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2026 Scientific Sessions
Congenital Heart Disease
Awards and Grant Winners, Member and FSCAI Inductions, and MSCAI Ceremony
Awards and Grant Winners, Member and FSCAI Inductions, and MSCAI Ceremony
J. Dawn Dawn Abbott, MD, MSCAI
Breakfast Program: Cath Lab Safety Reimagined—From Policy to Practice (CME)
The ALARA+ Coalition Toolkit: Empowering Safer Practices in the Cath Lab
Islam Abudayyeh, M.D., FSCAI
From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Navigating the Landscape Radiation Protection Technologies
Morton J. Kern, M.D., MSCAI
The Price of Protection: Evidence and Economics in Radiation Safety Reform
Anna Bortnick, M.D., Ph.D., FSCAI
Panel Discussion
CHD Potpourri
Introductory Remarks
SCAI Position Statement on PDA Closure in Premature Infants
Shawn Percy Batlivala, M.D., M.S.C.I., FSCAI
Branching Out Adapting Coronary Bifurcating Stent Techniques for Pediatrics
Ryan R. Reeves, M.D., FSCAI
When the Bronchus Meets the Cath Lab Collaborative Airway Interventions
Matthew T Brigger, MD
Reopening the Ductus: Recanalization Strategies for Isolated Branch PA's
Bryan H. Goldstein, M.D., FSCAI
Featured Round Table with Dr. Elazer Edelman, Dr. Martin Leon, and Dr. Renu Virmani: Molecular Engineering to Bedside Innovation
Round Table Discussion
Sahil A. Parikh, MD, FSCAI
Fetal Intervention: The Next Frontier
Introductory Remarks
Good Single Ventricle or Bad Two Ventricle the Ethics of Intervening Before Birth
Audrey C. Marshall, MD, FSCAI
Hit Me with Your Best Shot! How to Nail Fetal Atrial Septal Stent Placement
Athar M. Qureshi, M.D., FSCAI, FSCAI
You Can't Hit What You Can't See
Shaine Morris, MD, MPH
Opening Doors Early: What Happens After Fetal Pulmonary Valve Intervention
Jeffrey D. Zampi, M.D., FSCAI
Discussion
Founders' Lecture: What I Have Learned from Examination of Cases of Sudden Coronary Death
Founders' Lecture Introductory Remarks
Sahil A. Parikh, MD, FSCAI
Founders' Lecture: What I Have Learned from Examination of Cases of Sudden Coronary Death
Renu Virmani, M.D.
Getting What You Deserve: Coding and Reimbursement Workshop
Introductory Remarks
Nicole J. Sutton, M.D., FSCAI
How You Get Paid: CPT, RUC, and CMS
Mark H. Hoyer, MD, FSCAI
Coding Updates for 2025–2026
Shawn Percy Batlivala, M.D., M.S.C.I., FSCAI
Hildner Lecture: How Vascular Biology and Quantum Dynamics Drove A Revolution in Cardiovascular Sciences & Intervention
Hildner Lecture Introductory Remarks
Sahil A. Parikh, MD, FSCAI
Hildner Lecture: How Vascular Biology and Quantum Dynamics Drove A Revolution in Cardiovascular Sciences & Intervention
Elazer R. Edelman, MD, Ph.D.
I Blew It!
Introduction
Frank F. Ing, M.D., MSCAI
Catch Me If You Can
Thomas J. Forbes, M.D.
Back Door Entry- Don’t Sneak in- It Always Shows!
Shyam K. Sathanandam, M.D., FSCAI
Extreme Makeover- Vascular Edition
Dr. John Philip Breinholt III, M.D., FSCAI
The Tale of a Troublesome PDA
Jessica Tang, MD
Open Sesame, Close Sesame
Teresa A Evans, MD, PhD, FSCAI
Award Presentation
Frank F. Ing, M.D., MSCAI
Innovation, AI & What’s Next: The Future of Cath Interventions
Introductory Remarks
Incorporating Medical AI into Medical Decision Making: What is Really Feasible
Anthony Chang, MD, MBA, MPH, MS
Code to Cure: Computational Models Powering Inteventions
Holly Bauser, M.D., Ph.D., FSCAI
Tiny Valves, Big Impact
Aimee K. Armstrong, M.D., FSCAI
Discussion
Keynote Presentation with Martin B. Leon, MD
Keynote Speaker Introductory Remarks
Sahil A. Parikh, MD, FSCAI
Medical Device Development: A Journey to Transform Patient’s Lives
Martin B. Leon, M.D.
Late Breaking Clinical Trials
Sirolimus Eluting Balloons for Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome – Evidence from the SELUTION DeNovo Trial
Andy Ladwiniec, MD
Discussion
Antonio Colombo, M.D., MSCAI
AltaValve Early Feasibility Study: One-Year Outcomes with Atrial Fixation Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement
Konstantinos Voudris, M.D., Ph.D., FSCAI
Discussion
David J. Cohen, M.D., FSCAI
PROMISE III: 6-Month Clinical and Quality of Life Outcomes in CLTI Patients Treated with Transcatheter Arterialization of the Deep Veins
Mehdi H. Shishehbor, D.O., MPH, PhD, FSCAI
Discussion
Sahil A. Parikh, MD, FSCAI
Can Escalation Reduce Acute myocardial infarction Mortality In Cardiogenic Shock (CERAMICS)
Babar B Basir, DO, FSCAI
Trial Update: Clinically Important Subgroups from STEMI D2U
Norman Mangner
Discussion
Kate Kearney, M.D., FSCAI
Lunch Program: Strengthening CHD Care: Evolving Product Design and Lifetime Management Considerations
Strengthening CHD Care with the Edwards Pulmonic Portfolio
Jenny E. Zablah, M.D., FSCAI
PDS Devices Overview and Specifications
Ignacio Inglessis-Azuaje, M.D., FSCAI
Patient Case SAPIEN 3 With New PDS in Conduit (IPE Case)
Dana R. Janssen, M.D., FSCAI
Patient Case SAPIEN 3 With New PDS in BPV (IPE Case)
Ada C Stefanescu Schmidt, M.D., M.Sc., FSCAI
Patient Case Alterra Prestent With New PDS (IPE Case)
Dana R. Janssen, M.D., FSCAI
Wrap-Up, Open Discussion and Q&A
Lunch Program: 5 Years of Harmony TPV: Data Driven Evolution of Patient Care
Lessons Learned from Clinical Experience: What Does the Data Tell Us
Bryan H. Goldstein, M.D., FSCAI
Coronary Interrogation Case Presentation
Joanna Ghobrial, M.D., FSCAI
Successful Implantation in Difficult Anatomies Case Presentation
Osamah Aldoss, M.D., FSCAI
Closing Thoughts
Bryan H. Goldstein, M.D., FSCAI
Mullins Lecture: Getting the Gang Back Together
Mullins Lecture
Frank F. Ing, M.D., MSCAI
Helping Little Hearts Award Presentation; Mullins Session Panel Discussion
Howaida El-Said, M.D., Ph.D., FSCAI
Neonatal Interventions: Pushing Boundaries in the Smallest Patients
Introductory Remarks
Pick Your Pathway: PDA or RVOT Stenting for the Fragile Neonate
Tacy Downing, M.D., FSCAI
Lost Without a Compass: When PDA Stenting Became the New Standard
Jeffrey D. Zampi, M.D., FSCAI
Bridging the Risk: TAPVR Stenting to Delay Surgery
Howaida El-Said, M.D., Ph.D., FSCAI
Umbilical Access: Revival of Forgotten Route
Christopher J. Petit, M.D., FSCAI
Peripheral Vascular Disease: Tools and Techniques from Both Worlds
When There is a Will, There is a Way: Recanalization the Obstructed Venous Arterial System
Frank F. Ing, M.D., MSCAI
Seal the Deal? Smart Use of Vascular Closure Devices
Ryan R. Reeves, M.D., FSCAI
Small Vessels, Big Clots: Thrombectomy in Pediatrics
Srinath T. Gowda, M.D.
How to Avoid and How to Manage Vascular Complications
Shabana Shahanavaz, M.B.B.S., FSCAI
Discussion
PICES Session: Niche Fields: Hybrid Procedures and Fetal Intervention
PICES Business Update
Rachel Alison Taylor, M.D., FSCAI
Uncommon Problem, Uncommon Solution
Jay Dhiraj Patel, MD, FSCAI
Elegant Teamwork, Blunt Tools
Samantha Gilg, MD
Fetal Intervention Program Development
Athar M. Qureshi, M.D., FSCAI, FSCAI
Presidential Address by J. Dawn Abbott, MD, MSCAI, President 2026-2027
Transition of Leadership and Presidential Address by J. Dawn Abbott, MSCAI, President 2026-2027
J. Dawn Dawn Abbott, MD, MSCAI
SCAI Town Hall & Hat Day Group Photo
SCAI Town Hall
Srihari S. Naidu, MD, MSCAI
The Art of Stents: Masterclass in Challenging Scenarios
Introductory Remarks
Stenting the Undesirable: Twists, Turns, and Crunchy Lesions
Shabana Shahanavaz, M.B.B.S., FSCAI
Dealing with Getting into Jail; Bifurcation Strategies to Avoid Vessel Loss
Lynn F. Peng, M.D., FSCAI
Ostial Lesions: How to Tackle?
Sara M. Trucco, M.D., FSCAI
Discussion
Don't Crush It! Assessing Risk and Protecting the Airway During PA & Coarctation Stenting
Howaida El-Said, M.D., Ph.D., FSCAI
Creative Needs for Small Situations: When Old Modifications Become New Again
Osamah Aldoss, M.D., FSCAI
I Lost It! Stent Malposition, Rescue, and Retrieval
Brian A Boe, M.D.
It's Also Degrading
Martin Lindsey Bocks, M.D., FSCAI
Discussion
Time to Restrict!
Introductory Remarks
Pulmonary Flow Restrictors: What We Know and What We're Learning
Daisuke Kobayashi, MD, MPH, FSCAI
Dialing It Back: Managing Over Circulation in BTTs and PDA Stent
Shyam K. Sathanandam, M.D., FSCAI
Not Too Fast, Not Too Slow: Managing Fontane Flow
Jenny E. Zablah, M.D., FSCAI
Strategic Septal Fenestration in Tough Physiology
James Kuo, M.D., FSCAI
Valve and Conduit Innovation: Lifespan Management
Introductory Remarks
Debate: The Long Game in the Self-expanding TPVR era – When Cath is the Better Long Term Cath Strategy
Doff B. McElhinney, M.D., FSCAI
Debate: The Long Game in the Self-expanding TPVR era – When Surgery is the Better Long Term Cath Strategy
Rachel Vanderlaan, M.D.
Discussion
Innovations Beyond Borders: A Valve Available in Europe but Not Yet in the U.S
Gareth J. Morgan, M.B.B.S., FSCAI
Next Gen Pulmonary Valves: Fine-tuning Pulmonary Valves Over Time
Diego Porras, M.D.
Clip Away Navigating Mitral and Tricuspid Edge to Edge Repair
Matthew J. Gillespie, MD, FSCAI
Not Just for the Adults: TAVR in the Pediatric Population
Mary Hunt Martin, MD, FSCAI
Wearing the Weight: Radiation Exposure and Emotional Wellbeing
Introductory Remarks
How Low Can You Go? Radiation Reduction Strategies
Christopher J. Petit, M.D., FSCAI
Do No Harm...to the Interventionalist
Sara M. Trucco, M.D., FSCAI
Discussion
Wearing Lead Shouldn't be the Workout
Allison G. Dupont, M.D., FSCAI
Silent Scars: The Emotional Burden of Adverse Outcomes
Brian A Boe, M.D.
Welcome to SCAI 2026 from Program Chair, Sahil Parikh, MD, FSCAI and Presidential Address by Srihari Naidu, MD, MSCAI, SCAI President 2025-2026, Award Presentations
Welcome to SCAI 2026!
Sahil A. Parikh, MD, FSCAI
Presidential Address
Srihari S. Naidu, MD, MSCAI
CAIC Remarks
Kevin Bainey, MD
SCAI Award Presentations: Helping Hearts Lifetime Service Award
Srihari S. Naidu, MD, MSCAI