Gabor G Toth
EDUCATION
He graduated from the University of Szeged, Hungary in 2007 then started his training in the Hungarian Institute of Cardiology, Budapest. During his interventional training, he spent three years in the Cardiovascular Research Centre Aalst, Belgium, before joining the team in Austria.
EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITIES AND MEETING ORGANISATION
He was appointed Chairman of the EAPCI New Initiatives for Young Interventionalists Committee between 2016 and 2018. During the year 2017, he also acted as Ambassador for the Stent – Save a Life! Global Initiative before transitioning recently into the role of Regional Champion to promote primary PCI for STEMI in Europe.
ACTIVE AREAS OF RESEARCH
Dr. Gabor G. Toth is currently staff-member Interventional Cardiologist at the University Heart Centre Graz, Medical University Graz, Austria. His special interests include interventional cardiology and coronary physiology.
Latest contributions
Medical University Graz - Austria
24 Jun 2026
Discover Medical University Graz, a PCR Fellowship Host Centre offering clinical, research and educational opportunities within the PCR Fellowship network.
Microsafety: the ipsilateral safety wire technique
24 Jun 2026
Protection wire through superficial femoral artery micropuncture in patients undergoing TAVI: when, how, why
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Modern approach to tackle rocky roads
02 Jun 2026
Complex PCI of a calcified vessel in a 72-year-old gentleman with NSTEACS and markedly reduced LV function.
This case highlights how to tackle a challenging access and a difficult coronary lesion in a patient with scarce hemodynamic reserve.
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Complex PCI - Best cases from PCR Global Interventional Academy - Part 1
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents some of the best complex PCI cases from the PCR Global Interventional Academy, highlighting challenging scenarios such as thrombus management, precision in left main interventions, dual left anterior descending artery anatomy, and tailored strategies for very complex left main PCI, accompanied by key...
Beyond the horizon - Future of structural heart innovations and PCI
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Structural heart and coronary interventions are expanding rapidly, with innovation increasingly focused on managing complex anatomies and diversifying treatment strategies.
The PRISM-PCI toolkit is introduced as a framework to support decision-making in complex PCI, alongside advances in transcatheter valve therapies spanning mitral, tricuspid and pulmonary interventions, as...
PCR Global Interventional Academy
20 May 2026
This one-of-a-kind academy offers independent, cutting-edge training pathways for ambitious interventionalists who have been in practice for a few years and are looking to grow - both personally and professionally. Two recurrent high-level one-year tracks on coronary interventions and TAVI are already underway, with further opportunities forecast for...
PCR Fellowship Programmes: A new international stepping stone in PCR’s educational universe
19 May 2026
PCR has developed an independent educational framework to facilitate the worldwide training of the next generation of interventional cardiologists in host centres that are renowned for their expertise. This new initiative supports practitioners at all stages of their career – promoting professional growth, geographical mobility and cultural exchange.
PCI of calcified distal left main stenosis - LIVE case
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
A 54‑year‑old man with hypertension, smoking, dyslipidemia, and a history of PCI to the OM and diagonal branches in 2004 presented with a significant calcified LM–LAD stenosis.
The proximal LAD lesion was prepared with IVL followed by implantation of a 3.5 × 28 mm stent. The left...
Main vessel stenting in DK-Crush: lessons from stepwise provisional strategy
- Optimisation of side branch stenting
- How to optimally deploy the second stent
Commented by Goran Stankovic and William Wijns
Part 3 of a 3-part series. Previous episode: How to correct incomplete crush and how to prevent lack of carina coverage
DK Crush like you’ve never seen it before
- Multi-modality simulation to unveil the hidden parts & small obstacles that can result in complications
- Angioscopy directly inside the coronary artery to provide a better understanding of 3D stent configuration
Commented by Goran Stankovic and William Wijns
Part 1 of a 3-part series.
Next episode: How to correct incomplete crush and...
Drug-eluting balloon in calcified lesions and complex lesions
28 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
This session explores the application of drug-eluting balloons (DCB) in managing calcified and complex coronary lesions. Emphasis is placed on identifying appropriate lesions for a DCB-only strategy, the critical role of vessel preparation prior to drug delivery, and the long-term physiological assessment following treatment, supported by...
The best cases of the Euro4C PCRonline website
28 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
This session presents some of the most instructive and challenging cases featured on the Euro4C PCRonline website. The cases encompass management of stalled rotational atherectomy burrs, combined use of intravascular lithotripsy and Impella in saphenous vein grafts, complexities of calcium in tortuous anatomy, and strategies for...
Mechanical circulatory support protected PCI in complex calcified patients
28 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
Explore the critical role of mechanical circulatory support with Impella in complex calcified patients undergoing PCI. This session delves into patient selection criteria, reviews the latest evidence, and discusses strategies to prevent and manage device-related complications, supported by case presentations focusing on imaging analysis, vascular access...
All about PCR’s Teaching Assessment Board (TAB)
03 Dec 2025
Learn how session feedback is compiled to create a virtuous cycle of continuous refinement for education in #interventionalcardiology
Mitral paravalvular leak closure: procedural planning and step-by-step performance
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session provides an expert overview of mitral paravalvular leak closure, emphasizing critical clinical and anatomical selection criteria. It covers essential pre-procedural imaging and planning strategies, complemented by an educational recorded case and a review of immediate and long-term procedural outcomes.
TAVI: high coronary risk - Part 2
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session presents advanced strategies to mitigate high coronary risk during valve-in-valve TAVR procedures, including the LLAMACORN technique and chimney stenting to prevent coronary obstruction. It discusses management of misaligned prostheses, complex aortic and coronary anatomies, and innovative approaches such as stent crush techniques to ensure...
Extensive anterior STEMI - Treatment strategies from SCAI A to E
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore comprehensive treatment strategies for extensive anterior STEMI, focusing on risk stratification across the SCAI shock stages A to E. Learn to adapt mechanical circulatory support appropriately and understand principles guiding device selection and utilization in hemodynamic instability.
How to perform DK-Crush for left main bifurcation stenting
Recommended by PCR
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Including: A clinical case performed live in Poznan, Poland, showing conventional guidance with angiography and intravascular imaging
Modern technology: machine learning, AI and 3D (multiple simulation techniques)
A series of 3 episodes
How to correct incomplete crush and how to prevent lack of carina coverage
- Differentiating between complete and incomplete crush
- The importance of sequential crush and bigger balloons, adequately sized according to proximal vessel diameter
Commented by Goran Stankovic and William Wijns
Part 2 of a 3-part series:
Previous episode: DK Crush like you’ve never seen it before
Coming up next: Main vessel stenting in DK-Crush, lessons...
Complex PCI for stent failure: LIVE Educational Case from Hospital Clínico San Carlos - Madrid, Spain
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This live educational case from Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, offers an in-depth look at complex PCI for stent failure. Learn how intracoronary imaging identifies failure mechanisms, guides treatment of recurrent restenosis, and explores drug-coated balloon options to optimize patient outcomes.
New solutions for old problems
19 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover new solutions addressing persistent cardiovascular challenges, including novel diagnostic systems, vascular closure devices, specialized transcatheter closure technologies, and innovative stent-graft systems.
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...
Less is sometimes more
09 Jan 2025
This case demonstrates the strategy and toolbox for treating a patient with chronic kidney disease and heavily calcified multivessel disease.
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The role of coronary physiology in daily practice: how it changes your PCI strategy
05 Oct 2024 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2024
Discover the role of coronary physiology in daily PCI practice and how it can change your treatment strategy. Understand the basics of physiology, learn how to integrate it into your daily practice, and explore the importance of quantifying microvascular function. This session, presented in collaboration with...
Synergistic use of calcium modification devices for treatment of severely calcified lesion
04 Oct 2024 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2024
Explore this live educational case from Liverpool Hospital in Sydney, Australia, as we delve into the synergistic use of calcium modification devices for the treatment of severely calcified lesions. Gain insights into the role of intracoronary imaging in selecting the appropriate calcium modification devices and learn...
Cracking new horizons across all calcium morphologies
04 Oct 2024 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2024
This session explores the challenges of treating calcified lesions during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Learn how calcium can impede stent deliverability and expansion, potentially leading to thrombosis and restenosis. Discover the innovative Shockwave IVL technology, which uses sonic pressure waves to fracture calcium without harming surrounding...
Expect trouble when calcium meets tortuous anatomy
01 Aug 2024
This case illustrates the challenges of managing a previously bypassed patient in an acute setting with LM disease and high calcium burden involving LAD and Cx ostias, and occlusion of the venous graft towards the Cx. The tortuous anatomy is a further hurdle to management and choice...
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Focus on EAPCI PCR Fellows Course
18 Jun 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
In celebration of the tenth anniversary of the EAPCI PCR Fellows Course, Gabor Toth interviews Chiara De Biase about the initial target participants of the Course, the topics covered during this one-day event, and the decision to exclude structural topics to promote the PCR London Valves...
Hot topics in interventional management of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA)
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session explores the latest insights and strategies for managing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients. Key topics include identifying OHCA patients who may benefit from immediate cathlab admission, the default PCI strategy in OHCA, and how to organize an effective OHCA network. Discussions will cover estimating...
