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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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Hotline: advances in coronary physiology

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This hotline session explores the latest advancements in coronary physiology and their implications for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Topics covered include the influence of pathophysiological patterns of coronary artery disease on the safety and efficacy of PCI, the prognostic value of myocardial ischemic burden in STEMI...

Hotline: advances in coronary physiology

PCI in patients with diabetes: next generation DES + DCB stent platform in action

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Watch this session on PCI in diabetic patients to learn about a groundbreaking technology addressing the complexities of this critical subgroup. Discover the next-generation DES and DCB stent platform and the innovative Envisolution technology behind it. Understand how it works, its advantages in managing complex cases,...

PCI in patients with diabetes: next generation DES + DCB stent platform in action

PCI: complex procedures

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session explores a series of complex PCI cases, including the management of left main stent restenosis after the chimney technique, aortic root dissection during right coronary artery PCI, treatment of very old saphenous graft disease, complex in-stent restenosis, and the management of persistent coronary fistula....

PCI: complex procedures

Left main and complex bifurcation stenting

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Watch this session focused on a patient with distal left main stenosis to understand that the stepwise provisional side branch (SB) stenting strategy is the standard approach for most left main trifurcation lesions. Discover the importance of optical frequency domain imaging for strategy determination and bifurcation...

Left main and complex bifurcation stenting

Sirolimus-coated balloon: expanding the scope of indications for complex coronary artery disease treatment

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Watch this session to gain case-based insights on using DCBs in complex settings. Learn valuable tips and tricks for optimal DCB application, including the best timing and situations for their use. Discover how to effectively implement a hybrid strategy that combines DES and DCB when needed.

Sirolimus-coated balloon: expanding the scope of indications for complex coronary artery disease treatment

DCB PCI in restenosis and de novo lesions

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session will feature a series of selected clinical case submissions from EuroPCR 2024, focusing on the use of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in the management of restenosis and de novo coronary lesions. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore various strategies, including the use of a...

DCB PCI in restenosis and de novo lesions

Ahead of the curve - Innovate your treatment strategies for optimised clinical outcomes

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Watch this session to learn how to accurately interpret OCT-visualized dissections for an optimized PCI approach using drug-coated balloons (DCB) or drug-eluting stent (DES), to understand the critical role of sufficient and persistent sirolimus content in the vessel wall after using a sirolimus-coated balloon, to get...

Ahead of the curve - Innovate your treatment strategies for optimised clinical outcomes

Coronary interventions: Highlights of EuroPCR 2024

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

In this video, Thomas Cuisset and Davide Capodanno discuss with Dejan Milasinovic key moments in coronary intervention at EuroPCR 2024. They highlight innovations in intravascular imaging education, featuring the Imaging Learning Center and its hands-on workstations, and key studies like DOCTOR-LM, following in the footsteps of OCTOBER or BIFURCATION. Educating...

Coronary interventions

Drug-coated balloon PCI for de novo lesions: when and how?

15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Michael Haude and Michael Lee discuss various aspects of DCB PCI, emphasizing lesion preparation, dissection management, and the role of imaging and physiology. They touch upon ongoing studies comparing DCB PCI with DES PCI, consider the duration of DAPT in ACS and non-ACS cases, and explore...

Drug-coated balloon PCI for de novo lesions: when and how?

Bioadaptor RCT 2 years: could we further improve long-term CAD outcomes vs DES?

14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Follow this exchange between Antonio Colombo, Stefan Verheye, and Davide Capodanno as they discuss the past, present, and future of drug-eluting stents. They address the current limitations, emphasizing the issue of vessel caging, and suggest improvements, particularly highlighting the new Bioadaptor with uncaging bioresorbable elements that...

Bioadaptor RCT 2 years: