JSCAI BEATS

At VIVA Conference 2025, an in-person panel featuring Eric Secemsky, Ehrin Armstrong, Sahil Parikh, Venita Chandra, and Saher Sabri highlighted the major themes from the two-part series, Contemporary Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Care in the United States, published in JSCAI. Based on the work of the Vascular InterVentional Advances (VIVA) Foundation—which convened a multispecialty Vascular Leaders Forum to openly address challenges in CLTI care and optimize the design of medical device trials—the papers draw on this collaborative discussion. The series emphasizes rising amputation trends, gaps in access, and the need for stronger cross-specialty integration. The experts highlighted the urgent need for multispecialty collaboration in CLTI care (Part 1) and addressed critical gaps in comparative evidence for revascularization strategies (Part 2).Part 1: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(25)01459-0/fulltext Part 2: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(25)01380-8/fulltext

SCAI experts Drs. Lyndon Box, Frank Ing, Dennis Kim, and Holly Bauser-Heaton discuss a new original research article outlining the economic challenges impacting access to interventional cardiology care for adults and children with congenital heart disease. They discuss SCAI’s policy recommendations and explore practical solutions to improve equity and affordability. Watch to learn about the challenges patients face, the impact on access to care, and the policy recommendations aimed at driving meaningful change. Read the full JSCAI article here: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(25)01315-8/fulltext

Drs. Dean Kereiakes, Robert Riley, Nadia Sutton, and Amit Vora discuss the findings from the study “Comparative Effectiveness of 2 Next-Generation Scatter Radiation Shielding Systems,” which evaluates performance and safety improvements in modern shielding technologies. Learn how these innovations aim to reduce radiation exposure and enhance protection in clinical environments.Read the full article here: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(25)01228-1/fulltext

SCAI experts Drs. Cindy Grines, David Kandzari, Annapoorna Kini, and Mohammad Alqarqaz discuss findings from this original research study. Watch to hear about the clinical experience and outcomes from "The Ringer Study," which evaluates a novel perfusion balloon catheter in coronary artery perforation (CAP) cases. Learn how this innovative device may impact procedural safety and patient care in interventional cardiology.Read the full article here: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(25)01017-8/fulltext

Andrew Goldsweig, MD, MSc, FSCAI, Amit Vora, MD, MPH, FSCAI, Sunil Rao, MD, MSCAI, Michele D. Voeltz, MD, highlight key findings from the paper on "Variability in State-Level Regulations Regarding Occupational Radiation Exposure." The discussion emphasized the wide variability in state requirements for shielding, dose monitoring, and safety training, despite uniform federal exposure limits. The panelists underscore the need for a centralized, accessible resource to guide institutions in improving radiation protection practices and reducing occupational risk.Read the article in JSCAI: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(25)01039-7/fulltext

In this video interview, Daniel Chamié, Federico Oliveri, and Ziad Ali discuss key findings from the JSCAI article highlighting how intravascular lithotripsy improves coronary artery compliance and predicts stent expansion in heavily calcified lesions.Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jscai.2025.102635

Sahil Parikh, Hassan Saleh, Peter Monteleone, and Kenneth Rosenfield discuss new data on the use of mechanical thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism. The discussion highlights how these findings may shape patient selection and treatment strategies in managing PE.Read the article in JSCAI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jscai.2025.102611

Drs. Daniel Chamié, Yiannis Chatzizisis, Natalia Pinilla-Echeverri, Thomas Johnson, and Evan Shlofmitz discuss the role of HD IVUS and OCT in complex coronary interventions, highlighting key differences between the two technologies and how these insights can guide imaging strategies and enhance clinical decision-making.

Read the article in JSCAI: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(24)02209-9/fulltext

In this video, the authors of the study discuss the cost-effectiveness of ultrasound renal denervation (uRDN) for resistant hypertension in the United States. They explore how uRDN, when added to standard care, improves quality-adjusted life years and reduces cardiovascular risks at a favorable cost per QALY.SCAI Experts, Drs. Suzanne Baron, Rod Taylor, and Ajay Kirtane discuss the highlights from this original research article. Read the JSCAI article here: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(25)01043-9/fulltext

This interview with Drs Sandeep Nathan, Suzanne Baron, Mir B. Basir, Mirvat Alasnag highlight the consensus statement addressing sex-based disparities in cardiogenic shock care. Experts discuss the current state of treatment for women, gaps in evidence, and priorities for improving outcomes, offering practical insights and guidance for practice. Read the article published in JSCAI: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(24)01373-5/fulltext