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Innovative imaging and guidance techniques
10 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
This session delves into innovative imaging and guidance techniques essential for managing complex coronary interventions. It encompasses challenging scenarios such as spontaneous coronary artery dissection, imaging-guided PCI fine-tuning complications, ruptured sinuses, and complex PCI in elderly patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction. The session also addresses...
Nightmare in cathlab
10 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
This session provides comprehensive guidance on managing complications encountered in the catheterization laboratory. It covers practical approaches to a range of procedural complications, strategies to prevent vascular site issues in emergency situations, and essential tips for managing coronary perforations, aneurysms, and complications during vessel preparation. The...
Best Abstracts of AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
10 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
This session showcases the best abstracts from AICT-AsiaPCR 2025, presenting cutting-edge research and clinical advancements in interventional cardiology. Topics include comparative evaluations of FFR techniques, predictive imaging markers, mechanical support in cardiogenic shock, novel diagnostic approaches, access strategies, TAVR outcomes, thrombectomy impact, STEMI management insights, and...
Expanding horizons in coronary calcified lesion management with intravascular lithotripsy
10 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
This session highlights advancements in managing coronary calcified lesions through intravascular lithotripsy using the Shockwave system. It discusses the unique mechanism of action for different calcium morphologies, reviews the latest clinical data, and addresses complex scenarios including diffuse lesions and challenging nodular or eccentric calcium deposits,...
New insights into mechanical circulatory support: Impella in CGS and protected PCI
10 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
This session provides in-depth insights into the evolving role of mechanical circulatory support, focusing on the use of Impella devices in cardiogenic shock (CGS) and protected high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Attendees will gain knowledge on patient selection criteria, the impact of the DanGer trial and...
TOP-CABG: the timing of platelet inhibition after coronary artery bypass grafting trial
02 Sep 2025
Jonathan Curio provides his take on TOP-CABG, presented by Xin Yuan at ESC Congress 2025 in Madrid.
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TARGET-FIRST: Early aspirin discontinuation after PCI in low-risk acute MI patients
01 Sep 2025
Elad Asher provides his take on the results of TARGET-FIRST presented by Giuseppe Tarantini at the ESC Congress 2025 in Madrid.
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TAILORED-CHIP: Tailored antiplatelet therapy for complex high-risk PCI
29 Aug 2025
Nicola Ryan provides her take on the results of TAILORED-CHIP presented by Duk-Woo Park at the ESC Congress 2025 in Madrid.
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Remove the shaft technique: tips and tricks
30 Jul 2025
When a rota burr stalls in a calcified artery, quick thinking and the right technique are critical. Discover a proven method to recover the burr safely and avoid surgery.
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How to manage a stalled burr: tips and tricks
30 Jul 2025
A stalled rota burr is every operator’s nightmare — but being prepared can make all the difference. In this case, an 80-year-old patient with severe calcification in the proximal and mid LAD faces exactly that complication.
What’s your first step to safely retrieve the burr and complete...
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