Evidence-Based Medicine: Are We on the Right Track?

A summary of key presentations by the Antonio Colombo Alumni Association at the 1st Annual Innovation in Interventional Cardiovascular Therapy (IICT) meeting.

By Issam Moussa, MD, and Joseph De Gregorio, MD

Reconsideration of the Transradial Approach for PCI

The transradial approach for PCI eliminates access site bleeding complications, which may pose the largest risk to patients undergoing PCI in the modern era.

By Ronald P. Caputo, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Retrograde Approach for Coronary CTO

A promising strategy for successful revascularization.

By Etsuo Tsuchikane, MD, PhD

Use of IVUS for Coronary CTO Procedures

An update on the technology and use of IVUS in this challenging coronary niche.

By John E. Coletta, MD; Etsuo Tsuchikane, MD, PhD; Ravi Nair, MD; Daniel I. Simon, MD; and Marco A. Costa, MD, PhD

Optical Coherence Reflectometry in Coronary CTOs

A review of the history and emerging role in chronic coronary total occlusions.

By Joseph A. Quash, Jr, MD, and Richard R. Heuser, MD, FACC, FACP, FESC

Coronary CTO Intervention

Practice development and economic effects.

By William L. Lombardi, MD, FACC, FSCAI, and Noah J. Jones, MD

An Interview with Bonnie H. Weiner, MD

The President of the SCAI discusses society goals, details this year's annual meeting, and provides insights into the COURAGE trial.

By Bonnie H. Weiner, MD

Coronary CTOs

By Ted E. Feldman, MD, Chief Medical Editor