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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...
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...
The uncrossable lesion
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session delves into the challenges of dealing with uncrossable and heavily calcified coronary lesions. It features a variety of cases showcasing the use of specialized techniques and tools, such as the excimer laser, to overcome these obstacles. The session emphasizes the importance of troubleshooting, utilizing...
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...
PCI of calcified lesions
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session delves into the treatment of calcified lesions, providing a comprehensive overview of contemporary tools and techniques for optimal plaque modification. Attendees will learn through a series of case presentations, where experts dissect challenging cases involving severe coronary calcification, including in the left main trunk....
Optimising the procedural techniques to treat calcified coronary lesions
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session will provide insights into various techniques and strategies for treating severely calcified coronary lesions. Participants will learn about the use of IVUS guidance, rotational atherectomy, and other plaque modification tools to overcome challenging calcified lesions and achieve optimal stent deployment.
"Rock" around the clock: differential use of the dedicated tools to deal with coronary calcific lesions
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session, with the collaboration of the Argentinian College of Interventional Cardioangiologists (CACI), Italian Society of Interventional Cardiology (SICI-GISE) and Interventional Department of the Chilean Society of Cardiology, provides insights on modern treatment algorithms for calcific coronary lesions. It covers best practices for different devices to...
Which techniques to improve results of PCI in calcified lesions
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session comprises selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focused on techniques to improve PCI outcomes in calcified lesions. It covers various case presentations and discussions, including the use of imaging to guide therapy for calcified noduli, planning strategies for tortuous and calcified lesions, managing balloon-undilatable...
A new horizon in IVUS-guided PCI of calcified stenoses with artificial intelligence
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
In this session, observe the enhanced user-friendliness of IVUS-guided complex PCI with improved AI algorithms, recognize the importance of combining experience with advanced knowledge of tools and techniques for optimal PCI outcomes in heavily calcified stenoses, and understand how tailoring drug-eluting devices for calcified lesions can...
Calcified coronary lesions: procedural techniques
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session, comprising selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions, focuses on procedural techniques for the management of calcified coronary lesions. It will feature various complex cases, including in-stent shave and debulk, damned coronary nodules, rotatripsy burring before the shock, protected high-risk PCI of a heavily calcified...
Cracking the calcium code - Novelty and utility of Hertz Contact intravascular lithotripsy
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Follow this session to learn about the novel HC-IVL system, its application for moderate to severe calcified lesions, and procedural tips. The LithiX Hertz Contact IVL addresses unmet needs in coronary artery calcification by offering a simplified workflow with fewer devices and effective treatment for difficult...
Different treatment options for PCI in calcified lesions
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session showcases various treatment options for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in calcified lesions. Attendees will learn about the use of excimer laser atherectomy, intravascular lithotripsy, and other techniques to effectively manage challenging calcified coronary lesions. The session features case presentations and discussions, providing insights into...
Undilatable calcified lesion with balloon - LIVE case
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
A 66-year-old male with a history of PAD, COPD, diabetes, and an LV function of 44% presented with unstable angina. Coronary angiography revealed a severe and heavily calcified RCA lesion undilatable with a balloon. The patient was referred to a centre specializing in calcified lesion treatment.
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Different procedural techniques for the treatment of heavily calcified coronary lesions
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focused on the management of heavily calcified coronary lesions. Experts will present and discuss various techniques, including the use of artificial intelligence-generated coronary CT angiography for PCI guidance, advanced calcium mapping with coronary CT, orbital atherectomy, and...
Calcified coronary lesions: procedural techniques - Part 1
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session will feature a series of selected clinical case submissions from EuroPCR 2024, focusing on procedural techniques for the management of calcified coronary lesions. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore various strategies, including the use of angio-based FFR, OCT, rotational atherectomy, and drug-coated balloons,...
Treatment strategies of calcified lesions
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session, comprising selected EuroPCR 2024 Abstract submissions, explores various treatment strategies for calcified coronary lesions. It includes presentations and discussions on the invasive evaluation of coronary artery compliance modification after intracoronary lithotripsy, a retrospective comparison of rotational atherectomy in NSTE-ACS and stable angina patients, the...
Management of patient with complex left main stenosis - LIVE case
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
A 52-year-old male, with a history of STEMI treated by PPCI on RCA one month ago, presents with angina CCS 2 and severe, calcified stenosis in the LAD, CX, and distal left main. The treatment involved implanting 2 stents in the LAD after Rota preparation, followed...
