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CT guidance for coronary intervention and surgery
27 Jun 2020 – From PCr e-Course 2020
Find out how coronary CT can be used for selection of coronary revascularisation procedures and how it can help planning the procedural strategy for PCI of bifurcation and complex lesions.
This session was originally presented during PCR e-Course 2020.
PCR Spotlight: Cardiac intervention after COVID - where do we go from here?
10 Jun 2020
F. Maisano, B. Prendergast and W. Wijns discuss how to plan the future at the end of the lockdown and the confinement, measures of prevention in case of a new outbreak, and the need for physicians to stay connected and keep learning... ...
Cardiac Surgery and the COVID-19 outbreak: what does it mean?
25 Mar 2020
A severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the WHO since January 2020. The rapid, exponential, increase in confirmed cases makes prevention and control of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) extremely critical. Although clinical manifestations of...
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Mortality after repeat revascularization following PCI or coronary artery bypass grafting for left main disease: The EXCEL Trial
05 Feb 2020
This study is a sub-analysis of the EXCEL (Evaluation of XIENCE Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery for Effectiveness of Left Main Revascularization) trial. Its aim is to evaluate the rate and impact of repeat revascularization of the Left Main coronary artery using modern PCI or surgical...
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Early surgery or conservative care for asymptomatic aortic stenosis (RECOVERY)
13 Dec 2019
The RECOVERY trial sought to compare long-term clinical outcomes of early surgical AVR with conservative care strategy according to the current guidelines in asymptomatic patients with very severe AS.
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Primary mitral regurgitation in 2019: how to deliver the best treatment to our patients
05 Dec 2019 – From PCR London Valves 2019
Consult this session on primary mitral regurgitation to learn more about the current practice and advanced surgical and transcatheter techniques, and discover key tips and tricks that will improve procedural outcomes in your everyday clinical practice.
Health status after transcatheter vs. surgical aortic valve replacement in low-risk patients with aortic stenosis
05 Dec 2019
Although multiple studies have demonstrated an early health status benefit with TAVI vs. SAVR , this is the first randomized trial to demonstrate a persistent, albeit modest, health status advantage with TAVI at 6 and 12 months—timepoints at which patients are assumed to have recovered fully...
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Secondary mitral regurgitation in 2019: mastering the full spectrum of treatment options
19 Nov 2019 – From PCR London Valves 2019
Consult this session on secondary mitral regurgitation to update your knowledge regarding the contemporary evidence base for its management, and learn more about the complexity and variability of clinical presentation and the spectrum of therapeutic options, thanks to a selection of studies and clinical cases.
Complications of surgical and transcatheter valve interventions: the case that taught me most
19 Nov 2019 – From PCR London Valves 2019
Consult this session on the complications of surgical and transcatheter valve interventions to learn tips and tricks from high-volume experienced operators, and to discover techniques for an effective prevention and management of life-threatening complications.
Introduction to the PCR London Valves 2019 Mitral and Tricuspid track - The key questions in mitral and tricuspid valve interventions: where are we in 2019?
18 Nov 2019 – From PCR London Valves 2019
Consult this session to appreciate the critical importance of the Heart Team in identifying the optimal treatment strategy for patients with mitral and tricuspid valve disease, and to learn more about the challenges of transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve interventions and the complexities associated with patient and device...
