19 May 2026
High-risk PCI: how to optimise the result
Session comprising selected EuroPCR 2026 clinical cases submissions
Moderators:
A. V. Marinho, J. Belohlavek
Summary
Focused on high-risk PCI, this session presents strategies to optimize procedural outcomes in complex cases. Discussions include contemporary approaches to challenging coronary anatomy, the role of balloon aortic valvuloplasty as a bridge to Impella-supported interventions, advanced mechanical support and thrombectomy in cardiogenic shock related to left main thrombosis, and specialized low-contrast PCI techniques addressing concurrent heart and renal failure. Clinical experiences with Impella CP-assisted PCI in severely impaired left ventricular function post-CABG are also examined.