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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 3h
📅 Tomorrow! Join SCAI for a practical discussion on left main stenting. Expert faculty will cover a step-by-step approach, LM bifurcation stenting algorithms, and calcium modification considerations in LM bifurcation PCI. Register for the series ➡️ scaipro.scai.org/URL/26BC-5-LM #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
🫀 Could pregnancy complications signal future #PAD risk? A study of 2.2M+ women linked 5 adverse pregnancy outcomes to increased PAD risk up to 46 years later, with the strongest association seen with gestational diabetes. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/VYU550ZSW1L #CardioSky Healio
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Women with pregnancy complications face higher future risk for peripheral artery disease
Crump C, et al. PLoS Med. 2026;doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1004821. Results from a recent study linked five major adverse pregnancy outcomes to elevated risk for peripheral artery disease up to 4 decades after delivery.
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
🫀 New data finds that women and patients with severe MR at baseline were less likely to see MR improve to mild or less following TAVR. Among patients with low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis, residual severe MR is also associated with higher mortality. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/7eKb50ZSW0L
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
📍 Renal denervation is coming to Miami! Join SCAI on December 11 for a one-day course exploring the latest #RenalDenervation evidence, patient selection, referral pathways, reimbursement, and strategies for building a successful RDN program. Register ➡️ scai.org/rdnmiami26 #CardioSky #SCAIRDN
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🚨 Applications for the 2026 #SCAIFellows Courses close October 9. Join hundreds of future interventional cardiologists in Miami this December for hands-on learning, expert faculty instruction, networking, and scholarship support. Apply for scholarship today ➡️ ow.ly/Roie50ZOWQB #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📅 New evidence is changing how clinicians approach #LAAO for stroke prevention in patients with AF. Join SCAI on October 8 at 7 pm ET to explore CHAMPION-AF, patient selection, referral pathways, and strategies for procedural efficiency. Register ➡️ ow.ly/RsaL50ZOWF0 #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
One week to go! Join SCAI on October 6 for an expert-led webinar on left main stenting. Explore a step-by-step approach to LM PCI, #bifurcation stenting strategies, and calcium modification considerations through a case-based discussion. Register ➡️ scaipro.scai.org/URL/26BC-5-LM #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
❤️ #WorldHeartDay raises awareness of cardiovascular disease and the importance of recognizing its signs and symptoms. Recognition is only the beginning. Interventional cardiologists help turn recognition into action, providing specialized care when patients need it most. #DontMissABeat #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Earlier this year, SCAI and members of the PAD Pulse Alliance helped relaunch the bipartisan Congressional PAD Caucus. This #PADAwarenessMonth, hear from physicians, advocates, and @RepGusBilirakis and urge your member of Congress to join in this effort! 📹 youtu.be/HClqRJO9PIg
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📣 Tomorrow: SCAI's Program Director Town Hall! Connect with fellow Program Directors, get key Match updates, explore new resources, and share recruitment best practices. Know a Program Director? Help us spread the word by sharing this post ➡️ ow.ly/Roz050ZOUim #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Could making postgraduate medical training more affordable help attract and retain the next generation of physicians? SCAI is among more than 40 healthcare organizations supporting legislation aimed at reducing financial pressures during residency and fellowship training. ow.ly/6yEb50ZOSOC
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Cardiologists, heart surgeons support push to make postgraduate medical training more affordable
If passed, new bipartisan legislation would allow eligible residents and interns to defer interest accrual on any federal student loans during their required postgraduate training. The bill has support from more than 40 U.S. healthcare organizations, including SCAI, ACC and STS.
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Could CKD be an underrecognized cardiovascular risk factor in younger women? New research highlights rising CKD prevalence globally among women, driven in part by diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and other metabolic risk factors. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/5VJw50ZOSEq #CardioSky
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CKD prevalence rising among younger women globally
Globally, 359 million women are living with chronic kidney disease, with increasing ties to metabolic diseases and CVD, according to study data published in Chinese Medical Journal. Previous studies have identified the global prevalence of CKD overall. However, the prevalence of CKD and associated risk factors among women is not well understood, according to Lin Sun, MD, PhD, professor in the
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Looking for your next career opportunity in interventional cardiology? The SCAI Job Bank connects physicians with employers seeking top cardiovascular talent across the U.S. Explore openings and take the next step in your career ➡️ ow.ly/5nk350ZONr6 #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The September issue of #JSCAI is now available. Explore new research, meta-analyses, and case reports covering cardiogenic shock, structural heart interventions, LAAO, and more. Explore the issue ➡️ ow.ly/BG0M50ZOR0M #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
⏰ Final reminder: The public comment period for the 2026 SCAI/HRS Focused Update on Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion closes Monday. Review the draft guidelines and data supplement and submit your feedback by September 28. Comment now ➡️ ow.ly/6z4g50ZGK4u #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📢New evidence is reshaping LAAO in stroke prevention for patients with AF. Join SCAI on October 8 at 7 pm ET to explore CHAMPION-AF and practical implications for care. Register ➡️ scaipro.scai.org/URL/10-26-LAAO #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Advocacy in action. SCAI recently submitted comments on the FY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, advocating for policies that support interventional cardiologists and the patients they serve. Learn more about our work on your behalf ➡️ ow.ly/8cNO50ZOSij #SCAIAdvocacy
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This #PADMonth, share the signs of #PAD with your patients: leg pain while walking that goes away with rest, numbness or weakness, skin changes, or slow-healing sores. Encourage your patients to visit ow.ly/SuwR50ZQkk7 to find trusted resources. #PulseOnPAD
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
How do you balance ischemic and bleeding risks when managing high-risk patients in the cath lab? Join SCAI tomorrow at 7 pm ET to examine IV P2Y12 inhibitor strategies through expert insights and real-world acute MI cases. Register now ➡️ ow.ly/PiPZ50ZOS3q #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📢 SCAI and Boston Scientific India EDUCARE present HealConclave: Form & Function on September 25–26. Join experts from India and the U.S. to explore cutting balloon angioplasty, DCB, IVUS-guided lesion preparation, and more. Register ➡️ ow.ly/qnm650ZOV6r #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We're launching a new SCAI Town Hall for Interventional Cardiology Program Directors. On September 29 at 7 pm ET, we'll discuss Match updates, recruitment strategies, new program resources, and lessons from recent Match cycles. Know a Program Director? Please share ➡️ ow.ly/BV7G50ZOSA4
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
📢 Left main PCI requires a thoughtful, step-by-step strategy. Join SCAI on October 6 at 6 pm ET for an expert-led webinar covering LM stenting, bifurcation algorithms, and calcium modification considerations. Register ➡️ ow.ly/9NW850ZOLHE #InterventionalCardiology #PCI #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
That’s a wrap on #SCAISHOCK 2026! ❤️ Thank you to our faculty, attendees, partners, and multidisciplinary shock community for three days of learning, collaboration, and conversations focused on advancing #CardiogenicShock care. Safe travels home from St. Louis! #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
🌎 #SCAISHOCK closed out its scientific programming with challenging #CardiogenicShock cases from around the world, highlighting the global footprint of shock care and perspectives from across the international community. A fitting close to three days in St. Louis! #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
☀️ It’s the final day of #SCAISHOCK! Day 3 starts with Complex PCI—Nothing Is Simple in SHOCK! Haroon Faraz, MD, opens the breakfast program focused on the procedural decisions that make PCI in #CardiogenicShock uniquely challenging. #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
👐 We’re closing out Day 2 of #SCAISHOCK by getting hands-on with ECMO! Attendees are rotating through stations covering circuit priming, best practices for large-bore access, and troubleshooting complications including differential hypoxia, LV distension, and airlock. #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🔭 What’s next for #CardiogenicShock care? Bindu Akkanti, MD, looks ahead at what’s coming in the field and the evolving approaches shaping the future of shock care. #SCAISHOCK #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🦈 Welcome to the Shark Tank: the C-suite will see you now. At #SCAISHOCK, Andrew Gill explores the essential pieces of a compelling business case for a #CardiogenicShock program, including the financial and operational principles behind securing institutional support. #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
☀️ Good morning from St. Louis! Day 2 of #SCAISHOCK is underway. Sandeep Nathan, MD, FSCAI, welcomes attendees back and kicks off the day with The Year in Shock. Follow along for more live updates throughout the day! #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🥂 Day 1 of #SCAISHOCK is a wrap! Attendees closed out the day connecting with colleagues, exploring exhibits, and discovering case reports and research at the Welcome Reception and Poster Session. See you tomorrow for Day 2! 📸 #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🌎 #SCAISHOCK is officially underway! We kicked off the full conference with Top Shock Case Presentations, featuring challenging #CardiogenicShock cases. Take a look at highlights from our opening session and explore the abstracts ➡️ ow.ly/7CqF50ZOXrx #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🔥 The #SCAISHOCK Precon is kicking off now in St. Louis! Today’s workshop brings multidisciplinary shock teams together to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and take a closer look at what makes a successful #CardiogenicShock program. #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
❤️ Today, we celebrate International Day for Interventional Cardiology and the interventional cardiologists around the world advancing the field, improving patient care, and sharing knowledge. We’re proud to be part of this community. Thank you for all you do! #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Large clot burden. Acute MI. Cardiogenic shock. What’s your next move? Join SCAI experts on September 23 for a case-based discussion of IV antiplatelet strategies and practical PCI decision-making in high-risk patients. Register ➡️ ow.ly/2HJc50ZNpi6 #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
⚡ #SCAISHOCK begins tomorrow! Three days of challenging cases, clinical debates & new perspectives on #CardiogenicShock care are almost here. 📲 Watch for highlights, clinical insights & key takeaways from St. Louis. See you tomorrow! #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
⏰ Last chance to weigh in: Public comment closes Sept. 18 on SCAI’s Position Statement on Procedural Volume Reporting Requirements in ABIM Continuing Certification for #InterventionalCardiology. Review share your feedback ➡️ scai.org/new-statement-public-comme… #SCAIAdvocacy #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
2 days to go until #SCAISHOCK! Cardiogenic shock care takes a team. In St. Louis, the shock community comes together to share real-world challenges, exchange ideas, and learn from colleagues across disciplines. 📍 September 17–19 Register scai.org/shock to meet the shock community. #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Interventional cardiology fellows and early-career practitioners—build your skills in peripheral vascular interventions at #SCAIFellows this December 10–13 in Miami. Applications close October 9; however, courses may fill sooner ➡️ scai.org/fellows #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Take your #InterventionalCardiology career to the next level! 🌟 From fellows-in-training to experienced professionals, access mentorship, leadership programs, and exclusive opportunities to grow. Learn more and join or renew your SCAI membership today ➡️ scai.org/membership/apply #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
CMS has finalized updated Medicare coverage for TAVR. The final NCD preserves the Heart Team, provides greater operator flexibility, removes hospital volume requirements and ends CED for symptomatic severe AS. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/qmEG50ZML89 #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Have you reviewed the upcoming 2026 SCAI/HRS Focused Update on Transcatheter LAAO? Review new evidence on LAAO and oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention and share your feedback before final publication ➡️ ow.ly/3Suy50ZGJZs #InterventionalCardiology #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
⚡ 7 days to #SCAISHOCK! Meet multidisciplinary faculty across #InterventionalCardiology, #HeartFailure, #CriticalCare, cardiac surgery, and more. Learn how #CardiogenicShock teams work together to improve care from recognition through recovery. Register ➡️ scai.org/shock #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
⏰ Less than one month remains to apply for SCAI Fellows Courses! Courses are filling fast, so don't wait until the Oct. 9 deadline. Apply now for scholarship support to attend this interactive learning experience ➡️ scai.org/fellows #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
⏰ Tomorrow! Join SCAI on September 10 for a practical discussion on rapid CYP2C19 genotyping and precision antiplatelet therapy after PCI. Learn how to individualize DAPT using the latest evidence. Register now ➡️ scaipro.scai.org/URL/26-Precision-A… #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📅 One week to go! Join SCCT-heart and SCAI next Tuesday to learn how to: 🔹 Assess lesion complexity with CCTA 🔹 Use FFRCT and virtual PCI to guide decisions 🔹 Plan for calcified lesions, bifurcations & CTOs 🔹 Integrate CCTA into cath lab preparation Register ➡️ ow.ly/LEyI50ZCv64 #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
⏰ 10 days to #SCAISHOCK! Explore key topics in #CardiogenicShock care: 🔹 Early recognition & hemodynamics 🔹 MCS 🔹 Cath lab decisions & high-risk PCI 🔹 Shock ICU & post-shock care 🔹 Emerging technologies It’s not too late to register to attend Sept. 17-19 in St. Louis ➡️ scai.org/shock #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
📢 Tomorrow, join the SCAI #Bifurcation Club to explore CTO Intervention Techniques: ✅ Side-branch management ✅ calcium in #CTO segments ✅ Post-recanalization stenting strategies ✅ Retrograde approaches. Register ➡️ scaipro.scai.org/URL/26BC-4-CTO #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
🫀 Explore evolving approaches to #PulmonaryEmbolism in a new JSCAI Editor-in-Chief curated collection from Alexandra J. Lansky, MD, MSCAI. Discover evidence and clinical insights on PE diagnosis, risk stratification and interventional management ➡️ www.jscai.org/Pulmonary-Embolism #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
📢 How can IV antiplatelet strategies optimize outcomes in high-risk acute MI? Join SCAI on September 23 to explore large thrombus burden, cardiogenic shock, perioperative PCI management, and real-world cases with expert faculty. Register ➡️ scaipro.scai.org/URL/26-IV-Antiplat… #CardioSky
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SCAI @scainews.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
September is #PADMonth. 7 in 10 Americans aren’t aware of PAD, even though millions are living with it and too many face preventable amputations. Help "kick off the conversation" by sharing this Patient Toolkit from the PAD Pulse Alliance: www.PADPulse.org #PulseOnPAD #LimbSaver #PAD
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