Hussien Kassem

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist
Al Tadawi Specialty Hospital - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Latest contributions

Beyond stent: use of DCB in CTO

22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session focuses on the innovative use of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions. It reviews combined plaque modification techniques, complex multivessel PCI cases involving CTOs, and strategy considerations such as hybrid therapy versus full metal jacket, emphasizing vessel biology preservation during revascularisation.

Optimal use of dedicated device for calcified lesions

20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session delves into the optimal utilization of dedicated devices for managing complex coronary calcification. Explore decision-making strategies involving orbital atherectomy and cutting balloon techniques, as well as advanced approaches like contact intravascular lithotripsy for stented calcified nodules. Additional focus is given to ablative and modifying...

Leave nothing behind - Advancing DCB strategies in complex interventions

18 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024

Explore cutting-edge strategies for optimizing drug-coated balloon (DCB) procedures in this session. Uncover practical tips to improve outcomes, review key indications, and examine international consensus on DCB use. Case presentations and expert discussions offer insights to refine your approach.

Leave nothing behind

Calcified left main PCI strategies

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session showcases selected clinical case submissions from EuroPCR 2024, focusing on strategies for managing calcified left main coronary lesions. Attendees will explore various approaches, including the use of specialized techniques and devices, to safely and effectively treat these complex lesions. Interactive discussions will provide valuable...

Calcified left main PCI strategies

Upper limb subcalvian artery

15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session comprises selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focused on the upper limb subclavian artery. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore various challenging cases, including complex double bifurcation trouble, successful management of a subclavian arterial aneurysm, saddle thrombus at the vertebro-subclavian junction, and more....

Upper limb subcalvian artery