STEMI in Focus; Structural Imaging

By Salvatore Brugaletta, MD; Dee Dee Wang, MD; and Edwin Ho, MD

Acute and Chronic Antithrombotic Therapy in STEMI Patients Undergoing Primary PCI

A review of the anticoagulant and antiplatelet agents currently available for the treatment of STEMI patients undergoing PPCI.

By Dominick J. Angiolillo, MD, PhD, and Francesco Franchi, MD

Cardiogenic Shock in STEMI

Current trends in management and the use of mechanical circulatory support devices.

By Manel Sabaté, MD, PhD; Teresa López-Sobrino, MD; and Salvatore Brugaletta, MD, PhD

Complete Revascularization in STEMI Patients

A look at when and how to perform complete revascularization versus when to leave revascularization incomplete.

By Paola Scarparo, MD, and Roberto Diletti, MD, PhD

Clinical Implications and Treatment of Coronary Microvascular Obstruction in STEMI

The unmet need of effectively targeting MVO to improve clinical outcomes.

By Rocco A. Montone, MD, PhD, and Filippo Crea, MD, PhD, FESC, FACC

Screening TEE for Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair

A review of the key images required for transcatheter tricuspid valve repair screening and a successful procedure.

By Richard Y. Bae, MD

What I Wish My Imager Would Teach Me About LAA

How coordination between the interventional imager and the procedural operator can refine the LAAO procedure, optimize its outcomes, and incorporate newer imaging technology.

By Mohamad Alkhouli, MD, and Akram Kawsara, MD

When It Comes to Open-Door Access, Culture Matters

A proper foundation is necessary for access improvement efforts to be successful.

By Joel Sauer, MBA, and Ginger Biesbrock, PA-C, MPH, MPAS, AACC

An Interview With Mayra Guerrero, MD

Dr. Guerrero offers insight on the effects of COVID-19 at her cath lab, an update on the status of the MITRAL trial, her role promoting greater female representation among interventional cardiologists, and more.