800 results
Calcified lesions: one big challenge; several good options
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session delves into the management of calcified coronary lesions, presenting various techniques and tools to address this common challenge. It covers topics such as the use of drug-coated balloons, rotational atherectomy, intravascular lithotripsy, and high-pressure non-compliant balloons. The session also includes a meta-analysis on the...
Hot topics in interventional management of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA)
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session explores the latest insights and strategies for managing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients. Key topics include identifying OHCA patients who may benefit from immediate cathlab admission, the default PCI strategy in OHCA, and how to organize an effective OHCA network. Discussions will cover estimating...
ACS: how to approach special clinical scenarios
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in special clinical scenarios. It covers topics such as treating ACS with multivessel disease, managing an ACS and unstable patient, and addressing subacute myocardial infarction. The session features case presentations and discussions, providing insights and...
PCI of bifurcation lesions: management of complications - Part 2
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected EuroPCR 2024 clinical case submissions showcasing the management of complications during PCI of bifurcation lesions. Cases cover topics such as navigating tricky ostial lesions, dealing with dissecting hematomas, undeflatable balloons, and distal left main perforations. Discussions focus on troubleshooting techniques and optimizing...
PCI of bifurcation lesions: management of complications - Part 3
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features additional selected EuroPCR 2024 clinical case submissions focusing on the management of complications during PCI of bifurcation lesions. Cases cover topics such as iatrogenic left main endarterectomy, left main dissections, and unexpected complications during various bifurcation stenting techniques. Discussions emphasize the importance of...
Imaging and physiology guided PCI
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected EuroPCR 2024 clinical case submissions showcasing the use of imaging and physiology guidance during PCI. Cases cover topics such as managing cardiac arrest during PCI, virtual reality-guided PCI, low-contrast PCI in multivessel disease, and the comprehensive assessment of obstructive and non-obstructive coronary...
Acute coronary syndromes: keep an eye open for unusual presentations
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected EuroPCR 2024 clinical case submissions highlighting unusual presentations of acute coronary syndromes. Cases cover topics such as a "ring" completing the "crown", recurrent vasospastic angina culminating in STEMI, myocardial infarction of unusual cause, and primary PCI in dextrocardia. Discussions emphasize the importance...
Update on coronary physiology in 2024
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session provides an update on the available options for invasive coronary physiology in 2024. It reviews the latest evidence supporting the clinical adoption of invasive physiology indexes and shares practical tips and tricks for their application. Topics covered include CT-based physiology, pressure wire-based physiology, angiography-based...
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...
The challenge with ostial CTO lesions
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session comprises selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focused on the challenges in treating ostial chronic total occlusion (CTO) lesions. It covers various case presentations and discussions, including the use of specialized techniques and devices to tackle calcified and stumpless ostial right coronary artery CTOs,...
