Alexandru Achim

Alexandru Achim

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
Niculae Stancioiu Heart Institute - Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Latest contributions

CTO PCI evolution: unlocking new approaches

22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Unlock new approaches in chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI with this session highlighting advanced techniques such as tip-in methods when microcatheters fail, support maximization strategies, rotational direction considerations during CTO, and timing of PCI in ACS patients with non-infarct related CTOs.

CTO PCI evolution: unlocking new approaches

TAVI: procedural complications - Part 1

17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session, comprising selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions, focuses on the management of various procedural complications that can arise during Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). Participants will delve into cases involving unexpected outcomes, such as nosecone-related issues, dysphagia and haematemesis, and frozen leaflets in self-expanding...

Navigating TAVI Complications: Strategies for Success

Valve-in-valve

15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Valve-in-valve

Innovations and novel strategies in CTO PCI

15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session showcases innovative and novel strategies for the percutaneous treatment of chronic total occlusions (CTO) in the coronary arteries. Attendees will learn about techniques such as subintimal rotational ablation with retrograde guidance, external calcium modification, and the use of intravascular lithotripsy to optimize stenting in...

Innovations and novel strategies in CTO PCI

Complications in left main PCI

17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Proper understanding, management, and timely recognition of complications in left main percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are essential for ensuring patient safety and optimising outcomes in left main PCI procedures. Enhance your understanding of managing them by watching this comprehensive series of illustrative situations encountered by your...

Left main complications

MiniBAV through distal radial only

21 Sep 2021

From a clean puncture to a safe valvulotomy, a step by step video tour through performing distal radial MiniBAV – a novel technique.

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