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Ten trials from AHA 2025
12 Nov 2025
Alessandro Sticchi provides us with a curated overview of the late-breaking trials he found most relevant for interventional cardiologists from AHA 2025.
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OPTION-STEMI: PCR Trials Book
05 Nov 2025
The PCR Trials Book provides updates on the latest randomised clinical trials of relevance to practicing interventional cardiologists in the field of coronary, valvular and structural interventions. Each trial, selected by the Editors, has been synthesised in order to provide you with a concise overview. View a...
Stratified treatment of myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries: the PROMISE trial
31 Oct 2025
Nicola Ryan provides her take on the PROMISE trial presented by Rocco Antonio Montone at TCT 2025, in San Francisco.
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OCT insights of thrombus extraction by stent-retriever thrombectomy (SRT) and manual aspiration (MA): Insights from RETRIEVE AMI trial
29 Oct 2025
Aaysha Cader provides her take on sub-analyses of the RETRIEVE AMI trial presented by Jason Leo Walsh at TCT 2025, in San Francisco.
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STRIVE: intracoronary low-dose recombinant tissue plasminogen activator in primary PCI for STEMI and large thrombus burden
25 Oct 2025
Elad Asher provides his take on the STRIVE study presented by Shamir R. Mehta at TCT 2025, in San Francisco.
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Calcium modification and atherectomy
11 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
This session addresses the challenges of calcium modification and atherectomy in complex coronary interventions. It features case studies on stent deformation, advanced calcium modification strategies including orbital and laser atherectomy, imaging-guided approaches, and management of complications such as stent dislodgement, offering comprehensive insights into contemporary techniques...
Renal, inflammation and protection strategies in PCI
11 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
Delve into renal protection and inflammation management strategies in PCI, with a focus on renal blood flow indicators in chronic heart failure, the protective role of exosomes in myocardial ischemia, and efficacy of renal guard devices against contrast-induced nephropathy. The session also examines radial artery occlusion...
Retrievals, foreign bodies and entrapments
11 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
This session addresses the complexities of retrievals, foreign bodies, and entrapments in interventional cardiology. It presents clinical cases illustrating percutaneous retrieval techniques, management of catheter fractures, iatrogenic dissections, and innovative solutions for challenging scenarios. Emphasis is placed on precision, prevention strategies, and effective problem-solving to mitigate...
Coronary complications and rescue cases
11 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
This compelling session addresses complex coronary complications and rescue cases encountered in the cath lab. Through a series of challenging case studies, it highlights critical scenarios such as silent coronary artery threats, procedural nightmares, coronary perforations, and innovative rescue strategies that transform high-risk situations into successful...
IVUS or OCT? Choosing the right imaging for the right lesion - A case-based debate
10 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
This case-based debate examines the complementary roles of IVUS and OCT imaging modalities in precision PCI. It highlights lesion-specific factors guiding modality choice, including left main disease, bifurcations, calcified plaques, and acute coronary syndromes, supported by real-world clinical cases demonstrating imaging-based decision-making.
