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Synergistic use of calcium modification devices for treatment of severely calcified lesion
04 Oct 2024 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2024
Explore this live educational case from Liverpool Hospital in Sydney, Australia, as we delve into the synergistic use of calcium modification devices for the treatment of severely calcified lesions. Gain insights into the role of intracoronary imaging in selecting the appropriate calcium modification devices and learn...
How to treat complex calcified lesions
04 Oct 2024 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2024
Dive into the complex world of treating calcified lesions, where imaging guidance and specialized techniques are crucial. Discover strategies for tackling challenging cases, from calcified left main bifurcations to multivessel disease with severe left ventricular dysfunction. Learn how to leverage imaging insights, calcified modification techniques, and...
Best clinical cases: Stent degloving, valve defects, and calcified lesions
04 Oct 2024 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2024
Immerse yourself in a captivating collection of best clinical cases from AICT-AsiaPCR 2024. Witness the ingenuity and expertise of interventional cardiologists as they navigate complex scenarios, from addressing stuck prosthetic mitral valves to managing unconventional calcified lesions. Discover unique approaches, innovative solutions, and valuable lessons that...
SCOFF - Fasting or no fasting before cardiac catherisation procedures
03 Sep 2024
Aaysha Cader interviews David Ferreira about the SCOFF trial he presented at the ESC Congress 2024 in London.
Results showed that eating normally before minimally invasive heart procedures did not increase complications and improved patient satisfaction, suggesting a need to reconsider fasting guidelines.
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Expect trouble when calcium meets tortuous anatomy
01 Aug 2024
This case illustrates the challenges of managing a previously bypassed patient in an acute setting with LM disease and high calcium burden involving LAD and Cx ostias, and occlusion of the venous graft towards the Cx. The tortuous anatomy is a further hurdle to management and choice...
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How to retrieve your Prostyle when it gets stuck
01 Jul 2024
In challenging anatomies, the Prostyle may get stuck due to calcification, leading to urgent vascular surgery and increasing the operative risk for the patients. This tutorial shows a step-by-step bailout procedure to mitigate risks and ensure patient safety.
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Acute coronary syndromes: summary of the 2023 ESC Guidelines - a new chapter in The PCR Textbook
18 Jun 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Join Piera Capranzano and Robert Byrne in this video to delve into the new chapter of The PCR Textbook on the 2023 ESC guidelines for acute coronary syndromes. This chapter highlights key points for interventional cardiologists, focusing on invasive management, antiplatelet and anti-thrombotic therapy, and revascularization...
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...
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...
