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This channel contains news about the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), including coverage of its annual meeting and links to recently released practice guidelines. SCAI is a leading resource in interventional cardiology and cath lab techniques and technologies.

Mount Sinai Queens Cardiology Chief, George D. Dangas, MD, MSCAI, Named New SCAI President
May 23, 2023 — The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) welcomed its 46th President and 2023-2024 Executive Committee officers during closing ceremonies at the SCAI 2023 ...
Contemporary PCI: Utilizing State-of-the-Art Technology to Achieve the Best Outcomes
While the current positive revolution in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) practice has been made possible by the wealth of technological advancements, bringing the necessary tools together in ...
Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy-assisted TMVR Shows Promise for Patients with Severe Stenosis and Regurgitation
January 11, 2023 — In recent years, transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) treatment and technology has evolved, but procedure-related morbidity remains a concern. A new study published in the ...
SCAI Leads the Way for Interventional Cardiology to Join “The Match”
December 8, 2022 — The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI), a leading nonprofit medical society representing interventional cardiology (IC) is excited to formally announce ...

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) has released a position statement on Renal Denervation (RDN), emphasizing patient selection, optimal techniques, competence, training, and institutional recommendations

News | Renal Denervation

New SCAI Position Statement Highlights the Role of Renal Denervation in Hypertension Treatment

August 21, 2023 — The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) has released a position statement on ...

August 21, 2023

It is the position of SCAI that ABIM diplomates who successfully pass their exams and report procedural volumes in a timely fashion should be indisputably recognized as “certified” for the respective time frame

News | Cardiovascular Business

SCAI Position on ABIM Revocation of Certification for Not Participating in MOC

August 10, 2023 — It is the position of SCAI that ABIM diplomates who successfully pass their exams and report ...

August 10, 2023

A new expert consensus from the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) offers clinical protocol for cardiovascular computed tomography (CCT) to guide intervention in the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD).

News | Computed Tomography (CT)

Optimal CHD Patient Care Requires Interventional, Surgical Collaboration

July 20, 2023 — A new expert consensus from the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) offers clinical ...

July 20, 2023

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While the current positive revolution in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) practice has been made possible by the wealth of technological advancements, bringing the necessary tools together in a streamlined workflow has remained a challenge for clinicians

Case Study | Baylor Scott and White Heart Hospital

Contemporary PCI: Utilizing State-of-the-Art Technology to Achieve the Best Outcomes

While the current positive revolution in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) practice has been made possible by the ...

May 05, 2023

Analysis of TWILIGHT trial shines light on Effect of Therapies following percutaneous coronary intervention

News | SCAI

Ticogrelor Monotherapy Post PCI Associated with Similar Rates of Revascularization as Duel Antiplatelet Therapy

June 1, 2023 — New insights from the TWILIGHT trial showed that ticagrelor monotherapy after three months of ticagrelor ...

June 01, 2023

Six-month outcomes from the FlowTriever All-Comer Registry for Patient Safety and Hemodynamics (FLASH) registry were presented on May 19 as late-breaking clinical research at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 Scientific Sessions.

News | SCAI

FLASH Study Finds Mechanical Thrombectomy Significantly Improves Patient Outcomes and Quality of Life Following a Pulmonary Embolism

May 24, 2023 — The largest interventional study focused on pulmonary embolisms highlighted importance of rapid removal ...

May 24, 2023

The system treats severe pulmonary regurgitation (PR) in the native or surgically repaired right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT).

News | Structural Heart

Medtronic Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Demonstrates Strong 2-year Outcomes

May 24, 2023 — Medtronic announced two-year results of their Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve (TPV) System, which ...

May 24, 2023

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Mount Sinai Queens Cardiology Chief, George D. Dangas, MD, MSCAI, Named New SCAI President

May 23, 2023 — The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) welcomed its 46th President and 2023 ...

May 23, 2023

Findings from a study examining the relationship between marijuana use and peripheral artery disease (PAD) were presented during the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 Scientific Sessions, held May 18-20 in Phoenix, AZ. Results found marijuana users are at a significantly increased risk of developing PAD, compared to the general population.

News | SCAI

Marijuana Users Three Times More Likely to Develop Peripheral Artery Disease

May 19, 2023 — Findings from a study examining the relationship between marijuana use and peripheral artery disease (PAD ...

May 19, 2023

News | Cath Lab

Philips’ Image-guided Navigation Increases Safety During Coronary Interventions

May 16, 2023 — Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, announced late-breaking data from the DCR4Contrast ...

May 16, 2023

Case Study | Baylor Scott and White Heart Hospital | Karim Al-Azizi, M.D.

Contemporary PCI: Utilizing State-of-the-Art Technology to Achieve the Best Outcomes

While the current positive revolution in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) practice has been made possible by the ...

May 05, 2023

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) and the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) released an updated expert consensus statement on transcatheter left atrial appendage closure (LAAC)

News | Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Occluders

SCAI and HRS Release Expert Consensus on Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Closure

March 28, 2023 — The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) and the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) ...

March 28, 2023

Awarded grants will increase opportunities for more research dedicated to interventional cardiology

News | SCAI

SCAI Announces Second Cycle of Early Career Research Grants

February 7, 2023 — The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) announced the second application ...

February 07, 2023

Grants will provide increased opportunity for clinical research within interventional cardiology and address disparities in care

News | SCAI

SCAI Announces Recipients of Early Career Research Grants

January 18, 2023 — the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) announced four recipients of their ...

January 18, 2023

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Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy-assisted TMVR Shows Promise for Patients with Severe Stenosis and Regurgitation

January 11, 2023 — In recent years, transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) treatment and technology has evolved ...

January 11, 2023

Along with physician leaders and members, the society has helped the subspecialty officially join NRMP’s Medical Specialties Matching Program in 2025

News | SCAI

SCAI Leads the Way for Interventional Cardiology to Join “The Match”

December 8, 2022 — The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI), a leading nonprofit medical ...

December 08, 2022