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A randomised, multicenter, non-inferiority comparison of intravascular lithotripsy and super-high-pressure non-compliant balloons for treatment of calcified and refractory coronary lesions - The VICTORY trial
27 Oct 2025
Mirvat Alasnag provides her take on the VICTORY trial presented by Matthias Bossard at TCT 2025 in San Francisco.
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Randomised comparison of intravascular lithotripsy vs. cutting balloon treatment in calcified coronary artery disease – The Short-CUT trial
27 Oct 2025
Aaysha Cader provides her take on the Short-CUT trial presented by Suzanne J. Baron at TCT 2025, in San Francisco.
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Calcified coronary lesions
21 Oct 2025
This freshly updated chapter extensively describes percutaneous tools and techniques to assess and treat challenging calcified lesions.
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Calcified lesions - LIVE Case
11 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
This live educational session focuses on the management of calcified left main bifurcation lesions, emphasizing the critical role of intravascular imaging for procedural planning and optimization. It highlights the use of mechanical lithoplasty for calcium modification prior to stent implantation and outlines strategic considerations for successful...
Bifurcations and left main interventions
11 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
Delve into the complexities of bifurcation and left main coronary interventions with this session focusing on challenging cases and advanced techniques. Topics include management of complications during drug-eluting stent deployment, Impella-supported orbital atherectomy in heavily calcified lesions, and PCI in patients with severe comorbidities such as...
Unusual and high-stakes interventions
11 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
This session presents a series of unusual and high-stakes interventional cardiology cases that challenge conventional approaches. It includes critical scenarios such as narrow escapes from fatal outcomes, innovative solutions like complete percutaneous repair of adult tetralogy of Fallot, and management of valve complications, providing valuable insights...
CTO techniques and strategies
11 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
Explore advanced techniques and strategic approaches in chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions, including novel methods for severely calcified lesions, bifurcation management, and complex anatomies such as right main CTOs. The session highlights epicardial collateral navigation, device synergy for calcified coronary disease, indigenous perforation techniques, and ultra-low...
Coronary complications and rescue cases
11 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
This compelling session addresses complex coronary complications and rescue cases encountered in the cath lab. Through a series of challenging case studies, it highlights critical scenarios such as silent coronary artery threats, procedural nightmares, coronary perforations, and innovative rescue strategies that transform high-risk situations into successful...
Nursing role in contemporary coronary interventions
10 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
This session highlights the vital nursing role in contemporary coronary interventions, focusing on familiarity with devices such as IABP and atherectomy systems. It also addresses the critical responsibilities of nurses and allied professionals during resuscitation and emergency management in the cathlab.
Full functional evaluation, low contrast OCT and orbital atherectomy in complex PCI
10 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
This session integrates functional testing, low contrast optical coherence tomography (OCT), and orbital atherectomy techniques in managing complex PCI cases. It covers indications, procedural safety, and practical applications through detailed case studies, highlighting advanced imaging and atherectomy strategies to address calcified coronary lesions with minimal contrast...
