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Unusual cases of PFO closure
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session will feature selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions focused on unusual cases of patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore challenging cases, such as unexplained hypoxemia in an elderly man post-lung cancer lobectomy, a case of persistent dyspnea and...
Cardiovascular pot pourri
07 Dec 2023 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2023
In this selection of Clinical Case submissions to GulfPCR-GIM 2023, explore a wide variety of scenarios, such as a rare case of double primary ischemic stroke compounded by a myocardial infarction, and neoatherosclerosis leading to late stent failure.
Sudden heart failure, unusual echo findings and the role of interventional radiologists
22 Sep 2023 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2023
Join us for an intriguing session covering a range of topics in miscellaneous interventions: discover how to address sudden onset heart failure, unravel unusual echocardiogram findings in a 15-year-old and explore the diverse problem-solving skills required by interventional radiologists.
Edoxaban for thromboembolism prevention in pediatric patients with cardiac disease
30 Nov 2022
Pediatric patients requiring anticoagulation are a rare but extremely complex subgroup, with congenital (univentricular circulation, Fontan circulation, venous-to-systemic shunts) or acquired diseases (Kawasaki disease), which represents a therapeutic and logistic challenge.
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How should I make PFO closure a safe and effective procedure?
20 Jul 2022
Watch now P. Calvert, J. E. Nielsen-Kudsk and O. Muller for this PCR Webinars on PFO closure
Stroke preventing interventions: pitfalls and complication management
18 May 2022 – From EuroPCR 2022
Watch this session on LAA closure to discover various ways to manage some pitfalls and complications, such as a massive air embolism, a rare source of thromboembolism, and more!
Risk of cardiovascular hospital admission after exposure to fine particulate pollution
23 Feb 2022
This current study explored the effect of heavy particle pollution on total cardiovascular admissions, whilst also looking at risk for specific cardiovascular diagnoses, such as angina, myocardial infarction, and ischaemic stroke.
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4-year outcomes after left atrial appendage closure versus Nonwarfarin oral anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation
24 Jan 2022
Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a promising interventional treatment option for preventing cardioembolic events in non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) patients who can not tolerate long-term oral anticoagulation.
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Mechanical thrombectomy with retrievable stents and aspiration catheters for acute ischaemic stroke: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
29 Sep 2021
The current meta-analysis highlights that mechanical thrombectomy with retrievable stents or aspiration catheters reduced disability and all-cause mortality at 90 days in acute anterior circulation ischaemic stroke.
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Hotlines and innovations on stroke - PCR e-Course 2020
25 Jun 2020 – From PCR e-Course 2020
View a selection of hot lines from PCR e-Course 2020 on the topic of stroke:
- The SIBERIA trial for carotid artery stenosis
- A multicentre clinical study of LEFTEAR LAAC device
