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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Multicenter trial to evaluate IVL treatment for peripheral lesions below the knee

The Disrupt BTK II study will include 250 patients overall. 

How a team-based approach affects care for high-risk PCI patients

Patient outcomes didn't change much when an additional operator was involved—but could this approach impact care in other ways? 

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PAD specialists announce new FDA clearance for image-guided atherectomy system

The solution is now cleared as a treatment option for in-stent restenosis in the lower extremity arteries.

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PCI and CABG for left main CAD associated with similar all-cause mortality rates

Researchers examined data from the SYNTAX, PRECOMBAT, NOBLE and EXCEL trials, sharing their findings in The Lancet.

New survey examines the biggest issues impacting care for CAD, PAD patients

Physicians, industry leaders—and, yes, patients themselves—provided an updated look at the state of vascular care in 2021. 

Esteemed cardiologist dies unexpectedly—was known for his positive influence inside and outside the hospital

He was known for both his monumental contributions to the world of interventional cardiology and his active life in the community. 

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Hispanic PAD patients often face longer hospitalizations, higher costs

Hispanic adults with peripheral artery disease tend to seek care through the emergency department—and they are paying the price.

‘Saving lives and saving limbs’: New study of real-world CMS patients highlights the benefits of IVUS

The Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology examined real-world data from more than 700,000 CMS patients. The group's findings were presented during TCT 2021. 

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