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Confidence in the Data
Redefining radiation safety in the cath lab.
By Karim Al-Azizi, MD
M-TEER Shown to Improve Symptoms and QoL in Patients With Mitral Annular Calcification
April 24, 2026—Patients with mitral annular calcification (MAC) who undergo mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) experienced similar reductions in mitral regurgitation (MR) and improvement in quality of life compared to those seen in patients without calcification.
Effect of Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch in TAVR Studied for Women Versus Men
May 1, 2025—The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) announced the presentation of data demonstrating that women are 8% more likely than men to experience major complications after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
Radial Artery Access
By Ted E. Feldman, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FESC
One-Year Findings Compare Distal Versus Radial Artery Access for Cardiac Catheterization
May 18, 2023—The Distal versus Proximal Radial Artery Access for Cardiac Catheterization and Intervention (DIPRA) randomized-controlled trial compared outcomes of hand function and effectiveness of conventional proximal radial artery (PRA) access versus distal radial artery (DRA) access for cardiac catheterization, announced the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI).
DIPRA Study’s 30-Day Findings Compare Distal and Proximal Radial Artery Access
May 19, 2022—The single-center DIPRA randomized controlled trial evaluated outcomes of hand function and effectiveness of conventional proximal radial artery (PRA) access compared to distal radial artery (DRA) access for cardiac catheterization.
Beyond Radial: Ulnar, Snuffbox, and Palmar Branch Access
A review of the limitations of transradial access and the benefits and challenges of alternative approaches for cardiac catheterization.
By Karim M. Al-Azizi, MD, and Amir S. Lotfi, MD
