Optimal Access/Reliable Closure

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

Alternative Access and Closure Options for TAVR

Transaortic, subclavian, or axillary access can be reasonable in TAVR patients who are not candidates for the transfemoral approach.

By Colin Barker, MD, and Michael J. Reardon, MD

Transcaval Access and Closure

A promising new route for TAVR and other procedures.

By Robert J. Lederman, MD, and Adam B. Greenbaum, MD

Radial Access in Practice

Tips for starting a successful program.

By Morton J. Kern, MD, MFSCAI, FAHA, FACC

The Use of Ultrasound Guidance for Targeted Femoral Access

This technique has gained popularity due to its ability to mitigate the risk of complications.

By Gagan D. Singh, MD, and Jason H. Rogers, MD

Radial Approach for Left Main and Bifurcation Stenting

Supporting data and technical aspects of an attractive route for complex coronary interventions.

By Davide Capodanno, MD, PhD

Ask the Experts: Uptake of radial access in the United States: A glass half full?

With James Nolan, MBChB, FRCP, MD; Samir B. Pancholy, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI; Tejas Patel, MD, DM, FACC, FSCAI, FESC; and Sunil V. Rao, MD

Achieving Optimal PCI Outcomes

Atherectomy via transradial access.

By Srinivas Yallapragada, MD; Adhir Shroff, MD, MPH; and Amer Ardati, MD, MS

Big Decisions

MACRA pushes the value agenda and forces physicians to choose how they get paid.

By Ryan Graver, Cathie Biga, and Kelsey Reichert

Innovations

An Interview With Robert O. Bonow, MD, MS

Dr. Bonow discusses the upcoming Heart Valve Summit, what's on the horizon for mitral valves and bioresorbable stent technology, and his advice for fellows who are just entering the field.