Calcium Considerations

By Jennifer A. Tremmel, MD, MS

Why Is There So Much Calcium, and Can We Prevent It?

Reviewing primary, secondary, and tertiary approaches to preventing the incidence, progression, and recurrence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and related events.

By Aman Kansal, MD, and Jennifer Rymer, MD, MBA, MHS

Essentials of Coronary Calcium Evaluation

Role of invasive and noninvasive imaging in assessing coronary calcium.

By Sarah Malik, MD; Evan Shlofmitz, DO; and Richard A. Shlofmitz, MD

Calcific Coronary Lesion Imaging and Treatment

Pros and cons of the available imaging modalities and modification therapies for coronary artery calcium, plus the importance of a structured, algorithmic approach to management.

By Harshith Chandrakumar, MBBS, PGY6; Molly Silkowski, DO, PGY6; and Anbukarasi Maran, MBBS, MD

Valvular Calcium: The Importance of Calcium in Aortic Stenosis to Inform Shared Decision-Making Discussions

By Megan Coylewright, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI

Valvular Calcium: Calcium in Mitral Valves

Understanding how mitral annular calcification is assessed and how it may influence the outcomes of treatment options.

By Luke P. Dawson, MBBS, MPH, and Rahul P. Sharma, MBBS

Access and Closure of Calcified Vessels in Patients Undergoing PCI

An analysis of access decision points and closure technologies in the setting of arterial calcification.

By Jacob C. Ricci, MS; Prashant Kaul, MD; and Andrew J. Klein, MD, FACC, FSVM, FSCAI

Step-by-Step Approach to Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty for CTEPH

Best practices for the technical execution of safe and effective BPA.

By Ahmad Jabri, MD; Anas Alameh, MD; Bryan Kelly, DO; and Vikas Aggarwal, MD, MPH

Setting the Stage in the Cath Lab for Ongoing Lipid Management

A comprehensive approach to improving lipid levels after ACS hospitalization requires early intervention, multidisciplinary collaboration using guidelines and decision-making tools, and engagement with the care team on the “what” and “why” of any workflow changes.

By Nihar R. Desai, MD, MPH, and Denise Busman, MSN, RN, CPHQ, FACC

An Interview With Faisal Sharif, MD, PhD, FESC, FACC, FRCPI

Prof. Sharif shares what “translational cardiovascular medicine” looks like in practice, his work with CURAM and BioInnovate, insights from running an RDN center of excellence, and more.