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Bifurcation lesions

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The percutaneous treatment of coronary bifurcation lesions is very dynamic with an ongoing evolution in clinical approaches and techniques and the management of more complex cases continuing to evolve. Keep up-to-date about all these changes along with the latest research and devices as well as advances in imaging, the use of adjunctive pharmacotherapy, vascular access or understanding bleeding risks. Use the filters below to access PCRonline resources.

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Complex CTO challenges

22 Sep 2023 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2023

Gain valuable insights into overcoming CTO challenges in this session: learn how IVUS can come to the rescue in cases of main branch cut-off, discover successful recanalization techniques for right coronary artery CTOs using very long epicardial channels and explore the best approaches for managing complex...

Complex CTO challenges

Advanced approaches to treating calcified lesions

22 Sep 2023 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2023

Discover advanced insights into calcified lesions in this session, covering topics such as: managing double disasters, treating severe calcified left main disease, addressing complications in double vessel rotablation with left main bifurcation stenting, and using rotatripsy in OCT-guided PCI for calcified left anterior descending artery.

Advanced approaches to treating calcified lesions

The importance of SEE-PREP-TREAT in left main bifurcation

22 Sep 2023 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2023

This session is recommended for you if you are seeking insights into the advantages of using IVUS imaging over visual assessment for better outcomes in left main bifurcation procedures. Discuss with experts the benefits of using RotaCUT in lesion preparation for left main bifurcation and explore...

The importance of SEE-PREP-TREAT

Calcified bifurcation lesion - LIVE case

22 Sep 2023 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2023

A 59-year-old female patient with type 2 DM, dyslipidaemia, hypothyroidism and impaired LV function (39%) presented with multivessel disease. RCA PCI was performed 3 days ago. 

The prox and mid LAD showed a severe calcified lesion including the diagonal. The lesion was prepared using a 1.25 Rotaglide™ ('single-person'...

Calcified bifurcation lesion - LIVE case

CTO challenges

21 Sep 2023 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2023

Broaden your knowledge in CTO interventions in this session: delve into the complexities of managing refractory angina, gain insights into the unique challenges of anomalous and ectatic RCA CTOs, explore effective techniques using separate cornus branch in LAD treatment, and discover how to address unexpected complications...

CTO challenges

Top abstracts of AICT-AsiaPCR 2023

21 Sep 2023 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2023

Explore the cutting-edge research showcased in the top abstracts of AICT-AsiaPCR 2023, featuring insights on CT-based valve sizing for TAVR in bicuspid aortic stenosis and the impact of bleeding events post-TAVI on long-term mortality.

Top abstracts of AICT-AsiaPCR 2023

Challenges in calcified lesions

21 Sep 2023 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2023

Explore a variety of challenging cases in this session, from the perplexing uncrossable STEMI to the specialized "Blocked" balloon anchoring technique, the unique challenges of calcified lesions in elderly patients to the debulking of a calcified nodule within the left circumflex ostium through the stent strut,...

Challenges in calcified lesions

Left main interventions: cutting-edge insights

21 Sep 2023 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2023

Join us in this session on left main interventions and explore the challenges and strategies for left main PCI in complex cases, from minimalist approaches in limited-resource settings to complex procedures like percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with IVUS guidance.

Left main interventions: cutting-edge insights

Next-gen complex interventional techniques and solutions

21 Sep 2023 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2023

Join us in this session where experts delve into advanced techniques for complex interventions: discover tips for PCI without metallic stents, explore novel tools for bifurcation and complex lesions, and learn from clinical experiences in managing long diffused lesions.

Next-gen complex interventional techniques and solutions

Revolutionising coronary calcium treatment: unleashing the potential of intravascular lithotripsy

21 Sep 2023 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2023

Over the last five years, we have learned that there is a new tool for treating calcium, the greatest enemy of interventional cardiology, which can take various forms: intravascular lithotripsy. In this session, look at how to master this technique in different scenarios, from eccentric calcified...

Revolutionising coronary