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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. 
 

Outlines methods for interventional cardiologists to identify types of calcified coronary lesions and presents an algorithm to guide the use of calcium modification strategies
News | Angiography
SCAI Publishes Expert Consensus Statement on Management of Calcified Coronary Lesions Requiring Intervention

January 31, 2024 — Coronary artery calcification is increasing in prevalence, leading to greater risks both during ...

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The roundtable focused on the current challenges in diagnosing and treating lower extremity revascularization, knowledge and data gaps, and the potential role of IVUS in addressing these challenges
News | Interventional Radiology
SCAI, SIR, and SVS Jointly Publish Proceedings from Multispecialty Peripheral IVUS Roundtable

January 9, 2024 — Proceedings from an expert consensus roundtable that discussed the benefits of intravascular ...

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A groundbreaking advancement in the treatment of patients with uncontrolled hypertension (HTN) has been achieved with the recent U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approvals of two renal denervation (RDN) systems
News | FDA
Renal Denervation Systems Receive FDA Approval, Revolutionizing Treatment for Uncontrolled Hypertension

November 20, 2023 — A groundbreaking advancement in the treatment of patients with uncontrolled hypertension (HTN) has ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Feature | SCAI | Christine Book
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 ...

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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 ...

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Philips Dynamic Coronary Roadmap
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 ...

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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 | 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 ...

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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) ...

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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 ...

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