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First guidelines for the treatment of LM disease issued by SOLACI and SIAC
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
During EuroPCR 2025, Cleverson Zukowski and Pablo Lamelas introduce a landmark initiative: the first clinical guidelines for left main disease specifically developed for Latin America.
Published by the Latin American Society of Interventional Cardiology (SOLACI) and the Interamerican Society of Cardiology (SIAC), these recommendations aim to support...
How to manage treatment dilemmas in STEMI patients with multivessel disease?
20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Managing STEMI patients with multivessel disease is a complex challenge evolving rapidly thanks to new clinical evidence. Angela Mcinerney, Natalia Pinilla, and Matthias Götberg explore how findings from the COMPLETE trial and its intracoronary imaging substudy are reshaping treatment strategies.
Their discussion highlights the role of intracoronary...
How to efficiently and safely manage calcified left main disease?
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Nicola Ryan and Flavio Ribichini explore the complexities of calcified left main stem disease, emphasizing the critical role of intracoronary imaging in improving patient outcomes. They discuss the practical use of mechanical circulatory support and debate stenting strategies, offering expert insights on when single or dual...
Feasibility of sheathless Impella for protected percutaneous coronary intervention: a single-center experience
02 May 2025
Impella CP microaxial flow pump supports complete revascularisation during high-risk PCI, but standard implantation often leads to vascular complications. This article explores an initial experience with a sheathless implantation technique, which shows promise as a feasible and safe alternative.
How should I treat a left main disease with multivessel diffuse CAD? Stenting only the necessary...
28 Feb 2025
A 71-year-old male patient with a clinicial history of hypertension, dyslipidemia and active smoking was admitted for NSTEMI.
Coronary angiography showed a left main (LM) stenosis involving the bifurcation and proximal parts of the left anterior descending (LAD) and left circumflex (LCx) arteries. Right coronary artery (RCA) showed a severe...
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Left main PCI strategies for bifurcations and trifurcations
19 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024
Explore this comprehensive session on left main PCI strategies for bifurcations and trifurcations. Discover techniques such as the triple kissing balloon inflation technique in a complex distal LM trifurcation lesion, imaging-guided multivessel PCI to left anterior descending CTO and left main bifurcation, and IVUS-guided PCI to...
Caught between a calcified rock and a hard place
19 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024
This session delves into the challenges of managing heavily calcified coronary lesions, particularly in complex scenarios like left main bifurcation angioplasty and in elderly patients with unstable angina. Explore innovative techniques to tackle abrupt vessel closure, situations where rotablation may fall short, and state-of-the-art approaches for...
Complications and challenging cases #2
19 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024
Dive into this session to explore a collection of challenging cases and complications encountered in interventional cardiology. From a ruptured balloon inside a coronary artery to a percutaneous ventricular septal rupture closure post myocardial infarction, uncover the strategies and techniques used to manage these complex situations....
The invasive assessment and management of the invisible component of the coronary circulation
19 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024
Explore the invisible component of the coronary circulation in this insightful session. Gain a deep understanding of the principles of microvascular invasive assessment, learn how to interpret the data, and discover tailored management strategies for microvascular dysfunction. Through case presentations on vasospastic angina and microvascular dysfunction,...
When complications storm through the cathlab #2
19 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024
Brace yourself as we delve into a captivating session showcasing a series of complex and challenging complications that can arise in the catheterization laboratory. From a coiling gone awry to a stuck burr in an elderly patient, this session offers invaluable insights and strategies for navigating...
