Device Therapy for Structural Heart Disease

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

PFO Closure Technique

One expert's preferred method for successful closure of patent foramen ovale.

By Andrew D. Michaels, MD, MAS, FACC, FAHA

Imaging for ASD and PFO Closure

The requirements and future direction of imaging for percutaneous atrial septal defect and patent foramen ovale closure procedures.

By John F. Rhodes, Jr., MD

Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations and Coronary Artery Fistulas

Diagnosis, evaluation, and indications for closure.

By Mark D. Osten, MD, and Eric M. Horlick, MDCM

Catheter Closure for ASD

A number of technical considerations may improve the likelihood of success in transcatheter atrial septal defect closure procedures.

By Larry A. Latson, MD, and Athar M. Qureshi, MD

Management of Paravalvular Regurgitation

An overview of the current imaging technology, devices, and outcomes associated with closure.

By Jeffrey D. Booker, MD, and Charanjit S. Rihal, MD

Device Closure for Ventricular Septal Defect After Myocardial Infarction

An overview of the potential use of transcatheter options to treat anatomically suitable patients with postmyocardial infarction VSD.

By Nikolaos Kakouros, BSc, MBBS, MRCP, and Stephen J.D. Brecker, MD, FRCP, FESC, FACC

Interventional Therapy for Coarctation of the Aorta

Transcatheter treatment of native and recurrent coarctation of the aorta can be a successful procedure at acute and intermediate follow-up.

By Daniel R. Turner, MD, FAAP, FACC, and Thomas J. Forbes, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Business Divorce and Separating Medical Practices

The many legal considerations that should be made to ensure a smooth separation among medical professionals.

By Terrell J. Isselhard, JD

Innovations

An Interview with Larry S. Dean, MD

The next SCAI president talks about many exciting developments in interventional cardiology, from a possible replacement for warfarin to the potential of aortic valve implantation, as well as health care reform.

Study Finds Limited Effect of PPIs on Clopidogrel Efficacy After PCI or ACS

Registry Evaluates Tryton's Side Branch Stent System for Left Main Disease