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Representing interventional cardiologists worldwide in delivering patient care through guidelines, education, research & advocacy. News ≠ SCAI views.
Washington, DC
Joined April 2011
👨⚕️Advance your #Hypertension practice with the next #SCAIRDN Regional Course in #Orlando on January 23, 2026! We will cover: ✅ Patient selection ✅ Procedural strategies ✅ CMS coverage insights and more! Register now ➡️ https://t.co/IycG49GD8m
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🏥 Many rural communities still face “#cardiology deserts,” where patients must travel long distances or are unable to get appointments. Learn how cardiologists are working to close the gap by reading this @CardioBusiness article➡️ https://t.co/nK2uDaOf5d
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cardiovascularbusiness.com
The Association of Black Cardiologists hopes to improve widespread disparities in care through the use of patient education, free diagnostic heart screenings and other proven methods.
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🔀The field of #InterventionalCardiology is shifting! This @CardioBusiness article highlights the increasing interest in #endovascular procedures with #PulmonaryEmbolism, stroke, #PAD, and #RDN becoming popular at cardiovascular conferences. Read the full article to learn more➡️
cardiovascularbusiness.com
Sahil Parikh, MD, said it was clear at TCT 2025 that the specialty is getting more and more involved with endovascular procedures for stroke, pulmonary embolism and peripheral artery disease.
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SCAI fighting for interventional cardiologists amid challenging payment system @SCAI @crfheart @arnoldseto @djc795 @DLBHATTMD @nymedcollege @CardioBusiness @scooperpr @DJ_Lakkireddy
cardiovascularbusiness.com
SCAI President Srihari Naidu, MD, detailed some of the challenges interventional cardiologists face as reimbursements keep declining. The group has been building new partnerships with other medical...
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🌟 SCAI wants to celebrate the next generation of #InterventionalCardiology leaders! Apply for the 30 in Their 30s Awards and be recognized for your impact in patient care, research, and leadership. Learn more and submit by January 7 ➡️ https://t.co/N8HyyhR4vu
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💸Prepare for the 2026 #InterventionalCardiology coding updates by attending SCAI’s four-part webinar series. The first webinar in the series on December 10 will cover #PCI codes. Our expert faculty will discuss the deletion of add-on codes, changes to introductory language, and
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📺In this #SCAI2025 interview, Jun Li, MD, FSCAI, discusses high revascularization rates and low complication incidence in first-in-human thrombectomy patients found in her late-breaking research. She also speaks about her work on SCAI’s Vascular Disease Council and reflects on
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🩺 SCAI has submitted comments to the FTC regarding the ban of non-compete clauses in physician employment agreements. When physicians are restricted, patients lose access to necessary care. Read the full comments to learn more ➡️ https://t.co/KA7peMl3kC
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👩⚕️Treatment of #PulmonaryEmbolism has been shifting with arterial thrombectomy claims increasing 712% between 2017 and 2022. This change reflects the safer endovascular procedures that have developed in the past decade. Learn more with this @CardioBusiness article ➡️
cardiovascularbusiness.com
Medicare claims submitted between 2017 and 2022 showed a 712% increase in thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism (PE) and a 137% increase in thrombectomy for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
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🩸Bleeding remains a serious complication after #TAVR, but a variety of strategies are helping reduce these risks. Learn how teams are refining access techniques, antithrombotic regimens, and risk stratification in this @CardioBusiness article ➡️ https://t.co/w0RWagePL1
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cardiovascularbusiness.com
Bleeding events remain a serious complication after TAVR. By identifying high-risk patients early and planning ahead, however, care teams can keep them to a minimum.
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🫀Learn how Intracardiac Echocardiography is shaping the future of #structural heart interventions. Join SCAI’s expert panel for an educational webinar on December 2 as they unpack the recent position statement, share case examples, and explore ICE vs. #TEE in clinical practice.
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Your #InterventionalCardiology leadership journey starts here. Applications are now open for the 2026–28 Emerging Leaders Mentorship #SCAIELM program! Gain mentorship, leadership training, and opportunities to shape the field. Apply by January 7 ➡️ https://t.co/oKLWevnA0E
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Interventional colleagues, if you haven’t done so already, please take a moment to fill @SCAI #coronary #IVI survey https://t.co/nNReKMxgIj
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Roll up your sleeves for hands-on learning at #SCAIRDN Orlando on January 23! Test the newest rRDN and uRDN devices and gain guidance from #RDN leaders to help you optimize your treatment of #hypertension. Register to attend the course ➡️ https://t.co/IycG49GD8m
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🔔CMS has just released its 2026 #Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule and fact sheet. This announcement brings attention to conversion factors, an efficiency adjustment, codes, and more. Read SCAI’s breakdown here ➡️ https://t.co/C8Pf1U9REM
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🎉 Big win for #HeartHealth! The U.S. Senate unanimously passed S. Res. 464—designating September as National Cholesterol Education Month and September 30 as LDL-C Awareness Day. SCAI applauds this bipartisan effort to increase awareness of #CardiovascularDisease and
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Applications close in ONE WEEK! 🚨 The #SCAIWIN CHIP Fellowship helps interventional cardiologists gain advanced skills in complex high-risk #PCI through immersive training and mentorship. Elevate your career with this educational grant. Apply now ➡️ https://t.co/X1ibA4voEw
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CMS has finalized #Medicare coverage for both ultrasound and radiofrequency #RDN systems for uncontrolled #hypertension. This marks a major shift in cardiovascular care. Read this @CardioBusiness article for more information ➡️ https://t.co/6xAiQA8XOa
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cardiovascularbusiness.com
This decision expands access to renal denervation to many more patients throughout the United States. Recor Medical and Medtronic both gained FDA approval for their RDN systems in 2023, and other...
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