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Furthering the education and exchange of information within the structural heart disease interventional cardiology community
Over the past decade, the innovation of less-invasive, catheter-based, and hybrid surgical techniques for treating structural heart disease (SHD) have led to the expansion of treatment options affording enhanced patient care and safety. SCAI addresses unique topics facing interventional cardiology through the structural and valvular heart disease lens.
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From Government Relations
SCAI Participates in Multispecialty Comments on Proposed National Coverage Determination (NCD) for TAVR
On June 15, CMS issued its proposed decision memo for TAVR. This opened the final 30-day comment period on changes to the existing National Coverage Determination. Most of the proposed changes aligned with the SCAI member survey.
In collaboration with the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), SCAI has submitted comments on areas of the proposed decision that needed clarification. CMS has stated its final decision memo should be released around 9/15/2026.
US Structural Training Programs
From Education and Events
Advanced education and clinical training opportunities in structural interventional cardiology.
JSCAI
From Publications
Home to all 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, first-in-human studies, and other original research on interventional therapies, diagnostic modalities, and innovations in treating structural heart disease.
The JSCAI Structural Collection of recently published articles specializes in innovative, less-invasive, catheter-based, and hybrid surgical techniques for treating structural heart disease.
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.
Structural 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, continue your professional development and network.
