Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions

Steven R. Bailey, MD, FACC, FSCAI, President-elect (2009–2010) of the SCAI, discusses the results of SYNTAX and HORIZONS AMI, the society's plans for 2009, and his thoughts on future studies.

By Steven R. Bailey, MD, FACC, FSCAI,

Standard Japanese CTO Technique

An step-by-step analysis of angiographic views, selection, and strategies for guidewire selection and use.

By Yasushi Asakura, MD

Point–Counterpoint: The Role of IVUS

Gary Mintz, MD, and Jean Marco, MD, share their thoughts on IVUS, its utility in routine practice, and their positions on the impact that this imaging modality has on procedural outcomes.

By Gary Mintz, MD, and Jean Marco, MD

Elective PCI Without On-Site Cardiac Surgery: Standard of Care?

The performance of PCI without on-site cardiac surgery remains controversial and continues to be debated in the US.

By Gregory J. Dehmer, MD

Understanding the COURAGE Trial

Where does the controversial clinical trial fit in current interventional practice?

By Kimberly A. Skelding, MD, FSCAI, and Bonnie h. Weiner, MD, MSEC, MBA, FSCAI

Stenting for Left Main Stenosis

Ready for everyday practice?

By Anthony White, MBBS, PhD, and Raj Makkar, MD

PFO Closure for Prevention of Recurrent Cryptogenic Stroke

The evidence base is here.

By John F. Rhodes, Jr, MD

An Interview With Barry D. Rutherford, MD

The renowned Dr. Rutherford tells us about his current endeavors and what progress we will see in the future of cardiac care.

By Barry D. Rutherford, MD

Controversies in Practice

By Ted E. Feldman, MD, FSCAI, Chief Medical Editor