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Society for cardiovascular angiography & interventions scientific sessions 2025 features latest clinical innovations in cardiology care

Leading interventional cardiology event brings nearly 2,000 experts from around the world to the Nation’s Capital for cutting-edge science, research, and innovation to elevate patient care and improve outcomes

2025-04-24
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WASHINGTON – The annual Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) meeting, SCAI Scientific Sessions 2025, will kick off on Thursday, May 1, 2025, with nearly 2,000 scientists, researchers, innovators, and clinicians joining together to discuss advances in the field of interventional cardiology and endovascular medicine. The conference will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. from Thursday, May 1, through Saturday, May 3, highlighting innovative breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, prevention, and research.   

 

This year's conference features more than 500 faculty, 700 posters, 86 oral abstracts, and over 30 live cases assembling specialists in the field to analyze and discuss the latest in expertise, clinical data, and standard practice.   

 

Heart disease and stroke are two of the leading causes of death, claiming more than 25 million lives across the globe. These conditions affect people of all ages, genders, and economic backgrounds with detrimental gaps in disease awareness, healthcare access, and education on prevention and treatment. Continued research for advancing treatments and breakthrough care is critical to reducing this burden as it can lead to early detection and prevention, innovative treatments, and healthcare accessibility.  

 

​“This year’s SCAI Scientific Sessions will be a dynamic, immersive experience that reflects the full breadth and future of interventional cardiology. We’ll explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning are being leveraged to improve efficiency and outcomes, highlight advances in structural heart interventions like TAVR, and address some of the most pressing challenges in our field,” said Binita Shah, MD, FSCAI, Program Chair for the 2025 SCAI Scientific Sessions. “In addition to state-of-the-art science, we’re also focusing on the well-being of the cardiovascular team—through dedicated programming on mental and physical health, radiation safety, and cath lab ergonomics. With hands-on learning labs, live cases, and first looks at the latest guidelines, the meeting is designed to equip attendees with both the technical insights and leadership tools to advance patient care and shape the future of our specialty.”  

 

Key themes to be discussed at the meeting include:   

 

New Research: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a non-surgical procedure intended to open narrowed or blocked sections of coronary arteries to improve blood flow to the heart. Almost one million PCIs are performed annually in the United States, and two diagnostic tests, Quantitative Flow Ratio (QFR) and angiography, are used to assess the severity of a blockage. New data from the FAVOR III trial compares these two tests to determine the most successful technique for physiology-guided revascularization:  

Late-breaking oral presentation: Clinical, angiographic, and procedural features of patients likely to have MACE despite online QFR-guided PCI: Insights from FAVOR III China trial  

Date and Time: Friday, May 2 at 11:12-11:20 AM ET  

Late-breaking oral presentation: The Look Inside in the Benefit of Physiology-Guided Revascularization: From Diagnostic Value to Prognostic Implications of Quantitative Flow Ratio (QFR)  

Date and Time: Friday, May 2 at 11:25-11:33 AM ET  

  

Occupational Safety: While healthcare providers’ purpose is to care for and treat patients, the work can leave them at risk for health consequences of their own. Cardiac catheterization operators often wear lead protection to protect themselves from radiation; however, back pain and injuries. SCAI Scientific Sessions will release new data regarding lead-less and reduced lead solutions to prevent healthcare workers’ back pain and injury:

Late-breaking oral presentation: Orthopedic Risks to Cardiac Catheterization Operators wearing traditional lead protection versus using novel lead-less solutions: Insights from the Prospective ERGO-CATH Study  

Date and Time: Thursday, May 1 at 3:30-4:15 PM ET and Friday, May 2 at 11:32-11:40 AM ET  

Newsworthy abstract: Sex and Operator Role based Differences in Ergonomic Risks to Catheterization Laboratory Operators: Insights from the Prospective ERGO-CATH Study  

Date and Time: Friday, May 2 at 1:39-1:47 PM ET  

  

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure that replaces a narrowed, damaged aortic valve with an artificial valve. This approach can help reduce symptoms of aortic valve stenosis like chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue. In 2023, over 100,500 commercial TAVR procedures were completed in the United States. This year’s meeting will feature the following TAVR presentations:  

Late-breaking oral presentation: Antiplatelet Therapy and All-cause Mortality after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement – Insights from the TRITAVI Registry

Date and Time: Friday, May 2 at 10:52-11:00 AM ET  

Late-breaking oral presentation: Impact of Age on Procedural Timing for Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis: Results from the Early TAVR Trial

Date and Time: Thursday, May 1 at 11:36-11:44 AM ET  

Late-breaking oral presentation: Incidence and Gender-Based Comparison of Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch (PPM) in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)  

Date and Time: Friday, May 2 at 11:02-11:10 AM ET  

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​“With a record number of abstract submissions, expanded international participation, and our most comprehensive program to date, this year’s Scientific Sessions truly reflect the momentum of our field. Attendees will find cutting-edge data, practical skill-building, and collaborative forums designed to advance both science and practice. Whether you’re focused on clinical care, innovation, or training the next generation, there’s something here to support your clinical, research, and career goals,” said SCAI President James B. Hermiller, MD, MSCAI.  

  

Follow #SCAI2025 on X for breaking news and live updates straight from the conference center. Interviews with key scientists, clinicians, and members of SCAI leadership about the scientific sessions and emerging data in interventional cardiology and endovascular medicine will be available. Click here for more registration information.   

 

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About SCAI Scientific Sessions 2025  

The SCAI Scientific Sessions annual meeting convenes 2,000 of the world’s premier clinicians, scientists, researchers, and innovators in the field of interventional cardiology and endovascular medicine. With 500+ faculty and hundreds of abstracts, experts in the field work together to share the latest clinical data, procedural guidance, and advanced expertise. Highlights will include live cases, featured clinical research, new SCAI clinical documents, case-based learning, and keynote speakers. For more information, visit https://scai.org/scai-2025-scientific-sessions.  

  

About Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI)  

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, established in 1978, stands as the primary nonprofit medical society dedicated to representing invasive and interventional cardiology. SCAI's mission is to guide the global interventional cardiovascular community by fostering education, advocacy, research, and upholding standards for quality patient care. For more than 40 years, SCAI has exemplified professional excellence and innovation worldwide, cultivating a reputable community of over 5,000 members committed to advancing medical science and providing life-saving care for individuals, both adults and children, affected by cardiovascular disease. For more information, visit https://scai.org/.   

  

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[Press-News.org] Society for cardiovascular angiography & interventions scientific sessions 2025 features latest clinical innovations in cardiology care
Leading interventional cardiology event brings nearly 2,000 experts from around the world to the Nation’s Capital for cutting-edge science, research, and innovation to elevate patient care and improve outcomes