Mastering the recovery of lost stents in PCI

Session comprising selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions

Facilitators: I. Alhaddad, F. Alfonso

Summary

This session, comprising selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions, focuses on the management of lost stents during Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Participants will explore various cases of stent dislodgement, entrapment, and retrieval challenges, and learn about the corresponding bailout techniques and solutions to preserve coronary flow and patient outcomes.

Presentations available when logged in:

  • Lost but not lost
  • An unusual case of a previously implanted stent dislodgement during correction of late-malapposition
  • Stent retrieval challenges: opting for crushing to preserve coronary flow
  • Just when you think your troubles are over...
  • Double-wire technique for retrieval of bifurcation stents
  • Stent entrapment and delivery shaft fracture
  • If it's not one thing lost, it's another