Petr Widimsky
Latest contributions
30 years of primary PCI – a tale of perseverance
16 May 2023
Over the last 30 years, primary PCI (pPCI) has evolved from an experimental ‘rescue’ intervention to an essential routine procedure – performed daily in cathlabs around the world – which is responsible for saving millions of lives. However, its path to success was far from smooth.
Primary PCI: new issues, new solutions
19 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022
EuroPCR 2022 Hotlines / Late-Breaking Trials in coronary artery disease: MASTER DAPT, CRUZ-HBR, DISCO RADIAL, and more!
17 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022
Find out more about various studies & registries in coronary artery disease! Abbreviated DAPT after complex PCI in high bleeding risk patients, comparing conventional and haemostatic dressings in radial access, angio-based QFR virtual PCI vs. conventional angio-guided PCI, CRUZ-HBR, CT-guided invasive coronary angiography in patients with...
Update on interventional treatment of ischaemic stroke
25 Jun 2020 – From PCR e-Course 2020
Get an overview of the key facts and available evidence in the literature regarding thrombectomy for acute ischaemic stroke, illustrated with real-life cases.
This session was originally presented during PCR e-Course 2020.
Training in cardiology and stroke interventions to improve outcomes
Cardiologists who are able to perform stroke interventions can make an important contribution to the stroke team that is of benefit to both parties. Sandor Nardai, an interventional cardiologist from Hungary, explains to Petr Widimsky how he was able to develop his role by adding training...
Complex anatomy and complications during LAA closure
22 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session on to learn more about how to manage complex anatomy and complications during LAA closure, and discover compelling cases such as the retrieval of LAA-occluder from left ventricular outflow tract, the double device LAA closure, and more!
The ESC Council on Stroke meets the interventional community at EuroPCR
21 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session to learn more about interventional treatment of acute ischaemic stroke, as long with the legal problems and interdisciplinary discussions about the requirements for a centre and for a specialist to perform acute stroke thrombectomy.
