Beyond Radial: Ulnar, Snuffbox, and Palmar Branch Access

A review of the limitations of transradial access and the benefits and challenges of alternative approaches for cardiac catheterization.

By Karim M. Al-Azizi, MD; and Amir S. Lotfi, MD

Navigating Complex Radial Loops

An overview on radial loops and the techniques to circumvent them.

By Shing-Chiu Wong, MD; and Salil Desai, MD

Radial Access Best Practices in 2019

An update on procedural considerations for transradial artery access based on the most recent data.

By Linda M. Koshy, MD; Matthew Schoenfeld, MD; and Binita Shah, MD, MS

Radial Artery Access

By Ted E. Feldman, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FESC

Patent Foramen Ovale Closure: What Are the Indications?

A summary of lessons learned from positive randomized trial data.

By Mohammad K. Mojadidi, MD; Muhammad O. Zaman, MD; Islam Y. Elgendy, MD, FACP, FESC; Ahmed N. Mahmoud, MD; and Jonathan M. Tobis, MD, FACC, MSCAI

Chronic Total Occlusions: What Is Clear and What Is Controversial?

With improvements in technique and patient selection, operators can safely and successfully treat patients with chronic total occlusions, but further research is needed to better answer some areas of controversy.

By Megha Prasad, MD; and Jeffrey W. Moses, MD

Essentials for a CHIP Program

A comprehensive CHIP program requires a true heart team approach, specialized operator skills and training, and institutional support and resources.

By Justin Levisay, MD

Developing an Ambulatory Strategy

A Q&A on the importance of considering an ambulatory surgical center or office-based lab to achieve your goals.

With Anne Beekman, RN; Jacob Turmell, DNP, RN, NP-C, ACNS-BC, CCRN-CMC; and Marc Toth, CMAA

Management of Balloon Undilatable CTOs

An appraisal of the available and potential device and technique options and treatment algorithms used to manage balloon undilatable lesions.

By Peter Tajti, MD; Iosif Xenogiannis, MD; Hatem Najar, MD; and Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD

What We Know and What We Don’t: Mechanical Thrombectomy for Large Core Strokes

A review of available study data with an emphasis on what data are still needed.

By Jay N. Dolia, MD; Raul G. Nogueira, MD; and Diogo C. Haussen, MD

Mentors and Protégés: Conversations on Career and Craft With Michael C. Soulen, MD, FSIR, FCIRSE

Designing a Versatile Procedural Environment for a Rapidly Changing Interventional Field

A dyad perspective on building an advanced endovascular suite.

With Barry T. Katzen, MD

Next Horizons in Neurointervention

By Guilherme Dabus, MD, FAHA

An Interview With Barbara Hamilton, MD