Physiology-Guided PCI: Surveying the FFR Paradigm

Plus: Updates on PFO and LAA Closure

By Yuhei Kobayashi, MD

FFR, iFR, and Other Resting Indices: Pressure-Wire Based Assessment of Ischemia

Reviewing current wire-based indices and evidence supporting their use.

By Takeshi Nishi, MD, and Yuichi Saito, MD

Angiography- and Intravascular Imaging–Based FFR

Alternative methods for coronary physiologic assessments in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.

By Tatsunori Takahashi, MD; Azeem Latib, MD; and Yuhei Kobayashi, MD

Physiologic Optimization of Revascularization

A review of post-PCI research and a discussion of improving patient prognosis and the benefits of physiologic assessments.

By Seung Hun Lee, MD, PhD; Doosup Shin, MD; Ki Hong Choi, MD; and Joo Myung Lee, MD, MPH, PhD

Left Atrial Appendage Closure: An Update

Reviewing the latest literature, current devices, and procedural considerations for prevention of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.

By Cameron McAlister, MD, FRACP, and Jacqueline Saw, MD, FRCPC, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FSCCT

Appraising the Role of PFO Closure

A review of updated trial data, available devices, and application of patent foramen ovale closure.

By Krishna S. Kallakuri, MD, and Rajeev L. Narayan, MD

Overcoming Barriers to Cardiac Rehabilitation Enrollment

A discussion about how the influence of the cardiovascular provider, patient cost, and access affects cardiac rehabilitation program enrollment and ways to improve adherence.

By Terri McDonald, RN, MBA, CPHQ

An Interview With Quinn Capers IV, MD, FACC

Dr. Capers discusses the importance of diversity in the physician workforce, how to recognize and counteract unconscious bias, how he led the change at Ohio State to a radial-first cath lab, and more.