The document, which was designed to help guide both interventional cardiology trainees and program directors, was also endorsed by several other industry societies. 

Sahil Parikh, MD, talked to Cardiovascular Business about growing trends related to the treatment of critical lower limb ischemia. "We are getting better and better at saving their limbs, but we are not better at saving their lives," he said. 

The veteran interventional cardiologist told Cardiovascular Business he sees potential in the ACC's ability to grow both nationally and internationally in the next year. 

Early evidence suggests the Electroducer Sleeve is safe and effective among patients presenting for certain interventional procedures. 

New recommendations from the American College of Cardiology detail how intravascular imaging can help clinicians before, during and after PCI procedures. 

Sahil Parikh, MD, director of endovascular services at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, said treating these patients can be quite challenging. 

Alexandra Bastiany, MD, made history when she became Canada’s first Black female interventional cardiologist in 2020. Now, that achievement is being recognized in a surprising way.

After its initial release was limited to certain customers, the new-look catheter is now available in four different sizes throughout the United States.

One key takeaway was that women faced a higher MI risk than men, but only for the first 30 days.