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Patient-centered purpose.

PICC clinicians contribute to cardiovascular research, peer-reviewed publications, scientific education, and evaluation of emerging cardiovascular technologies.

Evidence of intellectual engagement—not a claim of superiority.

Research is presented to show the questions PICC clinicians help study and teach. A listed publication is not represented as work conducted through PICC unless specifically stated.

Featured ResearchNew England Journal of Medicine · 2026

Angiography-Derived Fractional Flow Reserve to Guide PCI

Authors
William F. Fearon et al.
PICC clinician
Ankitkumar K. Patel, MD, MPH — coauthor

An international randomized trial comparing angiography-derived FFR with pressure-wire-based physiology for intermediate coronary lesions.

  • Coronary physiology
  • PCI
  • FFRangio
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Peer-Reviewed PublicationsCurrent Cardiology Reports · 2024

Mechanical Circulatory Support for High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Authors
Silvia Moscardelli et al.
PICC clinician
Ankitkumar K. Patel, MD, MPH — coauthor

A peer-reviewed review of patient selection and circulatory-support options for selected high-risk coronary procedures.

  • High-risk PCI
  • Mechanical support
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Peer-Reviewed PublicationsCoronary Artery Disease · 2022

Contemporary Use of Anticoagulation in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Authors
Brent J. Klinkhammer; Sandeep Nathan; Ankitkumar K. Patel
PICC clinician
Ankitkumar K. Patel, MD, MPH — coauthor

A review of anticoagulation evidence, medications, and monitoring considerations in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.

  • Cath lab
  • Anticoagulation
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Peer-Reviewed PublicationsCatheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions · 2024

Balloon Rupture During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

Authors
Craig Basman et al.
PICC clinician
Ankitkumar Patel, MD, MPH — coauthor

A review of a rare TAVR complication, including recognition, prevention considerations, and management strategies.

  • TAVR
  • Aortic valve
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Peer-Reviewed PublicationsCase Reports in Cardiology · 2020

A Rare Case of Multivessel SCAD Successfully Treated with Conservative Medical Management

Authors
Lance Alquran; Ankita Patel; Lucy Safi; Ankitkumar Patel
PICC clinician
Ankitkumar Patel, MD, MPH — coauthor

A case report describing multivessel spontaneous coronary artery dissection managed without coronary intervention.

  • SCAD
  • Coronary disease
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Peer-Reviewed PublicationsHeart & Lung · 2021

Successful Use of the Impella Ventricular Assist Device for Management of Reverse Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Authors
Emad Barsoum et al.
PICC clinician
Ankitkumar Patel, MD, MPH — coauthor

A case report involving temporary mechanical circulatory support in a rare cardiomyopathy presentation.

  • Mechanical support
  • Cardiomyopathy
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Cardiovascular InnovationMountainside Medical Center · 2024

Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Adopts FFRangio Technology

Authors
Mountainside Medical Center
PICC clinician
Dr. Patel is identified in the official hospital report

An official hospital update on adoption of angiography-derived coronary physiology in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.

  • FFRangio
  • Innovation
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EducationPICC education · 2025

Cardio Conversations with Jen and Ankit

Authors
Jennifer Abitabilo, APN, and Ankitkumar Patel, MD, MPH
PICC clinician
PICC clinical team

Eight patient-friendly conversations on coronary disease, imaging, physiology, prevention, and cardiovascular technology.

  • Podcast
  • Patient education
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August 22, 2026

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