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2026 Scientific Sessions
Peripheral Vascular
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
Breakfast Program: Seeing Better and Treating Better With Advanced Coronary Imaging—Live Case Discussion (CME)
Welcome and Session Overview
John C. Messenger, M.D., MSCAI
Clinical Evidence Supporting Intravascular Imaging and Addressing Barriers to Implementation
Islam Y. Elgendy, M.D., FSCAI
Recent Insight From the SCAI IVI Utilization and Barriers Survey
Timir K. Paul, M.D., Ph.D., FSCAI
Imaging Technology Update: Enabling Precision and Efficiency
Karim Al-Azizi, MD, FSCAI
Live Case From the Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
Javier Escaned, Nieves Gonzalo, M.D., Ph.D.
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
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.
From Groin to Glory: Essential Aorto-Iliac Skills for Every Interventionalist
Introductory Remarks
Expert Mode Unlocked: Aorto-Iliac Advanced Techniques
Andrew J. Klein, M.D., FSCAI
Big Access, Big Responsibilities: Large Bore Access and Closure
Nkechi N. Ijioma, M.B.B.S., FSCAI
Highway to the Heart: Your Route to Coronary and Structural Cases
Ahmad Younes, M.D., FSCAI
Call 911: Large Bore Access Cases Gone Awry
Sasanka Jayasuriya, M.D., FSCAI
From Oops to Optimized: Navigating Common Pitfalls in Interventional Cardiology
Give Me A Hand: Upper Extremity Complications
Peter A. Soukas, M.D., FSCAI
Access Complications: When the Vessel is Bleeding
Anish J. Thomas, M.D., FSCAI
Access Complications: When the Vessel is Shut Down
Jay S. Mathews, MD, MS, FSCAI
Get It Out: Device Removal with Snares and Beyond
Peter Monteleone, M.D., FSCAI
Getting a Leg Up on Femoropopliteal Lesions: Incorporating the Latest AUC Into Your Practice
Introductory Remarks
No Flow? No Problem. How to Cross Femoropopliteal Lesions
Subhash Banerjee, M.D., FSCAI
From Plaque to Patency: Lesion Prep for Lasting Success
Hillary Johnston-Cox, MD, PhD, FSCAI
Scaffold or Spray? Durable Solutions in Fem-Pop Disease
Sahil A. Parikh, MD, FSCAI
Show Me the Money: How to Bill Peripheral Procedures With the new Codes
Peter A. Soukas, M.D., 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.
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
Peripheral Live Case
Presentation
Mehdi H. Shishehbor, D.O., MPH, PhD, FSCAI
Plan B, C, and D: Your Advanced Complication Playbook
Arterial Mayhem: Lessons from the Frontlines
Jun Li, M.D., FSCAI
Venous Chaos: Clots, Crashes, and the Unexpected
Jon C. George, M.D., FSCAI
Time is Brain: Harrowing Cerebrovascular Rescues
Alex Bou Chebl, M.D.
Pulmonary Panic: Gasping for Soultions
Zach Rosol, MD, 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
Put Your Best Foot Forward: CLTI Intervention Strategies
Introductory Remarks
Who Should We Save? Frailty, Risk Stratification, and Patient Selection in CLTI
Matthew C. Bunte, M.D., FSCAI
Wound Management for the Plumber
Teresa L. Carman, MD
Discussion: Right Patient, Right Procedure, Right Time - Considerations to Optimize Patient Selection (or De-Selection)
Below the Knee Brilliance: A Masterclass in Tibial Crossing
Larry J. Diaz, M.D., FSCAI
Arch Nemesis: Pedal Arch Reconstruction
Mehdi H. Shishehbor, D.O., MPH, PhD, FSCAI
Discussion: Angiosome-Guided Interventions and Role of Pedal Arch
Two Sides, One Mission: TADV for the Desert Foot
Zola M. N'Dandu, M.D.
New Approaches on the Horizon: What's in the Pipeline
Sahil A. Parikh, MD, FSCAI
Discussion: What Are Implications of Novel Devices on Therapy for CLTI Patients?
SCAI Town Hall & Hat Day Group Photo
SCAI Town Hall
Srihari S. Naidu, MD, MSCAI
The Head Game: Mastering Carotid Cases and Hands-On Stations
Carotid in a Box: How to Perform TF-CAS
Peter A. Soukas, M.D., FSCAI
Stent Smart: Complication-Proofing Your TF-CAS Game
Nelson L. Bernardo, M.D., FSCAI
The Neck(xt) Frontier: Carotid Technology and Trials
William Anthony Gray, M.D., MSCAI
TCAR & CEA & CAS, Oh My! How Do I Choose What’s Best for My Patient?
Shirling Tsai, M.D.
From Zero to Hero: Training, Credentialing, and Building Your CAS Program
Herb D. Aronow, MD, MPH, MSCAI
Discussion: Role of Shared Decision Making and Carotid Care Team
The Vein Advantage: Elevating Your Practice Beyond the Arterial Realm
Introductory Remarks
Blood, Clots, and Pills: The Modern Medical Approach to DVT
Teresa L. Carman, MD
Going Deep: Interventional Strategies for Acute and Chronic DVT
Jay Mohan, D.O., FSCAI
Discussion: When is it Time to Trigger an Intervention for my Patient with DVT?
To Treat or Not to Treat: Practice Paradigms in NIVL
Jon C. George, M.D., FSCAI
Skimming the Surface: Superficial Venous Intervention
Walid S. Saber, M.D., FSCAI
Discussion: Training and Practice Building
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
Workshop on Building and Sustaining Your RDN Program (CME)
Welcoming Remarks
What Does RDN Data Look Like Post-Approval?
Tai Kobayashi, M.D., FSCAI
Designing a Comprehensive Academic-Based Hypertension Program
Behnam N. Tehrani, M.D., FSCAI
The Community Model: Expanding Comprehensive HTN Care
Matheen A. Khuddus, M.D., FSCAI
RDN and Reimbursement: What Providers Need to Know
Herb D. Aronow, MD, MPH, MSCAI
Panel Discussion
Who Benefits Most? Patient Selection for RDN or Medical Therapy
Katherine Kunkel, M.D., FSCAI
Skills, Training, and Experience Required for Renal Denervation
Rajesh V. Swaminathan, M.D., FSCAI
Performing rRDN: A Step-by-Step Case Review
Matheen A. Khuddus, M.D., FSCAI
Performing uRDN: A Step-by-Step Case Review
Behnam N. Tehrani, M.D., FSCAI
Panel Discussion
Workshop on the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism: PERT Frameworks, Guideline Updates, and Procedural Skills (CME)
Introductory Remarks: Strengthening Your Pulmonary Embolism Response Team
Catalin Toma, M.D.
Developing a Multidisciplinary PERT Program: Lessons Learned and Best Practices
Jun Li, M.D., FSCAI
PERT Centers of Excellence
Kenneth Rosenfield, M.D., MHCDS, MSCAI
Up-to-Date Landscape of PE Data
Jay S. Giri, MD, FSCAI
Panel Discussion
Wissam A Jaber, M.D., FSCAI, Andrew J. Klein, M.D., FSCAI
Acute Pulmonary Embolism Guidelines 2026: Big Picture and Key Takeaways
Jay S. Giri, MD, FSCAI
Clarifying Disease Severity: The Acute PE Clinical Categorization Classification System
Michael N. Young, MD, FSCAI
Discussion
Advanced Therapies in Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Matching Risk, Indication, and Evidence
Jun Li, M.D., FSCAI
On the Horizon: Clinical Trials That May Impact Future Guidelines
Sanjum S Sethi, M.D., MPH, FSCAI
Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
Preprocedural Patient Evaluation-Risk Assessment
Sripal Bangalore, MD, MHA, FSCAI
Preprocedural Evaluation-Imaging and Device Selection
Vikas Aggarwal, M.B.B.S., FSCAI
Procedural Workflow: How to Avoid Complications
Catalin Toma, M.D.
When to ECMO
Vladimir Lakhter, DO
Panel Discussion
AlphaVac Hands-on Station (Angiodynamics)
Sukhdeep Singh Basra, MD, MPH