Radial on the Rise

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

Transradial Artery Catheterization in the United States

A contemporary look at this procedure's history, evolution, and advantages.

By Carlos E. Alfonso, MD, and Mauricio G. Cohen, MD

Radial Versus Femoral: Choosing the Best Option for Each Patient

Experts Sunil Rao, MD, and Timothy Sanborn, MD, discuss their opinions on access, pharmacology, patient selection, and the use of closure devices.

Techniques for Right Heart Catheterization in Conjunction With Radial Artery Left Heart Procedures

Peripheral access for successful right heart catheterization.

By Ian C. Gilchrist, MD, FACC

Preventing Radial Artery Occlusion

A description of the causes of radial artery occlusion and best practices to avoid this common complication of transradial access.

By John T. Coppola, MD, FACC

Analyzing the Outcomes of PCI Access Techniques for STEMI

New information suggests that using radial artery access for primary PCI is not only feasible and safe, but may also save lives.

By Kirk N. Garratt, MSc, MD

Are Contemporary Femoral Approaches Comparable to Radial?

Experience and data on femoral access best practices and how they stack up against the radial approach.

By Matthew I. Tomey, MD, And Roxana Mehran, MD

2014 Updates to Treating Valvular Heart Disease

An expert panel discusses the multisocietal document on treating mitral regurgitation and changes to the practice guidelines.

With Ted E. Feldman, MD, FESC, FACC, FSCAI; Michael Reardon, MD, FACC, FACS; Paul Sorajja, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI; and Carl Tommaso, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FAHA

Innovations

A preview of today's new products.

An Interview With John Spertus, MD

The Clinical Director of Outcomes Research at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute discusses the importance of measuring outcomes, as well as the many benefits of creating and implementing risk models to support a personalized approach to providing health care.