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Furthering the education and exchange of information within coronary heart disease interventional cardiology community

Progress in the field of interventional cardiology has led to greater management of Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) and enhanced patient care and safety. SCAI resources address the unique issues facing interventional cardiologists today, including clinical practice guidelines, clinical trial data, and safety. 

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From Clinical Practice

October's QI Tip—Acute Stress Management

Complications during routine cases can suddenly cause a nonemergent case to transition into an emergency.

Physical threats and threats to our mental well-being can trigger physiologic reactions in intense moments of high stress.

This month's QI Tip focuses on stress-reduction and breathing techniques that allow the operator to redirect their focus from mental noise to rapid identification and treatment of the problem. 

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2024 SCAI SHOCK

October 17-19, 2024, Washington, D.C. 

2024 SCAI SHOCK: Home of the Shock Team is a step-by-step guide to building a contemporary cardiogenic shock program led by a multi-disciplinary team of seasoned leaders, each with a wealth of experience running and participating in cardiogenic shock programs.

This year's meeting will explore the individual building blocks of a contemporary shock program, equipping attendees with a comprehensive understanding of shock management, from initial recognition to advanced treatment strategies

Shock Resource Center

Endorsed by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), American Heart Association (AHA), European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Association for Acute Cardiovascular Care (ACVC), Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).

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JSCAI

From Publications

Home to all of SCAI's clinical guidelines, expert consensus documents, and position statements, JSCAI is your essential resource for advancing interventional practice.

JSCAI publishes the latest clinical research on interventional therapies, diagnostic modalities, and innovations in treating and caring for ischemic heart disease patients in a curated collection of recently published articles.

 

Submit a Case or Cardio Quiz

From Clinical Practice

In clinical practice, decisions are not always clear-cut. Sharing your case as a recording or cardio quiz helps other practitioners develop their critical thinking skills and keep up-to-date. 

Find out more about the processes to follow to ensure that your case or quiz submission is successful. 

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Council

Ischemic Heart Disease Council

From Leadership

Representing the interests of fellow members and patients, SCAI's councils are responsible for developing the strategy that drives the Society's programs. 

They are an opportunity to get more involved in SCAI's work and continue your professional development and network. 


 

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