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Optimal minimal stent area and impact of stent underexpansion in left main up-front 2-stent strategy
10 Jul 2024
The present study aimed to revise the IVUS-derived segmental MSA criteria for optimal stent expansion in patients undergoing an up-front 2-stent strategy using the crush technique for LM bifurcation lesions to predict the 5-year clinical outcomes.
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Left Main PCI with Intracoronary Imaging Guidance
28 Jun 2024
Explore left main PCI with intracoronary imaging guidance should be routine, discuss the evidence base for IVUS/OCT guidance, and much more!
Management of PCI complications - Part 2
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the management of various PCI complications, including iatrogenic dissection after diagnostic coronary angiography, sinus node artery occlusion, a stuck 6F guide in the axillary artery, and the retrieval of a broken balloon. The session features a series of case presentations and discussions,...
PCI of bifurcation lesions: management of complications - Part 3
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features additional selected EuroPCR 2024 clinical case submissions focusing on the management of complications during PCI of bifurcation lesions. Cases cover topics such as iatrogenic left main endarterectomy, left main dissections, and unexpected complications during various bifurcation stenting techniques. Discussions emphasize the importance of...
PCI of bifurcation lesions: management of complications - Part 2
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected EuroPCR 2024 clinical case submissions showcasing the management of complications during PCI of bifurcation lesions. Cases cover topics such as navigating tricky ostial lesions, dealing with dissecting hematomas, undeflatable balloons, and distal left main perforations. Discussions focus on troubleshooting techniques and optimizing...
Imaging-guided left main PCI - LIVE case
Recommended by PCR
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
A 53-year-old male with a history of advanced malignancy (lung adenoma) and mid LAD PCI last year, along with multiple risk factors (hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, and smoking), presented with angina and a positive stress test and CT. The angiography and CT showed significant left main stenosis...
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...
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...
PCI of bifurcation lesions: management of complications - Part 1
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Explore strategies for managing complex PCI of bifurcation lesions through case discussions. From stent deformation and delicate diagonal wiring to wire fracture with snare failure, decoiled coronary guidewires, misplaced stents, spontaneous coronary artery dissection, and late tamponade after PCI, this session covers how to effectively respond...
Imaging-guided PCI for stent failure - LIVE case
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
An 86-year-old male with PAD, a stroke in 2007, and a history of LAD PCI in 2006, presented with unstable angina due to LAD stent restenosis involving D1 and D2, with preserved LV function.
Guided by OCT, the operators performed stenosis preparation using IVL, treated the distal...
