Hesham Refaat

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
Al Jahra Hospital - Jahra, Kuwait

Latest contributions

Complex bifurcation interventions

10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025

This session examines complex bifurcation interventions, addressing challenging cases such as isolated Medina 0,0,1 left main bifurcation and imaging-guided trifurcation angioplasty in acute coronary syndromes. It emphasizes strategic approaches and device selection to overcome anatomical complexities, manage complications, and achieve successful outcomes in bifurcation PCI.

Management of heavy calcified bifurcation lesions

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

This session focuses on the management of heavily calcified bifurcation lesions using advanced techniques such as IVUS guided guidewire recrossing and orbital atherectomy. Learn step-by-step approaches to tackle complex calcific coronary bifurcations and improve procedural success.

Management of heavy calcified bifurcation lesions

Left main PCI strategies for bifurcations and trifurcations

19 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024

Explore this comprehensive session on left main PCI strategies for bifurcations and trifurcations. Discover techniques such as the triple kissing balloon inflation technique in a complex distal LM trifurcation lesion, imaging-guided multivessel PCI to left anterior descending CTO and left main bifurcation, and IVUS-guided PCI to...

Left main PCI strategies for bifurcations and trifurcations

Best abstracts session #1

18 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024

Join us for this dynamic 'Best Abstracts' session, where we delve into the latest research and insights from the world of interventional cardiology. Explore a diverse range of topics, from the use of E/e ratio as a marker for predicting periprocedural myocardial infarction in diabetic patients,...

Best abstracts session #1