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An Interview With Sunil V. Rao, MD
Dr. Rao discusses optimal medical therapy for avoiding post-PCI complications, the growing practice of same-day discharge, and seemingly minor changes that could make a big difference in your practice.
Sunil V. Rao, MD, Named 2022-2023 President of SCAI
May 24, 2022—Sunil V. Rao, MD, FSCAI was recently named the 2022-2023 President of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI). His appointment was announced at SCAI’s 2022 Scientific Sessions held May 19-22 in Atlanta, Georgia.
SAFE-PCI Trial
Sunil V. Rao, MD, shares his experience with the SAFE-PCI trial and the impact it may have on PCI treatment for women.With Sunil V. Rao, MD
Antithrombotic Therapy for PCI
Alternatives that may surpass current UFH pathophysiology.
By Sean Javaheri, MD, and Sunil V. Rao, MD
Thrombocytopenia in PCI Patients
Recognizing and managing this important adverse event.
By Michael W. Tempelhof, MD, and Sunil V. Rao, MD
New Frontiers in Transradial Intervention
A present-day assessment of three important clinical issues.
By Adhir Shroff, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, and Sunil V. Rao, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Economic Benefits of the Transradial Approach
How cost savings associated with the transradial approach might affect your percutaneous coronary interventions.
By Sumeet Subherwal, MD, and Sunil V. Rao, MD
The Impact of Radial Access on PCI Complications
Advantages of this approach in the outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention.
By John P. Vavalle, MD, and Sunil V. Rao, MD
Bleeding Avoidance Strategies
Experts offer their experience with acute coronary syndrome protocol and how they approach access sites and handle bleeding events.
With Andrey Espinoza, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Paul A. Gurbel, MD; Sunil V. Rao, MD; and Steven J. Yakubov, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Ask the Experts: Uptake of radial access in the United States: A glass half full?
With James Nolan, MBChB, FRCP, MD; Samir B. Pancholy, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI; Tejas Patel, MD, DM, FACC, FSCAI, FESC; and Sunil V. Rao, MD
Radial Versus Femoral: Choosing the Best Option for Each Patient
Experts Sunil Rao, MD, and Timothy Sanborn, MD, discuss their opinions on access, pharmacology, patient selection, and the use of closure devices.
SCAI Statement Defines Best Practices for Transradial Procedures
October 23, 2013—The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) announced the publication of a consensus statement by Sunil V. Rao, MD, et al from SCAI's transradial working group that defines best practices for transradial angiography and intervention. The consensus statement is available online ahead of print in SCAI's journal, Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions.
Chief Medical Editor's Page
By Ted E. Feldman, MD, FSCAI
SCAI Launches Transradial Educational Initiative for PCI Procedures
November 27, 2017—The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) recently announced the launch of TRAnsition for VALUE, a multifaceted educational initiative to inform cardiologists, hospital administrators, and catheterization lab staff about the benefits of expanding the adoption of transradial percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the United States.
CHIEF MEDICAL EDITOR'S PAGE
Radial Artery Access
ACC, AHA Issue New Acute Coronary Syndrome Guideline
February 27, 2025—The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) announced the release of an updated clinical practice guideline for managing patients experiencing acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Antithrombotic and Antiplatelet Therapies
By Ted E. Feldman, MD, FSCAI, Chief Medical Editor
Optimal Access/Reliable Closure
By Ted E. Feldman, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FESC
SCAI’s Early Career Research Grant Recipients Are Announced
January 4, 2023—The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) announced four recipients of the Early Career Research Grants, a new initiative offered by SCAI to support the next generation of interventional cardiologists in advancing their research careers.
Radial Refinement
