Stents, scaffolds and DCB

Latest Stents, scaffolds and DCB content in interventional cardiology - research, practice, and education

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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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...

Navigating high-thrombus burden in ACS: precision aspiration thrombectomy with 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...

From angiography to precision PCI: integrating ACIST Pro contrast management system and high-definition IVUS imaging

DCB as a key player in the management of complex coronary lesions

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session highlights the pivotal role of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in managing complex coronary lesions. Experienced operators share their approaches to applying DCB in challenging clinical and anatomical settings, optimized by intravascular imaging guidance. The discussion includes insights from the LatamBif Registry and other series on...

Is DCB the new gold standard for side branch treatment in bifurcation?

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session explores the emerging role of drug-coated balloons (DCB) as a potential new standard for side branch treatment in bifurcation lesions. It focuses on selecting appropriate indications, optimal vessel preparation and delivery timing, and executing stepwise DCB strategies versus hybrid approaches to maximize clinical outcomes.

Is DCB the new gold standard for side branch treatment in bifurcation?

Refining the gold standard: what is new in DES

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session explores recent advancements in drug-eluting stent (DES) technology, featuring global real-world evidence on short dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with polymer-free DES, angiographic outcomes from pooled TARGET trials, and real-world registry data on various DES platforms. It also presents post-marketing surveillance results and systematic reviews...

New platforms for coronary lesions treatment

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

Delve into the latest developments in coronary lesion treatment platforms through this session, highlighting real-world performance data of novel drug-eluting stents like Eternia and Evermine 50. It also presents preclinical insights on biomimetic CD31-coated stents, long-term outcomes of the Fantom BRS platform, and innovative randomized trials...

Left main interventions: pushing the boundaries

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

Examine contemporary strategies for distal left main bifurcation disease treatment, including debates on complex bifurcation and high-risk PCI approaches. The session emphasizes the critical role of coronary imaging in guiding decision-making and showcases clinical cases illustrating management of left main interventions under challenging conditions.

Hybrid percutaneous revascularisation: combining DES and DCB for optimal results

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session delves into hybrid percutaneous revascularisation techniques that combine drug-eluting stents (DES) and drug-coated balloons (DCB) to achieve optimal clinical results. It highlights the clinical and anatomical scenarios suited for hybrid PCI, provides a step-by-step procedural approach, and discusses the potential benefits of integrating these...

Hybrid percutaneous revascularisation: combining DES and DCB for optimal results

Bifurcation and heavily calcified lesions

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session addresses the evaluation and treatment of bifurcation and heavily calcified coronary lesions. It includes case-based discussions on complex left main PCI and the use of drug-coated balloons (DCB) for bifurcation lesions and in-stent restenosis, providing evidence-based approaches to optimize outcomes in these challenging lesion...

Complex coronary artery intervention: how DCB can help us

21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session delves into the role of Drug-Coated Balloons (DCB) in managing complex coronary artery interventions. It covers DCB-based PCI approaches in challenging lesions, compares clinical outcomes between Paclitaxel-coated balloon-only PCI and other strategies, and evaluates the effectiveness of DCB versus Drug-Eluting Stents (DES) in de...