Richard Shlofmitz
Latest contributions
Plaque modification in different lesions types: nodular, long lesions, tortuous lesions, bifurcations
28 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
Explore advanced plaque modification strategies tailored to diverse lesion types such as nodular, long, tortuous lesions, and bifurcations. Delve into approaches for managing under-expanded stents and calcified nodules, supported by evidence including results from the French orbital atherectomy registry.
How to avoid and manage complications
28 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
Build a comprehensive complication-management toolbox tailored for PCI in heavily calcified vessels. This session covers prevention and management techniques for complications arising from severely calcified lesions, illustrated by practical cases and expert insights into risky lesions and challenging devices.
Welcome to the Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
27 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
This introductory session sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of interventional cardiology topics, providing attendees with an overview and framework for the upcoming educational content.
Advanced techniques in specific clinical and anatomical settings
27 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
This session addresses advanced interventional techniques tailored to complex clinical and anatomical scenarios. It emphasizes risk assessment in complex patients, strategic procedural planning for high-risk and calcified lesions, and indications for mechanical support use to improve outcomes in challenging PCI cases.
Imaging-guided intravascular lithotripsy for calcified lesions - LIVE case
27 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting 2026
This live educational case from St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center demonstrates imaging-guided intravascular lithotripsy for calcified lesions. It covers lesion selection criteria, preparation and delivery of lithotripsy catheters, and reviews recent clinical evidence to guide best practices.
LIVE Educational Case from St. Francis Hospital & Heart...
Euro4C Team
19 Jun 2024
Discover the individuals driving the Euro4C Group, including the main board, national coordinators, research and education groups, and the dedicated editorial team!
Essentials in the management of calcified coronary stenosis
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the essentials of managing calcified coronary stenosis, including diagnostic pitfalls, selection strategies for appropriate plaque modification devices, and the safe and effective adoption of specific tools and techniques. Through interactive case discussions, attendees will learn how to effectively evaluate and treat calcified...
DCB PCI for de novo lesions: when and how?
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
In this session, you will learn how to optimally perform DCB PCI, identify which lesions are best suited for this approach, and understand when it's necessary to switch from DCB to stent PCI. The session also features a debate on whether DCB-PCI should be the first...
Complex techniques for left main bifurcation
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Join us as we unravel the complexities and advancements in treating left main bifurcation lesions in this session: discover the innovative approaches of Snuggle T and protrusion technique in managing left main trifurcation lesions, delve into the advancements of robotic coronary stenting in critical left main stem...
Treatment of calcified bifurcation lesions
16 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Proper assessment, decision-making, and procedural techniques are crucial in ensuring successful outcomes for patients with calcified bifurcation lesions. Perfect your ability to navigate complex scenarios by gleaning information from cases experienced by your peers.
Facing left main PCI in your daily practice: learn from challenging situations
19 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022
Get an insight on left main PCI by learning from challenging scenarios: left main perforation, left main bifurcation PCI, complex tandem bifurcation lesions and many more!
IVUS and OCT: when, how, why?
18 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022
