The Ins and Outs of Access and Closure

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

Radial Access Challenges

Techniques to maximize success when entering and exiting the radial artery.

By Ian C. Gilchrist, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Optimal Femoral Access and Closure for TAVR

Improving the safety and accuracy of large-sheath femoral access for TAVR using micropuncture, fluoroscopic guidance, and the crossover technique.

By Alice A. Perlowski, MD, FACC; Justin P. Levisay, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Michael H. Salinger, MD, FACC, FSCAI; and Ted E. Feldman, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FESC

Percutaneous Suture Closure for TAVR

A description of procedural steps and data regarding percutaneous access management for transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

By Creighton Don, MD, and Elizabeth M. Holper, MD, MPH

Extravascular Closure Devices: Are They Advantageous?

Comparing the available data on different closure devices and pinpointing the questions yet to be answered.

By M. Nicholas Burke, MD

Femoral and Apical Closure Devices for TAVR

Closure devices in various stages of development that may help reduce access-related complications.

By Jonathon White, MD, and Mathew Williams, MD

Pathophysiology and Therapy for Atrial Septal Defects

An overview of this common congenital anomaly and the options for surveillance and treatment.

By Mary Shields, MD; Maria Baldasare, MD; David Goldberg, MD; Awail Sadiq, MD; and Sheldon Goldberg, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Update on FFR, OCT, and IVUS

Expanded use of these modalities could overcome the limitations of coronary angiography.

By Konstantinos Marmagkiolis, MD, MBA, FACC, FSCAI; Massoud Leesar, MD, FACC, FSCAI; and Mehmet Cilingiroglu, MD, FSCAI, FACC, FESC, FAHA

Innovations

A preview of today's new products.

An Interview With Herbert D. Aronow, MD, MPH

Dr. Aronow discusses his current research efforts, thoughts on new communication technology, and the Emerging Leader Mentorship Program.