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Novel Hertz Contact intravascular lithotripsy: calcium fragmentation with zero trade-offs
27 Feb 2026 – From Euro4C Annual Meeting
This session introduces the novel Hertz Contact intravascular lithotripsy system, designed for effective calcium fragmentation without trade-offs. It covers lesion types amenable to treatment, system mechanism, optimization tips, and discusses real-world cases along with supporting clinical trial evidence.
Calcified left main distal trifurcation PCI - LIVE Case
A 48‑year‑old man with hypertension and diabetes mellitus presented with a recent history of thrombolysed anterior acute MI and preserved left ventricular function. Coronary angiography revealed a severely calcified ostial LAD and ostial ramus lesion, along with diffuse disease of the RCA.
The ramus was treated with...
Complex coronary complications
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session addresses complex coronary complications through a series of challenging cases including dextrocardia with acute STEMI, fragile coronary anatomy risks, left main complications, and stent-related issues. It provides critical insights into recognizing and managing unexpected procedural challenges to improve patient safety.
Global momentum of Shockwave intravascular lithotripsy: evidence, experience and evolution
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session examines the growing global experience in the treatment of calcified coronary lesions, bringing together updated clinical evidence and real-world practice.
Recent data are discussed alongside insights from high-volume operators to show how calcium modification strategies are evolving and being integrated into contemporary PCI workflows.
By combining...
Calcified lesions: LIVE Educational Case from King Faisal Cardiac Center, National Guard Health Affairs- Western region - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This educational session from King Faisal Cardiac Center provides a detailed examination of optimal device use in calcified coronary lesions, emphasizing the role of intracoronary imaging to improve PCI results and patient outcomes. It also offers guidance on selecting appropriate strategies for coronary bifurcation lesions through...
Coronary Pot Pourri - 2
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session presents a diverse range of complex coronary interventions, highlighting advanced techniques and strategies. Topics include the use of ECMO support for high-risk PCI and TAVI in cardiogenic shock, innovative approaches in left main interventions, challenging stent optimisation, and management of patients with combined severe...
NIRS-guided PCI: beyond calcium to precision PCI
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session explores how near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is redefining PCI by revealing what angiography cannot see. By identifying lipid-rich and vulnerable plaques, NIRS helps anticipate procedural risk and refine decision-making before stent implantation. The session shows how plaque composition, rather than calcium alone, can guide lesion...
Abstracts - Part 2
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session compiles recent clinical abstracts addressing diverse topics in interventional cardiology. Highlights include the HYBRID-CTO approach from a prospective case series, the cardiovascular impact of empagliflozin in type 2 diabetes, off-label use of intravascular lithotripsy for resistant in-stent lesions, and experiences with non-hyperaemic pressure ratios...
Cracking calcium in modern PCI
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
Calcified coronary lesions are a major challenge in PCI. This PCRGulf-GIM 2025 session showcases a complex case with intravascular imaging, highlighting how IVUS 123 guides each step.
From planning the procedure and understanding calcium distribution, to lesion preparation with modern modification tools, and post-PCI assessment to confirm...
Seeing is believing: OCT-guided calcium modification in complex PCI
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
Explore the management of heavily calcified LAD lesions in this PCRGulf-GIM 2025 session. Discover how OCT imaging guides lesion assessment, differentiates superficial from deep calcium, and informs the need for plaque modification. Learn when and how to use orbital atherectomy or intravascular lithotripsy, and follow the...
