Ziyad Ghazzal
Latest contributions
Risk stratification of NSTEMI patients
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore the latest insights on risk stratification in NSTEMI patients through comparative analysis of established risk scores such as GRACE, HEART, and TIMI in predicting coronary artery disease severity. This session also reviews outcomes based on diabetes status and left ventricular ejection fraction, prospective validation of...
When multivessel disease is so complex
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Addressing the complexities of multivessel coronary disease, this session presents challenging cases including double chronic total occlusions and the emerging link between blood lipids and plaque formation. Learn strategic approaches to revascularization in NSTEMI and investigative insights into plaque biology.
Left main PCI strategies for bifurcations and trifurcations
19 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024
Explore this comprehensive session on left main PCI strategies for bifurcations and trifurcations. Discover techniques such as the triple kissing balloon inflation technique in a complex distal LM trifurcation lesion, imaging-guided multivessel PCI to left anterior descending CTO and left main bifurcation, and IVUS-guided PCI to...
When complications storm through the cathlab #1
18 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024
Brace yourself for a captivating session that delves into the heart of unexpected complications in the cath lab. Witness the expert management of a range of challenging scenarios, including iatrogenic dissection of the right coronary artery, iatrogenic stent embolization, a patient with massive coronary air embolism,...
Left main bifurcation instent restenosis - LIVE case
18 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024
A 76-year-old male with a history of LM PCI (2-stent strategy), RCA PCI, reduced LV function (25%), diabetes, and CKD presented with worsening angina. Angiography revealed in-stent restenosis at the ostium of the LAD and CX, along with RCA occlusion.
The procedure was performed with axillary Impella...
Drug coated balloon PCI in complex scenarios
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session comprises selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focused on the use of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in complex PCI scenarios. It covers various case presentations and discussions, including the use of DCB in left main PCI, 2-year angiographic follow-up after left anterior descending artery PCI...
Make your life easier with imaging during primary PCI for acute coronary syndrome
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions highlighting the use of imaging modalities, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), during primary percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) for acute coronary syndrome. Experts will present and discuss challenging cases, demonstrating how the integration...
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...
PCI complications: stent loss / dissertations / perforations
19 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Discover the case of an 81-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus type 2 and severe aortic stenosis, who presented with a unique challenge of double coronary artery perforation. With a plan for angioplasty and percutaneous aortic valve implantation, this complex scenario highlights the expertise and multidisciplinary approach required in...
PCR's Got Talent - Round 1 - Session 2
16 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Did you participate in this session and want to enhance your memory? Take a look at the slides shared by the presenters and revisit the key points worth remembering.
Imaging in TAVI with challenging anatomy
14 Dec 2022 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2022
Through the 3 cases presented in this GulfPCR-GIM 2022 session and the highly informative discussion among your peers, learn how to use TAVI with difficult anatomies such as bicuspid aortic valves by relying on imaging.
How to tackle complex bifurcation lesions
19 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022
Learn how to manage complex bifurcation lesions by viewing cases dealing with a multitude of solutions, techniques and devices, including the DK crush technique, the novel SPAS device and many more.
Complications following primary PCI
Consult this session to discover a selection of cases on complications following primary PCI, and learn more about the ping-pong technique, mechanical circulatory support in acute STEMI, an ultrahazardous complication associated with Impella and much more.
Complete revascularisation: from defining PCI strategy to PCI optimisation
22 Dec 2021 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2021
In this session on percutaneous coronary intervention, learn about available physiology tools for a full coronary assessment, understand how OCT impacts decision-making to strategise and optimise PCI, and learn through case examples how the use of physiology and OCT impacts daily practice.
Complications during PCI, guidewire entrapment and and unexpected Impella complication
16 Dec 2021 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2021
Watch this series of clinical cases- would you have made the same treatment choices to manage these complications?
- Unusual complication during an angiogram
- When wires give you troube
- Routine PCI complications: a CTO technique to the rescue
- Entrapment and fracture of coronary guidewire
- An unexpected Impella...
Complications: cases of wire entrapment, stent dislodgement, an entangled Impella device and more
16 Dec 2021 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2021
Watch this session to learn how to face various complications, thanks to a selection of cases presented at GulfPCR-GIM 2021: a wire entrapment, a guide-wire fracture, a dissection and a loss of flow, a stent dislodgement, as well as an entangled Impella device.
Approach to calcified lesions and role of plaque modification and intravascular imaging to obtain optimal PCI - Session with LIVE case
15 Dec 2021 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2021
Watch the case of a 55-year-old male patient who is a diabetic on insulin and hypotensive, who initially presented with NSTEMI and 3-vessel disease but declined CABG before being readmitted with unstable angina.
Shaping the future of transcatheter valve interventions
19 Dec 2019 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2019
Consult this sesson to discover the future perspectives and innovations on transcatheter valve interventions, and learn of a new therapy in high surgical risk patients with the Tendyne clinical programme, which eliminates mitral regurgitation.
GulfPCR-GIM 2019 Opening Ceremony
18 Dec 2019 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2019
Consult this session to discover the slides presented during GulfPCR-GIM 2019 Opening Ceremony, the leading-edge interventional course in the Middle East, and learn more about the course directors, the programme committee members, the sessions and the live centers.
Complex STEMI management
23 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session to learn all about how to manage complex STEMI, with various challenging clinical cases, such as stent thrombosis associated with newer P2Y12 inhibitors, refractory case of Takayasu arteritis, and more!
Trial updates and registries - Clinical outcomes after DES implantation: impact of strut thickness
22 May 2019 – From EuroPCR 2019
Consult this session to learn all about the latest trial updates and registries regarding the clinical outcomes after DES implantation, and their impact on your daily practice.
GulfPCR-GIM 2018 Opening Ceremony
19 Dec 2018 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2018
Find out about the course highlights, course directors and the scientific programme presented at GulfPCR-GIM 2018 in Dubai!
GulfPCR-GIM 2017 Award and Closing Ceremony
14 Dec 2017 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2017
Consult the Award and closing ceremony for GulfPCR-GIM 2017, if you find out who this year's Best Clinical Case winner is.
GulfPCR-GIM 2017 Opening Ceremony
13 Dec 2017 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2017
Consult the Opening ceremony of GulfPCR-GIM 2017 by W. Wijns if you want to find out more about the components of the SYNTAX II strategy and the best of PCI practice. Prevention and management of diabetes plays an important role in improving patient care in the...
