Cath Lab Digest

News and clinical updates for the cath lab specialist.

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The FDA has approved the SELUTION SLR™ PTCA drug-eluting balloon, marking an important milestone for coronary intervention and expanding treatment options for patients. Learn more about the approval:

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Concomitant LAAC is growing—is your workflow ready? Join Episode 2 of WATCHMAN™ LAAC in Practice for practical insights on scheduling, case optimization, care team alignment, and scalable program design.

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The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) is urging CMS to eliminate the ASC weight scalar, warning that proposed 2027 payment cuts could limit patient access to lower-cost surgery centers.

https://t.co/l1nqCuZGOG

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One coordinated case. Two procedures. Considerations for program growth. Learn how strategic scheduling and coordinated pathways can support concomitant LAAC and AF ablation without compromising throughput.

Register: https://t.co/Y9i5rBSYkC

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New Supplement: CIED Management 2026

Explore scalable workflows, responsible AI use, and strategies for addressing transmission volumes, staffing constraints, alert fatigue, interoperability gaps, and financial pressures—plus an RFP capability matrix.

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How can programs expand concomitant LAAC and AF ablation without disrupting standalone WATCHMAN™ efficiency? Explore practical strategies for smarter scheduling, patient routing, and sustainable growth.

Register: https://t.co/QEU44ADqNj

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@MortonKern and @DrJayMohan: Our Top Tips for a New Fellow Starting in the Cath Lab
Listen at the link or jump to the article:
https://t.co/DCYIkROYZD
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ESC Congress 2026 will feature the Fifth Universal Definition of myocardial infarction, replacing numbered MI types with 3 categories: primary, secondary, and procedure-related MI. https://t.co/rC9D9jzUaw #cardiotwitter #esc2026

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Investment in cardiovascular ASCs continues to gain momentum.

The sale of a physician-owned cardiovascular surgery center reflects continued growth in outpatient cardiovascular care and confidence in the ASC market.

https://t.co/opGXXvEDJL

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Why do some #ASC startups struggle even in strong markets?
Lori Griffith, RN, looks at the planning decisions that can make—or break—an ambulatory surgery center, from market assessment and physician alignment to operational readiness and long-term growth. https://t.co/P1TKJkWjMH

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Can one interventional cardiologist realistically cover more than one low-volume cath lab?
Mort Kern, MD, and colleagues examine the challenges of STEMI coverage in rural and low-volume settings. https://t.co/CSITTINNPb #cardiotwitter #STEMI @InvasiveCardiol

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Three standout cath lab cases. Meet the finalists from CRT’s 2026 Nurses and Technologists Interesting Cases Competition, featuring ANOCA, transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement after a Ross procedure, and complex in-stent restenosis. https://t.co/5atgxs5E22 @CRT_meeting

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A record number of ambulatory surgery centers are now included in The Leapfrog Group's quality and safety ratings, expanding transparency and benchmarking across outpatient care.

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New #DETOURSystem case series from Haris Usman, MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI, and Ramzan M. Zakir, MD, RPVI, FACC, FSCAI. Their findings demonstrate the consistency of technical success across diverse anatomic challenges and suggest #PTAB with the DETOUR System may fill an important niche between conventional #endovascular therapy and open surgical bypass.

Read now in @CathLabDigest: https://t.co/dumpPfFkEo

Important Safety Information: https://t.co/7JvFarI0JW

#healthcareinnovation #cardiotwitter #endovascularinnovation #medicalinnovation

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A regional hub in Oregon for stroke intervention, STEMI, structural heart, and complex cardiovascular care, PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend is powered by a humble team offering outstanding care:
https://t.co/P4XbpOk2X2
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Newly FDA-approved: Caristo Diagnostics' CaRi-Heart uses AI to analyze coronary inflammation from routine CCTA, providing an additional marker to help assess cardiovascular risk. https://t.co/CQs8gpuerB #cardiotwitter @invasivecardiol

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“Time is brain.”
Camilo R. Gomez, MD, MBA, explains how the phrase was inspired by cardiology’s “time is muscle” and discusses the importance of collaboration between cardiology and neurointervention.
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Ascension has completed its acquisition of AMSURG, adding approximately 300 ASCs to its national network.

“Healthcare is increasingly moving beyond the traditional hospital setting,” said Ascension CEO Eduardo Conrado.

Read more: https://t.co/BXdiITeQal

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Registry data is more than a reporting tool. Carol Wesley, MSN, MHA, RN discusses how cardiovascular programs can use registry data to engage physicians, benchmark performance, and build a culture of accountability.
https://t.co/1qchp9HhpS
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Rural cardiovascular care often means doing more with fewer specialists.

Amanda Ryan, DO, shares her experience building Advanced ASC and expanding access to interventional cardiology in rural New Mexico.

Watch: https://t.co/Q1vKRApenu