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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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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

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

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

Strategic decision in stent failure

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Explore strategic decision-making in cases of stent failure in this session presenting complex clinical scenarios. Through detailed case analyses, including challenging left main trifurcation lesions and NSTEMI in the presence of chronic total occlusions, discover treatment approaches and key learnings to optimize patient outcomes.

Strategic decision in stent failure

PCR's Got Talent Round 1 - Session 1

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Experience a diverse range of cutting-edge interventional cardiology topics in PCR's Got Talent Round 1. This session features presentations on PFO closure outcomes, plaque morphology, vascular injury treatments, microvascular disease assessment, TAVI-related coronary obstruction prediction, novel FFR surrogates, and more.

PCR's Got Talent Round 1 - Session 1

Evolving bifurcation treatment practices: drug-coated balloons, angio-based FFR, and side branch optimisation

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Explore how bifurcation treatment is evolving with the integration of drug-coated balloons, angio-based FFR, and advanced side branch optimisation. This EuroPCR 2025 session highlights why DCB is gaining traction for bifurcation lesions and introduces the upcoming EBC-DCB trial comparing a stepwise DCB strategy to provisional DES...

Evolving bifurcation treatment practices: drug-coated balloons, angio-based FFR, and side branch optimisation

From theory to practice: the versatility of drug-coated balloons around the world

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Step into the world of drug-coated balloons (DCBs) with this EuroPCR 2025 session, tracing their journey from pioneering use in Europe to versatile applications worldwide. Discover the latest evidence on the safety and efficacy of both paclitaxel- and sirolimus-coated balloons across diverse lesion types—from straightforward to...

From theory to practice: the versatility of drug-coated balloons around the world

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?

DCB in challenging scenarios - Part 2

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Explore the application of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in challenging coronary scenarios with a focus on recurrent calcified stenosis, in-stent restenosis, and left main interventions. This session includes case discussions on plaque phenotype-guided DCB treatment, 'leave nothing behind' strategy, and complex left main PCI using kissing DCBs...

DCB in challenging scenarios - Part 2