Dejan Milasinovic

Dejan Milasinovic

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
Clinical Centre of Serbia - Belgrade, Serbia

Member of the Editorial Team, PCRonline Editorial Board

Declaration of interest

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HonorariumDaiichi Sankyo
HonorariumBiosensors

Latest contributions

EuroPCR 2025: innovation, clinical trials and education

11 Jun 2025

Discover what D. Milasinovic and A. Latib shared on the takeaways of EuroPCR 2025.

Calcified un-dilatable lesions in ACS: what should I do?

22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Address the challenges of severely calcified undilatable lesions during acute coronary syndrome PCI. This session reviews the impact of coronary calcification on PCI strategy, highlights pitfalls in lesion preparation, and presents detailed case studies demonstrating effective treatment approaches.

Calcified un-dilatable lesions in ACS: what should I do?

PCI for complex calcific coronary artery disease - LIVE Case

22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

An 87-year-old female patient, at high bleeding risk and with preserved LV function, presented 2 months ago with an inferior STEMI and multivessel disease. She initially underwent RCA PCI followed by staged LCx PCI. She was now referred for PCI of a long, heavily calcified lesion...

PCI for complex calcific coronary artery disease - LIVE Case

Two-stent techniques for non-left main true bifurcation lesions

22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Enhance your skills in two-stent techniques for non-left main true bifurcation lesions. This session covers patient and lesion assessment, PCI procedural steps, and common pitfalls to avoid, aiming to improve procedural success in complex coronary anatomies.

Two-stent techniques for non-left main true bifurcation lesions

Key principles of successful large bore vascular access and closure: TAVI and beyond

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

This session explores suture-mediated vascular closure techniques, particularly for TAVI and large-bore venous access.  

Through real-world clinical case, speakers highlight the value of ultrasound and CT imaging for precise puncture planning and complication avoidance.  

Detailed steps for arterial closure with ProGlide device are provided, with technical...

Key principles of successful large bore vascular access and closure: TAVI and beyond

My approach for a calcified bifurcation lesion

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

This session provides a comprehensive approach to managing calcified bifurcation lesions. Learn how to interpret angiographic and intravascular imaging, plan interventions with appropriate devices for simplicity and safety, and evaluate final results to understand their clinical impact through real cases.

My approach for a calcified bifurcation lesion

What are the fundamentals of an upfront two-stent strategy for bifurcation PCI?

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Nicola Ryan explores the fundamentals of an upfront two-stent strategy in bifurcation PCI with Dejan Milasinovic. When the side branch shows significant, high-grade stenosis or extensive disease, direct treatment—via POBA, DCB, or a second stent—may be preferred. Anatomy guides the decision between provisional and two-stent strategies,...

What are the fundamentals of an upfront two-stent strategy for bifurcation PCI?

How to approach succesfully calcified bifurcation lesions?

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Calcified bifurcation lesions remain one of the toughest challenges in interventional cardiology, combining two high-risk features into one complex scenario.

In this EuroPCR 2025 interview, Dejan Milasinovic, Miroslaw Ferenc, and Mohamed Abdel Wahab explain why this subset deserves dedicated attention. They highlight the critical role of intra-coronary...

How to approach succesfully calcified bifurcation lesions?

Angiography-derived coronary physiology: will it change my practice?

11 Apr 2025

Discover what D. Milasinovic and S. Biscaglia shared on the practice of Angiography-derived coronary physiology.

Renal denervation: from guidelines to practice

17 Feb 2025

Discover what D. Milasinovic and A. Sharp shared on the practice of Renal denervation and learn more on the guidelines.

Heart to Heart Conversations podcasts – expert insights in interventional cardiology, anytime, anywhere

06 Feb 2025

Stay ahead in interventional cardiology with Heart-to-heart podcasts, the audio companion to our acclaimed webinar series.

Best of science and education in cardiovascular interventional medicine in 2024

16 Dec 2024

Dear Colleagues, dear PCR Companions,

As we welcome a new year, it is the perfect time to reflect on what we achieved together over the past year—both as a celebration of our successes and as motivation to continue improving in the year ahead.

2024 was a record year...

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.

TAVI in bicuspid aortic stenosis: when and how?

10 Oct 2024

Discover with D. Milasinovic and O. De Backer when and how to perform TAVI in bicuspid aortic valve stenosis.

Bifurcation PCI with TAP technique - LIVE case

05 Oct 2024 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2024

A 72-year-old lady with dyslipidemia, hypertension and aspirin intolerance presented an NSTEMI. The coronary angiography showed a distal CX occlusion and a long calcified significant stenosis on proximal LAD with LAD/D3 bifurcation lesion, and a reduced LV function (47%).
Watch the operators as they perform an important...

Bifurcation PCI with TAP technique - LIVE case

Tips and tricks for left main PCI

05 Oct 2024 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2024

Dive into this comprehensive session to learn essential tips and tricks for tackling left main PCI. Gain insights on managing thrombus at the left main and providing hemodynamic support in low-resource settings. Discover techniques to handle complex lesions at the left main, and learn how to...

Tips and tricks for left main PCI

How to treat complex calcified lesions

04 Oct 2024 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2024

Dive into the complex world of treating calcified lesions, where imaging guidance and specialized techniques are crucial. Discover strategies for tackling challenging cases, from calcified left main bifurcations to multivessel disease with severe left ventricular dysfunction. Learn how to leverage imaging insights, calcified modification techniques, and...

How to treat complex calcified lesions

Mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock: should it become routine?

12 Sep 2024

Discover the current use of mechanical circulatory support in patients with myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock.

Left Main PCI with Intracoronary Imaging Guidance

28 Jun 2024

Explore left main PCI with intracoronary imaging guidance should be routine, discuss the evidence base for IVUS/OCT guidance, and much more!

Completeness of revascularisation in acute coronary syndrome patients with multivessel disease

28 Jun 2024

Explore evidence on complete revascularisation for patients with STEMI or NSTEMI and multivessel disease, and provide insights into the roles of intracoronary guidance by physiology and imaging.

TAVI in patients with low surgical risk: an expanding indication?

28 Jun 2024

Discover the risks and benefits of TAVI in patients with low surgical risk, building on the data of the latest randomised trial in this field, the DEDICATE trial, of which Moritz Seiffert was one of the leading investigators.

Euro4C Team

19 Jun 2024

Discover the individuals driving the Euro4C Group, including the main board, national coordinators, research and education groups, and the dedicated editorial team!

PCR Webinars: Bringing the hot topics in interventional cardiology to your home

10 Jun 2024

According to Medical Director of PCR Webinars, Dejan Milasinovic, two novel additions to the platform will increase the interactive experience and take webinar­ based learning to a new level.

Thrombus management in a STEMI patient with high clot burden

17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Discover the optimal timing for thrombus extraction and explore effective strategies for managing large thrombi. Learn about the latest tools and techniques, as well as the role of pharmacotherapy in supporting successful thrombus removal.

Conquering High Clot Burden in STEMI: Strategies and Tools

Non left main bifurcation - LIVE case

17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

A 53-year-old male presented with a late STEMI one month ago. Coronary angiography revealed three-vessel disease: CX occlusion (culprit lesion), RCA bifurcation stenosis, and severe mid LAD-D1 (1-1-1) stenosis. The operators performed RCA PCI during the STEMI hospitalization.
In this live case, they performed the LAD-D1 bifurcation...

Non left main bifurcation - LIVE case

PCI to treat the bystander disease in STEMI patients: who, when and how?

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Watch this case-based session on PCI for STEMI to see how the guidelines are influenced by the COMPLETE trial. Learn why and how physiology can guide intermediate lesions, the importance of intracoronary imaging guidance, the value of complete revascularization in STEMI patients, the optimal method for...

PCI to treat the bystander disease in STEMI patients: who, when and how?

A new horizon in IVUS-guided PCI of calcified stenoses with artificial intelligence

15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

In this session, observe the enhanced user-friendliness of IVUS-guided complex PCI with improved AI algorithms, recognize the importance of combining experience with advanced knowledge of tools and techniques for optimal PCI outcomes in heavily calcified stenoses, and understand how tailoring drug-eluting devices for calcified lesions can...

A new horizon in IVUS-guided PCI of calcified stenoses with artificial intelligence

Ultra-low contrast techniques to improve the safety and quality of PCI in complex and high-risk patients

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Tune in to this session to discover how reducing reliance on contrast opacification enhances procedural safety and enables more thorough revascularization in complex PCI scenarios. Learn that ultra-low contrast (ULC) PCI encompasses various interventional skills and specialized tools, many already familiar to interventional cardiologists. Embrace a...

Ultra-low contrast techniques to improve the safety and quality of PCI in complex and high-risk patients

Case closed: understanding the steps of vascular access and closure in TAVI patients

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Join this session to gain comprehensive insights on combining CT and echo guidance for optimal vascular access. Learn detailed steps for vascular closure using suture-mediated devices and explore the challenges and solutions associated with achieving successful suture-mediated vessel closure. This session will provide valuable knowledge and...

Case closed: understanding the steps of vascular access and closure in TAVI patients

Coronary interventions: Highlights of EuroPCR 2024

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

In this video, Thomas Cuisset and Davide Capodanno discuss with Dejan Milasinovic key moments in coronary intervention at EuroPCR 2024. They highlight innovations in intravascular imaging education, featuring the Imaging Learning Center and its hands-on workstations, and key studies like DOCTOR-LM, following in the footsteps of OCTOBER or BIFURCATION. Educating...

Coronary interventions