Interventional Cardiology

This cardiac subspecialty uses minimally invasive, catheter-based technologies in a cath lab to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease (CAD). The main focus in on percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) to revascularize patients with CAD that is causing blockages resulting in ischemia or myocardial infarction. PCI mainly consists of angioplasty and implanting stents. Interventional cardiology has greatly expanded in scope over recent years to include a number of transcatheter structural heart interventions.

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Study examines treatments for atrial fibrillation patients following PCI with stenting

Daiichi Sankyo Company announced on March 6 that the first patient had enrolled in a Phase 3b study evaluating edoxaban (Savaysa) versus a vitamin K antagonist in patients with atrial fibrillation following PCI with stenting.

Rates of inappropriate, elective PCIs decline in New York

Between 2010 and 2014, the rate of inappropriate PCIs and the use of PCI for elective procedures in New York decreased significantly, according to a database analysis. 

FDA approves stent to treat coronary bifurcation lesions involving large side branches

The FDA approved the Tryton Side Branch Stent on March 6 to treat coronary bifurcation lesions involving large side branches that are appropriate for a 2.5 mm or larger stent.

Woman in Virginia remains healthy 54 years after undergoing heart surgery at age 7

Nearly 54 years after undergoing heart surgery as a 7-year-old, Diane Thacker remains healthy and grateful she is still alive, The Freelance-Star newspaper in Virginia reports.

Two men file lawsuits against West Virginia hospital alleging unnecessary cardiac procedures

Plaintiffs recently filed two lawsuits against Raleigh General Hospital in West Virginia claiming a former surgeon performed unnecessary cardiac procedures, the West Virginia Record reports.

FDA approves coronary stent system for patients with ischemic heart disease

The FDA approved the COBRA PzF NanoCoated coronary stent system to improve coronary luminal diameter in certain patients with ischemic heart disease.

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Hospitals, patients may benefit from transradial PCIs, same-day discharges

A recent study suggests that hospitals could save $332 million annually simply by switching to a transradial approach to PCIs and discharging patients on the same day as they are admitted.

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New 'no-touch' CABG procedure reduces chance of stroke by 78%

A new study by researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia found that a new heart bypass surgical technique that requires no manipulation of heart vessels could reduce the chance of stroke by 78 percent.

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