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PCI of calcified lesions
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session delves into the treatment of calcified lesions, providing a comprehensive overview of contemporary tools and techniques for optimal plaque modification. Attendees will learn through a series of case presentations, where experts dissect challenging cases involving severe coronary calcification, including in the left main trunk....
PCI complications: mistakes in stent placement, stent elongation during implantation & more
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session comprises selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focusing on various PCI complications, including mistakes in stent placement, stent elongation during implantation, and unexpected stent behavior after post-dilatation. The cases are presented with interactive discussions to enhance understanding of these complex scenarios and their management.
"Rock" around the clock: differential use of the dedicated tools to deal with coronary calcific lesions
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session, with the collaboration of the Argentinian College of Interventional Cardioangiologists (CACI), Italian Society of Interventional Cardiology (SICI-GISE) and Interventional Department of the Chilean Society of Cardiology, provides insights on modern treatment algorithms for calcific coronary lesions. It covers best practices for different devices to...
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,...
Physiology guided post-DCB treatment to safely limit stenting. Validation in complex clinical settings with the optical Optowire III pressure guidewire
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Follow this session to discover how accurate resting index can inform decision-making for DCB in CTO patients and understand the role of physiology in a new PCI workflow for complex MVD. Thus, you will learn about a DCB intention-to-treat strategy guided by post-PCI coronary physiology in...
Cracking open the discussion on the clinical experience with intravascular lithotripsy in acute coronary syndromes
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Explore this session to uncover the common association between calcium and acute coronary syndrome, and how intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) offers a safe solution for calcified lesions, with comparable procedural success rates. However, note that ACS cases involving calcium may lead to higher major adverse cardiac events...
Optimising treatment for patients with severe calcified lesions: the role of orbital atherectomy
In this session featuring a LIVE case demonstration from Madrid, Spain, gain insights into identifying calcified lesions requiring plaque modification, effectively guiding lesion treatment with OCT support, and correctly applying orbital atherectomy, while sharing experiential knowledge step by step.
The complexity in treatment of patients in shock
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session is essential for those looking to analyze and discuss the findings of the DanGer shock randomized trial, explore the latest evidence in the ACS field such as Horizon, and implement evidence-based practices in peri-procedural planning, execution, drug administration, and weaning strategies to optimize outcomes...
Mastering the future of PCI with drug-coated balloons
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Join this session dedicated to drug-coated balloons (DCB) to delve into the evolution of angioplasty with DCBs in the U.S. Learn about the established standard of care, balancing efficacy and safety in treating in-stent restenosis (ISR). Gain insights into the fundamental principles of angioplasty with DCB...
Identification and treatment of (sub)clinical transcatheter valve thrombosis
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session offers a practical guide to CT diagnosis of HALT/RLM, highlighting the importance of taking HALT/RLM seriously and providing insights into approaching HALT/HAM and the potential impact of pharmacotherapy. Gain knowledge on determining leaflet thickening and mobility through MSCT, receive updates on antithrombotic treatment strategies...
