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Lifestyle Habits and Structural Heart Abnormalities Among Former Athletes and Their Families: HUDDLE Subanalysis Open

Michael K.D. Amponsah, Alexis K. Okoh, Shannon Cheffet-Walsh, Mehul Patel, David G. Carfagno , et al. · 2025

2025 SCAI/HRS clinical practice guidelines on transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion Open

Andrew M. Goldsweig, Michael Glikson, Jacqueline Joza, Clifford J. Kavinsky, Omar Khalique , et al. · 2025

2025 SCAI/HRS Clinical Practice Guidelines on Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Open

Andrew M. Goldsweig, Michael Glikson, Jacqueline Joza, Clifford J. Kavinsky, Omar Khalique , et al. · 2025

Key recommendations address patient selection for LAAO, periprocedural imaging, adjunctive antithrombotic therapy, and management of PDL and device-related thrombus. The panel also recommended necessary future research regarding the use of…

Spontaneous Partial Dehiscence of Trifecta Bioprosthetic Valve Leaflet Open

Omar Abdel‐Razek, Hassan Rastegar, David Liu, Venkatachalam Senthilnathan, Marie‐France Poulin , et al. · 2025

Transcatheter Atrioventricular Valve Repair and Replacement Technologies in Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease: A Paradigm for Improving Access Open

Arash Salavitabar, Mamdouh Al‐Ahmadi, Marvin H. Eng, Frank F. Ing, Saibal Kar , et al. · 2024

Investigation of outcomes following transcatheter edge to edge repair of the mitral valve versus medical management alone in patients with cardiogenic shock and mitral regurgitation Open

Caleb Chiang, Mina Kerolos, Michael Sunnaa, Sushant Koirala, Joseph Eid , et al. · 2024

Low Burden of Atrial Fibrillation After PFO Closure: Is There a Need to Worry? Open

Marie‐France Poulin, Clifford J. Kavinsky · 2024

The Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation After Percutaneous Patent Foramen Ovale Closure Detected by Implantable Loop RecordersJournal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions101930PreviewPatent foramen ovale (PFO) is seen…

Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factors Among Former National Football League Players Open

Alexis K. Okoh, Michael K.D. Amponsah, Shannon Cheffet-Walsh, Mehul Patel, David G. Carfagno , et al. · 2024

HUDDLE identified a large discrepancy between participant self-awareness and actual prevalence of CVD and risk factors, highlighting a significant opportunity for population health interventions. Structural cardiac abnormalities were obser…

Collaboration in the Interventional Care of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patient: Teamwork Is Key Open

Holly Bauser‐Heaton, Thomas E. Fagan, Frank F. Ing, Clifford J. Kavinsky, Jenny E. Zablah , et al. · 2023

Patent Foramen Ovale Closure for Nonstroke Indications Open

Akilesh Honasoge, Hussam Suradi, Jonathan M. Tobis, Clifford J. Kavinsky · 2023

Management of Patients With Patent Foramen Ovale and Stroke: A National Survey of Interventional Cardiologists and Vascular Neurologists Open

Farhan Khan, Laith Derbas, Steven R. Messé, Clifford J. Kavinsky, Scott E. Kasner , et al. · 2023

Background Results from multiple clinical trials support patent foramen ovale closure after cryptogenic stroke in select patients, but it remains unclear how new data and updated professional society guidelines have impacted clinical pract…

SCAI/HRS Expert Consensus Statement on Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Closure Open

Jacqueline Saw, David R. Holmes, João L. Cavalcante, James V. Freeman, Andrew M. Goldsweig , et al. · 2023

Exclusion of the left atrial appendage to reduce thromboembolic risk related to atrial fibrillation was first performed surgically in 1949. Over the past 2 decades, the field of transcatheter endovascular left atrial appendage closure (LAA…

SCAI/HRS expert consensus statement on transcatheter left atrial appendage closure Open

Jacqueline Saw, David R. Holmes, João L. Cavalcante, James V. Freeman, Andrew M. Goldsweig , et al. · 2023

Clinicians' Approach to Patent Foramen Ovale Closure after Stroke: Comparing Cardiologists and Neurologists Open

Farhan Khan, Paul N. Fiorilli, Steven R. Messé, Scott E. Kasner, Laith Derbas , et al. · 2022

Background Evidence from randomized trials and updated professional society guidelines supports patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure after cryptogenic stroke in select patients. It is unclear how this has been integrated into real‐world prac…

SCAI Guidelines for the Management of Patent Foramen Ovale Open

Clifford J. Kavinsky, Molly Szerlip, Andrew M. Goldsweig, Zahid Amin, Konstantinos Dean Boudoulas , et al. · 2022

C-32 | Comparison of Post-TAVR and Predischarge Doppler Gradients after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Balloon and Self-expandable Transcatheter Valves Open

Setri Fugar, Khrystyna Deka, Christina Anderson, Claudia Lama von Buchwald, Rachel E. Geroux , et al. · 2022

BackgroundDifferences in the Doppler-derived mean aortic valve gradients immediately after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) varies as compared to gradients measured prior to discharge. These differences have been attributed to…

D-41 | Patent Foramen Ovale Closure after Stroke: Comparing Cardiologists and Neurologists Open

Laith Derbas, Farhan Khan, Clifford J. Kavinsky, Steven R. Messé, Christopher G. Favilla · 2022

BackgroundSeveral clinical trials and recent guidelines support patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure after cryptogenic stroke in select patients. Here, we aimed to assess differences in current practice patterns between stroke neurologists a…

Clinical Outcomes at 1 Year Following Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in the United States Open

Matthew J. Price, David J. Slotwiner, Chengan Du, James V. Freeman, Zoltan G. Turi , et al. · 2022

The Clinical Impact of Device Lead–Associated Tricuspid Regurgitation: Need for a Multidisciplinary Approach Open

Aviral Vij, Clifford J. Kavinsky · 2022

Validation of risk scores for permanent pacemaker implantation after TAVR Open

Setri Fugar, Khrystyna Deka, Charles A. Anderson, Claudia Lama von Buchwald, Rachel E. Geroux , et al. · 2021

Background Despite advances in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) technology, High grade atrioventricular block (AVB) requiring permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation remains a frequent complication after the procedure. National…

The pivotal role of PFO in paradoxical embolism following venous sclerotherapy: a unique case report with pathological correlations Open

Eileen Gajo, Clifford J. Kavinsky, Joshua Murphy, Hussam Suradi · 2021

Background Vein sclerosing therapy for varicose veins remains an extremely popular procedure. Cerebrovascular accidents can be a serious complication. A patent foramen ovale (PFO) can act as a conduit to the arterial circulation, which cou…

Case report: Buddy wire technique to facilitate atrial septal crossing during transcatheter transseptal mitral valve implantation Open

Ashvarya Mangla, Ameer Musa, Clifford J. Kavinsky, Hussam Suradi · 2020

Background Transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve implantation (MVIV) has emerged as a viable treatment option in patients at high risk for surgery. Occasionally, despite appropriate puncture location and adequate dilation, difficulty is enco…

The Heart-Brain Team Approach in Patent Foramen Ovale Closure Open

F. Collado, Clifford J. Kavinsky · 2020

OPINION article Front. Neurol., 15 October 2020 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2020.561938

Hot topics in interventional cardiology: Proceedings from the society for cardiovascular angiography and interventions 2020 think tank Open

Srihari S. Naidu, Megan Coylewright, Beau M. Hawkins, Perwaiz Meraj, Brian H. Morray , et al. · 2020

The society for cardiovascular angiography and interventions (SCAI) think tank is a collaborative venture that brings together interventional cardiologists, administrative partners, and select members of the cardiovascular industry communi…

Case report: percutaneous closure of residual leak following left atrial appendage occlusion Open

Hussam Suradi, Jeffrey Park, Marie‐France Poulin, Clifford J. Kavinsky · 2020

Background Transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) using Watchman device has been demonstrated to be efficacious in decreasing stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation who are not suitable for long-term anticoagulation…

<span>Preclinical</span> comparative assessment of a dedicated pediatric poly‐L‐lactic‐acid‐based bioresorbable scaffold with a low‐profile bare metal stent Open

Kamel Shibbani, Luiza De Lima e Silva Bagno, Marie‐France Poulin, Thomas Matella, Karim Diab , et al. · 2020

Background Polymer‐based bioresorbable scaffolds (PBBS) have been assessed for coronary revascularization with mixed outcomes. Few studies have targeted pediatric‐specific scaffolds. We sought to assess safety, efficacy, and short‐term per…

<span>SCAI</span> position statement on adult congenital cardiac interventional training, competencies and organizational recommendations Open

Jamil Aboulhosn, Ziyad M. Hijazi, Clifford J. Kavinsky, Doff B. McElhinney, Anita Asgar , et al. · 2020

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common congenital anomaly and occurs in ~0.8% of all live births. Medical and surgical advancements over the past 80 years have resulted in markedly improved survival, and the majority of CHD pati…

The NCDR Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Registry Open

James V. Freeman, Paul D. Varosy, Matthew J. Price, David J. Slotwiner, Fred Kusumoto , et al. · 2020

SCAI publications committee manual of standard operating procedures Open

Molly Szerlip, Dmitriy N. Feldman, Herbert D. Aronow, James C. Blankenship, James W. Choi , et al. · 2020

Evidence‐based recommendations for clinical practice are intended to help health care providers and patients make decisions, minimize inappropriate practice variation, promote effective resource use, improve clinical outcomes, and direct f…

Issue Information ‐ TOC Open

David E. Kandzari, Dimitri Karmpaliotis, Annapoorna Kini, Jeffrey W. Moses, Pradyumna E. Tummala , et al. · 2019

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