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Does the Metal Matter?

An overview of next-generation stent platforms.

By Louis A. Cannon, MD, Fscai, FACC, FACP; Gary A. Daniel, MD; Kristin L. Hood, PHD; and Steven J. Yakubov, MD, FACC

Advances in DES Technology

By Ted E. Feldman, MD, FSCAI

Perspectives in TAVR

By Bernard Prendergast, BMedSci, BM BS, MRCP, DM, FRCP, FESC, and Samir Kapadia, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Overcoming Difficult Radial Anatomy During Primary PCI With Balloon-Assisted Tracking

Using balloon-assisted tracking as an alternative to femoral access in cases complicated by severe spasm, tortuosity, or radial loops.

By Senthil K. Elangovan, MRCP; Alex J. Chase, PhD; Adrian Ionescu, MD; and Daniel R. Obaid, PhD

Defining Left Main Stenosis Severity With IVUS and FFR

Two complementary modalities provide doctors with data on when to intervene.

By Filippo Figini, MD, and Azeem Latib, MD, FACC

TAVI: Which Valve for Which Patient?

A review of the technical challenges and optimal valve choices in different clinical and anatomic scenarios.

By Noman Ali, PhD, and Daniel J. Blackman, MD

Managing Complications of Transradial Catheterization

How to address challenges that may occur with this outcome-improving access procedure.

By Daniel H. Steinberg, MD

High-Risk Atherosclerotic Plaque: Defining Features and Assessment on Imaging

Key characteristics of vulnerable plaques and the role of advanced imaging in risk stratification and management of patients with acute coronary syndrome.

By Priyadarshini Dixit, MD; Sierra Fleming, MD; and Olga Toleva, MD, MPH