Four members of the Vascular Section presented novel research, which has earned BIDMC a coveted spot in the Top 10 for 2024 CRF Scientific Excellence, at this year's TCT conference in Washington, DC.
Dr. Eric Secemsky was a featured lecturer on the subjects of peripheral artery disease, pulmonary embolism, and renal denervation at multiple sessions.
Dr. Joseph Kim delivered 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 delivered an abstract presentation entitled "Real-World Reductions in Lead-Free Radiation Exposure With the Rampart System During Endovascular Procedures."
Sarnoff Fellow Frank Medina delivered 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" developed from research conducted with Dr. Chitra Mosarla and Dr. Secemsky.
A big thank you is extended to Lead Biostatistician Siling Li and Biostatistics Director Yang Song for their instrumental statistical support on many of these projects.
