Elvin Kedhi

Elvin Kedhi

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
Royal Victoria Hospital - Montreal, Canada

Latest contributions

All you need to know - Intracoronary imaging for vulnerable plaque

22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session provides a comprehensive overview of vulnerable plaque pathophysiology and the role of intracoronary imaging in its identification. It assesses treatment options, including the potential role of preventative PCI and intensive medical therapy, to guide clinical decision-making in managing plaque vulnerability.

All you need to know - Intracoronary imaging for vulnerable plaque

New insights in coronary atherosclerosis using intracoronary imaging

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session provides new insights into coronary atherosclerosis through intracoronary imaging studies. It investigates the relationship between Lp(a) levels and high-risk plaques, characteristics of vulnerable plaques and thrombus in ACS, non-culprit lesion events, lipid core burden in STEMI, and the prognostic value of AI-derived lipid-to-cap ratios,...

Strategical approaches to treat patients with multivessel disease

20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This comprehensive session focuses on strategic approaches to manage patients with multivessel coronary artery disease. It covers a spectrum of topics including ostial stent implantation techniques, the impact of center volume on CT-guided angiography post-CABG, and physiology-guided PCI versus angiography alone. Insights into percutaneous revascularisation strategies...

Innovations in vascular therapies

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

Discover cutting-edge innovations in vascular therapies highlighting novel technologies such as Pulse Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) for calcium modification and Amplitude Vascular Systems. The session also presents drug-free restenosis control strategies via CD31 camouflage coating promoting physiological-grade healing, emphasizing emerging solutions aimed at improving vascular intervention outcomes.

Artificial intelligence and advanced imaging in coronary interventions

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session explores the integration of artificial intelligence with advanced imaging modalities in coronary interventions. Topics include quantitative myocardial blood flow assessment via co-registered CCTA and angiography, AI-guided real-time procedural support, novel video frame interpolation techniques, high-risk plaque identification through AI-derived OCT stress mapping, and validation...

All we need to know about vulnerable plaque

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

Understand the critical importance of vulnerable plaque identification and management. This session covers optimal strategies for detecting vulnerable plaques, their prognostic implications, and evidence-based treatment approaches illustrated through detailed case presentations.

All we need to know about vulnerable plaque

High-risk plaque assessment with intracoronary imaging

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Explore high-risk plaque assessment using intracoronary imaging modalities such as OCT and AI-driven analysis. This session investigates associations between thin-cap fibroatheroma, local inflammation, and adverse outcomes, highlighting novel biomarkers and imaging techniques that enhance prognostic evaluation and guide personalized coronary artery disease management.

High-risk plaque assessment with intracoronary imaging

PCR meets China: great innovations and novel trials

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Join this session to explore innovative coronary and valvular device developments originating from China. Learn about the clinical relevance and global impact of these domestic innovations, and engage in knowledge exchange with Chinese colleagues, celebrating longstanding collaboration in cardiology.

PCR meets China: great innovations and novel trials

DCB after REC-CAGEFREE 1 - Vulnerable plaque PCI after PREVENT

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Reflect on the impact of recent trials REC-CAGEFREE 1 and PREVENT on the use of drug-coated balloons (DCB) and preventive PCI for vulnerable plaque. This session includes case discussions highlighting DCB applications and insights from cutting-edge clinical studies.

DCB after REC-CAGEFREE 1 - Vulnerable plaque PCI after PREVENT

Late-breaking trials: TAVI head-to-head

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session presents the latest findings from several late-breaking trials comparing different transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) approaches. Topics include outcomes in women with small aortic annuli, the comparison of percutaneous versus surgical treatment for patients with aortic stenosis and coronary disease, the impact of valve...

Late-breaking trials: TAVI head-to-head

TAVI - Patient selection

20 Nov 2023 – From PCR London Valves 2023

Gain essential insights into TAVI patient selection through these selected abstract submissions from PCR London Valves 2023: explore the benefits of guideline-directed therapy for severe aortic stenosis, unravel the significance of subthreshold aortic valve calcium scores in patients with cardiac amyloidosis and aortic stenosis, delve into...

TAVI - Patient selection

Celebrating 30 years of transradial artery access!

17 May 2022

Thirty years ago, the interventional cardiology field was transformed with the emergence of a new access site – the radial artery was used for coronary angioplasty and stent implantation for the first time on 14 August 1992.

Dr. Mirvat Alasnag

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