Reporting from inside the cath lab: advanced PCI techniques, cutting-edge imaging, and the future of interventional cardiology! In this episode of the BackTable Cardiology Podcast, Dr. Sameh Sayfo hosts Dr. Mirvat Alasnag, the director of research at the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital in Saudi Arabia to discuss various coronary bifurcation intervention strategies, including TAP, DK Crush, and their indications.
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SYNPOSIS
The conversation delves into the use of drug-coated balloons (DCB), intracoronary imaging techniques like IVUS and OCT, and the importance of personalized patient care in high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs). Additionally, Dr. Alasnag addresses the challenges and innovations in supporting women in interventional cardiology and the value of mentorship and career shadowing programs for aspiring cardiologists.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
02:06 - Understanding Bifurcation Coronary Intervention
04:00 - Strategies for Bifurcation Stenting
09:55 - The Role of Drug-Coated Balloons
13:08 - Importance of Intra-Coronary Imaging
16:31 - Global Perspectives on Bifurcation Interventions
27:57 - Advocacy for Women in Interventional Cardiology
31:42 - Mentorship and Career Guidance
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RESOURCES
Dr. Mirvat Alasnag:
https://www.radcliffecardiology.com/authors/mirvat-alasnag?language_content_entity=en
https://esc365.escardio.org/person/367232
Dr. Sameh Sayfo:
https://www.bswhealth.com/physician/sameh-sayfo
King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/king-fahad-armed-forces-hospital/?trk=public_profile_topcard_past_company&originalSubdomain=ie
New Innovations at King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital (Jeddah)
https://elixirmedical.com/king-fahad-armed-forces-hospital-begins-trial-of-new-bioadaptive-angioplasty-procedure-for-heart-disease-treatment/
Fundamentals of percutaneous coronary bifurcation interventions:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8968454/
Bifurcation stenting: current strategies and new devices
https://heart.bmj.com/content/95/6/495.short