Chief Medical Editor's Page

Radial Refinement

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

Choosing Catheter Shapes for Radial PCI

Considerations for selecting the right tool when using transradial access for percutaneous coronary intervention.

By Tejas Patel, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Sanjay Shah, MD; Samir Pancholy, MD, FACC, FSCAI; and Tak Kwan, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI

Navigating the Radial Path to Coronary Enlightenment

Impediments to central aortic access that may occur with the transradial approach and methods to overcome them.

By Ronald P. Caputo, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Managing Radial Access Complications

Gaining familiarity with this technique can help transcend the radial access learning curve.

By S. Elissa Altin, MD, and Varinder P. Singh, MD

Right Versus Left Radial Artery Access

Safe and effective methods for patient assessment and procedural setup from the right or left radial artery approach.

By Joel Lardizabal, MD, and Mauricio G. Cohen, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Transradial Coronary Intervention in STEMI Patients

The current status of this approach and future perspectives on its staying power.

By Simone Biscaglia, MD, and Marco Valgimigli, MD, PhD, FESC

FDA Panel Recommends Approval of Edwards Sapien Valve for High-Risk Indication

Transitioning to Generic Clopidogrel

As antiplatelet therapy enters a transitional phase to generic clopidogrel, will this change drive more patient-tailored treatment?

By Paul A. Gurbel, MD

The TAVR National Coverage Decision

How will this recent announcement affect your patients and practice?

With Ted E. Feldman, MD; Peter C. Block, MD; and Wayne Powell

Innovations

An Interview With Sunil V. Rao, MD

Dr. Rao discusses optimal medical therapy for avoiding post-PCI complications, the growing practice of same-day discharge, and seemingly minor changes that could make a big difference in your practice.

BMJ Publication Questions Safety and Cost-Effectiveness of TAVI, Quality of European and US Regulatory Processes