Johanne Silvain
Latest contributions
All you need to know of DAPT in ACS
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides an in-depth review of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in acute coronary syndrome (ACS), focusing on strategies for safe de-escalation and P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy to reduce bleeding risk without compromising ischemic protection. It also covers optimizing antithrombotic therapy in patients on oral anticoagulation and...
When transcatheter LAA closure becomes challenging
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the technical and clinical challenges encountered during transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) closure, including management of peri-device leaks, alternative access routes like transhepatic approaches, complications following surgical closures, and rare procedural adversities such as accidental aortic puncture.
Atypical STEMI presentations
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Investigate atypical presentations of STEMI and the unique challenges they pose in clinical management. This session covers case studies including high bleeding risk patients, mechanical complications post-surgery, spontaneous coronary artery dissection, and recurrent events, emphasizing tailored therapeutic approaches.
New evidence for pharmacology for coronary artery disease
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents the latest evidence in pharmacological management of coronary artery disease, featuring pivotal trials such as VESALIUS-CV and TARGET FIRST. It covers topics including evolocumab efficacy post-stenting, early aspirin cessation strategies, aspirin-free protocols after complex PCI in ACS, and comparative outcomes of clopidogrel versus...
Should STEMI treatment be related to specific clinical patient characteristics
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session evaluates whether STEMI treatment should be tailored to specific clinical patient characteristics. It includes insights into STEMI management in very young patients, benefits of revascularisation of LAD non-culprit lesions in older AMI patients, clinical outcomes from the NAMI registry for young STEMI patients, and...
