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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 3h

🎥 At #SCAI2025, Lyndon Box, MD, FSCAI, sat down with Molly Szerlip, MD, FSCAI, co-author of the NEJM Early #TAVR Trial, to discuss the results and the impact of the new FDA approval.

Watch the full interview 🔗 https://ow.ly/1bMq50X8KKk
Read more about the trial ➡️ https://ow.ly/GlcY50X8KKm

SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 8h

📍Join us in Orlando on Jan. 23 for #SCAIRDN for:
🤝 Insights on building collaborative care models
🧰 Hands-on #RDN device experience
🧠 Real-world case discussions
Explore the full program and register ➡️ https://ow.ly/9cUE50X8K0J

SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 1d

🫀 New Webinar Alert! Join SCAI/EAPCI/ACVC on Nov 20 at 6 pm ET to review the recently released Expert Consensus Statement on #CardiogenicShock in Women. This collaborative session will analyze consensus key points and multiple case reviews.

Register today ➡️ https://ow.ly/s0QP50X8Jkz
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 2d

With OMMs gaining prominence, clinicians must understand efficacy, safety, and #cardiovascular impact. A recent study found that Semaglutide significantly lowered a patient’s MACE risk.

Learn more with this Cardiovascular Business article➡️ https://ow.ly/bq9l50X9iCk

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Obesity drugs under review: Semaglutide, tirzepatide, naltrexone/bupropion all boost heart health

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 3d

🧠 Between 33% and 50% of post-MI patients experience psychological distress, which has strong links to worse cardiac outcomes. An AHA initiative calls for cardiologists to recognize and engage with these issues.

Read this TCTMD article to learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/B6PS50X9hHi

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Recognize and Enable Care for Post-MI Psychological Distress: AHA

It can be a sensitive topic for patients that should be broached gently, without confrontation or judgment, the committee notes.

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 4d

🔬 New evidence suggests #DAPT after valve-in-valve #TAVR may reduce stroke risk compared to single therapy. However, the authors caution that more data is needed to make a decisive conclusion.

Learn more about the study ➡️ https://ow.ly/ySpY50X9gE6

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DAPT during valve-in-valve TAVR may reduce stroke risk—more data still required

New research suggests there may be a cardiovascular benefit to considering dual antiplatelet therapy for valve-in-valve TAVR patients.

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 5d

⌛Deadline Approaching!⌛
Monday, Oct 13, is the last day to submit your #research to be featured in the upcoming #JSCAI special issue on health equity in #InterventionalCardiology.

Interested authors should contact [email protected]
Learn more about the issue➡️ https://ow.ly/amLq50X8HNT

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 6d

🤝 SCAI has teamed up with Corazon to provide your cardiovascular program support in accreditation, consulting, advisory, and peer review.

Learn more about how these services can bring excellence to your #CathLab ➡️ https://scai.org/clinical-practice/accreditation-and-advisory-services

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 6d

💪In this video, Megan Coylewright, MD, FSCAI, shares how SCAI’s LEAD: LAAO program empowers Device and Patient Access Leaders to expand #LAAO therapies to underserved communities.

Watch now and apply for SCAI LEAD: LAAO➡️ https://www.scai.org/membership/career-development/lead-laao-program

SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 7d

🎯 IC Fellows—build your skills and confidence at the 2025 #SCAIFellows Courses, December 10–14 in Miami! Experience immersive, hands-on sessions led by experts and explore the latest advancements in #InterventionalCardiology.

Apply for scholarship ➡️ https://ow.ly/SWsm50X84ny

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 8d

🫀Our new position statement on Intracardiac Echocardiography to Guide Structural Heart Disease Interventions explores how ICE provides real-time, high-res guidance for minimally invasive procedures.

Read the full statement➡️ https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(25)01392-4/fulltext

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 8d

⏰Applications for SCAI's LEAD: LAAO program close next week! Apply now to be part of this exchange which aims to increase access to life-saving #LAAO therapies for underserved patients.

Apply by Oct. 14 ➡️ https://www.scai.org/membership/career-development/lead-laao-program

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 9d

📊At #SCAI2025, Dr. Lyndon Box interviewed Dr. Chadi Alraies about his late-breaking analysis from a 15-year registry examining outcomes in patients with #CTO.

Watch the video to learn more about his research🎥 https://youtu.be/H3Jnu34ugJs?si=vaSke5bucduThAPI

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 9d

🔍Learn, prepare, and maximize your #RDN program! Explore our RDN Resource Center before attending #SCAIRDN on Jan 23 in Orlando.

Visit the resource center ➡️ https://ow.ly/BwnV50X5Kp5

Register for the SCAI Renal Denervation Regional Course 🔗 https://ow.ly/t6wU50X5Kp4

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 10d

🩺 In patients with excessive cusp calcification choice of #TAVR device (self-expanding vs balloon-expandable) may influence procedural success and outcomes. Learn more about how excessive cusp calcification can lead to higher risk of underexpansion and complications ➡️ https://ow.ly/gNcr50X5Kic

How TAVR device type may impact outcomes in patients with excessive cusp calcification

Should patients with excessive cusp calcification be treated with self-expanding or balloon-expandable TAVR devices? Each valve type appears to be associated with its own benefits and risks.

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 11d

🤖 A recent study found that 90% of top #AI large language model responses align with current society guidelines however, the other 10% can be detrimental to patient health ➡️ https://cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/clinical/heart-health/ai-delivers-helpful-heart-health-advice-not-every-time

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 20d

👨‍⚕️Advance your #Hypertension practice with the next #SCAIRDN Regional Course in #Orlando on January 23, 2026! We will cover:
✅ Patient selection
✅ Procedural strategies
✅ CMS coverage insights
and more!

Register now ➡️ scai.org/rdnorlando26

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 26d

Announcing the SCAI Door to Lactate Clearance Cardiogenic Shock Initiative: Definition, Hypothesis and Call to Action, a new initiative led by SCAI President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, MSCAI.

Read the full document ➡️ scai.org/publications...

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 26d

👥 Attendees at #SCAISHOCK are exploring over 50 posters covering every aspect of #CardiogenicShock. The Welcome Reception is buzzing with engaging discussions, valuable insights, and excellent networking opportunities.

SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 27d

🔥 We are kicking off the 2025 #SCAISHOCK Precon Workshop here in Tampa! In this exclusive half-day program, attendees are diving into the essentials of building and strengthening a #CardiogenicShock program. Follow along as we post live updates from the conference ➡️ my.walls.io/SHOCK

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · Sep 11

🗣️Master #congenital interventional techniques at the #SCAIFellows CHD Course in Miami, Dec 11–14! Dive into advanced techniques such as defect closure, urgent interventions, neonatal interventions, and more. Scholarships are available!

Learn more and apply ➡️ scai.org/education-an...

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · Sep 5

💡 Check out the #SCAIMCSebook with comprehensive guidance on #ECMO, patient management, #SCAISHOCK Classification, and more. Ebook editor Dr. Adhir Shroff shares more in this interview from #SCAI2025.

Watch the interview 🎥 youtu.be/dU282WoA8VQ?...
Download the ebook ➡️ ow.ly/txJz50WQFia

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All About the New Mechanical Circulatory Support for Cardiogenic Shock Ebook at SCAI 2025

YouTube video by SCAI-TV

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · Sep 3

📝The #SCAIFellows #InterventionalCardiology Course covers procedural techniques, complications, high-risk #PCI, #CathLab leadership, and more. Prepare to be an attending this December 10-14 in Miami!

Let your IC fellows know to apply for scholarship by Oct. 23➡️ ow.ly/8PMQ50WNygC

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · Sep 2

You can make a difference this #PADAwarenessMonth to stop a leading cause of amputations: Peripheral Artery Disease.
✅ Share our free Patient Toolkit with your community
✅ Contact your representatives

Learn how you can take action ➡️ PADPulse.org

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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · Aug 29

🎓 Scholarship alert! The 2025 #SCAIFellows Courses happening Dec. 10-14 in Miami, offer immersive, #InterventionalCardiology subspecialty training, and you can receive a scholarship of up to $2,000. Spots fill fast, apply before Oct 23!

Apply for your scholarship➡️ scai.org/fellows

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