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Complex left main scenarios
21 Sep 2023 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2023
Discover unique insights into these challenging left main scenarios, including anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA), guide extension catheter entrapment by a coronary stent, the utility of OCT guidance in complex left main trifurcation PCI, and a rare instance of a young patient with...
NSTEMI: lessons from real cases
21 Sep 2023 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2023
Explore real-world cases in this NSTEMI session where experts discuss their experiences in managing challenging scenarios: learn about novel techniques to handle RCA perforations, restore torqued and kinked catheters, and more!
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,...
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.
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.
2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes
30 Aug 2023
Cardiovascular disease in particular ischaemic heart disease is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. International guidelines provide recommendations on the best evidence-based care for patients. At the ESC Congress 2023 in Amsterdam, the ESC 2023 Guidelines on Acute Coronary Syndromes were presented and published1. Vijay Kunadian provides...
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ECLS-SHOCK: venoarterial membrane oxygenation in cardiogenic shock
27 Aug 2023
Panos Xaplanteris & Leonidas Koliastasis provide their take on the final results of the ECLS-SHOCK (Extracorporeal Life Support in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock) which were presented by Holger Thiele during the ESC 2023 congress in Amsterdam.
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FIRE trial: physiology-guided complete PCI in older MI patients
27 Aug 2023
Luis Ortega-Paz interviews Simone Biscaglia and Gianluca Campo about the FIRE trial.
Results showed elderly patients presenting with either STEMI or NSTEMI benefit from complete revascularization, reducing cardiovascular events risk at 1 year compared to culprit lesion-only PCI.
Published simultaneously in the New England Journal of Medicine
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Impact of alirocumab on plaque regression and haemodynamics of non-culprit arteries in patients with acute myocardial infarction: a prespecified substudy of the PACMAN-AMI trial
12 Jul 2023
This is a trial aiming to assess QFR and 3D-QCA DS% of all the non-infarct related arteries (IRA) with 3D-QCA DS% in all patients presenting with STEMI/NSTEMI and undergoing coronary angiography.
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Percutaneous coronary intervention vs coronary artery bypass graft surgery for left main disease in patients with and without acute coronary syndromes: a pooled analysis of 4 randomized clinical trials
05 Jul 2023
This patient-level analysis of randomized trials comparing PCI vs CABG for the treatment of low-to-intermediate CAD involving the LM confirms the absence of long-term differences in mortality between revascularization techniques, regardless of the clinical presentation.
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PCI or CABG for left main coronary artery disease: the SWEDEHEART registry
28 Jun 2023
While the choice between PCI and CABG for LMCA disease continues to be one of the most controversial topics, patient characteristics & comorbidities must be taken into account, as must the external validity of the results of RCTs in the real world, as the SWEDEHEART registry does.
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Single antiplatelet therapy directly after percutaneous coronary intervention in non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome patients: the OPTICA study
24 May 2023
The aim of the current trial was to explore if direct P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy was feasible and safe in patients with NSTEMI undergoing PCI.
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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...
EuroPCR 2023 Hotlines/Late-Breaking Trials: from (N)STEMI to Chronic Coronary Syndromes (CCS)
19 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
What are the most significant facts in this respect? Get the essentials by listening to the presenters review some clinical hotlines. To cite a few, Selective Intracoronary hypothermia in anterior wall myocardial infarction; real-time catheter-based microvascular obstruction detection in STEMI : results from the MOCCA I...
ACS - Abstract session
19 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Looking for a quick review of the Abstract session on acute coronary syndrome (ACS)? Explore the presentation slides available here and catch up on key elements to consider.
STEMI and adjunctive theraphy
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Delve into the world of STEMI and adjunctive therapy in this session: explore the potential impact of antiplatelet therapy on achieving an "optimal" angiographic result, gain insights into the considerations surrounding tirofiban and ticagrelor use during pregnancy and delivery, discover the role of cangrelor in the...
Complications of access site
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Discover a selection of cases involving access site complications: learn innovative strategies for reutilizing a chronically occluded radial access site prior to PCI, view acute compartment syndrome caused by radial artery spasm after PCI, explore the application of a special technique for intra-aortic balloon pump insertion in...
Unusual NSTEMI
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Embark on an exploration of unusual NSTEMI cases, where extraordinary interventions and innovative approaches redefine patient care: witness the life-saving use of ECMO in acute coronary occlusion and cardiac arrest, delve into the complexities of multivessel PCI in patients with global vascular disease and renal dysfunction,...
How to treat coronary aneurysm
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Treating coronary aneurysms requires careful consideration and depends on several facors such as specifics characteristics of the aneurysms and patient’s conditions. Learn more the way to treat them throught this series of cases: massive thrombosis of an RCA aneurysm ; new insight toward understanding WOVEN like...
EuroPCR 2023 Hotlines/Late-Breaking Trials: focus on wire and image-based physiology
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Find out more about a series of studies focusing on wire and image based physiology: Coronary microvascular function and CT coronary angiography trial aiming to assess whether endotype diagnosis informed by coronay function testing vs angiography improved angina; a 5-year follow up of the DEFINE FLAIR;...
