International Day for Interventional Cardiology, 16 September 2026

September 16 is the International Day for Interventional Cardiology, an annual observance highlighting the vital role of interventional cardiology in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Advances in minimally invasive procedures, imaging, and medical devices have transformed cardiac care, providing effective treatment options and improving patient outcomes.

As cardiovascular diseases remain a leading global health challenge, continued research and innovation are essential to advancing interventional techniques and improving the quality and accessibility of cardiovascular care.

Reflecting this mission, established MDPI journals in Medicine & Pharmacology provide platforms for scholarly communication, supporting research and collaboration to advance cardiovascular health and interventional cardiac care worldwide.

 

“Enhancing Invasive Coronary Angiography by Integrating Artificial Intelligence”
by Yuan Zhi, Florim Cuculi and Matthias Bossard
Cardiovasc. Med. 2026, 29(3), 22; https://doi.org/10.3390/cardiovascmed29030022

“Device-Related Thrombosis After Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Updated Management and Contemporary Challenges”
by Vincenzo Paragliola, Emanuele Chiarazzo, Andrea Giovanni Parato, Marcello Marchetta, Stefano Sasso, Giuseppe Massimo Sangiorgi, Andrea Natale and Mario Iannaccone
Cardiovasc. Med. 2026, 29(2), 16; https://doi.org/10.3390/cardiovascmed29020016

“OCT Findings from a Spontaneously Recanalized Coronary Thrombus Treated with a Drug-Coated Balloon”
by Firat Erdogan, Luca Vercelli, Mehdi Madanchi, Nicola von Rotz, Florim Cuculi and Matthias Bossard
Cardiovasc. Med. 2026, 29(1), 11; https://doi.org/10.3390/cardiovascmed29010011

“External Validation and Performance of an Artificial Intelligence-Based Quantitative Coronary Angiography Software in a European Cohort”
by Sangmin Lee, Bora Kim, Soyeon Kim, Soohyun Kim, Rahel Kesterke, Barbara E. Stähli and Alessandro Candreva
Cardiovasc. Med. 2026, 29(1), 10; https://doi.org/10.3390/cardiovascmed29010010

“Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Technical Evolution, Current Evidence, and Barriers to Universal Adoption”
by Shahzad G. Raja
J. Vasc. Dis. 2026, 5(1), 7; https://doi.org/10.3390/jvd5010007

“Transitional Care in Cardiorenal Patients: A Proposal for an Integrated Model”
by Caterina Carollo, Alessandra Sorce, Salvatore Evola, Giacinto Fabio Caruso, Emanuele Cirafici, Massimo Giuseppe Tartamella and Giuseppe Mulè
J. CardioRenal Med. 2026, 2(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcrm2010001

“Chloride Dynamics in Heart Failure: The Clinical Implications of Serum Levels and the Emerging Significance of Urinary Chloride”
by Theodora Georgopoulou, Maria Stratinaki, Ioannis Petrakis, Georgios Aletras, Emmanouil Foukarakis, Maria Marketou, Emmanouil Simantirakis and Kostas Stylianou
J. CardioRenal Med. 2025, 1(1), 6; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcrm1010006

“Intramural Hematoma During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Recognition, Case-Based Insights, and Contemporary Management Strategies”
by Danish Yar, Eran Wen Jun Sim, Bernard Wong, Sarah Fairley, Cuneyt Ada, George Touma and Bharat Khialani
J. Vasc. Dis. 2025, 4(4), 49; https://doi.org/10.3390/jvd4040049

“Obesity and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Comprehensive Review of Mechanisms, Impact, and Management Strategies”
by Pallavi Shirsat, Malavika Balachandran, Venkata Sushma Chamarthi and Kunal Sonavane
J. CardioRenal Med. 2025, 1(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcrm1010004

“Reconstruction of a Thrombosed Aneurysmal Radio-Cephalic Arteriovenous Fistula with a Tubular Bovine Pericardial Conduit”
by Alexandru-Andrei Ujlaki-Nagi, Ludovic-Alexandru Szanto, Elena Florea, Nicolae-Alexandru Lazar, Suzana-Vasilica Șincaru, Adrian Vasile Mureșan, Eliza Russu, Réka Bartus, Eliza-Mihaela Arbănași, Ioan Hosu et al.
Kidney Dial. 2025, 5(3), 46; https://doi.org/10.3390/kidneydial5030046

“Evaluating Large Language Models in Cardiology: A Comparative Study of ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini”
by Michele Danilo Pierri, Michele Galeazzi, Simone D’Alessio, Melissa Dottori, Irene Capodaglio, Christian Corinaldesi, Marco Marini and Marco Di Eusanio
Hearts 2025, 6(3), 19; https://doi.org/10.3390/hearts6030019

“The Dilemma of Surgical Timing in Acute Aortic Valve Endocarditis: Does Early Surgery Improve Risks or Prognosis?”
by Michele D’Alonzo, Lorenzo Di Bacco, Antonio Fiore, Massimo Baudo, Francesca Zanin, Chiara Baldelli, Cyrus Moini, Thierry Folliguet and Claudio Muneretto
J. Cardiovasc. Dev. Dis. 2025, 12(4), 153; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcdd12040153

“Transcatheter Cardiovascular Interventions for Stroke Prevention” Guest Editor: Dr. Anastasios Apostolos Submission deadline: 31 December 2026	“Coronary Arterial Anomalies and Coronary Arterial Interventions in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Sameh M. Said Submission deadline: 28 February 2027
“Contemporary Practice in Valve and Aortic Surgery” Guest Editors: Dr. Marwan Hamiko and Dr. Kaveh Eghbalzadeh Submission deadline: 31 March 2027	“Advances in Arrhythmology in Paediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Patients: From Diagnosis to Interventions” Guest Editors: Dr. Fabrizio Drago and Dr. Francesco Flore Submission deadline: 30 June 2027