Thomas Schmitz
Latest contributions
Overcoming resistant lesions in NSTEMI
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Address the challenges of resistant lesions in NSTEMI with this focused session. Learn from complex cases involving thrombus management using Penumbra systems and Guideliner, as well as strategies to overcome extensive calcification through multiple interventional tools, illustrating a stepwise approach to tackling difficult coronary lesions.
DCB in de novo lesions: new valid option?
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore the emerging role of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in treating de novo coronary lesions. This session discusses complexity management, comparisons with drug-eluting stents (DES), and the potential of DCBs as valuable alternatives, especially in high bleeding risk patients.
PCI of bifurcation lesions: management of complications - Part 2
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected EuroPCR 2024 clinical case submissions showcasing the management of complications during PCI of bifurcation lesions. Cases cover topics such as navigating tricky ostial lesions, dealing with dissecting hematomas, undeflatable balloons, and distal left main perforations. Discussions focus on troubleshooting techniques and optimizing...
Bifurcation lesions, challenges, failures and successes
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Treatment strategies of calcified lesions
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session, comprising selected EuroPCR 2024 Abstract submissions, explores various treatment strategies for calcified coronary lesions. It includes presentations and discussions on the invasive evaluation of coronary artery compliance modification after intracoronary lithotripsy, a retrospective comparison of rotational atherectomy in NSTE-ACS and stable angina patients, the...
ACS - Identification and treatment of the culprit lesion
19 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Consult this session if you want to learn how to identify the culprit lesion , to learn about the use of IC imaging and physiological assessment, and to see the different treatment in different countries .
STEMI in unusual anatomy
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Discover effective approaches to treating ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in atypical anatomical situations with this challenging cases Gain valuable information that can help you manage these complex scenarios.
Managing a patient with STEMI and bystander disease in the pandemic (Part 1) - Session with LIVE demonstration
20 May 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021
Watch this session if you want to be updated on developments in treatment of ACS and STEMI and to discuss diagnosis and treatment for bystander disease.
This session was originally presented during EuroPCR 2021.
Managing a patient with STEMI and bystander disease in the pandemic (Part 2) - Session with LIVE case
20 May 2021 – From EuroPCR 2021
Watch this session if you want to be updated on developments in treatment of ACS and STEMI, and to discuss diagnosis and treatment for bystander disease.
This session was originally presented during EuroPCR 2021.
