Learn the Technique

By Azeem Latib, MD

Tips and Tricks to Performing the Crossover Technique

A detailed description of how to perform the crossover technique, anatomic considerations, and potential complications.

By Tarek A. Hammad, MD, and Mehdi H. Shishehbor, DO, MPH, PhD

A Step-by-Step Description of the DK Crush Technique

An overview of the materials required and how to perform the technique, with technical tips.

By Jun-Jie Zhang, MD, and Shao-Liang Chen, MD

Using Coils to Treat a Coronary Perforation

How the block and deliver technique can be used successfully.

By Roberto Garbo, MD, and Mario Iannaccone, MD

The Dos and Don’ts of Guide Catheter Extensions

The practicalities of effective and safe application of guide catheter extensions in the cath lab.

By Farrel Hellig, BSc, MBBCh, FCP(SA), FSCAI; Pieter van Wyk, MBChB, FRACP(NZ); and Muhammad Z. Moosa, MBBCh, FCP(SA), Cert Cardiology(SA)

Treating the “Uncrossable” Lesion

Reviewing the most commonly used techniques for managing balloon-uncrossable coronary lesions.

By Dimitrios Bliagos, MD

Intravascular Lithotripsy to Modify Calcified Coronary Artery Disease

How to use the Shockwave coronary Rx lithotripsy system.

By Anja Øksnes, MD, and Margaret McEntegart, MD, PhD

Performing Postclosure of Large-Bore Access

Reviewing the steps and devices needed to achieve a successful postclosure of large-bore access.

By Duane S. Pinto, MD, MPH

Percutaneous Transaxillary Access

Tips and tricks for a successful and safe alternate large-bore access.

By Pooja M. Swamy, MD; Rajiv Tayal, MD, MPH, FSCAI; and Amir Kaki, MD, FACC, FSCAI

The COVID-19 Storm and Rebooting Interventional Cardiology After the First Wave

Lessons learned from Spain.

By Rafael Romaguera, MD, PhD; Raul Moreno, MD, PhD; Ignacio Cruz, MD, PhD; and Jose M. de la Torre Hernandez, MD, PhD

Navigating Coronary Procedures in ASCs During the COVID-19 Era

One center’s experience in a crisis.

By Donald (Buck) Cross, MD, and Kelly Bemis, RN, BSN

Compensation in the Cardiovascular Practice in 2020

Recent MedAxiom reports offer insights on compensation trends for cardiovascular providers and advanced practice providers, as well as an early look at how COVID-19 impacted practices.

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

An Interview With Nicolas Van Mieghem, MD, PhD, FESC, FACC

Professor Van Mieghem discusses cardiovascular clinical trials in the COVID-19 era, cerebral embolic protection, three-dimensional modeling, and more.