Conference Scene: 34th SCAI Scientific Sessions

Interventional cardiologists are constantly challenged by an evolving field with new technology and an increasing evidence base for patient management. The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) 2011 program encompassed coronary and valvular interventions, nonsurgical approaches to peripheral vascular disease and congenital heart disease. The program educated attendees through several formats including expert lectures, case-based reviews, didactic sessions and scientific abstracts. In a climate of increasing scrutiny on appropriateness and outcomes of interventions, the program provided sessions and tools for quality improvement in the field. Selected sessions are reviewed and presentations highlighted.