Romain Didier
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All about PCR’s Teaching Assessment Board (TAB)
03 Dec 2025
Learn how session feedback is compiled to create a virtuous cycle of continuous refinement for education in #interventionalcardiology
PCI for complex bifurcation disease - LIVE Case
23 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
A 60-year-old male patient presented with an inferior STEMI one month ago, which was treated with RCA and LCx PCI. He was referred for LAD/diagonal PCI. The LV function was reduced (EF 45 %). The team performed a DK crush PCI, guided by IVUS.
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Challenging session in calcified lesions
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Engage with a challenging session focused on complex calcified lesion interventions. Topics include innovative triple burr techniques, OCT insights into resistant lesions, volume reduction strategies, eccentric calcium management, and IVUS-guided left main calcified lesion treatment, highlighting practical approaches to difficult cases.
Complication occurring during PCI of calcified coronary lesions
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Join this in-depth session on the complications encountered during PCI of calcified coronary lesions, featuring real-world challenges like no flow with coronary dissection, stuck wires, and non-dilatable lesions. From the "Kokeshi phenomenon" to IVL-induced RCA dissection, this session highlights key lessons and red flags, emphasizing the...
Acute coronary syndrome caused by coronary aneurysms
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session will explore various cases of acute coronary syndromes caused by coronary artery aneurysms. Participants will learn about the diagnosis, management, and treatment strategies for these rare and complex cases, including the use of imaging and interventional techniques to address the underlying pathology.
PCI: complex procedures
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session explores a series of complex PCI cases, including the management of left main stent restenosis after the chimney technique, aortic root dissection during right coronary artery PCI, treatment of very old saphenous graft disease, complex in-stent restenosis, and the management of persistent coronary fistula....
Management of perforation during PCI
19 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Discover a compelling collection of cases that focuses on the management of coronary perforations during PCI. Explore a range of topics, including distal perforation, alternative approaches to graft stent, cardiac tamponade following DES deployment, subacute coronary perforation and pseudo-aneurysm, significant triple vessel disease with a mid...
Left ventricular assist device for left main PCI
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Embark on a journey into the world of left ventricular assist devices and their application in left main PCI in this session: encounter the challenges of managing an unprotected left main coronary artery with high bleeding risk, discover the role of Impella-assisted PCI in left main...
PCI in acute coronary syndrome: when do we need assist device?
19 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022
Take the case of a 70-year-old-patient suffering obesity, DM, HTN, HLD, who presented with an anterior STEMI and shock, or the one of a 74-year-old woman with ACS and a very low ejection fraction, and get to understand when assist devices can be used.
The cathlab of the future
17 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022
Let's take the practical case of an 84-year-old male patient with hypertension, dyslipidaemia, and severe aortic stenosis: in this EuroPCR 2022 session, find out how to treat such a patient in the cathlab of the future and discuss the benefits of non-invasive technology at tableside, tools...
Latest clinical evidence and practical aspects to start Reducer therapy in your centre
20 May 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021
Watch this session presented by Stefan Verheye, Francesco Giannini, Martine Gilard, Romain Didier, Tommaso Gori and Jonathan Hill in order to assess whether Reducer therapy can help your patients with refractory angina, to understand the tips and tricks of the Reducer implant, and to get a glimpse into...
EAPCI-PCR Fellows Course 2021 - Valvular track : Self Expandable Valves and complex anatomies
12 May 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021
This episode will give you tips on Self Expandable Valves and complex anatomies - don't miss it !
Key questions:
- How to assess a bicuspid or a severely calcified aortic valve on CT scan?
- How to position a self-expanding valve in different anatomies?
- What are the specificities of valve-in-valve procedures?
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EAPCI-PCR Fellows Course 2021 - Valvular track | CT assessment for TAVI: Balloon Expandable Valves
28 Apr 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021
Be sure not to miss out on this episode on valvular interventions if you're looking to learn plenty of useful tips and tricks for balloon-expanding valves!
Key questions:
- How do I analyse CT for TAVI?
- How can I use CT in the cathlab to guide my procedure?
- How does the...
EAPCI-PCR Fellows Course 2021 - Valvular track: Vascular femoral access for TAVI
14 Apr 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021
In this episode, learn how to analyse pre-procedural CT and discover the most common pre-closing techniques!
Key questions:
- How to analyse pre procedural CT to obtain a large bore femoral access for TAVI?
- Where and how to puncture a femoral artery for TAVI?
- What are the most common preclosing techniques?
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