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The FDA has approved the SELUTION SLR™ PTCA drug-eluting balloon, marking an important milestone for coronary intervention and expanding treatment options for patients. Learn more about the approval:
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@MortonKern and @DrJayMohan: Our Top Tips for a New Fellow Starting in the Cath Lab
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“Time is brain.”
Camilo R. Gomez, MD, MBA, explains how the phrase was inspired by cardiology’s “time is muscle” and discusses the importance of collaboration between cardiology and neurointervention.
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Dean J. Kereiakes, MD, reviews the DynamX Bioadaptor, including its mechanism of action, restoration of vessel motion, and clinical data in PCI.
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“Under-promised and over-delivered.” Christopher L. Brown, MD, shares his early experience with Shockwave C2 Aero, highlighting improved deliverability, rewrap, and multivessel flexibility in complex calcified PCI.
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Advanced heart failure specialist Matthew Gonzalez, MD, shares practical insights for using the CardioMEMS™ HF System, made by Abbott, in real-world practice.
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Ultra-high-pressure balloon strategy in complex PCI: @KAlaswadMD shares how the OPN NC (35 atm) can tackle resistant calcium/underexpanded stents, with trial data (eg, VICTORY) supporting stent expansion comparable to IVL in selected cases.
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Daniel Aboyeji, RN, BSc, asks: During arrest from abrupt unprotected left main occlusion, is a brief “controlled pause” in CPR (<1-2 min) ever justified to regain guide/wire position and restore flow? @MortonKern + colleagues weigh in hubs.ly/Q04bpWsg0 #cardiotwitter
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Ultra-high-pressure balloon strategy in complex PCI: @KAlaswadMD shares how the OPN NC (35 atm) can tackle resistant calcium/underexpanded stents, with trial data (eg, VICTORY) supporting stent expansion comparable to IVL in selected cases.
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Happy Valentine’s Day to the cath lab teams who bring heart to every case. ❤️
As Cardiovascular Professionals Week wraps up, we celebrate the nurses, technologists, physicians, and staff whose precision and teamwork save lives every day.
Thank you for all you do.
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Image-guided calcium modification with intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), as discussed by Kevin J. Croce, MD, PhD. A practical look at imaging-driven lesion preparation and stent optimization.
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🫀 PCI in ambulatory surgery centers—what does Medicare data really show?
@BaileyAnnRN @MortonKern and @arnoldseto break down the findings in a study presented at @SCAI meeting by @katerinadangas
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Ziad A. Ali, MD, DPhil on how the Shockwave C2+ (120 pulses) shifts IVL from focal lesion prep to whole-vessel preparation, improving modification of eccentric/nodular calcium and enabling multivessel use with one catheter.
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#Hypertension remains a leading global risk factor, and #renal denervation is now a reimbursable therapy. @TaiKobayashiMD emphasizes that with CMS coverage in place, institutions have clearer guidance for implementing #RDN: hubs.ly/Q03Ypglg0
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My Last Day in the Cath Lab: A Personal Reflection
Morton Kern, MD
"On my last cath day, I was standing next to a freshly-minted first-year cardiology trainee," writes @mortkern. 40+ years in the cath lab: hubs.ly/Q03XmwpC0
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SCAI 2025 data: Among 400K+ Medicare patients, PCI in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) shows similar 30-day safety outcomes to hospital outpatient settings — while reaching 15% more socially vulnerable patients.
A growing shift:
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Left ventricular (LV) pacing is gaining attention as a more physiologic alternative to conventional right ventricular pacing during TAVR.
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Thank you for a fanastic article and congratulations on the results of your hard work!
How Did Michigan Become the National Leader in Intracoronary Imaging-Guided PCI?hmpgloballearningnetwork.com…
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How did Michigan become a national leader in imaging-guided PCI?
BMC2’s statewide initiative boosted IVUS/OCT use from 7% to 44% through data transparency, education, and culture change.
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