Emile Mehanna

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

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Emile Mehanna is a leading interventional cardiologist whose research focuses on advancing precision and safety in percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). His most-cited work, a 2015 study with 60 citations, pioneered the comparative analysis of robotic-assisted PCI (RA-PCI) versus manual PCI (M-PCI), specifically examining the incidence of Longitudinal Geographic Miss (LGM)—a critical metric for stent placement accuracy. This landmark contribution demonstrated that robotic assistance significantly reduces LGM, directly improving procedural outcomes and minimizing future cardiovascular risks. By quantifying how RA-PCI enhances stent deployment precision, Mehanna has helped shape the adoption of robotic technologies in interventional cardiology, offering patients safer, more consistent treatments. His research bridges the gap between preclinical animal trials and human clinical practice, establishing robust evidence for the feasibility and superiority of robotic systems. Through these efforts, Mehanna has not only advanced technical standards in PCI but also provided a foundation for future innovations in automated, image-guided coronary interventions, solidifying his role as a key figure in the evolution of minimally invasive cardiac care.