Large Bore Access for the Interventional Cardiologist
Expert guidance on insertion, maintenance and closure from members of SCAI's Quality Improvement Committee.
Point-of-Care App
A free resource that the entire cardiovascular care team can use in the Cath Lab and clinic to quickly and easily refer to our clinical documents and interactive tools, such as the cardiogenic shock classification tool, risk calculators, and critical treatment algorithms, to improve patient care.
Apr 16th, 2026
Quality Improvement
Liberalizing Oral Intake Before Cardiac Catheterization: A Patient-Centered Approach
This month’s QI Tip reviews the growing body of evidence that liberalizing oral intake before cath lab procedures is safe, improves patient satisfaction...
Feb 19th, 2026
Quality Improvement
Optimal Strategies for Percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Support for Acute Right Heart Failure to Improve Clinical Outcomes
Acute right heart failure remains one of the most challenging clinical scenarios encountered by interventional cardiologists and critical care teams. Th...
Jan 22nd, 2026
Quality Improvement
Management of Non-Acute Myocardial Infarction Cardiogenic Shock
Non–AMI cardiogenic shock is a complex and increasingly common condition requiring early recognition and a physiology-driven approach. This month’s Tip ...
Nov 20th, 2025
Quality Improvement
Coronary Microvascular Disease: Diagnosis and Management
This month’s Tip of the Month explores the diagnosis and management of coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD). Learn how to identify CMD endotypes by me...
Oct 16th, 2025
Quality Improvement
Approach for Entrapped Gear in Coronary Arteries
Device entrapment during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is rare but potentially life-threatening. The latest Tip of the Month offers a comprehen...
Jun 19th, 2025
Quality Improvement
Newer Emerging Strategies to Reduce Radial Artery Occlusion: Post-Transradial Catheterization
Radial artery occlusion (RAO) is a common complication following transradial access for coronary interventions, which can hinder future procedures. While ...
Feb 20th, 2025
Cath Lab Administration
Use PCI Risk Scores to Assess Risks of Peri-Procedural Complications!
As more patients with coronary artery disease present at older ages and with multiple co-morbidities, interventional cardiologists are increasingly perfor...
Jan 23rd, 2025
Quality Improvement
Quality Initiatives for Prevention of Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury
As older patients with comorbidities such as diabetes and renal disease are increasingly treated in the cath lab, we encounter more patients at high risk ...
Oct 24th, 2024
Occupational Health and Well-Being
Acute Stress Management
Complications during routine cases can cause a nonemergent case to suddenly transition into an emergency. Physical threats and threats to our mental well-...
Sep 19th, 2024
Training
Reducing Radial Spasm
Radial arterial spasm (RAS) is a complication that can produce discomfort for the patient and limit the operator's ability to manipulate catheters. While ...