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Distal radial access
03 Feb 2026
Distal radial access has rapidly evolved from an alternative technique to a valuable strategy for preserving radial patency while improving patient comfort and access-site safety.
This My Toolkit article provides a practical, problem-solving approach to understanding distal radial anatomy, overcoming technical challenges, and integrating ultrasound guidance to...
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Challenging CTO Interventions - Part 2
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session addresses the complexities of chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions with a collection of challenging cases employing advanced techniques. Topics include IVUS-assisted recanalisation, hybrid approaches incorporating 3D wiring, retrograde interventions after antegrade failure, and management of procedural complications such as vessel rupture. The session also...
Abstracts - Part 2
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session compiles recent clinical abstracts addressing diverse topics in interventional cardiology. Highlights include the HYBRID-CTO approach from a prospective case series, the cardiovascular impact of empagliflozin in type 2 diabetes, off-label use of intravascular lithotripsy for resistant in-stent lesions, and experiences with non-hyperaemic pressure ratios...
Global momentum of Shockwave intravascular lithotripsy: evidence, experience and evolution
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session examines the growing global experience in the treatment of calcified coronary lesions, bringing together updated clinical evidence and real-world practice.
Recent data are discussed alongside insights from high-volume operators to show how calcium modification strategies are evolving and being integrated into contemporary PCI workflows.
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Imaging to the rescue
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session highlighted the pivotal role of advanced intracoronary imaging techniques, particularly OCT, in complex case management such as in-stent restenosis and thrombus evaluation. Through real-world cases, it demonstrated how imaging complements physiology to guide therapeutic decisions, including the use of drug-coated balloons beyond native coronary...
Coronary Pot Pourri - 2
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session presents a diverse range of complex coronary interventions, highlighting advanced techniques and strategies. Topics include the use of ECMO support for high-risk PCI and TAVI in cardiogenic shock, innovative approaches in left main interventions, challenging stent optimisation, and management of patients with combined severe...
NIRS-guided PCI: beyond calcium to precision PCI
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session explores how near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is redefining PCI by revealing what angiography cannot see. By identifying lipid-rich and vulnerable plaques, NIRS helps anticipate procedural risk and refine decision-making before stent implantation. The session shows how plaque composition, rather than calcium alone, can guide lesion...
Calcified lesions: LIVE Educational Case from King Faisal Cardiac Center, National Guard Health Affairs- Western region - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This educational session from King Faisal Cardiac Center provides a detailed examination of optimal device use in calcified coronary lesions, emphasizing the role of intracoronary imaging to improve PCI results and patient outcomes. It also offers guidance on selecting appropriate strategies for coronary bifurcation lesions through...
Challenging STEMI scenarios - Part 2
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session presents complex STEMI cases that highlight the challenges of acute coronary syndrome management, including difficult arterial access, balancing reperfusion with embolization risks, and rare complications such as spontaneous coronary artery dissections. It emphasizes nuanced decision-making in high-stakes clinical scenarios.
Complex coronary complications
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session addresses complex coronary complications through a series of challenging cases including dextrocardia with acute STEMI, fragile coronary anatomy risks, left main complications, and stent-related issues. It provides critical insights into recognizing and managing unexpected procedural challenges to improve patient safety.
