Complication two: PCI complications occurring during PCI for NSTEMI

Session comprising selected EuroPCR 2026 clinical cases submissions

Moderators: G. Cayla, S. Khan

Summary

This session addresses the spectrum of PCI complications encountered during NSTEMI interventions, including coronary perforations, challenges with unexpanded covered stents, IVUS-related issues, giant coronary aneurysms at bifurcations, and distal wire perforations, providing critical lessons in complication management and operator coordination.

Presentations available when logged in:

  • One nightmare after another: coronary perforation complicated by an unexpanded covered stent
  • When I got bitten by IVUS
  • Giant coronary aneurysm involving a bifurcation
  • End of the line: out of options in distal wire perforation
  • Wire in motion: a lesson in coordination