📰 The newest issue of MyJSCAI is out now! Stay current with the latest #InterventionalCardiology research, clinical insights, and emerging evidence from experts around the world—all fully Gold Open Access. Explore the latest issue ➡️ https://www.jscai.org/current #CardioSky
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A new anchoring approach could help address challenging #TAVR cases involving pure aortic regurgitation and an enlarged LVOT. A recent case report describes the modified NCPI-plus technique and its potential application in this complex anatomy. Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/ywbO50ZzVW0 #Cardiosky
Cardiologists develop new anchoring technique for challenging TAVR cases
TAVR can be especially challenging in patients with PAR and an enlarged LVOT. Specialists in China have developed a new technique that could improve outcomes for some of these patients without introducing new risks.
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📹 Explore emerging #IVL technologies with authors from the RESTORE ATK and FRACTURE IDE studies. Hear expert perspectives on recent peripheral and coronary data and implications for practice. Watch the conversation ▶️ https://youtu.be/yzzvzfr9bjE?si=rtsTeY-KyUlwprGB #CardioSky
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🪨 Explore the latest Editor-in-Chief Curated Collection from @myjscai.bsky.social: Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL). Discover key studies, procedural strategies, and clinical evidence shaping IVL in contemporary practice. https://www.jscai.org/Intravascular-Lithotripsy #CardioSky
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Join colleagues on August 19 for SCAI's Town Hall to discuss procedural volume requirements for MOC, review the available evidence, and learn how you can participate in the upcoming ABIM survey. Register now ➡️ https://scaipro.scai.org/URL/ABIM-MOC-Town-Hall #CardioSky
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Your perspective matters. Public comment is now open on the SCA Position Statement on Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease. Review the draft and share feedback by August 24 ➡️ https://ow.ly/oo1H50ZtNWt #CardioSky
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Join SCAI's Town Hall on August 19 to review the data behind procedural volume requirements for MOC, understand why SCAI is advocating for change, and be ready to respond to the upcoming ABIM survey. Register ➡️ https://scaipro.scai.org/URL/ABIM-MOC-Town-Hall #CardioSky
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Coronary CT angiography is increasingly being used to plan complex PCI procedures before patients reach the cath lab. CCTA may help clinicians approach challenging cases with greater precision. https://ow.ly/mmiT50ZsWgK
CCTA being used more and more to plan ahead before complex PCI
Interventional cardiologist Yader Sandoval, MD, discusses the growing trend of using CCTA imaging to plan ahead before complex PCI procedures.
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Where CLTI patients receive care can have a huge impact on outcomes. New research shows the burden of major amputations is spreading across more hospitals, emphasizing the need for stronger access to care. https://www.tctmd.com/news/rising-tide-amputations-spreads-burden-across-more-hospitals
Rising Tide of Amputations Spreads Burden Across More Hospitals
Better resource allocation and targeted programs will be needed to help vulnerable hospitals combat the trend.
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New from JSCAI: Curated Collections. Explore some of the journal's most impactful papers on: 🔹 IVL 🔹 Cardiogenic Shock 🔹 Pulmonary Embolism A quick way to access key evidence, clinical insights, and emerging trends shaping interventional cardiology. https://ow.ly/iNxn50ZsWcn