Fernando Alfonso
Latest contributions
Hybrid percutaneous revascularisation: combining DES and DCB for optimal results
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into hybrid percutaneous revascularisation techniques that combine drug-eluting stents (DES) and drug-coated balloons (DCB) to achieve optimal clinical results. It highlights the clinical and anatomical scenarios suited for hybrid PCI, provides a step-by-step procedural approach, and discusses the potential benefits of integrating these...
Publishing in interventional cardiology: aligning authors, editors and impact
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers a comprehensive perspective on publishing in interventional cardiology by aligning the expectations of authors, editors, reviewers, and readers. It addresses differences in paper interpretation, common misalignments between scientific intent and editorial outcomes, and strategies to enhance clarity, relevance, and impact of scientific publications.
New data in DCB outcomes
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore emerging evidence on drug-coated balloon (DCB) outcomes, featuring intravascular lithotripsy combined with DCB in calcified small vessels, OCT-guided PCI registries, predictors of angiographic success post-sirolimus-coated balloon angioplasty, and clinical impact in multivessel coronary artery disease management.
The microcirculation: the next frontier in coronary practice
18 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Delve into the complexities of coronary microcirculation and its clinical implications. This session highlighted advanced diagnostic techniques such as bolus and continuous thermodilution, the interpretation of microvascular resistance reserve, and practical guidance on establishing a high-impact ANOCA clinic to manage microvascular angina and coronary dysfunction.
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...
Difficult decision-making in left main revascularisation
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Address difficult clinical decisions in left main coronary artery revascularization through this session featuring complex cases. Topics include prioritization in combined left main, aortic valve disease, and low ejection fraction, management of myocardial infarction with severe mitral regurgitation and cardiogenic shock, and unique cases such as...
How should I treat this vulnerable plaque?
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Learn to identify and manage vulnerable plaque using intracoronary imaging. This session covers detection techniques, clinical implications, current evidence for treatment, and case-based insights to improve patient outcomes through targeted intervention.
Best companion's case on rotational atherectomy
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover expert approaches to rotational atherectomy guided by intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) in treating severely calcified coronary lesions. This session presents complex cases including high-risk LAD tandem lesions and ostial calcification, showcasing the utility of multi-axis rotablation techniques for safe and effective lesion modification.
Current DCB practice: from lesion preparation to follow-up
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore current best practices in drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty from lesion preparation to follow-up. This session discusses common indications, management of dissections and complications, and shares practical tips and case examples, equipping clinicians with comprehensive knowledge to optimize DCB use in contemporary PCI.
Novelty in no-reflow management in STEMI patients
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover novel approaches to manage no-reflow phenomenon in STEMI patients. This session covers innovative therapies including the OPTI-STEMI trial strategies, mechanical thrombectomy, pharmacological interventions with Cangrelor, and super saturated oxygen therapy targeting coronary microcirculation preservation.
How and when should I consider Drug Coated Balloons to treat de novo lesions?
31 Oct 2022
Discover the replay of this PCR Webinar on Drug Coated Balloons with F. Ribichini, F. Manterola and D. Mylotte.
How to use invasive coronary physiology in ACS patients?
23 Sep 2021
Watch the replay of this webinar on coronary physiology with F. Alfonso, T. Engstrom, T. Keeble and R. Kharbanda
