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Comparative insights into QFR, FFR, and angiography
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session, comprising selected EuroPCR 2024 Abstract submissions, focuses on various aspects of assessing and managing multivessel coronary artery disease. It includes presentations and discussions on the use of quantitative flow ratio (QFR) for assessing non-culprit lesions in acute myocardial infarction, functional assessment of surgical revascularization,...
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...
Intracoronary imaging to guide management in ACS
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the role of intracoronary imaging, specifically IVUS and OCT, in the management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). Participants will learn when intracoronary imaging can facilitate diagnosis and guide PCI, as well as discuss image interpretation in the setting of ACS.
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...
PCI of bifurcation lesions: management of complications - Part 1
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Explore strategies for managing complex PCI of bifurcation lesions through case discussions. From stent deformation and delicate diagonal wiring to wire fracture with snare failure, decoiled coronary guidewires, misplaced stents, spontaneous coronary artery dissection, and late tamponade after PCI, this session covers how to effectively respond...
Management of PCI complications - Part 1
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session comprises a series of selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions, focusing on the management of various PCI complications. Participants will explore cases involving coronary physiology challenges, iatrogenic compressive coronary intramural hematoma, misbehaving stents, catheter-induced dissections, and device malfunctions, along with the corresponding bailout techniques...
Left main: presentation and diagnosis
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session comprises selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focused on the presentation and diagnosis of left main coronary artery disease. It covers various case presentations and discussions, including isolated aortitis with critical coronary ostial stenosis due to Takayasu arteritis, acute left main occlusion, and critically...
Left main imaging
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the use of intracoronary imaging techniques, such as OCT and IVUS, in the management of complex left main coronary artery disease. It presents various case studies, including successful complex PCI of left main trifurcation, left main compression due to pulmonary hypertension, and...
Acute coronary syndromes
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session, in collaboration with various cardiology societies, focuses on the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). It presents three case studies, covering the management of culprit lesions in ACS, tips and tricks in difficult situations, and the management of multivessel disease. The discussions aim to...
ACS: multimodality imaging saves the day
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session explores various challenging acute coronary syndrome (ACS) cases where multimodality imaging, such as emergency cardiac CT, IVUS, and other techniques, played a crucial role in diagnosis and management. The cases cover a wide range of scenarios, including right coronary artery ACS, STEMI with a...
