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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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PCI complications: mistakes in stent placement, stent elongation during implantation & more

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session comprises selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focusing on various PCI complications, including mistakes in stent placement, stent elongation during implantation, and unexpected stent behavior after post-dilatation. The cases are presented with interactive discussions to enhance understanding of these complex scenarios and their management.

PCI complications: mistakes in stent placement, stent elongation during implantation & more

First results of randomised trials on advanced plaque modification techniques and intracoronary imaging

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session presents the first results of randomized trials investigating the use of advanced plaque modification techniques, such as rotational atherectomy, lithotripsy, and laser atherectomy, as well as the role of intracoronary imaging (OCT and IVUS) in guiding percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The session aims to...

First results of randomised trials on advanced plaque modification techniques and intracoronary imaging

Management of PCI complications - Part 1

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session comprises a series of selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions, focusing on the management of various PCI complications. Participants will explore cases involving coronary physiology challenges, iatrogenic compressive coronary intramural hematoma, misbehaving stents, catheter-induced dissections, and device malfunctions, along with the corresponding bailout techniques...

Mastering the Art of Complication Management in PCI

Challenging scenarios in NSTEMI

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session features selected clinical case submissions that explore complex and challenging scenarios encountered in the management of NSTEMI patients. Participants will delve into discussions on topics such as coronary artery aneurysm, restenosis of coronary ostial stents, right-sided chest pain, subsequent occlusions of the left anterior...

Challenging scenarios in NSTEMI

Innovative approaches to rare PCI complications in NSTEMI

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session features selected clinical case submissions that explore complex PCI scenarios in NSTEMI patients. Participants will learn about rare complications following coronary angioplasty, strategies for identifying the correct culprit lesion, techniques for managing pericardial effusion, and other challenging situations encountered during complex PCI in NSTEMI....

Innovative approaches to rare PCI complications in NSTEMI

Other coronary interventions: SSO2, angioPy & more

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session showcases a diverse array of innovative coronary interventions and technologies, including the use of super-saturated oxygen therapy in STEMI, the validation of intracoronary flow velocity measurement, the application of laser and optics-based coronary intravascular lithotripsy, and the development of contrast-free and X-ray-free PCI techniques....

Other coronary interventions: SSO2, angioPy & more

Drug-coated balloons in de novo coronary artery disease

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session, in collaboration with various cardiology societies, focuses on the use of drug-coated balloons (DCBs) in the treatment of de novo coronary artery disease. It covers the optimal technique for PCI with DCBs, the indications and use of DCBs in small vessels, bifurcations, and multivessel...

Drug-coated balloons in de novo coronary artery disease

Stent loss and coronary perforation: how to deal with

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session explores the management of challenging complications during percutaneous coronary interventions, such as stent loss and coronary perforation. The presenters share case studies that demonstrate various techniques and strategies used to address these complications, including the use of CTO wires for distal wire perforation, managing...

Stent loss and coronary perforation: how to deal with

Restoring vessel physiology drives outcomes - The Bioadaptor experience

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

Join this session to delve into the unmet needs concerning drug-eluting stents (DES), including poor long-term clinical outcomes, with up to a 50% MACE rate at 10 years, and a non-plateauing 2-3% annual event rate. Explore how DynamX Bioadaptor technology addresses these challenges by maintaining the...

Restoring vessel physiology drives outcomes - The Bioadaptor experience

Drug coated balloon PCI in complex scenarios

16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024

This session comprises selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focused on the use of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in complex PCI scenarios. It covers various case presentations and discussions, including the use of DCB in left main PCI, 2-year angiographic follow-up after left anterior descending artery PCI...

Drug coated balloon PCI in complex scenarios