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Cracking open the discussion on the clinical experience with intravascular lithotripsy in acute coronary syndromes
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Explore this session to uncover the common association between calcium and acute coronary syndrome, and how intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) offers a safe solution for calcified lesions, with comparable procedural success rates. However, note that ACS cases involving calcium may lead to higher major adverse cardiac events...
Optimising treatment for patients with severe calcified lesions: the role of orbital atherectomy
In this session featuring a LIVE case demonstration from Madrid, Spain, gain insights into identifying calcified lesions requiring plaque modification, effectively guiding lesion treatment with OCT support, and correctly applying orbital atherectomy, while sharing experiential knowledge step by step.
Calcified left main PCI strategies
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session showcases selected clinical case submissions from EuroPCR 2024, focusing on strategies for managing calcified left main coronary lesions. Attendees will explore various approaches, including the use of specialized techniques and devices, to safely and effectively treat these complex lesions. Interactive discussions will provide valuable...
"Rock" around the clock: differential use of the dedicated tools to deal with coronary calcific lesions
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session, with the collaboration of the Argentinian College of Interventional Cardioangiologists (CACI), Italian Society of Interventional Cardiology (SICI-GISE) and Interventional Department of the Chilean Society of Cardiology, provides insights on modern treatment algorithms for calcific coronary lesions. It covers best practices for different devices to...
First results of randomised trials on advanced plaque modification techniques and intracoronary imaging
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session presents the first results of randomized trials investigating the use of advanced plaque modification techniques, such as rotational atherectomy, lithotripsy, and laser atherectomy, as well as the role of intracoronary imaging (OCT and IVUS) in guiding percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The session aims to...
How to obtain the best PCI results in calcified lesions
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected clinical case submissions that explore various strategies and techniques for achieving optimal PCI outcomes in patients with calcified coronary lesions. Participants will learn about plaque modification approaches, the use of IVUS guidance, and innovative ways to overcome the challenges posed by heavily...
Which techniques to improve results of PCI in calcified lesions
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session comprises selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focused on techniques to improve PCI outcomes in calcified lesions. It covers various case presentations and discussions, including the use of imaging to guide therapy for calcified noduli, planning strategies for tortuous and calcified lesions, managing balloon-undilatable...
Optimising the procedural techniques to treat calcified coronary lesions
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session will provide insights into various techniques and strategies for treating severely calcified coronary lesions. Participants will learn about the use of IVUS guidance, rotational atherectomy, and other plaque modification tools to overcome challenging calcified lesions and achieve optimal stent deployment.
CTO within a bifurcation
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session will present various cases of chronic total occlusions (CTOs) within a bifurcation. Participants will learn about the challenges, diagnostic techniques, and treatment strategies for these complex cases, including the use of IVUS, CT angiography, and the hybrid algorithm for successful CTO interventions.
Essentials in the management of calcified coronary stenosis
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the essentials of managing calcified coronary stenosis, including diagnostic pitfalls, selection strategies for appropriate plaque modification devices, and the safe and effective adoption of specific tools and techniques. Through interactive case discussions, attendees will learn how to effectively evaluate and treat calcified...
