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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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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...
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,...
Left main bifurcation instent restenosis - LIVE case
18 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024
A 76-year-old male with a history of LM PCI (2-stent strategy), RCA PCI, reduced LV function (25%), diabetes, and CKD presented with worsening angina. Angiography revealed in-stent restenosis at the ostium of the LAD and CX, along with RCA occlusion.
The procedure was performed with axillary Impella...
Best abstracts session #2
18 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024
This 'Best Abstracts' session features a diverse range of cutting-edge research in interventional cardiology. Explore insights into the Canadian experience with balloon pulmonary angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, gain mechanistic understanding of iatrogenic coronary artery dissections through direct angioscopic visualization, and delve into the outcomes...
How to deal with PCI complications
18 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024
Interventional cardiology is not without its challenges. This session delves into the management of complex PCI complications, equipping you with the knowledge and techniques to prevent, recognize, and effectively handle life-threatening situations. From the dreaded 'no-flow' scenario to the most intricate perforations and massive thrombus burdens,...
