SCAI - The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

07/29/2026

Your expertise can help shape the future of BPA

The public comment period is now open for the SCAI / SVM / PERT Consortium Position Statement on the Role of Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty in the Management of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Disease. The draft provides best-practice recommendations on patient selection, procedural performance, program initiation, and operator competence.

As more institutions explore BPA and established programs continue to advance, community input is critical. We encourage physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and stakeholders interested in BPA to review the draft and share their perspectives.

Help ensure the final manuscript reflects the needs of the community it serves.


https://www.scai.org/publications/clinical-documents/new-statement-public-comment

07/28/2026

If your organization is considering renal denervation, now is the time to act.
With expanded Medicare coverage and growing adoption of RDN, healthcare systems are building programs and refining referral pathways to meet increasing demand.

At the SCAI Renal Denervation Regional Course in St. Louis, you'll hear from experienced faculty, participate in case-based discussions, and gain practical insights into building a successful RDN program, from reimbursement and patient selection to workflow optimization and multidisciplinary collaboration.
📍 St. Louis, Missouri
📅 September 18, 2026
https://www.scai.org/education-and-events/events-schedule/scai-renal-denervation-regional-course-st-louis-2026

07/27/2026

🚨 Applications are now open for the 2026 SCAI Fellows Courses!

Join us December 9-13 in Miami for hands-on training, simulation-based learning, expert mentorship, and unparalleled networking opportunities designed specifically for the next generation of interventional cardiologists. Fellows can choose from four specialty-specific courses:
✅ Interventional Cardiology
✅ Congenital Heart Disease
✅ Structural Heart Disease
✅ Peripheral Vascular Disease

Accepted participants are eligible for scholarships of up to $2,000 to help cover registration, travel, and accommodations.

Take the next step in your training and invest in your future. Apply today!
https://www.scai.org/education-and-events/events-schedule/scai-2026-fellows-courses-0

07/25/2026

Could some patients with multivessel disease benefit from longer dual antiplatelet therapy after PCI? New findings from the DAPT-MVD trial suggest extended clopidogrel plus aspirin reduced ischemic events without increasing major bleeding in select patients—adding a new perspective to post-PCI management.

Read more ➡️ https://www.tctmd.com/news/lengthier-dapt-worthwhile-some-mvd-patients-post-pci

TCTMD

Results from the DAPT-MVD trial, while not necessarily generalizable, do open the door to a new tactic in select cases.

07/24/2026

Only 1 in 4 U.S. adults with hypertension has their blood pressure under control. As expands as a treatment option, physicians have new opportunities to help appropriately selected patients with uncontrolled .

Join SCAI's Regional Course on September 18 in St. Louis for practical guidance on building or expanding an RDN program ➡️ scai.org/rdnstlouis26

07/23/2026

How short is too short for DAPT after PCI in patients with active cancer?

This month's QI Tip reviews the latest evidence on abbreviated DAPT strategies, platelet-count considerations, IVUS/OCT-guided PCI, and multidisciplinary care to help balance bleeding and thrombotic risk.

Read the July QI Tip ➡️ https://www.scai.org/quality-improvement-tools/qi-tips/abbreviated-dual-antiplatelet-therapy-after-pci-patients-active

07/23/2026

⏳ Last chance to share your feedback.

The public comment period for the draft SCAI SHOCK Classification Expert Consensus closes July 27.

Your feedback helps strengthen the final consensus. Review the updated definitions and submit your comments before the deadline.

🔗 Comment now: https://ow.ly/TMjU50ZrrXW

Public comment is an important part of SCAI's evidence-based guidance development process, helping ensure our clinical documents reflect the experience and expertise of the broader cardiovascular community.

07/22/2026

Join representatives from SCAI, the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN), and the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) to discuss the CREST-2 Study, which compares three different stroke prevention methods for patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis: medical management alone, medical management plus carotid stenting, and medical management plus carotid endarterectomy. This multidisciplinary panel of experts will discuss how the results of this study will impact clinical practice.

07/22/2026

What's new in ? Discover the latest research, expert commentary, and clinical updates in the newest issue of JSCAI. Every article is free to read with Gold Open Access.

Explore the issue ➡️ https://jscai.org

07/22/2026

care is a team effort. Bring your multidisciplinary shock team to for practical, case-based education on building and strengthening contemporary shock programs.

Take advantage of discounted group registration and learn together in St. Louis, September 17–19.

Register ➡️ scai.org/shock