Imaging in Coronary Interventions

Coronary angiography has historically served as the gold standard for diagnosis of coronary artery disease and guidance of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), but the evolution of PCI would not have been possible without intravascular imaging which provides unique insights about coronary artery pathology.

Over the last 30 years IVUS and, more recently, optical coherence tomography (OCT) have been extensively used to examine the extent and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD), guide PCI in complex lesions, and assess the performance of emerging devices introduced to treat CAD. In this section, you will find a selection of resources showing the use of imaging in real-life scenarios.

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The role of DCB in non-left main true bifurcations

22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

This session offers a detailed exploration of drug-coated balloon (DCB) use in non-left main true bifurcation lesions. Learn to define suitable lesion characteristics for provisional stenting, understand stepwise procedural strategies minimizing implanted material, and appreciate the role of intravascular imaging in assessing bifurcation complexity and optimizing...

The role of DCB in non-left main true bifurcations

Beyond angiography: imaging-guided solutions for stent failure

22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Stent failure remains a critical challenge in interventional cardiology — but intracoronary imaging can change the outcome. This session goes beyond angiography to examine why stents fail, how to detect underlying causes, and how imaging-guided strategies can help tailor reintervention. Two real-life cases, from complex restenosis...

Beyond angiography: imaging-guided solutions for stent failure

Integrating CT coronary angiography into your PCI practice

22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Integrate CT coronary angiography into your PCI practice to enhance procedural planning and outcomes. This session covers practical CT-based approaches for guiding catheter selection, lesion analysis, and stenting strategy. Learn how to leverage CT imaging to anticipate plaque preparation needs in calcified lesions and optimize catheterization...

Integrating CT coronary angiography into your PCI practice

A mindset shift in the cathlab: leveraging contemporary technologies for planning and guiding PCI in complex patients

22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

This session examines evolving catheterisation lab workflows, highlighting how integrated imaging, physiology, and procedural strategies are reshaping PCI practices. Speakers emphasize the importance of advanced pre-procedural planning using modalities such as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to optimise stent deployment, and cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) to improve diagnosis...

A mindset shift in the cathlab: leveraging contemporary technologies for planning and guiding PCI in complex patients

Complex multivessel disease - LIVE Case

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

An 89-year-old male patient presented with stable angina, preserved LV function and some risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes. CT scan and angiography revealed occlusion of proximal RCA and bifurcation lesions on LAD and circumflex (medina 1,1,1). Operators treated the bifurcation lesions with provisional stenting.
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Complex multivessel disease - LIVE Case

How should I treat this vulnerable plaque?

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Learn to identify and manage vulnerable plaque using intracoronary imaging. This session covers detection techniques, clinical implications, current evidence for treatment, and case-based insights to improve patient outcomes through targeted intervention.

How should I treat this vulnerable plaque?

ACS with normal coronary arteries: angiography done, job done?

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Understand the clinical significance of MINOCA and learn diagnostic strategies integrating invasive and non-invasive tests to identify underlying etiologies. This session provides therapeutic insights tailored to specific MINOCA endotypes through illustrative cases.

ACS with normal coronary arteries: angiography done, job done?

Imaging coronary artery disease – New frontiers

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Delve into new frontiers in imaging coronary artery disease, shifting focus from ischemia to plaque characteristics for revascularisation decisions. This session highlights the pivotal role of intracoronary imaging in understanding complex vessel anatomy and planning treatment, illustrated through detailed case studies showcasing unusual anatomies requiring tailored...

Imaging coronary artery disease – New frontiers

Role of imaging in ACS: from non-invasive to invasive investigations

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Explore the critical role of imaging in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) from non-invasive coronary CT angiography to invasive intracoronary imaging modalities. This session covers detection of culprit lesions, diagnostic strategies, and PCI optimization through real-world case examples.

Role of imaging in ACS: from non-invasive to invasive investigations

Complex calcified lesions: combination of intravascular imaging and orbital atherectomy for optimal outcomes

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

In this EuroPCR 2025 session on complex calcified coronary lesions, follow a step-by-step analysis of a recorded case structured in three key phases: lesion assessment with OCT, PCI using orbital atherectomy, and post-PCI optimisation with follow-up OCT imaging. Gain valuable insights into managing severely calcified lesions,...

Complex calcified lesions: combination of intravascular imaging and orbital atherectomy for optimal outcomes