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Stents, scaffolds and DCB

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Since 1986, when the first cardiovascular stent was implanted, the development of drug-eluting stents (DES) and the recent introduction of bioresorbable scaffolds have revolutionised interventional cardiology. Keep up-to-date with the latest research; evolving tools, devices and techniques; the role of adjunctive pharmacotherapy; advances in imaging techniques as well as the use of invasive imaging and functional assessment. Find out more…

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Resorbable magnesium scaffolds - Unveiling the future

04 Oct 2024 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2024

Explore the future of coronary interventions with this session on resorbable magnesium scaffolds (RMS). Understand the limitations of drug-eluting stents and the emerging role of resorbable scaffolds. Delve into the technology behind RMS, including the key features and degradation characteristics of the new generation Freesolve RMS....

Resorbable magnesium scaffolds - Unveiling the future

DCB and intracoronary imaging: Navigating complex coronary interventions

04 Oct 2024 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2024

This session explores the use of drug-coated balloons (DCB) and intracoronary imaging techniques in complex coronary interventions. It features a series of case presentations highlighting the application of technologies like near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), and physiology-guided approaches to optimize outcomes in challenging scenarios. The...

DCB and intracoronary imaging: Navigating complex coronary interventions

Drug-coated balloons as a first choice for patients with de novo lesions: pros and cons

25 Sep 2024

Watch the replay of this webinar about the concept of DCB in native vessel disease and so much more!

Drug-coated balloons as a first choice for patients with de novo lesions: pros and cons

Stentless bifurcation PCI: what does the future hold?

25 Sep 2024

Watch the replay of this webinar on contemporary challenges in bifurcation PCI in case examples and so much more!

Perspectives on drug coated balloons from EuroPCR 2024

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

In this roundtable discussion, Azeem Latib and Antonio Colombo discuss the role of drug-coated balloons (DCBs) in their current practice, including their indications, the different types of DCBs, and how to choose between them. They also cover ongoing studies in the US aimed at bringing this...

Perspectives on drug coated balloons from EuroPCR 2024

REC-CAGEFREE I - Drug-coated balloon angioplasty with rescue stenting versus intended stenting for the treatment of de novo coronary artery lesions

08 Sep 2024

Mirvat Alasnag provides her take on REC-CAGEFREE I, a multicenter, non-inferiority trial presented at the ESC Congress 2024 in London.

Dr. Mirvat Alasnag

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Mirvat Alasnag
REC-CAGEFREE I

INFINITY-SWEDEHEART - Percutaneous coronary intervention with a bioadaptor compared to a contemporary drug eluting stent- one year primary outcomes

03 Sep 2024

Daniele Giacoppo provides his take on the main results of the INFINITY-SWEDEHEART trial presented by David Erlinge at the ESC Congress 2024 in London.

Daniele Giacoppo

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Daniele Giacoppo
INFINITY-SWEDEHEART

OCCUPI - Optical coherence tomography-guided coronary intervention in patients with complex lesions

03 Sep 2024

Alex Sticchi provides his take on the OCCUPI trial presented by Kim Byeong-Keuk at the ESC Congress 2024 in London.

Alessandro Sticchi

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Alessandro Sticchi
OCCUPI - OCT-guided coronary intervention in patients with complex lesions