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Effect of colchicine on coronary plaque stability in acute coronary syndrome as assessed by optical coherence tomography: the COLOCT randomized clinical trial
27 Aug 2024
The rationale for this study was to provide direct evidence of colchicine's effects on plaque stabilization, particularly by assessing changes in plaque characteristics using optical coherence tomography (OCT).
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OCCUPI - Optical coherence tomography-guided coronary intervention in patients with complex lesions
03 Sep 2024
Alex Sticchi provides his take on the OCCUPI trial presented by Kim Byeong-Keuk at the ESC Congress 2024 in London.
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ESC Practice Guidelines 2024: chronic coronary syndromes
30 Aug 2024
Julia Grapsa provides her take on the Chronic Coronary Syndromes (CCS) Guidelines which were presented by Felicita Andreotti and Christiaan Vrints at ESC Congress 2024 in London.
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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!
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Multivessel disease PCI guided by physiology and IVUS - LIVE case
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
A 78-year-old woman with hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity, presented with angina CCS2 and preserved LV function. The coronary angiogram showed stenosis in the RCA (proximal and mid), CX, and calcified proximal and mid LAD involving D1 and D2.
The operators performed PCI on the RCA (1 stent)...
