Cath Lab

The cardiac catheterization laboratory is used for diagnostic angiograms and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Cath labs have also seen expanding use in recent years for transcatheter structural heart procedures. Some hospitals also share these labs with other subspecialties for catheter-based procedures in electrophysiology (EP), interventional radiology, peripheral artery disease (PAD), carotid and neuro interventional procedures and vascular surgery.

New Medtronic thrombectomy system used commercially for first time
The new device uses an advanced algorithm to regulate aspiration and conserve blood. Ajit Rao, MD, a vascular surgeon with The Mount Sinai Hospital, performed the historic procedure.
Philips to acquire AI-enabled intravascular imaging specialists SpectraWAVE
Massachusetts-based SpectraWAVE has gained considerable momentum in recent years, planting its flag in some of cardiology’s biggest trends. The company was co-founded by cardiologists and has already secured multiple FDA clearances.
FDA clears new stent-based coronary thrombectomy system
The newly cleared system offers clinicians a new option for capturing and removing large coronary thrombi in patients undergoing primary PCI.
Siemens Healthineers unveils new AI-powered CCTA software
The new software, announced at RSNA 2025 in Chicago, was built to evaluate CCTA images for signs of coronary artery disease and improve cath lab efficiency.
Catheters recalled due to defect—FDA highlights risk of stroke or brain damage
The recall was put in place after a hydrophilic coating was discovered on the inside of the devices. According to the FDA, patients treated with the catheters could face a number of significant risks.

PCI vs. CABG for left main disease: Key takeaways from a new meta-analysis

Researchers explored data from five different randomized controlled trials, publishing their analysis in the American Journal of Cardiology.

ACC.22 kicked off on Saturday, April 2, in Washington, D.C.

Salt restrictions, PCI breakthroughs and a social media primer for cardiologists: Day 1 at ACC.22

Explore our on-the-ground coverage of the first day of ACC.22.

More than 6,000 IN.PACT Admiral Drug-Coated Balloons have been recalled, Medtronic announced Thursday.

Medtronic recalls more than 6,000 catheters due to potential damage, loss of sterility

The issue, identified during a routine inspection, appears to be related to a change in the manufacturing process. It has now been corrected, Medtronic said in a statement.

Same-day discharge after TAVR is feasible and safe, new Cleveland Clinic study confirms

Cleveland Clinic turned to same-day discharge after TAVR during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding considerable success.

A CT image from the Heart Institute in Kyiv, Ukraine, showing a Russian bullet in a civilian patient's upper lung lobe. The patient was being treated at the cardiology hospital after he tried to drive his family out of the area of the front lines and was shot at by Russian soldiers. He is being treated by cardiac surgeon Igor Mokryk MD. Photo by Igor Mokryk.

Heart hospital in Ukraine treating wounded civilians

Cardiothoracic surgeon Igor Mokryk, MD, spent last week taking his family to the Polish border. This week, he treated his first gunshot wound patient at the Heart Institute in Kyiv.

Evolocumab limits adverse cardiovascular outcomes among PCI patients

Data from the FOURIER trial helped clinicians learn more about this popular PCSK9 inhibitor.

Distal radial access consistently lowers risk of artery occlusion during PCI

The new meta-analysis, published in the American Journal of Cardiology, includes data from 16 different studies.

Congenital heart disease increases risk of poor COVID-19 outcomes, including death

Researchers examined data from more than 235,000 hospitalized patients treated in the United States.

Cath Lab

New Medtronic thrombectomy system used commercially for first time

Philips to acquire AI-enabled intravascular imaging specialists SpectraWAVE

FDA clears new stent-based coronary thrombectomy system

Siemens Healthineers unveils new AI-powered CCTA software

Catheters recalled due to defect—FDA highlights risk of stroke or brain damage