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What can STEMI care learn from Formula 1?
In this short video, Sameer Mehta, MD, draws parallels between the F1 pit crew and the cath lab team, highlighting the role of nurses and techs in beating the balloon clock.
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What can IVUS NIRS reveal that angiography may miss? Dhananjay Chatterjee, MD, discusses how the Makoto™ Intravascular Imaging System with DualPro helps identify plaque burden, calcium, and vulnerable lesions to better guide PCI.
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Career transitions can feel overwhelming. Morton Kern, MD, reminds readers that each move can help clarify what comes next: “There are no mistakes in your career at this point, only opportunities to refine what you like and move ahead"
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How are operators approaching thrombus-heavy PAD, ALI, and ISR? Miranda and Raja discuss the role of the Rotarex™ Catheter System, IVUS-guided decision-making, and practical strategies for managing complex peripheral disease.
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“Under-promised and over-delivered.” Christopher L. Brown, MD, shares his early experience with Shockwave C2 Aero, highlighting improved deliverability, rewrap, and multivessel flexibility in complex calcified PCI.
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New today in @CathLabDigest! Haris Usman, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, and Ramzan M. Zakir, MD, RPVI, FACC, FSCAI, discuss the utility of the #DETOURSystem in challenging anatomical case examples that traditionally limit the feasibility of conventional endovascular or open surgical revascularization.
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Learn about the DETOUR System here: endologix.com/ptab/detour/
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Fresh perspectives on IVUS NIRS in PCI, experience with Shockwave C2 Aero, Kirtane on the ALL-RISE trial, PTAB with the DETOUR System in complex fem-pop disease, Rotarex for thrombus burden in ALI, and the latest from Dr. Kern. hubs.ly/Q04jnW9s0
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Usman and Zakir highlight how the DETOUR™ System from Endologix may expand revascularization options in complex femoropopliteal disease, including long lesions, prior stents, and heavily calcified anatomy.
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New MAUDE Analysis Highlights Real-World Mechanical Thrombectomy Complications
At SIR 2026, Chloe Issa, MD, and Sarah Montaquila, DO, revealed a key gap between complication frequency and severity in venous and pulmonary thrombectomy systems.
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New Insights on Thrombectomy in Atrial Fibrillation-Related Stroke
At SIR 2026, Dr Wahood discussed how earlier detection, shifting practice patterns, and narrowing disparities are reshaping mechanical thrombectomy outcomes in stroke patients with AF.
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What can firsthand experience reveal about the new Shockwave C2 Aero? CLD's Partner Spotlight features practical insights into how #ShockwaveC2Aero is being used to approach coronary calcium modification in real-world cases. Find more:
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As cardiovascular procedures continue shifting to the ASC, Marc Toth highlights 4 key considerations for a successful outmigration strategy, including design, digital monitoring, virtual rehab, and long-term scalability.
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IVL keeps advancing, with new patent activity, FIH platform use, pivotal coronary trial progress, and real-world data supporting an IVL-first strategy in complex calcified disease. Latest: hubs.ly/Q04h7bf00
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What can firsthand experience reveal about the new Shockwave C2 Aero? CLD's Partner Spotlight features practical insights into how #ShockwaveC2Aero is being used to approach coronary calcium modification in real-world cases. Find more:
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What does a high-functioning hybrid OBL/ASC look like in practice? Timothy Dao, MD, and Rikesh Patel, MD, share how HeartPlace is using careful case selection, efficiency, and safety to expand outpatient cardiovascular care in Texas. hubs.ly/Q04fqxBT0 #cardiotwitter #ASC
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Microplastics as Triggers of Immunothrombosis: Linking Environmental Exposure to Cardiovascular Events
Small particles, serious consequences. Emerging research links everyday exposure to immune-driven clotting and cardiovascular risk.
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Advanced heart failure specialist Matthew Gonzalez, MD, shares practical insights for using the CardioMEMS™ HF System, made by Abbott, in real-world practice.
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What happens when insurance decisions stand in the way of timely care for chronic limb-threatening ischemia? Lata et al share a case; commentary by Nanjundappa et al.
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Coronary interventions are moving into ASCs. What’s your system’s plan? Marc Toth and Derek Mitzel outline why an ambulatory strategy now needs clear case selection, escalation pathways, staffing, and a system-wide access growth playbook.
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