The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) has announced its new leadership for 2025–26, with Srihari S Naidu (Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, USA) assuming the role of president during the organisation’s 2025 scientific sessions (1–3 May, Washington, DC, USA).

Naidu is professor of medicine at New York Medical College and system director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) National Center of Excellence at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla.  He is internationally recognised for his work in HCM and cardiogenic shock and is the lead author of the SCAI SHOCK classification.

“SCAI has always been the society that meets you where you are—whether you’re in private practice or academia, early career or mid-career, at a community hospital or a national centre. Whether you’re a seasoned cath lab director or just entering the field, I want you to know: this is your moment, and SCAI is your partner along the way,” Naidu said. “We will prioritise what matters most: practical, high-impact science that drives better patient care, advocating for policies that protect and empower our workforce, and a culture of mentorship that ensures no one has to navigate this path alone. Together, we will move forward addressing the challenges of today while building the infrastructure to meet the challenges of tomorrow.”

His presidential platform focuses on supporting members at all stages of their careers, addressing burnout and occupational safety in the cath lab, growing SCAI’s scientific and policy influence through broader alliances, and introducing a new national benchmark for cardiogenic shock care: Door to Lactate Clearance (DLC) in under 24 hours.

In addition, Naidu plans to enhance SCAI’s organisational sustainability through improved leadership training opportunities, particularly for mid-career members, and additional revenue streams such as individual and foundational giving, SCAI said in a press release.

Naidu succeeds James B Hermiller (St Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, Indianapolis), who served as president from 2024 to 2025.