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Complications during routine cases can cause a nonemergent case to suddenly transition into an emergency. Physical threats and threats to our mental...

Radial arterial spasm (RAS) is a complication that can produce discomfort for the patient and limit the operator's ability to manipulate catheters. ...

In this Tip of the Month, we highlight practical aspects of ultrasound guidance for vascular access in the field of interventional cardiology, focus...

Guide catheter support is key to successful percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs). With various shapes and sizes to choose from, understanding ...

An same-day discharge (SDD) is defined as a post- percutaneous coronary intervention procedure stay without supervised overnight monitoring in a hos...

As interventional cardiologists, we have some of the highest exposures to ionizing radiation across all medical specialties. In this Tip of the Mont...

Interventional cardiologists are often required to think in the moment and make quick decisions that have lifelong implications for patients. Using ...

Transfemoral access is often required while using large-bore catheters in high-risk patients, and sometimes in urgent or emergent situations. In thi...