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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...
ABC of cathlab education
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session provides a comprehensive guide on educating and training new staff in the catheterization laboratory. Attendees will learn about effective teaching strategies, available educational tools, and how to create an optimal learning environment. The session covers topics such as onboarding new staff, utilizing simulation-based training,...
PCI complications: stay vigilant to prevent, recognise and manage
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on recognizing and managing serious PCI complications, with a particular emphasis on unique coronary artery disease presentations in Middle Eastern patients. Through interactive case discussions, attendees will learn how to prevent, identify, and effectively manage complications such as no-reflow, side branch compromise, and...
Complications in CTO: is there a bailout?
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Watch this session on CTO complications and explore unique challenges and solutions, including a retrograde CTO technique with a twist, an unexpected outcome in a right coronary artery case, and an atypical perforation caused by an unexpected equipment issue. You’ll also see how a guide wire...
Vulnerable plaque identification and treatment
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the role of non-invasive and intra-coronary imaging in the identification and management of vulnerable plaque. Participants will explore the use of CCTA and intracoronary imaging techniques, such as IVUS, to diagnose vulnerable atherosclerosis. The session also evaluates the evidence supporting conservative or...
How to obtain the best PCI results in calcified lesions
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected clinical case submissions that explore various strategies and techniques for achieving optimal PCI outcomes in patients with calcified coronary lesions. Participants will learn about plaque modification approaches, the use of IVUS guidance, and innovative ways to overcome the challenges posed by heavily...
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...
Management of PCI complications - Part 1
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session comprises a series of selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions, focusing on the management of various PCI complications. Participants will explore cases involving coronary physiology challenges, iatrogenic compressive coronary intramural hematoma, misbehaving stents, catheter-induced dissections, and device malfunctions, along with the corresponding bailout techniques...
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...
