This one took countless hours of many people! AI-based OCT image analysis tested against expert interobserver agreement in a large-scale consecutive real-world dataset. 🚨🚨 Consistent performance supporting generalizability! ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/… @ziadalinyc @NielsRoyen

1/2 Our updated meta-analysis of intravascular imaging guidance publ in JACC. Since our last synthesis in Lancet 2024, there have been 6 new RCTs with 8,670 additional pts. Total is now 28 RCTs with 24,634 patients with mean FU 22 mos. Should be enough for a definitive answer!

International Day for Interventional Cardiology: the first coronary #angioplasty On 16 September 1977, Andreas Grüntzig & his team made history, and changed the lives of millions of patients forever. Standing on the shoulders of the giants that came before him, this transformative vision led to an entirely new field of medicine. What began nearly five decades ago with coronary angioplasty has grown into the broad field of interventional cardiology, transforming cardiovascular care through research, innovation and technological progress. As the field has evolved, so has the need to learn from experience, share knowledge and shape what comes next. Join us in 2027 at #EuroPCR to mark this landmark moment! 📅pcronline.com/Courses/EuroPC… #medicalhistory #interventionalcardiologist #cathlab #cathlabteam @NievesGonzalo1 @CuissetDr @nicolasdumonte1 @EmanueleBarba13

Calling interventional cardiology fellows! 🚨 The #OPCI #Nashville Summit brings together interventional cardiologists, fellows, nurses & imaging techs! Submit a complex #PCI case at registration—selected fellows will present their case and earn a fully funded faculty position!

Watch OPCI Journal Club: Determining the Physiological Threshold for Angina (ORBITA-FIRE): A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study with Drs. Fiyyaz Ahmed & @rallamee. Along with panelists @DFCapodanno @djc795 @ziadalinyc @DrAllenJ @JEscaned @JWMoses. opci.live/opci-lives/determi…

🫀 Structural Heart Fellowship — St. Francis Hospital Combined clinical + research. One of the highest case volumes in the world. Hands-on electrosurgery training. Open to US and international applicants completing IC training. Interviews in September. DM me.

What began as an idea #CTguidedPCI is becoming an increasingly accessible platform for interventional cardiologists. Today, at least four companies—@HeartFlow, @Cleerly, @ElucidBio, and @SiemensHealth —have developed dedicated #CCTA platforms for the interventional cardiologist 👇 Now the field is waiting for the pivotal #P4 trial, to be presented at @TCTMD. The next chapter of PCI planning is about to begin 💪 #CTguidedPCI #Cardiology #TCT2026 @crfheart @PCRonline

Watch today's OPCI Journal Club "The Future of Medical Publishing" featuring @DFCapodanno. Panelists @djc795 @ziadalinyc @JEscaned @DoosupShin. 👉opci.live/opci-lives/the-fut…

The new standard in radiation safety has arrived—and Rampart is helping lead the way. Following the landmark six-society consensus, we’ve launched Lead-FreeERPD.com—a comprehensive resource library featuring consensus summaries, ALARA education, clinical evidence, ERPD evaluation guides, FAQs, and more. 🔗 Lead-FreeERPD.com #RadiationSafety #ERPD #LeadFreeERPD #ALARA #ShedTheLead

Register Now! OPCI Nashville Clinical Mastery Summit: Complex Coronary Interventions. 📆September 26, Virgin Hotels Nashville🎸🎶 opci.events/event/nashville2… Join OPCI for an intensive, single-day advanced interventional cardiology program designed to sharpen clinical decision-making through case-based learning and hands-on simulation. 🙋 📢Special Incentives for Fellows: ✔️Travel Voucher: If you are traveling more than 2 hours to reach the Summit, you will receive a $300 travel voucher following the event. ✔️Call for Cases: Submit a complex PCI case upon registration. Selected cases will be presented at the Summit, and the presenting fellow will be awarded a faculty position, with all expenses paid. @ziadalinyc @ESHLOF @DrAllenJ @kerrigjl @nadia_sutton #cardiox #InterventionalCardiology #CardioEd

Watch the latest OPCI Journal Club: Angiography-Derived Fractional Flow Reserve to Guide PCI featuring Dr. Ajay Kirtane. Panelists @djc795 @ziadalinyc @ESHLOF @PaulSap9 @DoosupShin. opci.live/opci-lives/angiogr…

Intracoronary imaging continues to evolve rapidly. Now online in @AmJCardio: our comprehensive review, led by Dr. Jas Sara, covers the evidence supporting IVUS- and OCT-guided PCI, practical procedural guidance, and emerging innovations including AI, angiographic co-registration, image-derived physiology, and novel imaging platforms. 📄 ajconline.org/article/S0002-… @CCAD_MHIF @PedroEPCarvalho @arnoldseto @ESHLOF @esbrilakis @DStrepkos @m1chaella_alex

📣NEW @SCAI Document: Enhanced #radiationprotection should no longer be optional. This consensus defines the ethical & legal duty across governments, manufacturers, & health care institutions to reduce preventable #occupationalrisk. Read in #JSCAI today: ➡️jscai.org/article/S2772-9303… @RizikMd @nadia_sutton @AlexandraLansky @mirvatalasnag @MCoylewright @AGoldsweig @djkereiakes @RyanMadderMD @Drroxmehran @wjn_md @SVRaoMD @KTamirisaMD @Pooh_Velagapudi @anvoramd @CelinaMYongMD @Herms2James

Interventional cardiologists: don’t miss our OPCI Observational Course from August 9– 10th led by Prof Ziad Ali (@ziadalinyc) and Drs Allen Jeremias (@DrAllenJ) and Evan Shlofmitz (@ESHLOF). During this two-day program, you’ll crack into the latest in complex PCI treatment strategies — including how to integrate intravascular imaging and #ShockwaveIVL into your workflows — through live cases, didactics and interactive discussion. Register today to attend this exciting course at St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center (@StFrancis_LI): web.cvent.com/event/8e0b5f19…  US Rx only. Safety Info: shockwavemedical.com/isi/ Product availability may vary by country.

Watch OPCI Live "Breaking the Cycle: BVS for Multi-Layer ISR" with case operators @ESHLOF and @ziadalinyc opci.live/opci-live/

📢Sneak Peak: starting lineup from the experts at St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center at Day 1 of #NYValves2026. Stay tuned for more! Check out the full conference agenda at nyvalvesconference.com/progr…. #CardioEd #CardioResearch #cardiotwitter @djc795 @CathElectroSurg @OKhaliqueMD @LinWangMDNY @Dr_H_S_Gill

When we think of CT angio we usually think of risk stratification, prevention and diagnosis. But CT angio can also be used to plan your PCI procedures ! Dr. Evan Shlofmitz and I discuss how it can be used for stent sizing, stent length to assure you are stenting from normal to normal vessel walls (not lumens) and other advantages. s/b Heartflow clinicaltrialresults.org/whe…

Watch OPCI Live "Ultreon 3.0: First Light, OCT Guided PCI" with case operators Dr. Richard Shlofmitz @ziadalinyc @DrAllenJ and @ESHLOF. opci.live/opci-live/

Let IVUS guide your strategy. Hear Drs. @Nyalborgesmd, @ESHLOF, and @jbspadoni share their perspectives on what true IVUS-guided PCI looks like, and how using imaging helps improve your PCI strategy for better patient outcomes. Learn more: qrco.de/bgqBEI

Don’t miss our OPCI Coronary Observation Course from June 14 – 15th led by Prof Ziad Ali (@ziadalinyc), and Drs Allen Jeremias (@DrAllenJ) and Evan Shlofmitz (@ESHLOF). During this two-day program, you’ll gain a deeper understanding into the latest in complex PCI treatment strategies within a select, small group setting — including how to integrate intravascular imaging and #ShockwaveIVL into your calcium modification workflow — through live case observation, didactics and interactive discussion. Register today to attend this exciting course at St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center: web.cvent.com/event/8e0b5f19…  Presenting physicians are paid consultants of Shockwave Medical. US Rx only. Safety Info: shockwavemedical.com/isi/ Product availability may vary by country.