2026 Scientific Sessions

From Oops to Optimized: Navigating Common Pitfalls in Interventional Cardiology

This session focuses on recognizing and managing common complications in interventional cardiology. Experts will address upper extremity issues, access-related bleeding and occlusion, and advanced device retrieval techniques. Through case-based discussions and practical insights, attendees will learn to anticipate, prevent, and respond to procedural challenges. The goal is to turn missteps into mastery and improve patient outcomes.
Give Me A Hand: Upper Extremity Complications
Peter A. Soukas, M.D., FSCAI, Brown University Health Cardiovascular Institute, Providence, RI
Access Complications: When the Vessel is Bleeding
Anish J. Thomas, M.D., FSCAI, Mercy Health - Missouri, Saint Louis, MO
Access Complications: When the Vessel is Shut Down
Jay S. Mathews, MD, MS, FSCAI, Bradenton Cardiology Center, Sarasota, FL
Get It Out: Device Removal with Snares and Beyond
Peter Monteleone, M.D., FSCAI, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
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