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A large-scale, randomized trial of orbital atherectomy vs. conventional balloon angioplasty in severely calcified coronary arteries prior to DES implantation (ECLIPSE)
30 Oct 2024
Nicola Ryan provides her take on the ECLIPSE trial presented by Ajay J. Kirtane at TCT 2024 in Washington.

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Comparison of puncture success rate between distal radial access and transradial access in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (DRAMI)
07 Nov 2024
Aaysha Cader provides her take on the DRAMI trial presented by Jun-Won Lee at TCT 2024 in Washington.

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Comparison of noncompliant balloon with drug-coating balloon angioplasties for side branch after provisional stenting for patients with true coronary bifurcation lesions: The prospective, multicenter, randomized DCB-BIF Trial
03 Nov 2024
Aaysha Cader provides her take on the DCB-BIF Trial presented by Shao-Liang Chen at TCT 2024 in Washington.

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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with systolic heart failure and moderate aortic stenosis (TAVR UNLOAD)
28 Oct 2024
Mirvat Alasnag interviews Nicolas M. Van Mieghem about the results of the TAVR UNLOAD trial he presented at the TCT Conference 2024.

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Early intervention in patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis and left ventricular myocardial fibrosis (EVOLVED)
30 Oct 2024
Ali Nazmi Calik provides his take on the EVOLVED trial presented by Marc Dweck at TCT 2024 in Washington.

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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement for asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis: Results of the EARLY TAVR trial
29 Oct 2024
Luigi Biasco provides his take on the results of the EARLY TAVR trial, presented by Philippe Genereux at TCT 2024 in Washington.

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Case report: Renal denervation using radiofrequency energy (rRDN)
20 Sep 2024
In this case report, we examine an advanced technique for renal denervation (RDN)—radiofrequency energy—employed to manage severe hypertension in patients with complex medical histories.

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PCR @ TCT 2024 - Get the international perspective!
11 Oct 2024
Thanks to the contribution of a team of interventional cardiologists from around the globe, get the international perspective on Late-breaking Clinical Trials and Science released at TCT 2024 - check out the list below.

Editorial: Hypertension and Renal Denervation
20 Sep 2024
Hypertension is the number one cause of years of life lost, and, perhaps more importantly, years of healthy living lost. It causes at least half of all heart attacks and strokes and is the major driver of heart failure.

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How to establish a renal denervation service
16 Oct 2024
Andrew Sharp and Valérie Duchatelle discuss the key elements of establishing a service for a Renal Denervation (RDN) programme. They cover team-building strategies, patient selection criteria, and the comprehensive patient pathway—detailing everything from lab work and in-depth investigations to lifestyle education and long-term follow-up.
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