Challenging cases in calcified lesions PCI

Session comprising selected EuroPCR 2026 clinical cases submissions

Summary

This session addresses challenging cases in PCI of heavily calcified lesions. It covers unexpected complications such as silent shockwave failures, interventions in calcified Kawasaki disease, delayed coronary obstructions post-TAVI, and complex left main bifurcation lesions. The session underscores the perseverance required to successfully navigate these demanding scenarios.

Presentations available when logged in:

  • When shockwaves fall silent: an unexpected turn during PCI
  • Intravascular lithotripsy and DEB angioplasty in calcified Kawasaki coronary disease
  • Late delayed coronary obstruction after redo-TAVI: a high-stakes right coronary ostial challenge
  • Tough fight with calcium – Worth the effort
  • Please let me through
  • Enigma of tackling heavily calcific left main bifurcation