Cardiovascular Interventions - Cardiovascular Update

Evolution of Critical Care Cardiology: An Update on Structure, Care Delivery, Training, and Research Paradigms: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Over the past decade, the cardiac intensive care unit has continued to transform with an aging population, increased clinical acuity, burgeoning cardiac and noncardiac comorbidities, technologic advances in cardiovascular interventions, and increased use of temporary mechanical circulatory support devices.

Critical Care

Critical Care Myocardial Infarction Research Cardiovascular Disease

Patent Foramen Ovale Closure in Patients With and Without Nickel Hypersensitivity: A Randomized Trial

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

MARCH 9, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. Background:Nickel-containing devices, such as the Amplatzer PFO Occluder and Gore Cardioform Septal Occluder (GSO), are used for transcatheter patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure.

Chest Pain

Chest Pain Cardiovascular Interventions Document Strokes

Peripheral Interventions: Drug-Coated Balloon Endovascular Therapy and Transcatheter Arterialization of Deep Veins

American College of Cardiology

JULY 19, 2025

Drug-coated ballon (DCB) endovascular therapy was found to be a reasonable treatment for femoropopliteal lesions in patients on hemodialysis, according to research published July 14 in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Cardiovascular Interventions

Cardiovascular Interventions Research Article

Letter by Skalidis et al Regarding Article, “Randomized Study Comparing Angiography Guidance With Physiology Guidance After PCI: The EASY-PREDICT Study”

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JUNE 26, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print.

Cardiovascular Interventions

Cardiovascular Interventions Article Physiology Circulation

Contemporary TAVR for Patients With Bicuspid Aortic Valve: Importance of Specific Bicuspid Phenotypes, Raphe, Calcification, and a Lifetime Management Intention

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JUNE 16, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Volume 18, Issue 6 , Page e015442, June 1, 2025.

Bicuspid/Mitral

Bicuspid/Mitral Aortic valve Cardiovascular Interventions TAVR

Diagnostic Validity of Acetylcholine Provocation Protocols in the Evaluation of Coronary Artery Spasm in Patients With ANOCA

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JUNE 25, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Coronary artery spasm (CAS) is a common cause of angina with nonobstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA). While acetylcholine provocation testing is the diagnostic gold standard, protocol variations have led to discrepancies in diagnostic accuracy.

Angina

Angina Cardiovascular Interventions Circulation

Peripheral Interventions: Drug-Coated Balloon Endovascular Therapy and Transcatheter Arterialization of Deep Veins

American College of Cardiology

JULY 18, 2025

Drug-coated ballon (DCB) endovascular therapy was found to be a reasonable treatment for femoropopliteal lesions in patients on hemodialysis, according to research published July 14 in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Cardiovascular Interventions

Cardiovascular Interventions Research Article

Feasibility of Computed Tomography as a Gatekeeper for Invasive Angiography Before TAVR: A Pragmatic Real-World Experience

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

MAY 21, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print.

TAVR

TAVR Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Coronary Artery Disease

Peripheral Interventions: Drug-Coated Balloon Endovascular Therapy and Transcatheter Arterialization of Deep Veins

American College of Cardiology

JULY 19, 2025

Drug-coated ballon (DCB) endovascular therapy was found to be a reasonable treatment for femoropopliteal lesions in patients on hemodialysis, according to research published July 14 in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Cardiovascular Interventions

Cardiovascular Interventions Research Article

Peripheral Interventions: Drug-Coated Balloon Endovascular Therapy and Transcatheter Arterialization of Deep Veins

American College of Cardiology

JULY 18, 2025

Drug-coated ballon (DCB) endovascular therapy was found to be a reasonable treatment for femoropopliteal lesions in patients on hemodialysis, according to research published July 14 in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Cardiovascular Interventions

Cardiovascular Interventions Research Article

Peripheral Interventions: Drug-Coated Balloon Endovascular Therapy and Transcatheter Arterialization of Deep Veins

American College of Cardiology

JULY 17, 2025

Drug-coated ballon (DCB) endovascular therapy was found to be a reasonable treatment for femoropopliteal lesions in patients on hemodialysis, according to research published July 14 in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Cardiovascular Interventions

Cardiovascular Interventions Research Article

Invasive Coronary Function Testing in Patients With Prior PCI Who Have Persistent ANOCA

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JUNE 25, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Patients with postpercutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) angina are challenging to manage. Comprehensive coronary function testing (CFT) can identify occult coronary abnormalities in patients with angina and nonobstructive coronary arteries.

Angina

Angina Quality of Life Coronary Artery Disease Ultrasound

Coronary Artery Disease Evaluation on Pre-TAVR Computed Tomography Angiography: The New Standard of Care

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JUNE 18, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print.

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary Artery Disease TAVR Cardiovascular Interventions Circulation

Novel Antithrombotic Strategies After Surgical Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JUNE 11, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print.

Cardiovascular Interventions

Cardiovascular Interventions Circulation

What Cardiometabolic Clinicians Can Be Thankful For This Year

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Advancements in Cardiovascular Interventions and Clinical Guidelines 2024 ESC Guidelines for Chronic Coronary Syndromes : Updated guidelines from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) emphasized shortened dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) durations and the potential for P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Obesity Coronary Artery Disease Preserved Ejection Fraction

Response by Brilakis to Letter Regarding Article, “Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Present and Future”

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JUNE 20, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print.

Article

Article Cardiovascular Interventions Circulation

Predicting Outcomes in Pediatric Intraluminal Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Using a Comprehensive Standardized Catheterization Assessment: A Prospective Study

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JULY 14, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Pediatric intraluminal pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) occurs in a heterogeneous patient population but is unified by its cellular composition in affected pulmonary veins.

Pulmonary

Pulmonary Stenosis Ultrasound Outcomes

Response to Letter Regarding Article, “Patent Foramen Ovale Closure in Patients With and Without Nickel Hypersensitivity: A Randomized Trial”

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

MAY 21, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print.

Article

Article Cardiovascular Interventions Circulation

Indiana Hospital System Selects Philips to Advance Cardiology, Neurovascular and Complex Interventional Radiology Services

DAIC

JUNE 25, 2025

The new interventional suites will support critical health needs within the community including complex cardiovascular intervention, active stroke treatment, oncology therapies and care for other prevalent health conditions.

Hospital

Hospital Allied Health Technology Inpatient

Should we wait for troponin when the ECG does not show "diagnostic" ST Elevation?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 24, 2025

J Cardiovascular Interventions.--20/53 Another left ventricle sacrificed at the alter of ST elevation. Learning points: 40% of LAD OMI with TIMI-0 flow do NOT meet STEMI criteria (manuscript under consideration at Eur Ht. 20/53 did not meet STEMI criteria, but all showed OMI diagnosed by both Smith and the Queen of Hearts.

Chest Pain

Chest Pain STEMI Risk Factors Coronary Artery Disease

Randomized Study Comparing Angiography Guidance With Physiology Guidance After PCI: The EASY-PREDICT Study

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

MAY 21, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Physiology assessment of coronary lesion prepercutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) using hyperemic and nonhyperemic pressure ratios is useful to determine if a lesion requires treatment.

Physiology

Physiology Quality of Life Myocardial Infarction Angina

New Dodero Center at UH will Revolutionize Limb Salvage

DAIC

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Findings published in American Heart Associations Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions showed this novel system-wide team reduced major amputations by 76 percent. UH is committed to improving the health of all people by advancing science and human health, said Dr.

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral Arterial Disease Cancer Innovation Best Practices

Evaluation of Bioprosthetic Valve Dysfunction in the SMART Randomized Clinical Trial

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JUNE 2, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print.

Cardiovascular Interventions

Cardiovascular Interventions Circulation

Letter by Shah Regarding Article, “Patent Foramen Ovale Closure in Patients With and Without Nickel Hypersensitivity: A Randomized Trial”

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

MAY 9, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print.

Article

Article Cardiovascular Interventions Circulation

Letter by Skalidis et al Regarding Article, “Comparing the Efficacy of Sirolimus and Paclitaxel-Eluting Balloon Catheters in the Treatment of Coronary In-Stent Restenosis: A Prospective Randomized Study (TIS 2 Study)”

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

MAY 7, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print.

Cardiovascular Interventions

Cardiovascular Interventions Article Stents Stent

Correction to: Target Lesion Revascularization After Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

MAY 19, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Volume 18, Issue 5 , Page e000097, May 1, 2025.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound Cardiovascular Interventions Circulation

Physiologic Assessment of Left Main Disease: Still a Complex Art

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JUNE 20, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print.

Physiology

Physiology Cardiovascular Interventions Circulation

Chronic renal failure: Discovery of a crucial biomarker

Science Daily - Stroke

MAY 27, 2025

These could include elderly patients or those undergoing surgeries during which blood flow is temporarily stopped, as is the case for organ transplants or cardiovascular interventions." "Doctors in hospitals could then better evaluate the microvascular health of higher-risk patients.

Biomarkers

Biomarkers Transplant Blood Clot COVID-19

Exposure-Dependent Protective Effect of SGLT2 Inhibitors on AS Progression?

American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

19 in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. SGLT2 inhibitors may slow the progression of nonsevere aortic stenosis (AS), according to a study published Feb.

Cardiovascular Interventions

Cardiovascular Interventions Stenosis Aortic Article

PO-04-082 HAPTIC FEEDBACK SYSTEM FOR CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS

HeartRhythm

MARCH 31, 2025

Sense of touch is advantageous when visual channels are heavily loaded and absent during catheter procedures. It can be challenging to view / react to multiple displays simultaneously. Haptics improves attention, cognition, and performance. Ablation requires thermal (RFA) or pulsed field energy (PFA) and multiple displays.

Cardiovascular Interventions

Cardiovascular Interventions Ablation

Simpson Interventions Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Acolyte Image Guided Crossing and Re-Entry Catheter System

DAIC

APRIL 12, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Fri, 04/12/2024 - 20:55 April 12, 2024 — Simpson Interventions, Inc. , Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ).

Technology

Technology Cardiovascular Interventions Coronary Artery Disease Innovation

EuroPCR 2024 Highlights

Cardiology Update

MAY 27, 2024

EuroPCR is the annual official congress of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EACPI). EuroPCR 2024 was held 14-17 May in Paris, France. In this episode Dr. Chadi Alraies discusses the top 10 sessions from EuroPCR 2024.

Cardiovascular Interventions

Cardiovascular Interventions Research Interventional Cardiology

N-Acetylcysteine: The Next Best Thing for Cardiovascular Interventions and Surgery?

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

MARCH 13, 2024

No abstract available

Cardiovascular Interventions

Treatment Algorithm Proposed For Endovascular Treatment of Chronic Femoropopliteal Lesions

American College of Cardiology

MARCH 12, 2025

A State-of-the-Art Review published March 10 in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions highlights a proposed treatment algorithm for the endovascular revascularization of femoropopliteal lesions and chronic total occlusions.

Cardiovascular Interventions

Cardiovascular Interventions Article

State-of-the-Art Review Provides Strategies to Address Post-TAVR CDs and PPI

American College of Cardiology

DECEMBER 10, 2024

A State-of-the-Art review published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions covers the epidemiology, clinical implications, risk factors and preventive strategies for new-onset conduction disturbances (CDs) and the need for permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) after TAVR, which the authors note are a limitation of this therapy.

TAVR

TAVR Cardiovascular Interventions Pacemaker Risk Factors

What Are the Implications of Choosing a TAVR-First Strategy in the Lifetime Management of Aortic Stenosis?: A Critical Review of TAVR-Explant- and Redo-TAVR

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JANUARY 22, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. Some patients with aortic stenosis may require multiple valve interventions in their lifetime, and choosing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) as the initial intervention may be appealing to many.

TAVR

TAVR Aortic Aortic valve Stenosis

Management of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome after Cardiovascular Interventions. Diagnostic, Prognostic and Therapeutic Implications

The American Journal of Cardiology

APRIL 21, 2024

Publication date: Available online 20 April 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Carlo Mannina, Annapoorna Kini, Andreina Carbone, Eric Neibart, Eduardo Bossone, Francesca Romana Prandi, Rami Tadros, Giovanni Esposito, Raimund Erbel, Samin K Sharma, Stamatios Lerakis

Cardiovascular Interventions

CV and Bleeding Effects Comparable For Aspirin vs. Clopidogrel in Patients With ACS Within 1 Year Post PCI

American College of Cardiology

JUNE 4, 2025

Compared with clopidogrel monotherapy, cardiovascular and bleeding outcomes were similar with aspirin monotherapy beyond one month and up to one year after PCI in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), whether or not they were at high bleeding risk (HBR) or had a STEMI or NSTE-ACS, according to results from the STOPDAPT-3 trial published June (..)

Cardiovascular Interventions

Cardiovascular Interventions STEMI Outcomes Article

ACC.24 Science Published Across JACC Journals

American College of Cardiology

MARCH 25, 2024

24 in Atlanta, GA, and was published online on March 25 in JACC, JACC: Basic to Translational Science, JACC: Case Reports, JACC: Heart Failure, JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions and JACC: Advances. The following science will be presented at ACC.24

Cardiovascular Interventions

Cardiovascular Interventions Heart Failure Article

STS/ACC TVT Registry: Trends in Mortality After Mitral TEER, TAVR

American College of Cardiology

MARCH 19, 2025

Two studies analyzing data from the STS/ACC TVT Registry exploring out-of-hospital 30-day mortality after mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) and one-year cause-specific mortality after TAVR were published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions on March 19.

TAVR

TAVR Bicuspid/Mitral Cardiovascular Interventions Hospital

Pathology of Self-Expanding Transcatheter Aortic Bioprostheses and Hypoattenuated Leaflet Thickening

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Volume 18, Issue 2 , Page e014523, February 1, 2025. BACKGROUND:Hypoattenuated leaflet thickening (HALT) is believed to reflect leaflet thrombosis; however, no systematic histological examination of HALT has ever been performed.

Aortic

Aortic Aortic valve Thrombosis Cardiovascular Interventions

Substantial Site-Level Variation in Pacemaker Implantation Rates Post TAVR

American College of Cardiology

MARCH 1, 2024

Despite decreasing rates of permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) after TAVR, substantial site-level variation persists, suggesting the need for quality improvement initiatives like replicating best practices from high-performing sites and increased guideline-based education, according to a recent study published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. (..)

TAVR

TAVR Pacemaker Best Practices Cardiovascular Interventions

Pressure-Derived Indices in the Left Main Coronary Artery: Insights From Comprehensive In Vivo Hemodynamic Studies of Diseased and Unobstructed Vessels

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

MAY 12, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Pressure-based physiological evaluation of coronary artery disease is well established, but its application is limited in left main coronary artery (LMCA) disease.

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary Artery Disease Cardiovascular Interventions Physiology Circulation

Conformal Medical's CLAAS System Demonstrates Low Thrombogenicity Compared to Commercially Available LAAO Devices

DAIC

MARCH 18, 2024

Additionally, the study was recently published online in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. The ePTFE fluoropolymer component in the CLAAS device appears to be less thrombogenic which may reduce DRT; still, more studies are required to further validate these initial results."

Cardiovascular Interventions

Cardiovascular Interventions Cardiovascular Disease Technology Research

Evolution of Critical Care Cardiology: An Update on Structure, Care Delivery, Training, and Research Paradigms: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Patent Foramen Ovale Closure in Patients With and Without Nickel Hypersensitivity: A Randomized Trial

Peripheral Interventions: Drug-Coated Balloon Endovascular Therapy and Transcatheter Arterialization of Deep Veins

Letter by Skalidis et al Regarding Article, “Randomized Study Comparing Angiography Guidance With Physiology Guidance After PCI: The EASY-PREDICT Study”

Contemporary TAVR for Patients With Bicuspid Aortic Valve: Importance of Specific Bicuspid Phenotypes, Raphe, Calcification, and a Lifetime Management Intention

Diagnostic Validity of Acetylcholine Provocation Protocols in the Evaluation of Coronary Artery Spasm in Patients With ANOCA

Peripheral Interventions: Drug-Coated Balloon Endovascular Therapy and Transcatheter Arterialization of Deep Veins

Feasibility of Computed Tomography as a Gatekeeper for Invasive Angiography Before TAVR: A Pragmatic Real-World Experience

Peripheral Interventions: Drug-Coated Balloon Endovascular Therapy and Transcatheter Arterialization of Deep Veins

Peripheral Interventions: Drug-Coated Balloon Endovascular Therapy and Transcatheter Arterialization of Deep Veins

Peripheral Interventions: Drug-Coated Balloon Endovascular Therapy and Transcatheter Arterialization of Deep Veins

Invasive Coronary Function Testing in Patients With Prior PCI Who Have Persistent ANOCA

Coronary Artery Disease Evaluation on Pre-TAVR Computed Tomography Angiography: The New Standard of Care

Novel Antithrombotic Strategies After Surgical Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement

What Cardiometabolic Clinicians Can Be Thankful For This Year

Response by Brilakis to Letter Regarding Article, “Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Present and Future”

Predicting Outcomes in Pediatric Intraluminal Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Using a Comprehensive Standardized Catheterization Assessment: A Prospective Study

Response to Letter Regarding Article, “Patent Foramen Ovale Closure in Patients With and Without Nickel Hypersensitivity: A Randomized Trial”

Indiana Hospital System Selects Philips to Advance Cardiology, Neurovascular and Complex Interventional Radiology Services

Should we wait for troponin when the ECG does not show "diagnostic" ST Elevation?

Randomized Study Comparing Angiography Guidance With Physiology Guidance After PCI: The EASY-PREDICT Study

New Dodero Center at UH will Revolutionize Limb Salvage

Evaluation of Bioprosthetic Valve Dysfunction in the SMART Randomized Clinical Trial

Letter by Shah Regarding Article, “Patent Foramen Ovale Closure in Patients With and Without Nickel Hypersensitivity: A Randomized Trial”

Letter by Skalidis et al Regarding Article, “Comparing the Efficacy of Sirolimus and Paclitaxel-Eluting Balloon Catheters in the Treatment of Coronary In-Stent Restenosis: A Prospective Randomized Study (TIS 2 Study)”

Correction to: Target Lesion Revascularization After Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Physiologic Assessment of Left Main Disease: Still a Complex Art

Chronic renal failure: Discovery of a crucial biomarker

Exposure-Dependent Protective Effect of SGLT2 Inhibitors on AS Progression?

PO-04-082 HAPTIC FEEDBACK SYSTEM FOR CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS

Simpson Interventions Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Acolyte Image Guided Crossing and Re-Entry Catheter System

EuroPCR 2024 Highlights

N-Acetylcysteine: The Next Best Thing for Cardiovascular Interventions and Surgery?

Treatment Algorithm Proposed For Endovascular Treatment of Chronic Femoropopliteal Lesions

State-of-the-Art Review Provides Strategies to Address Post-TAVR CDs and PPI

What Are the Implications of Choosing a TAVR-First Strategy in the Lifetime Management of Aortic Stenosis?: A Critical Review of TAVR-Explant- and Redo-TAVR

Management of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome after Cardiovascular Interventions. Diagnostic, Prognostic and Therapeutic Implications

CV and Bleeding Effects Comparable For Aspirin vs. Clopidogrel in Patients With ACS Within 1 Year Post PCI

ACC.24 Science Published Across JACC Journals

STS/ACC TVT Registry: Trends in Mortality After Mitral TEER, TAVR

Pathology of Self-Expanding Transcatheter Aortic Bioprostheses and Hypoattenuated Leaflet Thickening

Substantial Site-Level Variation in Pacemaker Implantation Rates Post TAVR

Pressure-Derived Indices in the Left Main Coronary Artery: Insights From Comprehensive In Vivo Hemodynamic Studies of Diseased and Unobstructed Vessels

Conformal Medical's CLAAS System Demonstrates Low Thrombogenicity Compared to Commercially Available LAAO Devices

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