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Stents, scaffolds and DCB

Find all the latest content on stents and scaffolds published on this website.

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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Latest evidences and experiences on ultra-thin strut stenting

17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Suhas Hardas, Anupam Jena and Rajneesh Kapoor discuss ultra-thin strut stent technology.

When do we really call the new-generation stents "ultra-thin strut strents"? Why do we need stents of this type? Which lesions, or which patients, will they be most useful and effective for?

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Complex coronary artery disease: can stents and DCB be complementary?

16 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

DES and DCB, can these two technologies be complementary for the treatment of the same patient? What are the advantages and how to proceed? You will know everything by watching this presentation based on concrete cases.

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Going down the road of coronary artery disease treatment: sirolimus-coated balloon and DES + DCB stent platform

16 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

What better way to talk about sirolimus-coated balloons than with real-life clinical cases? In this session, study the case of a 78-year-old man with crescendo angina and inferior wall ischaemia, or a 48-year-old woman with crescendo angina, type 2 DM and anterior wall hypokinesia with mild...

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DCB - Finally ready for primetime?!

16 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

In this session, explore DCB advancements, clinical insights on paclitaxel vs. limus, practical experiences in large vessels and bifurcations, effective DCB-DES combination, and the future of DCB and DES selection based on patient needs.

DCB - Finally ready for

DCB and scaffolds

16 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Watch this session to learn about 4 cases, including a patient who underwent successful PTCA with BRS on LAD using the PSP technique, and discuss the best option to consider when choosing between DEB and stents in tricky situations and individual patients.

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30 years of primary PCI – a tale of perseverance

16 May 2023

Over the last 30 years, primary PCI (pPCI) has evolved from an experimental ‘rescue’ intervention to an essential routine procedure – performed daily in cathlabs around the world – which is responsible for saving millions of lives. However, its path to success was far from smooth.

30 years of primary PCI – a tale of perseverance

BIOVASC: Immediate complete revascularization as safe and effective as staged procedure in treating multi-vessel disease

05 Mar 2023

Ali Nazmi Calik & Elad Asher summarize the results of the clinical trial presented by Roberto Diletti at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session (ACC.23/WCC).

Elad Asher

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Elad Asher

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Ali Nazmi Calik
BIOVASC: Complete revascularization strategies in patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes and multivessel coronary disease

How to reduce the profile of an already inflated angioplasty balloon?

01 Feb 2023

Decreasing the profile of a previously inflated angioplasty balloon helps a lot to re-use the balloon and improve the crossing of new lesions, or even to re-dilate previously-expanded stents. Watch this step by step tutorial provided by Ángel Nájera Albarrán to find out how!

Ángel Giancarlo Nájera Albarrán

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Ángel Giancarlo Nájera Albarrán
 Neisser Morales-Victorino

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Neisser Morales-Victorino
How to reduce the profile of an already inflated angioplasty balloon?

DCB, when and how to use. A discussion with the experts

24 Jan 2023

Watch the replay of the 1st webinar on DCB. You’ll learn all about 'DCB, when and how to use. A discussion with the experts'

Webinar Medtronic DCB - First module of the series

OPTION – Indobufen or aspirin on top of clopidogrel after coronary drug-eluting stent implantation

08 Nov 2022

Ali Nazmi Calik provides his take on OPTION, which was presented during AHA 2022 in Chicago.

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Ali Nazmi Calik
OPTION – Indobufen or aspirin on top of clopidogrel after coronary drug-eluting stent implantation