Society for Cardiovascular Angiography Interventions (SCAI)

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) represents interventional cardiology through education, advocacy, research, setting guidelines and quality patient care. SCAI provides thought leadership in cath lab procedures, new technology and policy.

SCAI is inviting younger female interventional cardiologists and fellows within five years of training to participate in the WONDER (Women Exposed to Occupational Doses of Radiation) study.

SCAI seeks female interventional cardiologists for radiation risk study

Concerns about radiation are believed to be a major reason so few women pursue a career in interventional cardiology. Are they right to be worried? SCAI hopes its new analysis can shed some light on this topic. 

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TAVR or SAVR? Cardiologists and heart surgeons highlight the care that goes into each decision

When heart patients require aortic valve replacement, would they be a better fit for TAVR or SAVR? Such decisions are not made lightly, clinicians emphasized in a new joint statement.

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) is entering a new chapter as Dawn Abbott, MD, MSCAI, who assumeed the presidency this week with a focus on strengthening the future of interventional cardiology through workforce development, expanded training pathways and continued efforts to broaden inclusion in the specialty. #SCAI2026 #SCAI26

New SCAI President Dawn Abbott outlines workforce training and inclusion priorities

SCAI President Dawn Abbott, MD, MSCAI, aims to turn attention toward the long-term sustainability of the interventional cardiology field.

Cordis acquires MedAlliance, known for its drug-eluting balloon technology, in deal that could surpass $1B

Fewer stents, positive outcomes: Sirolimus-eluting balloons a safe alternative during PCI

Using a DCB that releases sirolimus over an extended period of time appears to be both safe and effective when treating patients who present with NSTEMI or unstable angina.

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Popular weight loss drug linked to key benefits for patients undergoing TAVR, PCI

Two separate studies explored the value of treating heart patients with tirzepatide. 

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Sirolimus- and paclitaxel-coated balloons deliver comparable 1-year PCI outcomes

Researchers explored data from more than 8,000 patients treated over a three-year period. 

Video interview with Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, FACC, FAHA, MSCAI, explains the advancements in interventional cardiology the society has championed over the past year. #SCAI

Outgoing SCAI president reflects on a busy year full of partnerships and advocacy

SCAI President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, a veteran interventional cardiologist, made a major impact on the group—and cardiology as a whole—over the last 12 months. 

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Cardiologists lead push for new cath lab radiation safety standards

Several U.S. medical societies have collaborated on a new report advocating for better safety standards in cardiac catheterization labs. As one cardiologist described it, clinicians have shifted from "accepting risk" to "expecting better."