News and clinical updates for the cath lab specialist.

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Every cardiology subspecialty reached record median compensation in MedAxiom’s 2026 survey. Overall median cardiology compensation rose nearly 5% to $727,712, while cardiac surgery surpassed $1 million for the first time. hubs.ly/Q04BkBw40 #cardiotwitter
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When should an interventional cardiologist think beyond the next coronary procedure? Igor Gosev, MD, PhD, discusses earlier advanced HF referral and HeartMate 3 LVAD therapy as part of a lifetime treatment strategy. hubs.ly/Q04Bkh5y0 #cardiotwitter
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Creating a New Path for Long, Heavily Calcified Femoropopliteal Occlusions With DETOUR Drs Zakir and Usman discuss using the DETOUR™ System earlier to bypass complex femoropopliteal occlusions. hubs.ly/Q04ztVtj0
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Did you continue — or stop — working invasively in the cath lab during pregnancy? An international study from Hannover Heart Rhythm Center is seeking women to share their experiences in a 15-question survey. hubs.ly/Q04z_Hls0 #cardiotwitter
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Kevin Nicholas, MSN, RN, CV-BC, shares how Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute is expanding cardiovascular care into ASCs, from staffing and workflow to Philips technology and plans for new sites across South Florida. hubs.ly/Q04zC8V80
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A comprehensive #hypertension program goes beyond any single therapy. Drs. Maria Carolina Delgado-Lelievre and Iliana Hurtado-Rendón discuss individualized evaluation, multidisciplinary care, renal denervation, and long-term follow-up. hubs.ly/Q04yZlST0 #cardiotwitter #RDN
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Rushi Parikh, MD, presents an NSTEMI case using Makoto HD NIRS-IVUS (Nipro Medical) to guide stent sizing and landing zones, and identify extensive lipid-rich plaque that helped inform post-PCI lipid-lowering therapy. hubs.ly/Q04ysgF-0
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From PERT activation to mechanical thrombectomy and long-term follow-up, PE care is evolving. Pratik Sandesara, MD, discusses STORM-PE and Penumbra’s Lightning Flash® CAVT™ technology. hubs.ly/Q04y3lRP0
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Build a smarter concomitant LAAC program. Explore how dedicated a high-performing hospital views their AFib workflow as a total program and not just individual procedures. hubs.ly/Q04xb8CX0
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Protect standalone WATCHMAN™ efficiency while expanding concomitant care. Discover strategies for eligible patient identification, case scheduling, resource alignment, and sustainable LAAC program growth. Register today: hubs.ly/Q04xg0jr0
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The FDA has approved the SELUTION SLR™ PTCA drug-eluting balloon, marking an important milestone for coronary intervention and expanding treatment options for patients. Learn more about the approval: hubs.ly/Q04x-f250)
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Concomitant LAAC is growing—is your workflow ready? Join Episode 2 of WATCHMAN™ LAAC in Practice for practical insights on scheduling, case optimization, care team alignment, and scalable program design. hubs.ly/Q04xb6yH0
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The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) is urging CMS to eliminate the ASC weight scalar, warning that proposed 2027 payment cuts could limit patient access to lower-cost surgery centers. hubs.ly/Q04x39W30
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One coordinated case. Two procedures. Considerations for program growth. Learn how strategic scheduling and coordinated pathways can support concomitant LAAC and AF ablation without compromising throughput. Register: hubs.ly/Q04xb3kJ0
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New Supplement: CIED Management 2026 Explore scalable workflows, responsible AI use, and strategies for addressing transmission volumes, staffing constraints, alert fatigue, interoperability gaps, and financial pressures—plus an RFP capability matrix. hubs.ly/Q04wXC540]
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How can programs expand concomitant LAAC and AF ablation without disrupting standalone WATCHMAN™ efficiency? Explore practical strategies for smarter scheduling, patient routing, and sustainable growth. Register: hubs.ly/Q04xfYGy0
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ESC Congress 2026 will feature the Fifth Universal Definition of myocardial infarction, replacing numbered MI types with 3 categories: primary, secondary, and procedure-related MI. hubs.ly/Q04vHjCH0 #cardiotwitter #esc2026
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