JSCAI BEATS

Contemporary Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Care in the United States: Part 1 & 2

At VIVA Conference 2025, an in-person panel featuring Eric Secemsky, Ehrin Armstrong, Sahil Parikh, Venita Chandra, and Saher Sabri highlighted the major themes from the two-part series, Contemporary Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Care in the United States, published in JSCAI. Based on the work of the Vascular InterVentional Advances (VIVA) Foundation—which convened a multispecialty Vascular Leaders Forum to openly address challenges in CLTI care and optimize the design of medical device trials—the papers draw on this collaborative discussion. The series emphasizes rising amputation trends, gaps in access, and the need for stronger cross-specialty integration. The experts highlighted the urgent need for multispecialty collaboration in CLTI care (Part 1) and addressed critical gaps in comparative evidence for revascularization strategies (Part 2).Part 1: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(25)01459-0/fulltext Part 2: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(25)01380-8/fulltext

Economic Barriers to IC Care for Adults and Children with CHD and Potential Policy Solutions: A SCAI Policy Statement

SCAI experts Drs. Lyndon Box, Frank Ing, Dennis Kim, and Holly Bauser-Heaton discuss a new original research article outlining the economic challenges impacting access to interventional cardiology care for adults and children with congenital heart disease. They discuss SCAI’s policy recommendations and explore practical solutions to improve equity and affordability. Watch to learn about the challenges patients face, the impact on access to care, and the policy recommendations aimed at driving meaningful change. Read the full JSCAI article here: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(25)01315-8/fulltext [https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(25)01315-8/fulltext]

Comparative Effectiveness of 2 Next-Generation Scatter Radiation Shielding Systems

Drs. Dean Kereiakes, Robert Riley, Nadia Sutton, and Amit Vora discuss the findings from the study “Comparative Effectiveness of 2 Next-Generation Scatter Radiation Shielding Systems,” which evaluates performance and safety improvements in modern shielding technologies. Learn how these innovations aim to reduce radiation exposure and enhance protection in clinical environments.Read the full article here: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(25)01228-1/fulltext

The Ringer Study: Clinical Experience with a Novel Perfusion Balloon Catheter in CAP

SCAI experts Drs. Cindy Grines, David Kandzari, Annapoorna Kini, and Mohammad Alqarqaz discuss findings from this original research study. Watch to hear about the clinical experience and outcomes from "The Ringer Study," which evaluates a novel perfusion balloon catheter in coronary artery perforation (CAP) cases. Learn how this innovative device may impact procedural safety and patient care in interventional cardiology.Read the full article here: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(25)01017-8/fulltext

Variability in State-Level Regulations Regarding Occupational Radiation Exposure

Andrew Goldsweig, MD, MSc, FSCAI, Amit Vora, MD, MPH, FSCAI, Sunil Rao, MD, MSCAI, Michele D. Voeltz, MD, highlight key findings from the paper on "Variability in State-Level Regulations Regarding Occupational Radiation Exposure." The discussion emphasized the wide variability in state requirements for shielding, dose monitoring, and safety training, despite uniform federal exposure limits. The panelists underscore the need for a centralized, accessible resource to guide institutions in improving radiation protection practices and reducing occupational risk.Read the article in JSCAI: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(25)01039-7/fulltext