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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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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

Complex PCI for stent failure: LIVE Educational Case from Hospital Clínico San Carlos - Madrid, Spain

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

This live educational case from Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, offers an in-depth look at complex PCI for stent failure. Learn how intracoronary imaging identifies failure mechanisms, guides treatment of recurrent restenosis, and explores drug-coated balloon options to optimize patient outcomes.

DCB after REC-CAGEFREE 1 - Vulnerable plaque PCI after PREVENT

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Reflect on the impact of recent trials REC-CAGEFREE 1 and PREVENT on the use of drug-coated balloons (DCB) and preventive PCI for vulnerable plaque. This session includes case discussions highlighting DCB applications and insights from cutting-edge clinical studies.

DCB after REC-CAGEFREE 1 - Vulnerable plaque PCI after PREVENT

DES and DCB for bifurcation treatment

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Examine the use of drug-eluting stents (DES) and drug-coated balloons (DCB) in bifurcation lesion treatment. This session compares devices, analyses DAPT duration, and evaluates side branch optimization to inform best practices in bifurcation PCI.

DES and DCB for bifurcation treatment

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

Intracoronary imaging for complex PCI: a must!

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Recognize the indispensable role of intracoronary imaging in managing complex PCI cases. This session explores the evolution of multivessel NSTEMI treatment using DES, BRS, DCB, and imaging, challenges with recurrent in-stent restenosis across multiple stent layers, innovative imaging solutions for complex lesions, and diagnostic approaches to...

Intracoronary imaging for complex PCI: a must!

Left main stenting techniques

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Examine advanced left main stenting techniques including DK crush and mini-crush strategies for complex bifurcation lesions. This session reviews stent malapposition in trifurcations, novel stent expansion outcomes, bifurcation angle correlations, and clinical results of double kissing crush versus culotte techniques.

Left main stenting techniques

Stent technologies, last evidence in coronary interventions

21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Update your knowledge on the latest stent technologies and clinical evidence in coronary interventions. This session reviews long-term outcomes of resorbable magnesium scaffolds, seven-year data from the COMPARE-ABSORB trial, bioadaptor versus stent comparisons, dual therapy sirolimus-eluting versus biolimus-eluting stents, and randomized trials on direct stenting versus...

Stent technologies, last evidence in coronary interventions