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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Spotlight on major Late-Breaking Trials presented at EuroPCR 2026

20 May 2026

These trials were selected for their design, results, and potential to impact clinical practice: discover the key findings of an IPD meta-analysis on coronary revascularisation in TAVI patients, a long-term comparison of PCI vs. CABG for left main disease, and a study on LAA closure vs....

Selection of top Late-breaking Trials presented at #EuroPCR

Back to the future - Lessons from the past that can guide contemporary practice

20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

Reflecting on historical perspectives in the management of atherosclerotic coronary vascular disease, this session imparts valuable lessons to guide contemporary PCI practice. It emphasizes best practices in vessel preparation, evaluates the significance of drug-eluting stents, and provides a pathologist’s insight into mechanisms of PCI failure to...

Lessons from the long-term DES data: how they can inform today's practice

20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session reviews long-term clinical data on drug-eluting stents (DES) and bioresorbable scaffolds (BRS), offering valuable insights to inform current interventional cardiology practice. It covers seven-year outcomes of magnesium scaffolds in ACS, five-year results of sirolimus-eluting iron BRS, and extensive post-market studies of various thin-strut and...

Double face of DCB in clinical practice

20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session examines the dual aspects of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in clinical practice through diverse case studies. Topics include DCB use in left main STEMI, OCT-guided management of in-stent restenosis, expanding indications for complex PCI, and challenges such as DCB failure and decision-making between drug-eluting balloons...

Coronary innovations and artificial intelligence: new devices, smarter tools, better outcomes

20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session provides a practical update on emerging coronary innovations and AI technologies, including next-generation calcium modification devices, bioresorbable scaffolds, sirolimus drug-coated balloons, and AI-driven coronary physiology and imaging tools. It offers a roadmap for integrating these advancements into clinical practice, addressing technology selection, reimbursement, training,...

Lost, crushed, fractured: stent complications in real life

20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session addresses real-world challenges of stent complications including loss, crushing, and fracture during PCI. Through case-based discussions, it explores complex scenarios such as stent dislodgement, embolisation, and management strategies when initial plans evolve into complicated realities.

Prevention and management of PCI complications

20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session addresses the prevention and management strategies for complications arising during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It presents real-world cases including management of entrapped guidewires, thrombosed aneurysms, catheter kinking, stent retrieval challenges, and complex retrieval scenarios, offering valuable insights into effective complication resolution techniques.

Navigating the complexity of high bleeding risk

20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

Focusing on patients with high bleeding risk undergoing PCI, this session presents contemporary evidence on prevalence, procedural strategies with different stent types, antiplatelet therapy considerations including diabetic and sex-specific outcomes, and novel technologies such as sirolimus-coated balloons and machine learning models for restenosis prediction.

Imaging and physiology-guided DCB strategy

20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

Delve into advanced imaging and physiology-guided drug-coated balloon (DCB) strategies for complex coronary lesions. This session presents integrated approaches combining morphology and physiology, OCT guidance, and real-world cases highlighting DCB use in multivessel disease and calcified lesions.

Choosing the right strategy for isolated ostial left anterior descending artery or circumflex coronary lesions

20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session examines optimal strategies for managing isolated ostial lesions in the left anterior descending and circumflex arteries, comparing left main crossover, ostial stenting, and drug-coated balloon (DCB) approaches. It emphasizes integrating multimodality imaging for informed decision-making, illustrated through detailed case discussions.