Holger Thiele
Latest contributions
Advanced heart failure: left ventricular assist device as bridge to optimise guided-directed medical therapy
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores advanced heart failure management with a focus on guided-directed medical therapy and the role of left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) as a bridge to therapy optimization. It discusses clinical, imaging, and biological parameters indicating LVAD use and highlights devices such as the Impella...
New evidence for coronary revascularisation
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights new evidence in coronary revascularisation, including the role of CT-derived virtual stenting for procedural optimization, left ventricular unloading during complex PCI, long-term outcomes of FFR-guided PCI versus medical therapy, Impella CP support in high-risk PCI, and comparative results of PCI versus CABG in...
Spectrum of cardiogenic shock
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the broad spectrum of cardiogenic shock phenotypes, emphasizing the importance of selecting appropriate left ventricular support tailored to specific clinical scenarios. It offers critical insights into the timing of mechanical circulatory support and revascularisation strategies to optimize patient outcomes.
Safe management of assisted PCI : what can go wrong
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the complexities and potential complications associated with assisted PCI in this session. Topics include challenges such as microaxial pump kinks, technical aspects of IMPELLA device deployment, and the management of high-risk PCI cases including patients with prior TAVI, highlighting strategies to mitigate risks during protected...
TAVI new devices
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore the latest innovations in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) devices with a focus on coronary protection strategies, cerebral embolic protection integration, management of ventricular migration, and overcoming anatomical challenges such as bicuspid and rheumatic valve disease using novel platforms.
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.
Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement in the real world: current data and outcomes
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore current real-world data and outcomes of transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR). This session reviews UK single-centre experiences, registry data, long-term right ventricular remodeling effects, safety in pacemaker patients, and AI-based CT screening for patient selection.
Contemporary challenges in acute coronary syndromes
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Examine contemporary challenges in acute coronary syndromes (ACS) through recent trials and studies. Topics include long-term outcomes of deferred stenting, thrombectomy techniques, PCI in cardiogenic shock, and revascularisation strategies, providing a comprehensive update for clinical practice.
Heart to Heart Conversations podcasts – expert insights in interventional cardiology, anytime, anywhere
06 Feb 2025
Stay ahead in interventional cardiology with Heart-to-heart podcasts, the audio companion to our acclaimed webinar series.
Mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock: should it become routine?
12 Sep 2024
Discover the current use of mechanical circulatory support in patients with myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock.
Management of ACS patient with cardiogenic shock
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients with cardiogenic shock. It covers the differences between various mechanical support devices, discusses how to integrate RCT-derived data into clinical practice, and explores the best use of mechanical support devices. The session features case...
Acute coronary syndrome caused by coronary aneurysms
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session will explore various cases of acute coronary syndromes caused by coronary artery aneurysms. Participants will learn about the diagnosis, management, and treatment strategies for these rare and complex cases, including the use of imaging and interventional techniques to address the underlying pathology.
TAVI hotline: long-term registry data
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session presents and discusses long-term registry data on various aspects of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). It covers topics such as the surgical versus transcatheter approach in combined coronary and aortic valve disease, long-term outcomes of TAVI versus surgical aortic valve replacement, and registry data...
Mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock and high-risk PCI
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session, comprising selected EuroPCR 2024 Abstract submissions, focuses on the use of mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock and high-risk PCI. It includes presentations and discussions on lowering cardiogenic shock mortality through a comprehensive mechanical circulatory support approach, the use of lactate and lactate clearance...
Percutaneous thrombectomy of a large thrombus in transit
15 Jun 2022
View the case of a 60-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism and a large TIT, and see how he was treated by percutaneous thrombectomy.
