Helen Routledge
EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITIES AND MEETING ORGANISATION
- Dr. Helen Routledge qualified in medicine in Birmingham in 1996 and after gaining training in general internal medicine and Membership of the Royal College of Physicians she pursued a cardiology career.
- During her Cardiology training she spent 2 years in full time research and a year as an interventional fellow at the Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud.
- She works as a consultant in Cardiology and Intervention in Worcester and continues to publish in the field of transradial PCI.
ACTIVE AREAS OF RESEARCH
- Dr. Helen Routledge has a very high interest in clinical research and has actively participated in the development of the Radial course on PCR edu online.
Latest contributions
Calcified lesions: one big challenge; several good options
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session delves into the management of calcified coronary lesions, presenting various techniques and tools to address this common challenge. It covers topics such as the use of drug-coated balloons, rotational atherectomy, intravascular lithotripsy, and high-pressure non-compliant balloons. The session also includes a meta-analysis on the...
Acute coronary syndromes due to coronary dissection
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session will explore various cases of acute coronary syndromes caused by coronary dissection. Participants will learn about the diagnosis, management, and treatment strategies for spontaneous coronary artery dissection, including the use of imaging and interventional techniques to address these challenging cases.
Minimal-metal PCI: a drug-coated balloon philosophy combined with selective lesion stenting where necessary - the hybrid approach
13 Mar 2024
Watch the replay of this webinar with P. O'Kane, D. Pan and H. Routledge to understand what factors during PCI lead to the switch from DCB to DES and much more!
Complex PCI cases
19 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Discover a collection of complex PCI cases and delve into challenging scenarios such as: severe calcified coronary lesions that pose a cathlab nightmare, a gripping tale of a bleeding CHIP case, the life-saving potential of retrograde angioplasty, innovative stent positioning system for treating ostial disease in...
STEMI in unusual anatomy
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Discover effective approaches to treating ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in atypical anatomical situations with this challenging cases Gain valuable information that can help you manage these complex scenarios.
Management of left main bifurcation restenosis
23 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session to learn all about how to manage and treat left main bifurcation restenosis efficiently, whether it be the main branch, the circumflex, or the diffuse bifurcation restenosis.
Bifurcation stenting techniques and tools
22 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session to learn more about the different stenting techniques in bifurcation stenting, the use of different intravascular imaging modalities and how to identify potential technique-related complications.
How should I treat an inflated trapped intra-coronary balloon?
04 Apr 2018
A 73-year-old male presented with acute chest pain and ST segment elevation in the inferior leads. Angiography revealed an occlusion of the mid right coronary artery. A drug-eluting stent was deployed and post-dilated throughout with a non-compliant balloon. However, the deflated balloon could not be retracted...
