Andrzej Ochala

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
Upper Silesian Medical Centre, Medical University of Silesia - Katowice, Poland

Latest contributions

The role of DCB in non-left main true bifurcations

22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

This session offers a detailed exploration of drug-coated balloon (DCB) use in non-left main true bifurcation lesions. Learn to define suitable lesion characteristics for provisional stenting, understand stepwise procedural strategies minimizing implanted material, and appreciate the role of intravascular imaging in assessing bifurcation complexity and optimizing...

The role of DCB in non-left main true bifurcations

Techniques for the treatment of left main lesions

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Discover contemporary techniques for treating left main coronary artery lesions with a focus on ultra low-contrast PCI, management of calcified Medina 0-0-1 lesions, and troubleshooting intravascular lithotripsy. This session provides practical insights into complex lesion treatment to enhance safety and efficacy.

Techniques for the treatment of left main lesions

Intracoronary imaging and complications management

15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Intracoronary imaging and complications management

Antiplatelet de-escalation after complex PCI: when and how?

15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Antiplatelet de-escalation after complex PCI

Complex PCI in multivessel disease

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session features selected clinical case submissions focused on complex PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) in patients with multivessel disease. Participants will learn about various challenging cases, including navigating heart failure, three-vessel disease with functional mitral regurgitation, complete revascularization assisted by Impella, and end-stage refractory angina. The...

Complex PCI in multivessel disease

Mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock and high-risk PCI

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session, comprising selected EuroPCR 2024 Abstract submissions, focuses on the use of mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock and high-risk PCI. It includes presentations and discussions on lowering cardiogenic shock mortality through a comprehensive mechanical circulatory support approach, the use of lactate and lactate clearance...

Mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock and high-risk PCI

Interventional treatment for heart failure

18 May 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021

Watch this session if you want to learn about interventional techniques for monitoring and treatment of patients with heart failure and to review options for haemodynamic support in patients with acute heart failure.

This session was originally presented during EuroPCR 2021.

Interventional treatment for heart failure

Prevention and management of complications during PCI for calcified lesions

24 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to discover how to successfully prevent and manage complications during PCI for calcified lesions, thanks to a better preparation and organization of the team, but also tools such as shockwave catheter to prepare the stenting zone.

Prevention and management of complications during PCI for calcified lesions

Trials and registries - Clinical outcomes after DES implantation for complex PCI

22 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to learn all about the latest trials and registries regarding the clinical outcomes after DES implantation for complex PCI: rTAP, MECAST, Celtic Bifurcation, and more!

Complex situations during STEMI intervention

22 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019

Consult this session to learn more about how to manage complex situations during STEMI intervention thanks to a selection of compelling clinical cases, such as primary PCI in a patient with severe idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, ping-pong technique for right coronary ostial dissection recanalisation, and more!

Complex situations during STEMI intervention