Michael Gergis
Latest contributions
How should I treat my CTO? Adapting to local conditions
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into managing chronic total occlusions (CTO) under resource-limited conditions, highlighting the essential CTO toolbox and strategic procedural planning. It emphasizes that an antegrade-first approach, often with dual arterial access, can achieve high success in many CTO cases, illustrated through complex real-world cases from...
CTO after CABG: complex but feasible
23 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Overcome the complexities of chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with this session highlighting real-world challenging cases. Topics include retrograde recanalization via bypass grafts, management of regretted stents, post-CABG intervention challenges, and advanced techniques such as plaque/flap lift-and-shift to optimize procedural...
Imaging-guided management of PCI pitfalls in NSTEMI
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Dive into the imaging-guided management of PCI pitfalls in NSTEMI patients. This session highlights critical cases such as complications from missed PCI, crushed stents, multiple coronary lumens, and migrating thrombus, emphasizing the role of advanced intracoronary imaging for precise diagnosis and optimized interventional outcomes.
Learning from the most challenging CTO cases
17 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022