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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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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.
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...
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...
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;...
Coronary artery disease: more imaging, less imagination
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
In these slides, explore associations between angiography-based FFR and OCT-detected luminal obstruction, prognostic impact of ischaemia vs. plaque vulnerability, CT's mortality foresight, and much more.
STEMI: how to treat the thrombus
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Consult this session to gain insights into the treatment of thrombus in STEMI cases: discover a primary angioplasty trick for managing a thrombus-laden RCA, explore the effectiveness of intracoronary thrombolysis and aspiration thrombectomy, uncover a unique approach to addressing left main stem complications with a "less...
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...
Cathlab: different issues
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Discover this series of slides specialised for nurses and allied professionals (NAPs). Explore topics such as the road to and from the cathlab, contrast-induced nephropathy, cerebral embolic protection during TAVI, educational guides, emerging technologies' and address radiation concerns for pregnant cathlab staff with best protection practices.
PCI with drug eluting balloons
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Consult this compilation of difficult cases experienced by your colleagues, providing helpful and practical information on drug-eluting balloon strategies in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Watch commented slides and learn about the diverse medical histories, approaches and treatment tailored to the complexity of each individual case.
ACS and SCAD
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Explore the captivating case of "A young farmer under pressure - when the invasive cardiologist asks for a knife," among other remarkable presentations at EuroPCR. Dig into this specific case, as well as discussions on Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), and...
PCR's Got Talent - Round 2 - Session 2
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Join Round 2, Session 2 of PCR's Got Talent for insights into the safety and efficacy of protamine administration in TAVR patients with recent PCI.
Novel treatment strategies in ACS patients
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Seeking to revive your understanding on novel strategies in ACS treatment? Explore this collection of resources to get insight on optimal antithrombotic therapy in AF patients post-PCI, complete revascularisation in ACS, and early invasive approaches in high-risk NSTEMI, among other topics.
