The heparin frequently given before percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) should be pushed to as early as possible in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), according to ...

Operators safely shaved a few minutes off heart attack reperfusion times by taking patients straight to culprit lesion percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) when they arrived at the catheterization ...

Ad hoc PCI done by an interventional cardiologist after a noninterventional colleague performs the invasive diagnostic angiogram is an acceptable—albeit declining—practice, an analysis of the CathPCI ...

Beckley, W.Va. – The American College of Cardiology has recognized Raleigh General Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care, ...

As the demand for cardiac care in the US continues to rise, and as more patients are screened and treated for cardiovascular disease, cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention ...

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has updated their recommendations for performing PCI at centers without surgical backup, proposing a new algorithm that factors in ...

Odessa, Texas-based Medical Center Hospital has earned reaccreditation for its cardiac catheterization lab with percutaneous coronary intervention from the American College of Cardiology, according to ...

Interventional cardiology has revolutionized the approach to cardiovascular diseases, particularly in the management of acute coronary syndromes, such as ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI).

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has proven lifesaving: Morbidity and mortality outcomes are significantly improved with PCI when compared to clot-busting therapy. However, not all hospitals ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — It’s about the patients. That’s Karing Hearts Cardiology CEO Dr. Jeff Schoondyke’s stated rationale for a now successful effort to gain permission for a freestanding ...

HOUSTON, TN — The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has released an expert consensus statement for managing patients with cancer who are seen in the cardiac ...