Interventional Cardiology

Drug-coated balloon angioplasty evolves as paclitaxel safety evidence strengthens and new sirolimus and imaging strategies emerge.

MRI-guided stenting for aortic coarctation demonstrated feasibility in a three-stage preclinical study. Implantation succeeded in all five animal models, supporting further investigation of radiation-free endovascular treatment.

A multiview AI model analysed coronary angiography studies, accurately detecting obstructive stenosis while predicting future cardiovascular events and cardiac function from angiographic videos alone.

A large cohort study found that a higher CHG index independently predicted major adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome following PCI, supporting its use in risk stratification.

A single cell atlas of CABG grafts revealed biological differences underlying graft patency, highlighted the superiority of the internal thoracic artery, and identified therapeutic targets that may improve long term outcomes.

Machine learning predicted activated clotting time during AF ablation, with deep learning achieving 81% accuracy.

A multicentre study found that a multimodal prevention programme significantly reduced catheter-related bacteraemia in conventional hospital wards, with lower infection rates maintained for 12 months after implementation.

Evidence from eight large randomised trials suggests intracoronary imaging improves PCI outcomes, particularly in patients with complex coronary lesions.