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Furthering the education and exchange of information within coronary heart disease interventional cardiology community

Progress in the field of interventional cardiology has led to greater management of Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) and enhanced patient care and safety. SCAI resources address the unique issues facing interventional cardiologists today, including clinical practice guidelines, clinical trial data, and safety. 

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From Education and Events

AKI After PCI: Optimizing Contrast Selection for Real World Prevention — June 17th

Acute kidney injury (AKI) remains a serious and costly complication following PCI and PVI procedures.

Join SCAI for a webinar exploring contemporary evidence and practical strategies for AKI prevention, with a focus on contrast selection and procedural planning.

Through case discussions and expert panel insights, faculty will review AKI risk assessment, the role of iso-osmolar iodinated contrast agents, and approaches to post-procedural management to optimize renal and cardiovascular outcomes. 

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2026 SCAI SHOCK

Mortality from cardiogenic shock complicating myocardial infraction remains high, approaching or exceeding 50% throughout the past 30 years, despite the development of percutaneous mechanical circulatory support technology and the national standard of emergent angioplasty and stenting.

SCAI SHOCK serves as a setting where the current diagnosis and management techniques of cardiogenic shock using the SCAI SHOCK classification system can be shared and discussed. 

Through workshops, lectures, case-based presentations, breakout sessions, and simulations, gain knowledge and practical know-how you can apply to daily practice. 

Shock Resource Center

Endorsed by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), American Heart Association (AHA), European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Association for Acute Cardiovascular Care (ACVC), Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).

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Renal Denervation Resource Center

For practitioners seeking to establish new therapeutic programs, this resource center can help you navigate the complex process of setting up your program and avoid costly errors.

Includes guidance on: business planning, program building, practice management, clinical documentation, and analysis of the cost-effectiveness of RDN as a treatment option. 

Bifurcation Club Webinar Series II

Global Insights to Tackle Bifurcation Challenges and Techniques

Expand your bifurcation expertise with our global series. Join us for in-depth case discussions led by renowned experts worldwide.

Each webinar will feature three twenty-minute cases with a strong emphasis on imaging and procedural techniques. Gain valuable insights into the latest strategies and best practices for treating bifurcations from simple to complex.

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Bifurcation Club Webinar Series I

Procedural Approaches and Techniques for Complex Lesions

Each webinar in this series presents three twenty-minute cases with an emphasis on imaging. Led by members of the SCAI Bifurcation Club and Dr. Tanveer Rab, discussions are case-based and focused predominantly on procedural approaches and techniques. 

Bifurcation Teaching Tools

BifurcAID

Teaches the different techniques of coronary bifurcation interventions, step-by-step.  

BifurcAID 3D

Demonstrates stenting techniques using animation and three-dimensional models, making even complicated techniques such as DK Crush start to look simple. 

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JSCAI

From Publications

Home to all of SCAI's clinical guidelines, expert consensus documents, and position statements, JSCAI is your essential resource for advancing interventional practice.

JSCAI publishes the latest clinical research on interventional therapies, diagnostic modalities, and innovations in treating and caring for ischemic heart disease patients in a curated collection of recently published articles.

 

Submit a Case or Cardio Quiz

From Clinical Practice

In clinical practice, decisions are not always clear-cut. Sharing your case as a recording or cardio quiz helps other practitioners develop their critical thinking skills and keep up-to-date. 

Find out more about the processes to follow to ensure that your case or quiz submission is successful. 

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Ischemic Heart Disease Council

From Leadership

Representing the interests of fellow members and patients, SCAI's councils are responsible for developing the strategy that drives the Society's programs. 

They are an opportunity to get more involved in SCAI's work and continue your professional development and network. 

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