Elena Calvo

Elena Calvo

Nurse and allied professional
Barcelona, Spain

Latest contributions

ABC of cathlab education

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session provides a comprehensive guide on educating and training new staff in the catheterization laboratory. Attendees will learn about effective teaching strategies, available educational tools, and how to create an optimal learning environment. The session covers topics such as onboarding new staff, utilizing simulation-based training,...

ABC of cathlab education

What about MINOCA?

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session focuses on the topic of Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries (MINOCA). It covers the mechanisms underlying MINOCA, the criteria for its diagnosis, and the management of patients with this condition. The session provides insights from both the clinician's and the patient's perspectives, addressing...

What about MINOCA?

Cathlab: different issues

18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Discover this series of slides specialised for nurses and allied professionals (NAPs). Explore topics such as the road to and from the cathlab,  contrast-induced nephropathy, cerebral embolic protection during TAVI, educational guides, emerging technologies'  and address radiation concerns for pregnant cathlab staff with best protection practices.

Cathlab: different issues

How to optimise TAVI pathway

17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Consult this series of slides to enhance understanding on the TAVI pathway, get a defined idea of the role of a TAVI coordinator in patient journeys, and explore organisational dynamics in diverse TAVI centres.

How to optimise TAVI pathway

Challenges on managing cardiopulmonary resuscitation in and out of the cathlab

17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

In these slide presentations, address challenges in cardiopulmonary resuscitation both in and outside the cathlab. Explore CPR management contexts, organise cathlab teams, and employ simulation as a learning tool.

Challenges on managing cardiopulmonary resuscitation in and out of the cathlab

Acute coronary syndrome: are women really so different?

18 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022

Lynne Hinterbuchner shares with Elena Calvo the take-home messages from this session in which a female patient gave a touching testimony, highlighting the importance of taking the patient's history into account.

Acute coronary syndrome: are women really so different?

Up to date with technology: how to

20 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022

How to use coronary artery diagnostic technology? What are the advances in Xray imaging and radiation safety? Angiogram, FFR, QFR, OCT, IVUS... When and what technology should I use? These are the questions this EuroPCR 2022 session seeks to answer.

Up to date with technology: how to

How to implement advanced practice for NAPs in your country

19 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022

What is advanced practice? What about pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural advanced practice? How is advanced practice understood in Europe? Find some answers in this session of EuroPCR 2022.

How to implement advanced practice for NAPs in your country

Acute coronary syndrome: are women really so different?

18 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 222

This session delivers key messages to nurses and allied professionals: listen to your female patients, help them describe their symptoms, ask the right questions to determine their history, and know which Troponin levels reflect a positive ACS.

Acute coronary syndrome: are women really so different?