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Challenging cases – Best case submissions
07 Dec 2023 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2023
Explore catheter intervention for mechanical valve thrombosis, understand severe chest pain and shock in a young female patient, discover iatrogenic left main coronary artery type F dissection, address refractory ascites transitioning from internal medicine to interventional cardiology, and witness a narrowly avoided rotablation nightmare in this...

Nightmare in the cathlab
06 Dec 2023 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2023
These presentations focus on complications that may occur during PCI in the cathlab. Through the lens of these cases, be prepared about what type of complications one might face during PCI, and get updates on the latest guidelines and tools developed for emergencies.

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.

Learning - Cardiogenic shock
22 Sep 2023 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2023
Explore the complexities of cardiogenic shock management in this session: understand its pathophysiology, learn about the role of mechanical support (IABP, Impella, ECMO) in addition to pharmacological treatment, gather tips and tricks from expert speakers and gain insights into real-world cases.

ECLS-SHOCK: venoarterial membrane oxygenation in cardiogenic shock
27 Aug 2023
Panos Xaplanteris & Leonidas Koliastasis provide their take on the final results of the ECLS-SHOCK (Extracorporeal Life Support in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock) which were presented by Holger Thiele during the ESC 2023 congress in Amsterdam.

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Interventional closure of LVOT to LA shunt after aortic valve replacement
30 Jun 2023
Watch the case of a 79-year-old male patient admitted to hospital with progressive dyspnea in NYHA functional class III-IV and signs of fluid overload, who presented a subannular perforation of LVOT in the region of fibrous aortomitral continuity, and find out how he was treated.

Circulary assist devices
18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Explore the realm of circulatory assist devices and their applications in critical cardiac conditions in this session: witness the utilization of ECMO in patients experiencing acute heart failure associated with myocardial infarction, discover an alternative approach to venovenous ECMO cannulation, delve into the extraordinary efforts made...

What is the role of mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock in patient with AMI?
17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023
Shrilla Banerjee and Valeria Paradies were invited to talk about a subject that was very often raised during EuroPCR 2023: how to save both the patient and the myocardium in case of cardiogenic shock?
As there is currently little evidence of the benefits of mechanical circulatory assistance, which...

ECLS: technique of implantation and/or explantation of the cannula
14 Apr 2023
ECLS has become an important tool in the management of severe cardiogenic shock and refractory cardiac arrest, but is often complicated by bleeding ranging from nuisance to life-threatening. Therefore, deliberate management of the access site is of utmost importance.

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AIMI-HF trial - Ischemia and viability imaging in heart failure: The alternative imaging modalities in ischemic heart failure trial
05 Mar 2023
Nicola Ryan provides her take on this clinical trial presented by Lisa Mielniczuk at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session (ACC.23/WCC) – note this analysis is based upon the presented slides alone.

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