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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...
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...
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...
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...
Abstracts from the Call for submissions - Nurses and Allied Professionals
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected abstracts from the call for submissions, focusing on the contributions of nurses and allied health professionals in the field of interventional cardiology. The presentations cover topics such as patient experience in the TAVI process, insights into the use of intravascular imaging 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...
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...
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...
The uncrossable lesion
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session delves into the challenges of dealing with uncrossable and heavily calcified coronary lesions. It features a variety of cases showcasing the use of specialized techniques and tools, such as the excimer laser, to overcome these obstacles. The session emphasizes the importance of troubleshooting, utilizing...
Intracoronary imaging: diagnosis
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session highlights the pivotal role of intracoronary imaging techniques, such as OCT and IVUS, in the diagnosis of various cardiovascular conditions. The presenters share case studies that demonstrate how these imaging modalities can help differentiate acute coronary syndrome from other conditions, identify the underlying causes...
