Sengottuvelu Gunasekaran
Latest contributions
Primary PCI dilemmas: when imaging saves the day
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the pivotal role of imaging in resolving dilemmas during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It presents complex cases illustrating challenges such as coronary compression, thrombus burden in large vessels, and culprit lesion identification, including the use of high-definition intravascular ultrasound (HD-IVUS) to reclassify...
Complex bifurcation PCI: LIVE Educational Case from Leipzig Heart Centre - Leipzig, Germany
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Through a live educational case from Leipzig Heart Centre, this session addresses the complexities of bifurcation PCI. It discusses criteria defining complex bifurcation lesions, management strategies for challenging side branch access, and evaluates treatment options for true bifurcation lesions. The session includes patient presentation, detailed imaging...
Unusual complexities, uncommon complications and innovative solutions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session showcases innovative solutions to unusual complexities and rare complications in interventional cardiology. Through detailed case presentations, it examines ambiguous CTO management, giant coronary aneurysm complications post-PCI, and unforeseen issues arising from coronary atherectomy for calcified nodules.
Choosing the right strategy for isolated ostial left anterior descending artery or circumflex coronary lesions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines optimal strategies for managing isolated ostial lesions in the left anterior descending and circumflex arteries, comparing left main crossover, ostial stenting, and drug-coated balloon (DCB) approaches. It emphasizes integrating multimodality imaging for informed decision-making, illustrated through detailed case discussions.
PCI for complex calcific coronary artery disease - LIVE Case
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
An 87-year-old female patient, at high bleeding risk and with preserved LV function, presented 2 months ago with an inferior STEMI and multivessel disease. She initially underwent RCA PCI followed by staged LCx PCI. She was now referred for PCI of a long, heavily calcified lesion...
My worst PCI complication: how did I treat and could I have prevented it?
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Learn practical strategies to manage life-threatening PCI complications through real case studies. This session highlights techniques and devices employed to overcome complications, preventive measures, and safe outcome optimization during complex interventions.
DES and DCB for bifurcation treatment
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Examine the use of drug-eluting stents (DES) and drug-coated balloons (DCB) in bifurcation lesion treatment. This session compares devices, analyses DAPT duration, and evaluates side branch optimization to inform best practices in bifurcation PCI.
New evidence for treatment of calcified coronary artery disease
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore the latest randomized trials and studies advancing the treatment of calcified coronary artery disease. This session covers cutting balloon use, lithotripsy versus conventional preparation, and one-year outcomes comparing rotational atherectomy, lithotripsy, and laser. Also highlighted is the EMPOWER CAD study focusing on women treated with...
