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2025 Scientific Sessions
Satellite Sessions and Workshops
Breakfast Program: ABC & SCAI—Advancing Health Equity in Secondary ASCVD and Lp(a) Management (CME)
Welcome and Introductions
Anthony M. Fletcher, M.D., FSCAI
Health Equity in Cardiovascular Care: A Collaborative Call to Action
Quinn Capers IV, MD
Secondary ASCVD Management: Are We Making Progress?
Tayo A Addo, M.D.
Lp(a)? Probably Not So Little! Insights and Management Strategies
Karol Watson
Panel Discussion: Bridging the Gap Between Cath Lab, Primary Cardiology and Primary Care Providers
Triston B. B. J. Smith, M.D., FSCAI
Call to Action: Lp(a) Testing and Screening
Anthony M. Fletcher, M.D., FSCAI
Breakfast Program: Radiation and Orthopedic Safety in the Cath Lab—We Can Do Both (CME)
Welcome and Overview
Allison G. Dupont, M.D., FSCAI
Scope of the Problem and What SCAI's Doing About It
James B. Hermiller, M.D., MSCAI
What’s in the Toolkit? Radiation Reduction, Shielding Tools, and Advanced Imaging Techniques
Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, FSCAI
The Economic Argument: How to Influence Administration to Invest in the Health of Cath Lab Workers
Anna Bortnick, M.D., Ph.D., FSCAI
Practical Considerations for Implementation: Cath Lab Director's Perspective
Islam Abudayyeh, M.D., FSCAI
Breakfast Program: Tricuspid TEER—Mastering the Technique (CME)
Welcome and Overview
Jason H. Rogers, M.D., FSCAI
Clinical Case Example: Severe TR
Anene Ukaigwe, M.D., FSCAI
Patient Selection for Tricuspid TEER
Chad Kliger, M.D., FSCAI
Procedural Strategy and Planning for Tricuspid TEER
Paul Dennis Mahoney, M.D., FSCAI
Challenging Imaging: When to Consider 3D ICE
Gagan Singh, M.D., FSCAI
T-TEER and Device Leads: How to Manage
Anita W. Asgar, M.D., FSCAI
Case Resolution
Anene Ukaigwe, M.D., FSCAI
CHD Lunch Program: Contemporary ASD Closure—A Review of FDA-Approved Devices and Patient-Specific Selection (CME)
Welcome & Introductions
Gurumurthy Hiremath, M.D., FSCAI
Overview of the Current Devices and Evolving ASD Device Technology in the US: Towards the Ideal
Athar M. Qureshi, M.D., FSCAI, FSCAI
Occlutech ASD Occluder: Device Characteristics and Technical Nuances of Delivery and Deployment
Gurumurthy Hiremath, M.D., FSCAI
My Practice: A Personal Perspective on Device Selection and Technique
Daniel S. Levi, M.D., FSCAI
ASD Closure in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease
Ada C Stefanescu Schmidt, M.D., M.Sc., FSCAI
The ASD Closure Module for Occlutech in the CRISP Registry, an Invitation to Participate
Daisuke Kobayashi, MD, MPH, FSCAI
Dinner Program: Complex Peripheral Vascular Interventions (CME)
Welcome and Overview
Sahil A. Parikh, MD, FSCAI
Lesion Preparation for SFA Disease: When Do I Use IVL, Atherectomy, BOTH?
John Winscott, M.D.
New Technology Updates in the SFA: Has Anything Changed My Approach to CTOs?
Sanjum S Sethi, M.D., MPH, FSCAI
SFA Treatment Algorithm: Do We Have It Figured Out Yet? What Don’t We Have in Our Toolbox?
Jon C. George, M.D., FSCAI
BTK Scaffolds: Have DRS Changed Our Approach or Has the Fad Worn Off?
Sahil A. Parikh, MD, FSCAI
Deep Vein Arterialization: Tips and Tricks
Fadi A. Saab, M.D., FSCAI
Complex Limb Salvage Interventions: Best and Toughest Cases of the Year
Marco Manzi, MD
Searching for the Holy Grail: What’s the Right Amount of Perfusion for the Ischemic Limb?
Jun Li, M.D., FSCAI
Dinner Program: Driving Progress in Cardiology: Exploring the Role of FXI in Acute Coronary Syndromes & Beyond (CME)
Introduction and Objectives
C. Michael Gibson, M.D., MSCAI
Dinner Program: SCAI Bifurcation Club—A Case-Based Discussion (CME)
Welcome and Overview
George D. Dangas, M.D., Ph.D., MSCAI
Bifurcation PCI: Dos and Don’ts
Yiannis S Chatzizisis, M.D., Ph.D., FSCAI
IVUS-, OCT- and CT-Guided Bifurcation PCI
Antonio Colombo, M.D., MSCAI
DCB in Bifurcation PCI
Goran Stankovic, M.D., Ph.D., FSCAI
Bifurcation CTO
Arasi Maran, M.D., FSCAI
Lunch Program: CT-Guided Coronary Interventions—An Update From the SCAI/SCCT Scientific Roundtable (CME)
Welcome and Introductions
Yader B. Sandoval, M.D., FSCAI
Entering the World of CT-Guided PCI: SCAI/SCCT Scientific Roundtable Key Messages
Yader B. Sandoval, M.D., FSCAI
Plaque-Based Pre-Procedural Planning: Calcium, Calcium, Calcium
Ziad A. Ali, M.D., Ph.D.
Physiology-Based Pre-Procedural Planning: FFRCT and Virtual PCI
Koen Nieman, MD
Role of CT in Bifurcation PCI
Natalia Pinilla, MD, FSCAI
Role of CT for CTO PCI Planning
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD, FSCAI
How to Implement CT-Guided PCI in Your Practice and the Role of Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Omar Khalique, M.D., FSCAI
Lunch Program: Cutting Edge Techniques in Modern PCI
Case Conclusion
Arasi Maran, M.D., FSCAI
Lunch Program: Emerging Microvascular Technologies to Improve STEMI Outcomes
The State of STEMI: Past, Present, Future Therapeutic Solutions
Gregg W. Stone, M.D.
Microcirculation is Myocardium: You Only Got One Shot
Sandeep Nathan, M.D., FSCAI
The Urgent Call for Highly Cost-Effective Therapies for STEMI
David J. Cohen, M.D., FSCAI
Investigative Approach vs. Standard of Care: Left Ventricular Unloading
Michael J. Lim, M.D., FSCAI
Fireside Chat / Panel Discussion
Timothy D. Henry, M.D., MSCAI, Srihari S. Naidu, MD, FSCAI, Megha Prasad, M.D.
Lunch Program: Targeting Inflammation in Atherosclerotic Disease—The New Frontier (CME)
Welcome and CME Information
Jennifer A Rymer, MD, MBA, MHS
The History and Mechanism of Anti-Inflammatory Agents in the Treatment of ASCVD
Joshua Beckman, MD, MSc
Unlocking the Story of Colchicine and Its Role in the Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease
Binita Shah, M.D., M.S., FSCAI
Discussion (Use Discussion Slide)
Binita Shah, M.D., M.S., FSCAI
Residual Inflammatory Risk in the Post-PCI/AMI Patient: How Do We Define and Reduce These Risks?
Wayne B. Batchelor, M.D., FSCAI
Novel Therapies for Targeting Inflammation in ASCVD
Jennifer A Rymer, MD, MBA, MHS
Wrap Up and Closing Poll
Jennifer A Rymer, MD, MBA, MHS
Lunch Program: The Case for Early Treatment in Severe Aortic Stenosis (SAS) Patients—What the Latest Evidence Tells Us (CME)
Welcome and Introductions
James B. Hermiller, M.D., MSCAI
Patient Pathway Solutions: Results of the DETECT-AS Study
Sammy Elmariah, M.D., FSCAI
Latest Evidence from the EARLY TAVR Trial: Treatment of Asymptomatic SAS Patients
Philippe Genereux MD, M.D.
Heart Teams and Referrers: How Can They Engage to Treat All SAS Patients and Address Capacity?
David J. Cohen, M.D., FSCAI
TAVR in Younger Patients: What About Durability?
Megan Coylewright, M.D., FSCAI
Panel Discussion: How Will Your Practice Change?
Molly Szerlip, M.D., FSCAI
Lunch Program: The Future of IV Platelet Inhibition in the Catheterization Laboratory (CME)
Welcoming Remarks and CME Information
Suzanne J. Baron, M.D., FSCAI
Cangrelor – The Data Behind When and Why to Use IV Anti-Platelet Therapy in the Catheterization Laboratory
Jennifer A Rymer, MD, MBA, MHS
What’s Clot Got to Do With It? Techniques for Managing Heavy Thrombus Burden
Mitul P. Patel, M.D., FSCAI
Discussion (Use Discussion Slide)
Suzanne J. Baron, M.D., FSCAI
Case Presentation of Cardiac Arrest (or Shock or STEMI)
Sandeep Nathan, M.D., FSCAI
Discussion (Use Discussion Slide)
Suzanne J. Baron, M.D., FSCAI
Case Presentation: Conclusion
Sandeep Nathan, M.D., FSCAI
Case Presentation of Complex PCI (CTO vs. MVD vs. LMCA)
Maya Serhal, MD
Discussion (Use Discussion Slide)
Suzanne J. Baron, M.D., FSCAI
Case Presentation: Conclusion
Maya Serhal, MD
Wrap Up and Closing Poll
Suzanne J. Baron, M.D., FSCAI
Lunch Program: Turning Point in Hypertension Care: Symplicity Spyral™ Renal Denervation System
Welcome and Introductions
David E. Kandzari, M.D., MSCAI
SCAI WIN: Coronary and Structural Case Presentations with Expert Debates on Treatment Strategies
Coronary Case Presentation
Mariem Sawan, MD
Debate: Complete Revascularization – Pro
Saba Z Assar, MD
Debate: Complete Revascularization – Con
Allison Barbara Hall, M.D., FSCAI
Structural Case Presentation
Ranya Sweis, M.D., FSCAI
Debate: Tricuspid Regurgitation – Repair
Anita W. Asgar, M.D., FSCAI
Debate: Tricuspid Regurgitation – Replace
Megan Coylewright, M.D., FSCAI
SCAI WIN: Peripheral and Shock Case Presentations with Expert Debates on Treatment Strategies
Peripheral Case Presentation
Sridevi R. Pitta, M.D., FSCAI
Debate: PERT Team is Activated, I Choose Mechanical Thrombectomy
Jun Li, M.D., FSCAI
Debate: PERT Team is Activated, I Choose EKOS
Nazli K Okumus, MD
Discussion
Shock Case Presentation
Samantha Michelle Espinosa, MD MPH
Use of Percutaneous LVAD in ACS for LV Unloading: Cons
Hannah I Chaudry, MD, FSCAI
Debater
Katherine Kunkel, M.D., FSCAI
Workshop on Building a Renal Denervation Program: Demystifying RDN—Recorded Cases (CME)
rRDN with Dr. Eric Secemsky
Eric Secemsky, MD, MSc, FSCAI
uRDN with Dr. Ajay Kirtane
Ajay J. Kirtane, MD, FSCAI
Workshop on Building a Renal Denervation Program: Exploring the Management of Hypertension—From Devices to Networked Care (CME)
Welcome and CME Information
Tai Kobayashi, M.D., FSCAI
Device Data: A Quick Recap
Syed Ahsan
Comprehensive Workup for HTN and Advanced Management Strategies
Maria Bonanni, CRNP
Exploring Networked BP Monitoring Models
Florian Rader, MD, MSc
Workshop on Building a Renal Denervation Program: Reimbursement Pathways (CME)
Reimbursement Pathways
Jay S. Giri, MD, FSCAI, Atul Chugh, MD, FACC
Workshop on Building a Renal Denervation Program: What's the Consensus? Reviewing AHA, ESC, and SCAI Guidelines (CME)
Two New Documents to Review: AHA Scientific Statement, ESC Guidelines
Katherine Kunkel, M.D., FSCAI
SCAI Document on Operator Requirements: Who and What Training?
Herb D. Aronow, MD, MPH, MSCAI
Workshop on the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism: Optimal Procedural Techniques With Common Complications and Troubleshooting (CME)
Embolectomy: Procedural Techniques
Wissam A Jaber, M.D., FSCAI
Embolectomy: Troubleshooting and Complications
Samuel Horr, M.D., FSCAI
CDL: Procedural Techniques
Michael N. Young, MD, FSCAI
CDL: Troubleshooting and Complications
Sanjum S Sethi, M.D., MPH, FSCAI
Workshop on the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism: PE With Shock (CME)
Which Patients Do I Choose for Systemic Lysis?
Joshua Beckman, MD, MSc
Which Patients Do I Choose for Catheter-Based Intervention?
Catalin Toma, M.D.
Which Patients Do I Choose for Surgery?
Brent Keeling, MD
Which Patients Do I Choose for MCS?
Alejandra Gutierrez, MD
Workshop on the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism: PE—The Disease (CME)
Welcome and CME Information
Jay S. Giri, MD, FSCAI, Catalin Toma, M.D.
Gaps in Current Risk Stratification Frameworks
Joshua Beckman, MD, MSc
CT: Beyond Positive vs. Negative for Acute PE
Robert Liotta, MD
Advanced Assessment of RV Function
Catalin Toma, M.D.
Overcoming Obstacles to PERT
Kenneth Rosenfield, M.D., MHCDS, MSCAI
Operator and Hospital Economics
Jay S. Giri, MD, FSCAI
Workshop on the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism: Updates on Clinical Science—IDE Studies (CME)
Panel Discussion on Latest IDE Studies
Sahil A. Parikh, MD, FSCAI
Workshop on the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism: Updates on Clinical Science—RCTs (CME)
Storm PE
Robert Lookstein, MD
HI PEITHO
Kenneth Rosenfield, M.D., MHCDS, MSCAI
PEERLESS 2 and PERSEVERE 2
Jay S. Giri, MD, FSCAI
PE TRACT
Akhilesh Sista, MD