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PCI optimisation in ACS patients
12 Dec 2020 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2020
Watch this session to learn through case examples how to optimise the treatment and results of ACS patients both at the short and long-term and to understand the importance of physiology assessment in ACS and the latest evidence from the field.
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Tony Gershlick - A tribute from South Africa
24 Nov 2020
On behalf of the whole PCR Community, William Wijns and Jean Fajadet, Chairmen of PCR, extend their condolences upon the loss of Tony Gershlick. Read this tribute to an exceptional teacher and mentor in interventional cardiology by Farrel Hellig and David Kettles.
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Percutaneous coronary intervention for vulnerable coronary atherosclerotic plaque
30 Nov 2020
Do you have any experience with NIRS technology? Do you think that use of 3rd generation DES would have shown better results than BVS? Read this review by S. Brugaletta
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STEMI and COVID-19: when two potential killers join up
11 Nov 2020
Is COVID responsible for myocardial injury (including STEMI) or is it an innocent bystander? View this case of a male patient, 70+ years with clear COVID symptoms for several days, presenting with chest pain starting about 3h before admission. Past history: permanent Afib on Eliquis.
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The EURO SHOCK Trial: Design, aims and objectives
19 Nov 2020
Randomised comparison of extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) delivered after acute-PCI plus standard of care versus standard of care alone after acute PCI, in patients presenting with ACS and cardiogenic shock
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Association of intra-arrest transport vs continued on-scene resuscitation with survival to hospital discharge among patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA)
04 Nov 2020
This multicentre time-dependent propensity score–matched cohort study was designed to evaluate the impact of intra-arrest transport as compared to continued on-scene resuscitationon survival to hospital discharge among patients experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on interventional cardiologists in training
23 Oct 2020
In collaboration with EuroIntervention Journal
The authors decided to create a survey tailored for ICTs in order to assess the changes in their training. Capturing the essence of the responses may help to identify the most appropriate strategies to provide the highest standards and skills achievements in COVID-19...
Arterial lactate in cardiogenic shock: Prognostic value of clearance versus single values
15 Oct 2020
This subanalysis of the IABP-SHOCK study shows how a negative trial, when properly conducted, can generate useful hypothesis-generating information with relevant clinical impact. Find out more!
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Prasugrel-based de-escalation of dual antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute coronary syndrome
06 Oct 2020
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IREMMI: Outcomes of MitraClip in patients with acute mitral regurgitation in AMI with and without cardiogenic shock
17 Oct 2020
At TCT Connect 2020, Rodrigo Estevez-Loureiro presented the results of the IREMMI trial. Nicole Karam provides a summary of the key messages.
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