BIDMC and the Smith Center have been ranked Top 10 globally and nationally among institutions leading the way in interventional cardiovascular medicine, in recognition of their "significant contributions" to interventional cardiovascular research at the 2024 Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) conference organized by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF). CRF's Scientific Excellence Top 10 distinction honors the exceptional dedication and innovation of researchers whose work was selected for presentation at TCT, which will take place in Washington, DC from October 27-29. This year, BIDMC was named a Top 10 institution in three separate rankings: Global, National and Late-Breaking Clinical Research.
The Smith Center Vascular Section is pleased to have four of its members presenting their work at TCT 2024:
Dr. Eric Secemsky will be a featured lecturer on the subjects of peripheral artery disease, pulmonary embolism, and renal denervation at multiple sessions.
Dr. Joseph Kim will be delivering two abstract presentations respectively entitled "Target Vessel Revascularization and Amputation After Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Across Race Among Medicare Beneficiaries" and "The Changing Landscape of Treatment Setting for Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia Among Medicare Beneficiaries."
Dr. Matthew Herzig will be delivering an abstract presentation entitled "Real-World Reductions in Lead-Free Radiation Exposure With the Rampart System During Endovascular Procedures."
Sarnoff Fellow Frank Medina will be delivering two abstract presentations respectively entitled "Contemporary Trends and Practice Variation with Use of Intravascular Ultrasound During Peripheral Vascular Intervention" and "Contemporary Nationwide Trends in Utilization of Invasive Physiology and Intravascular Imaging During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Among Older Patients."
Check out the full schedule of Smith Center TCT presentations below:
