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 president reviews achievements in interventional cardiology in 2024
SCAI President James Hermiller, MD, recently outlined the key achievements for 2024, including creation of the first interventional cardiology match program, successful advocacy and efforts to increase women in the field.
Industry concerns over paclitaxel-coated devices may have put PAD patients at risk
Back in 2019, the FDA issued a warning about the use of paclitaxel-coated devices when treating peripheral artery disease. The agency took back that warning in 2023, but it appears to have made a significant impact on patient care.
Contrast injections during angiography, PCI unlikely to cause coronary injuries
The pressure changes associated with contrast injections are minimal, researchers noted, especially once you move away from the tip of the catheter.
Charles E. Mullins remembered as a pioneer of interventional pediatric cardiology
Charles E. Mullins, MD, a U.S. Army veteran who went on to practice medicine for five decades, died at the age of 92. SCAI shared a loving tribute to Mullins, calling him the "father of modern interventional pediatric cardiology."
Cardiologists reflect on developing primary PCI in face of criticism and pushback
SCAI celebrated cardiologists William W. O'Neill, MD, and Cindy L. Grines, MD, for the important roles they played in the development of primary PCI. “It was challenging,” Grines explained. “We had the pharmaceutical industry that was anti-primary angioplasty and we had a lot of our own colleagues that were anti-primary angioplasty."

Nearing a ‘breaking point’: Cardiologists support legislation designed to mitigate Medicare cuts to office-based services

These latest cuts could be a "breaking point" for physicians, according to a new letter to lawmakers.

June 2, 2023

11 leading cardiology societies collaborate on new AUC for chronic coronary disease

The new AUC document, which examines the treatment of both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, was published in full in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

May 25, 2023

‘Promising’ results as first patients undergo PCI with next-generation pVAD device

The new product from California-based Supira Medical was designed to limit hemolysis and other complications among patients undergoing high-risk PCI or in cardiogenic shock

May 19, 2023

Marijuana use linked to much higher risk of peripheral artery disease

New research presented at SCAI Scientific Sessions 2023 suggests that marijuana users should understand the early warning signs of PAD, including feelings of pain and coldness in the leg.

May 18, 2023

Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons support new bill that could limit Medicare cuts

More than 100 U.S. medical societies—including the ACC, ASNC and others—have united in support of a new bill that would make a long-term impact on Medicare payments.

April 24, 2023

SCAI blasts Medicare payment cuts to cardiology, asks members to take action

The group hopes its members can increase congressional support of a new bill introduced in the House.

April 12, 2023

Sunil Rao, MD, FSCAI, 2022-23 President of the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), and director of interventional cardiology NYU Langone, explains efforts by SCAI to address the shift in interventional procedures from hospitals to less expensive ambulatory surgical centers (ASC).

Maintaining quality is key as more cardiac procedures migrate to outpatient ASCs

SCAI President Sunil Rao, MD, discussed the group's efforts to address the shift in interventional procedures from hospitals to less expensive ambulatory surgical centers.

April 10, 2023

SCAI President Sunil Rao, MD, explains the 2022-2023 SCAI accomplishments to improve interventional cardiology.

SCAI President Sunil Rao on how the society is helping advance interventional cardiology

Rao spoke with Cardiovascular Business at ACC.23 to detail some of SCAI's biggest accomplishments from the last year.

April 4, 2023

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography Interventions (SCAI)

SCAI president reviews achievements in interventional cardiology in 2024

Industry concerns over paclitaxel-coated devices may have put PAD patients at risk

Contrast injections during angiography, PCI unlikely to cause coronary injuries

Charles E. Mullins remembered as a pioneer of interventional pediatric cardiology

Cardiologists reflect on developing primary PCI in face of criticism and pushback