David Kettles
Latest contributions
Outcome prediction using artificial intelligence and meta-analysis
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session presents outcome prediction advancements through artificial intelligence and meta-analysis in cardiology. Topics include AI-guided aortic stenosis risk stratification, predictors of periprocedural stroke after TAVI, patient-specific computer simulations for bicuspid TAVI, and enhancements in large language model accuracy using Heart Team simulation.
High-risk left main PCI
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Delve into the complexities of high-risk left main PCI with a focus on procedural planning and managing unexpected challenges such as spontaneous coronary artery dissection. Learn valuable strategies including contingency planning to optimize outcomes in complex interventions.
Intervention makes a difference
04 Mar 2023 – From AfricaPCR 2023
This AfricaPCR 2023 session includes presentations of 5 cases highlighting the importance of percutaneous interventions, which often have a considerable impact on the patients who undergo them.
How should I treat a calcified lesion - A patient's journey
03 Mar 2023 – From AfricaPCR 2023
In this session, follow the discussion about a 76-year-old male patient with HTN, type 2 DM, dyslipidaemia and progressive angina who presented with a preserved LVEF without RWMA and a positive treadmill exercise test...
Developing STEMI networks in Africa
03 Mar 2023 – From AfricaPCR 2023
After a presentation of the Stent-Save a Life! programme, which supports the implementation of clinical practice guidelines on myocardial revascularisation, learn about the current situation of STEMI management in Africa, and more specifically in Angola, and analyze how the STEMI network could be set up in...
Tony Gershlick - A tribute from South Africa
24 Nov 2020
On behalf of the whole PCR Community, William Wijns and Jean Fajadet, Chairmen of PCR, extend their condolences upon the loss of Tony Gershlick. Read this tribute to an exceptional teacher and mentor in interventional cardiology by Farrel Hellig and David Kettles.
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Unusual interventional solutions for complex problems - Part 1
23 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session to discover unusual interventional solutions for complex problems, such as a creative solution to avoid a dreadful surgical intervention.
How to deal with thrombus during PCI for STEMI - Part 2
22 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session to learn innovative techniques and tools to efficiently deal with thrombus during PCI for STEMI, thanks to a selection of captivating cases: thrombus withdrawal in coronary bifurcation through a neurovascular thrombectomy device, stentless strategy using excimer laser and thrombus aspiration for STEMI with essential...
