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Imaging makes it clear!
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore the critical role of intravascular imaging in interventional cardiology through real-world cases. This session highlights the value of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) in avoiding unnecessary stenting in STEMI patients, the application of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in complex scenarios, and the management of calcified lesions with...
Optimal SCAD treatment
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Navigate the complexities of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) treatment through clinical case discussions. This session explores identifying the culprit lesion, recurrent ACS challenges, the conservative versus PCI treatment dilemma, and real-world presentation scenarios emphasizing decision-making in SCAD management.
Simplify PCI! Know where and how to win with drug-coated balloon
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session provides a comprehensive update on the use of drug-coated balloons (DCBs) to simplify percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It reviews various types of drugs, coatings, and balloon technologies used in DCBs, alongside the latest clinical data supporting their safety and efficacy. It also offers practical insights into...
Spotlight on major Late-Breaking Trials presented at EuroPCR 2025
21 May 2025
These trials were selected because of their design, results, and potential to impact practice: Discover the key findings of the 4D-ACS and FAITAVI randomised clinical trials and a meta-analysis of PROTECTED TAVR and BHF PROTECT TAVI.
Treatment and prognostic stratification of ACS patients with cardiogenic shock
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session focuses on treatment and prognostic stratification in ACS patients complicated by cardiogenic shock. Topics include mechanical CPR device performance, SCAI shock grade dynamics, hemorrhagic event predictors, ECMO-related strategies, and evaluation of BCIS conveyance algorithms for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Challenges in the treatment of patients with left main disease
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Address the challenges in treating patients with left main disease by reviewing bifurcation techniques, intravascular imaging complexities, and intervention dilemmas in renal patients. Cases highlight management of calcified left main disease post-STEMI and nuanced lesion presentations.
Primary PCI for STEMI – Optimising outcomes
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Optimize primary PCI outcomes for STEMI patients by integrating state-of-the-art techniques and coronary physiology insights. The session includes case discussions highlighting treatment strategies and key learnings to enhance clinical practice.
Unusual STEMI presentations: coronary embolism
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Investigate unusual STEMI presentations caused by coronary embolism through compelling case studies. Topics include differentiating thrombus from embolism, myocardial infarction after TAVI, paradoxical coronary embolism, septic emboli complications, and complex STEMI scenarios in TAVI patients.
Imaging-based strategies for complication management in STEMI
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover imaging-based strategies to manage complications during STEMI interventions. This session discusses diagnostic clues such as spasm, stuck devices, and slow flow, and illustrates complex scenarios including extreme stent challenges and application of CTO techniques to STEMI cases for optimized outcomes.
Large thrombus burden: contemporary solutions
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session presents contemporary strategies for managing large thrombus burden in STEMI patients. Learn from expert cases demonstrating multiple effective approaches including modified manual thrombus aspiration guided by intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and streamlined primary PCI techniques, essential for optimizing outcomes in complex thrombotic scenarios.
