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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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Coronary scaffolds: new developments and applications

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Stay informed on advancements in coronary scaffolds with this session reviewing new developments and applications. Topics include comparative performance of magnesium-based bioresorbable stents, long-term clinical outcomes from the BIOMAG-I and FANTOM BRS studies, and real-world experiences with next-generation thin-strut scaffolds.

Coronary scaffolds: new developments and applications

DES and bioadaptator technologies in contemporary practice

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Delve into contemporary practice with this session on drug-eluting stents (DES) and bioadaptator technologies. Gain insights from international studies on complex PCI outcomes, comparative data from randomized trials, and real-world experiences focusing on high bleeding risk patients and elderly cohorts treated with ultrathin strut and new-generation...

DES and bioadaptator technologies in contemporary practice

Metalfree PCI

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Explore metal-free PCI approaches emphasizing drug-coated balloon angioplasty and bioresorbable scaffold technologies. This session reviews angiographic outcomes in diffuse small vessel disease, bifurcation lesions, and acute myocardial infarction, alongside management strategies for restenosis post-DCB angioplasty, highlighting advancements in minimally invasive coronary interventions.

Metalfree PCI

Current DCB practice: from lesion preparation to follow-up

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Explore current best practices in drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty from lesion preparation to follow-up. This session discusses common indications, management of dissections and complications, and shares practical tips and case examples, equipping clinicians with comprehensive knowledge to optimize DCB use in contemporary PCI.

Current DCB practice: from lesion preparation to follow-up

How to treat - DCB

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Explore drug-coated balloon (DCB) therapy through detailed case studies covering calcified vessels, small diffuse vessel disease, and de novo ostial lesions. Gain practical insights on treatment approaches and key learning points to enhance your DCB practice.

How to treat - DCB

New tools for left main treatment

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Examine new tools and strategies tailored for left main coronary artery treatment. This session covers real-world data on intracoronary imaging guidance, post-PCI FFR assessment following provisional T stenting, safety and efficacy of intravascular lithotripsy for calcified left main disease, drug-coated balloon (DCB) treatments for true bifurcation...

New tools for left main treatment

EuroPCR 2025: Cutting through the complexity

20 May 2025

Complexity is the fil rouge of this year’s course but what does it mean to the Course Directors? And how can EuroPCR help participants cut through the complexity?

EuroPCR 2025: Cutting through the complexity

DCB in de novo lesions: new valid option?

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Explore the emerging role of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in treating de novo coronary lesions. This session discusses complexity management, comparisons with drug-eluting stents (DES), and the potential of DCBs as valuable alternatives, especially in high bleeding risk patients.

DCB in de novo lesions: new valid option?

Sirolimus coated balloon for coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease treatment: the new frontier

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

This EuroPCR 2025 session delivers a comprehensive update on the MagicTouch sirolimus-coated balloon (SCB) and its expanding role in treating both coronary and peripheral artery disease (CAD/PAD). The session covers the extensive clinical trial program supporting MagicTouch as a versatile treatment option across multiple indications. It...

Sirolimus coated balloon for coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease treatment: the new frontier

Supraflex for high-risk patients and lesions: from practice to evidence-based medicine proven through FIRE and COMPARE

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Discover the latest evidence on the Supraflex thin-strut sirolimus DES in complex cases—from small vessels and diabetes to STEMI—supported by OCT analysis. This session highlights Supraflex’s performance in high bleeding risk and elderly patients, featuring data from FIRE, COMPARE, EARTH HBR, and Cruz Senior studies. Get...

Supraflex for high-risk patients and lesions: from practice to evidence-based medicine proven through FIRE and COMPARE