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Intravascular lithotripsy or mechanical debulking in complex calcified coronary arteries: multicenter, prospective ROLLING STONE study
19 Mar 2026
The ROLLING STONE registry compares intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) and atherectomy (rotational and orbital) for treating heavily calcified coronary arteries, assessing real-world safety and effectiveness in percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI).
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Contemporary approach in the treatment of calcified coronary artery disease
28 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
Adopt a contemporary approach to managing calcified coronary artery disease by leveraging high-definition IVUS for lesion assessment and morphology evaluation. Learn to tailor calcium modification strategies based on IVUS findings and combine available tools to optimize treatment outcomes according to patient and lesion profiles.
Mechanical circulatory support protected PCI in complex calcified patients
28 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
Explore the critical role of mechanical circulatory support with Impella in complex calcified patients undergoing PCI. This session delves into patient selection criteria, reviews the latest evidence, and discusses strategies to prevent and manage device-related complications, supported by case presentations focusing on imaging analysis, vascular access...
How to avoid and manage complications
28 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
Build a comprehensive complication-management toolbox tailored for PCI in heavily calcified vessels. This session covers prevention and management techniques for complications arising from severely calcified lesions, illustrated by practical cases and expert insights into risky lesions and challenging devices.
Drug-eluting balloon in calcified lesions and complex lesions
28 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
This session explores the application of drug-eluting balloons (DCB) in managing calcified and complex coronary lesions. Emphasis is placed on identifying appropriate lesions for a DCB-only strategy, the critical role of vessel preparation prior to drug delivery, and the long-term physiological assessment following treatment, supported by...
It is a calcified left main: do it well, do it safely
28 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
This session addresses the complexities of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in calcified left main coronary artery disease. It covers comprehensive planning including mechanical circulatory support, intravascular imaging, and bifurcation strategies. Attendees will also learn to anticipate and manage potential complications and apply various tools to ensure...
ResilCard - A resilience assessment tool to ensure cardiovascular care continuity during crises
28 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
Introducing ResilCard, a novel resilience assessment tool designed to maintain continuity of cardiovascular care during crises. This session highlights the importance of preparedness and adaptive strategies to ensure uninterrupted patient management in challenging healthcare environments.
The best cases of the Euro4C PCRonline website
28 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
This session presents some of the most instructive and challenging cases featured on the Euro4C PCRonline website. The cases encompass management of stalled rotational atherectomy burrs, combined use of intravascular lithotripsy and Impella in saphenous vein grafts, complexities of calcium in tortuous anatomy, and strategies for...
Closing Ceremony
28 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
The closing ceremony marks the conclusion of the conference, providing a summary of key learnings, acknowledgments, and final reflections on the advancements and discussions presented throughout the event.
Introducing the next era of coronary intravascular lithotripsy: an aero-volution in calcium modification
27 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting
Explore the next era of coronary intravascular lithotripsy featuring innovative technology for calcium modification. This session covers the unique mechanism of action, practical application in complex cases, and recent clinical evidence supporting its safety and efficacy.
Novel Hertz Contact intravascular lithotripsy: calcium fragmentation with zero trade-offs
27 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting
This session introduces the novel Hertz Contact intravascular lithotripsy system, designed for effective calcium fragmentation without trade-offs. It covers lesion types amenable to treatment, system mechanism, optimization tips, and discusses real-world cases along with supporting clinical trial evidence.
Welcome to the Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
27 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
This introductory session sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of interventional cardiology topics, providing attendees with an overview and framework for the upcoming educational content.
Algorithm approach for severe calcified lesion, what is new?
27 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
This session presents the latest algorithmic approaches for managing severe calcified lesions. Attendees will learn to recognize plaque morphologies using intravascular imaging, evaluate the capabilities of current imaging technologies, and understand updated guideline recommendations for optimal treatment strategies.
Advanced techniques in specific clinical and anatomical settings
27 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
This session addresses advanced interventional techniques tailored to complex clinical and anatomical scenarios. It emphasizes risk assessment in complex patients, strategic procedural planning for high-risk and calcified lesions, and indications for mechanical support use to improve outcomes in challenging PCI cases.
Balloon lithotripsy added to conventional preparation before stent implantation in severely calcified coronary lesions
06 Jan 2026
In patients with severely calcified coronary lesions undergoing PCI, the BALI trial evaluated the benefit of the addition of intravascular lithotripsy to conventional lesion preparation on the composite endpoint of procedural failure and target vessel failure.
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Complex coronary complications
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session addresses complex coronary complications through a series of challenging cases including dextrocardia with acute STEMI, fragile coronary anatomy risks, left main complications, and stent-related issues. It provides critical insights into recognizing and managing unexpected procedural challenges to improve patient safety.
Coronary Pot Pourri - 2
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session presents a diverse range of complex coronary interventions, highlighting advanced techniques and strategies. Topics include the use of ECMO support for high-risk PCI and TAVI in cardiogenic shock, innovative approaches in left main interventions, challenging stent optimisation, and management of patients with combined severe...
NIRS-guided PCI: beyond calcium to precision PCI
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session explores how near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is redefining PCI by revealing what angiography cannot see. By identifying lipid-rich and vulnerable plaques, NIRS helps anticipate procedural risk and refine decision-making before stent implantation. The session shows how plaque composition, rather than calcium alone, can guide lesion...
Abstracts - Part 2
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session compiles recent clinical abstracts addressing diverse topics in interventional cardiology. Highlights include the HYBRID-CTO approach from a prospective case series, the cardiovascular impact of empagliflozin in type 2 diabetes, off-label use of intravascular lithotripsy for resistant in-stent lesions, and experiences with non-hyperaemic pressure ratios...
Calcified lesions: LIVE Educational Case from King Faisal Cardiac Center, National Guard Health Affairs- Western region - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This educational session from King Faisal Cardiac Center provides a detailed examination of optimal device use in calcified coronary lesions, emphasizing the role of intracoronary imaging to improve PCI results and patient outcomes. It also offers guidance on selecting appropriate strategies for coronary bifurcation lesions through...
