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A large-scale, randomized trial of orbital atherectomy vs. conventional balloon angioplasty in severely calcified coronary arteries prior to DES implantation (ECLIPSE)
30 Oct 2024
Nicola Ryan provides her take on the ECLIPSE trial presented by Ajay J. Kirtane at TCT 2024 in Washington.
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Less is sometimes more
09 Jan 2025
This case demonstrates the strategy and toolbox for treating a patient with chronic kidney disease and heavily calcified multivessel disease.
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PCR @ TCT 2024 - Get the international perspective!
27 Oct 2024
Thanks to the contribution of a team of interventional cardiologists from around the globe, get the international perspective on Late-breaking Clinical Trials and Science released at TCT 2024 - check out the list below.
Complex calcified left main bifurcation - LIVE case
05 Oct 2024 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2024
An 82-year-old woman with diabetes, hypertension, a history of Micra and RCA PCI 2 years later, was admitted for NSTEMI. The coronary angiography showed a very calcified distal left main stenosis, a significant and calcified ostial LAD stenosis (medina: 1 1 0), confirmed by IVUS. She...
Cracking new horizons across all calcium morphologies
04 Oct 2024 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2024
This session explores the challenges of treating calcified lesions during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Learn how calcium can impede stent deliverability and expansion, potentially leading to thrombosis and restenosis. Discover the innovative Shockwave IVL technology, which uses sonic pressure waves to fracture calcium without harming surrounding...
Optimising outcomes in treating multivessel disease - LIVE case
04 Oct 2024 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2024
A 75-year-old male with hypertension, dyslipidemia and a lot of co-morbidities presented a positive echo stress test. The coronary angiography showed diffuse calcified disease on LAD, CX, OM1 and RCA. There is significant stenosis on ostial RCA, mid LAD, mid CX and OM1.
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Hostile iliac access managed with IVL - How far can we go?
10 Oct 2024
Analyze this case to find out how to successfully manage a patient with severe aortic stenosis and severely calcified peripheral vasculature referred to transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
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Fighting with calcium is always a struggle
12 Sep 2024
Managing calcified lesions is always a challenge, and while rotablation is the default technique, other methods must sometimes be considered, especially for eruptive calcified nodules, such as Shockwave, OPN balloon, or orbital atherectomy.
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How to retrieve your Prostyle when it gets stuck
01 Jul 2024
In challenging anatomies, the Prostyle may get stuck due to calcification, leading to urgent vascular surgery and increasing the operative risk for the patients. This tutorial shows a step-by-step bailout procedure to mitigate risks and ensure patient safety.
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Supplementary super-high pressure balloon-based plaque modification after intravascular lithotripsy
02 Jul 2024
Additional balloon-based plaque modification after ineffective intravascular lithotripsy of a heavily calcified ostial CX
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Calcified lesions: one big challenge; several good options
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session delves into the management of calcified coronary lesions, presenting various techniques and tools to address this common challenge. It covers topics such as the use of drug-coated balloons, rotational atherectomy, intravascular lithotripsy, and high-pressure non-compliant balloons. The session also includes a meta-analysis on the...
Complication occurring during PCI of calcified coronary lesions
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Join this in-depth session on the complications encountered during PCI of calcified coronary lesions, featuring real-world challenges like no flow with coronary dissection, stuck wires, and non-dilatable lesions. From the "Kokeshi phenomenon" to IVL-induced RCA dissection, this session highlights key lessons and red flags, emphasizing the...
Advancements in intracoronary imaging and intervention: unmasking vulnerable plaques and optimising durable PCI outcomes
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Delve into this EuroPCR 2024 session to gain insights into NIRS IVUS, exploring its applications, supported by current data, and understanding its clinical significance. Learn how to utilize NIRS IVUS in PCI planning through case examples, addressing lesion characteristics such as length and calcific nodules. Explore local...
Cracking open the discussion on the clinical experience with intravascular lithotripsy in acute coronary syndromes
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Explore this session to uncover the common association between calcium and acute coronary syndrome, and how intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) offers a safe solution for calcified lesions, with comparable procedural success rates. However, note that ACS cases involving calcium may lead to higher major adverse cardiac events...
Optimising treatment for patients with severe calcified lesions: the role of orbital atherectomy
In this session featuring a LIVE case demonstration from Madrid, Spain, gain insights into identifying calcified lesions requiring plaque modification, effectively guiding lesion treatment with OCT support, and correctly applying orbital atherectomy, while sharing experiential knowledge step by step.
Mastering the future of PCI with drug-coated balloons
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Join this session dedicated to drug-coated balloons (DCB) to delve into the evolution of angioplasty with DCBs in the U.S. Learn about the established standard of care, balancing efficacy and safety in treating in-stent restenosis (ISR). Gain insights into the fundamental principles of angioplasty with DCB...
Identification and treatment of (sub)clinical transcatheter valve thrombosis
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session offers a practical guide to CT diagnosis of HALT/RLM, highlighting the importance of taking HALT/RLM seriously and providing insights into approaching HALT/HAM and the potential impact of pharmacotherapy. Gain knowledge on determining leaflet thickening and mobility through MSCT, receive updates on antithrombotic treatment strategies...
Essentials in the management of calcified coronary stenosis
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the essentials of managing calcified coronary stenosis, including diagnostic pitfalls, selection strategies for appropriate plaque modification devices, and the safe and effective adoption of specific tools and techniques. Through interactive case discussions, attendees will learn how to effectively evaluate and treat calcified...
First results of randomised trials on advanced plaque modification techniques and intracoronary imaging
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session presents the first results of randomized trials investigating the use of advanced plaque modification techniques, such as rotational atherectomy, lithotripsy, and laser atherectomy, as well as the role of intracoronary imaging (OCT and IVUS) in guiding percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The session aims to...
How to obtain the best PCI results in calcified lesions
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected clinical case submissions that explore various strategies and techniques for achieving optimal PCI outcomes in patients with calcified coronary lesions. Participants will learn about plaque modification approaches, the use of IVUS guidance, and innovative ways to overcome the challenges posed by heavily...
