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How to select plaque preparation technique in severely calcified lesions
19 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Interested in revisiting the session on plaque preparation techniques? Review these slides that recap the essential points, including a notable case involving a 43-year-old male that underscores the significance of intravascular imaging (IVI) guidance.
Contemporary calcium modification strategies for complex calcification, which tools and when?
20 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Nieves Gonzalo and Jeroen Sonck reflect on the management of calcific disease, one of the hot and trending topics at EuroPCR 2023. They discuss how to prepare before treating, the modalities to evaluate the calcium and how to anticipate the need for more dedicated devices.
Treatment of calcified lesions
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Discover innovative approaches in the treatment of calcified lesions in this session: witness the success of protected CHIP PCI in a patient with chronic kidney disease, explore the challenges posed by acute calcific stent recoil and the utilization of intravascular lithotripsy as an effective solution, uncover...
STEMI and calcifications bad association
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
A 76-year-old woman, smoker, hypertensive, overweight and with no previous cardiovascular history, called the emergency department because she had been suffering from chest pains for 3 days. When the ambulance arrived, she was found to be in cardiogenic shock. Watch the video and find out how...
Diagnosis and procedural strategies for severely calcified lesions
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Dealing with severely calcified lesions? Explore the insights from two cases showcased in this session, and leverage Flavio Ribichini's algorithm for angiographic calcified lesions, as well as Yoshinobu Onuma's algorithm for calcified lesions with adjunctive imaging modalities, to enhance your management strategies!
Breaking the calcium ceiling in bifurcation stenoses with contemporary PCI
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Watch the case of a 73-year-old man, active smoker, with HTN, dyslipidaemia and a history of severe polyvascular disease, who presented with CCS III angina in the last two months, and find out in this session how he was treated LIVE.
Intravascular lithotripsy in the real world: the revolution continues
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
In this session, review the evolution in the use of IVL over the last few years, with a widening of the indications, observe that OCT can underestimate the number and depth of calcium fractured induced by IVL, or see that the technique is safe and effective...
Calcified distal left main stenosis - LIVE case
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Watch the case of a 62-year-old non-diabetic male patient with history of stroke and peripheral artery disease, normal ECG and left ventricular function, referred for CT scan and angiography. He presented with calcified distal LM stenosis and calcified proximal LAD stenosis.
Provisional left main stenting was performed,...
More pulses to take you further across all calcium morphologies
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Discover the latest insights on intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) for treating calcified lesions: explore its mechanism of action, technological advancements, and practical tips for challenging cases, including diffuse lesions, left main bifurcations, and eccentric/calcified nodules. Enhance your expertise in IVL with this concise and informative session!
PCI of calcified lesions
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Watch this serie of commented cases focusing on PCI of calcified lesions and develop your expertise in treating situations that often remain a challenge. Selected cases cover right coronary artery in Sherpherd's crook, intravascular lithotripsy and much more.
