Replacement" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Transapical Device Closure of a Submitral Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm After Mitral Valve Replacement" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Transapical...
07/06/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
07/01/2026
Caterina Cavazza, MD; Francesco Contorni, MD; Carolina Moretti, MD; Manfredi Arioti, MD; Andrea Casadei, MD; Annamaria Di Cesare, MD; Samuela Carigi, MD; Filippo Ottani, MD
Video Supplement to "Percutaneous Management of Delayed Aortic Annular Rupture After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Complicated by Severe Aortic Regurgitation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to "Percutaneous Management of Delayed Aortic Annular Rupture After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Complicated by Severe Aortic Regurgitation" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to...
07/01/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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Clinical Videos
06/30/2026
Burcu Kodal, MD; Ali Nail Kaya, MD; Aziz Inan Celik, MD
Video Supplement to " Long-Segment Honeycomb-Like Structure of the Right Coronary Artery Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndrome" (Clinical Image).
Video Supplement to " Long-Segment Honeycomb-Like Structure of the Right Coronary Artery Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndrome" (Clinical Image).
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06/30/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Podcasts

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
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
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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

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01/26/2026
Konstantinos Filippou, MD; Konstantinos Manousopoulos, MD; Panagiotis Varelas, MD; Dimitrios Karelas, MD; Ioannis Kouloulias, MD; Alexandros Zaraggas, MD; Ioannis Papadopoulos, MD; Ioannis Nenekidis, MD, PhD; Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD, PhD
A 62-year-old man with a history of coronary artery bypass graft was referred because of worsening anginal symptoms despite being on optimal antianginal medical therapy. Physical examination, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and routine...
A 62-year-old man with a history of coronary artery bypass graft was referred because of worsening anginal symptoms despite being on optimal antianginal medical therapy. Physical examination, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and routine...
A 62-year-old man with a history...
01/26/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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10/03/2025
Shivam Goel, MBBS, MD; Nayani Makkar, MBBS, MD, DM; Satyavir Yadav, MBBS, MD, DM
A 58-year-old man with a prior history of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus presented with a high-risk non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. Transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated a left ventricular ejection fraction of 51%...
A 58-year-old man with a prior history of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus presented with a high-risk non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. Transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated a left ventricular ejection fraction of 51%...
A 58-year-old man with a prior...
10/03/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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07/11/2025
Panagiotis Varelas, MD, MSc; Konstantinos Manousopoulos, MD, PhD; Konstantinos Filippou, MD, MSc; Dimitrios Karelas, MD, MSc; Ioannis Papadopoulos, MD; Alexandre Avran, MD; Ioannis Tsiafoutis, MD, PhD
A 63-year-old man with stable angina was scheduled for elective percutaneous coronary intervention of a chronic total coronary occlusion of the right coronary artery (RCA) with epicardial bridging collaterals from the left circumflex artery...
A 63-year-old man with stable angina was scheduled for elective percutaneous coronary intervention of a chronic total coronary occlusion of the right coronary artery (RCA) with epicardial bridging collaterals from the left circumflex artery...
A 63-year-old man with stable...
07/11/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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05/27/2025
Giovanni Lorenzoni, MD; Cristiana Denurra, MD; Pierluigi Merella, MD; Giuseppe Talanas, MD; Gavino Casu, MD
The authors report a rare case of simultaneous ST-segment elevation in the infero-lateral and anterior leads with acute double-coronaries thrombotic occlusion successfully treated with double primary percutaneous coronary intervention in a...
The authors report a rare case of simultaneous ST-segment elevation in the infero-lateral and anterior leads with acute double-coronaries thrombotic occlusion successfully treated with double primary percutaneous coronary intervention in a...
The authors report a rare case...
05/27/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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05/19/2025
Burcu Kodal, MD; Tahir Bezgin, MD; Aziz Inan Celik, MD
A 58-year-old man presented to the emergency department with chest pain consistent with angina. Electrocardiography revealed no ischemic changes; however, serial troponin measurements showed a rising trend.
A 58-year-old man presented to the emergency department with chest pain consistent with angina. Electrocardiography revealed no ischemic changes; however, serial troponin measurements showed a rising trend.
A 58-year-old man presented to...
05/19/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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04/15/2025
Cheuk Bong Ho, MBBS; Calvin Leung, MBChB; Michael Chi Shing Chiang, MBBS; Esmond Yan Hang Fong, MBBS; Shing Fung Chui, MBBS; Ka Chun Chan, MBBS; Chi Yuen Wong, MBBS; Michael Kang Yin Lee, MBBS
A 72-year-old woman with diabetic nephropathy was admitted for non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. She had undergone percutaneous coronary intervention to the ostial left anterior descending and left circumflex arteries 2 years...
A 72-year-old woman with diabetic nephropathy was admitted for non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. She had undergone percutaneous coronary intervention to the ostial left anterior descending and left circumflex arteries 2 years...
A 72-year-old woman with...
04/15/2025
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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04/01/2023
Marin Pavlov, MD, PhD; Tomislava Bodrozic Dzakic, MD
A 60-year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and active smoking was admitted for positive treadmill test. He reported exertional chest pain 4 months ago; however, since then he had been symptom free. Echocardiography showed...
A 60-year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and active smoking was admitted for positive treadmill test. He reported exertional chest pain 4 months ago; however, since then he had been symptom free. Echocardiography showed...
A 60-year-old male with chronic...
04/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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03/01/2023
Bruno Brochado, MD; Andre Alexandre, MD; Tiago Adrega, MD; Joao Silveira, MD; Severo Torres, MD; Les Stewart
A 65-year-old man who presented with lateral ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction was referred for primary percutaneous coronary intervention. These image show brachiocephalic artery perforation with subsequent mediastinal hematoma.
A 65-year-old man who presented with lateral ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction was referred for primary percutaneous coronary intervention. These image show brachiocephalic artery perforation with subsequent mediastinal hematoma.
A 65-year-old man who presented...
03/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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03/01/2023
Barbara D. Lawson, MD; Issa Kutkut, MD; Zachary M. Gertz, MD; Babar Khan, MD; Stephen O. Hunley, MD
When dislodged stents remain on the coronary wire, the wire can be snared outside of the body. These two cases demonstrate the use of the presnaring technique to retrieve dislodged coronary stents when the stent remained on the coronary wire.
When dislodged stents remain on the coronary wire, the wire can be snared outside of the body. These two cases demonstrate the use of the presnaring technique to retrieve dislodged coronary stents when the stent remained on the coronary wire.
When dislodged stents remain on...
03/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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02/01/2023
Antonios Ziakas, MD; Konstantinos C. Theodoropoulos, MD, MSc; Antonios Kouparanis, MD; George Kassimis, MD, PhD
Clinical images demonstrating stent damage during the insertion in the distal cylinder of the Telescope GCE.
Clinical images demonstrating stent damage during the insertion in the distal cylinder of the Telescope GCE.
Clinical images demonstrating...
02/01/2023
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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08/05/2026
Charalampos Kakderis, MD, MSc; Matthaios Didagelos, MD, PhD; Antonios Kouparanis, MD; Stylianos Daios, MD, PhD; Konstantinos C. Theodoropoulos, MD, PhD; Antonios Ziakas, MD, PhD
A 26-year-old man with a history of tetralogy of Fallot repair and biological pulmonary valve replacement 8 years prior was admitted for a transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation because of severe stenosis of the pulmonary valve conduit.
A 26-year-old man with a history of tetralogy of Fallot repair and biological pulmonary valve replacement 8 years prior was admitted for a transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation because of severe stenosis of the pulmonary valve conduit.
A 26-year-old man with a history...
08/05/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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07/28/2026
Katherine Rand, MD; Roberto Valdovinos, MD; Cynthia Herrington, MD; Neil D. Patel, MD
A 12-year-old boy underwent a chest computed tomography scan for evaluation of hemoptysis and weight loss, which identified multiple pulmonary artery aneurysms (PAAs) including a large left lower-lobe PAA. Infectious workup was negative, and...
A 12-year-old boy underwent a chest computed tomography scan for evaluation of hemoptysis and weight loss, which identified multiple pulmonary artery aneurysms (PAAs) including a large left lower-lobe PAA. Infectious workup was negative, and...
A 12-year-old boy underwent a...
07/28/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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07/16/2026
Carmen Labarta-Bello, MD; Mattia Basile, MD; Gonzalo Acedo, MD; Miguel A. Martín-Arena, MD; Adrián Martínez-Roca, MD; Javier Gómez-Herrero, MD; Borja Rivero-Santana, MD, PhD; Daniel Tébar-Márquez, MD; Santiago Jiménez-Valero, MD; Guillermo Galeote, MD, PhD; Benjamin Faurie, MD; Elvin Kedhi, MD, PhD; Raúl Moreno, MD, PhD; Alfonso Jurado-Román, MD, PhD
The authors report the first successful use of the novel ShockFast intravascular lithotripsy system in Spain, and one of the first uses in Europe.
The authors report the first successful use of the novel ShockFast intravascular lithotripsy system in Spain, and one of the first uses in Europe.
The authors report the first...
07/16/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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07/15/2026
Aarim Dutta, MBBS; FNU Maitri, MBBS; Devinderpal Singh Dhanota, MD; Amitoj Singh Sodhi, MD; Akash Batta, MD, DM; Ruhani Bali, MD, DM; Bishav Mohan, MD, DM; Sarju Ralhan, MS, MCh; Shitij Chaudhary, MD, DM
A 14-year-old boy with a history of Kawasaki disease diagnosed when he was 4 years old presented for a routine cardiovascular follow-up. He had received intravenous immunoglobulin on the seventh day of his illness and remained on aspirin,...
A 14-year-old boy with a history of Kawasaki disease diagnosed when he was 4 years old presented for a routine cardiovascular follow-up. He had received intravenous immunoglobulin on the seventh day of his illness and remained on aspirin,...
A 14-year-old boy with a history...
07/15/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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07/08/2026
Enrico Fabris, MD, PhD; Gloria Lorenzon, MD; Giancarlo Vitrella, MD; Andrea Perkan, MD; Gianfranco Sinagra, MD
A 72-year-old woman with a recent history of stent implantation in the left anterior descending and circumflex arteries, as well as a known inferior left ventricular aneurysm secondary to previous myocardial infarction, presented with...
A 72-year-old woman with a recent history of stent implantation in the left anterior descending and circumflex arteries, as well as a known inferior left ventricular aneurysm secondary to previous myocardial infarction, presented with...
A 72-year-old woman with a...
07/08/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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07/07/2026
Pradyumna Agasthi, MD; Kaitlyn Krebushevski, MD; Allison K. Cabalka, MD; Jason H. Anderson, MD
A 34-year-old woman with truncus arteriosus type A3 status post 4 prior sternotomies and failed unifocalization presented with severe stenosis of a heavily calcified 22-mm Contegra right ventricle-to-right pulmonary artery conduit...
A 34-year-old woman with truncus arteriosus type A3 status post 4 prior sternotomies and failed unifocalization presented with severe stenosis of a heavily calcified 22-mm Contegra right ventricle-to-right pulmonary artery conduit...
A 34-year-old woman with truncus...
07/07/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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07/06/2026
Muzamil Yousuf Lone, MD; Sumanyu Suresh, MD; Bijulal Sasidharan, MD, DM
A 69-year-old woman with rheumatic severe mitral stenosis, treated 14 months earlier by minimally invasive bioprosthetic mitral valve replacement, presented with exertional dyspnea. Transthoracic echocardiography showed a submitral left...
A 69-year-old woman with rheumatic severe mitral stenosis, treated 14 months earlier by minimally invasive bioprosthetic mitral valve replacement, presented with exertional dyspnea. Transthoracic echocardiography showed a submitral left...
A 69-year-old woman with...
07/06/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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07/01/2026
Caterina Cavazza, MD; Francesco Contorni, MD; Carolina Moretti, MD; Manfredi Arioti, MD; Andrea Casadei, MD; Annamaria Di Cesare, MD; Samuela Carigi, MD; Filippo Ottani, MD
An 86-year-old woman with severe aortic stenosis and high surgical risk was referred for transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Preprocedural computed tomography confirmed transfemoral feasibility and showed severe, symmetrically...
An 86-year-old woman with severe aortic stenosis and high surgical risk was referred for transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Preprocedural computed tomography confirmed transfemoral feasibility and showed severe, symmetrically...
An 86-year-old woman with severe...
07/01/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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06/30/2026
Burcu Kodal, MD; Ali Nail Kaya, MD; Aziz Inan Celik, MD
A 60-year-old man presented with typical anginal chest pain. High-sensitivity troponin T levels were elevated. Transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated inferior wall hypokinesia. The patient was admitted with a diagnosis of non-ST-segment...
A 60-year-old man presented with typical anginal chest pain. High-sensitivity troponin T levels were elevated. Transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated inferior wall hypokinesia. The patient was admitted with a diagnosis of non-ST-segment...
A 60-year-old man presented with...
06/30/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
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06/01/2026
Kit Yee Chu, DO, PhD; Zain Abidi, DO; Ghassan Dalloul, MD, FACC
A 54-year-old man with coronary artery disease with multiple prior percutaneous coronary interventions, hypertension, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation on apixaban, hyperlipidemia, prior cerebrovascular accident with residual right-sided...
A 54-year-old man with coronary artery disease with multiple prior percutaneous coronary interventions, hypertension, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation on apixaban, hyperlipidemia, prior cerebrovascular accident with residual right-sided...
A 54-year-old man with coronary...
06/01/2026
Journal of Invasive Cardiology