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The next frontier of DCB is to simplify complexity
29 Jun 2026
Understand and apply DCBs in complex cases, from lesion preparation to outcome assessment, through case-based discussions with angiographic follow-up.
Sirolimus-eluting balloon vs. repeat drug-eluting stent or balloon angioplasty for coronary in-stent restenosis
03 Jun 2026
In-stent restenosis remains the Achilles heel of PCI. Drug-eluting balloons offer a potential strategy for the treatment of in-stent restenosis. To date, implantation of a further drug-eluting stent provide better long-term outcomes compared to paclitaxel drug-eluting balloons.
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A novel bailout technique for the percutaneous extraction of an entrapped coronary guidewire beneath a crushed stent
01 Jun 2026
A simple bailout technique for guidewire entrapment beneath a crushed stent, enabling safe and controlled extraction.
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Beyond stent: use of DCB in CTO
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on the innovative use of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions. It reviews combined plaque modification techniques, complex multivessel PCI cases involving CTOs, and strategy considerations such as hybrid therapy versus full metal jacket, emphasizing vessel biology preservation during revascularisation.
DCB: what we know and what we do not know
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides a detailed update on drug-coated balloons (DCB) in interventional cardiology, covering the latest clinical data and trials. It identifies scenarios where DCB use is most effective and offers guidance on optimizing procedural techniques to enhance clinical outcomes.
In-stent restenosis: exploring novel solution for an old problem
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores innovative approaches to treating in-stent restenosis (ISR) with a focus on drug-coated balloons (DCB) and sirolimus or paclitaxel-eluting balloon catheters. It includes clinical outcomes from IVUS-guided procedures, cutting balloon angioplasty, comparisons between DCB and DES, and emerging machine learning tools to predict target-lesion...
Is there a rule for DCB in ACS setting?
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines the application of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in the acute coronary syndrome (ACS) setting, comparing outcomes with drug-eluting stents (DES). It discusses the impact of intraluminal thrombus, real-world registry data on DCB-first strategies in STEMI, and multicentre experiences with DCB use in STEMI and...
Navigating high-thrombus burden in ACS: precision aspiration thrombectomy with CAT RX
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores the challenges of managing high thrombus burden in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), with a focus on precision aspiration thrombectomy using the CAT RX device. Through case-based examples, it provides practical insights into procedural techniques and examines the role of CAT RX...
From angiography to precision PCI: integrating ACIST Pro contrast management system and high-definition IVUS imaging
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session explores how advanced imaging and contrast management technologies can support a more precise and reproducible PCI workflow. The discussion focuses on the integration of the ACIST Pro contrast management system with high-definition intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging to improve angiographic consistency, optimise contrast...
Ascending into the future with drug-coated balloons
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Step into the future of interventional cardiology with comprehensive insights into drug‑coated balloons (DCB). This session covers the new DCB ARC guidelines, previews findings from the impactful BASKET BALL randomised trial, and examines real-world evidence from the SCORE registry. It also addresses the optimisation of acute...
