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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...
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,...
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!
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...
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...
Fighting against a rock - CTO and calcification
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
This series of case studies examine the challenges posed by chronic total occlusion in combination with calcification in coronary arteries. Discover the strategies deployed to navigate complicated situations, offering valuable guidance for overcoming arduous obstacles in the field of interventional cardiology.
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!
Orbital atherectomy, a versatile tool in managing complex scenarios of vessel calcification
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
The aim of this session is to address the question of how to optimise outcomes for high-risk patients by analyzing two real-life cases for discussion: a distal calcified left main trifurcation and a high-risk PCI with orbital atherectomy.
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.
