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Interventions for hypertension: latest developments
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews the latest developments in interventional treatments for hypertension, focusing on renal denervation (RDN) technologies and clinical outcomes. It includes comparative procedural data from global registries and studies, novel computational assessments, and applications in specific patient populations such as those with polycystic kidney disease...
Complex endovascular and pulmonary interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore advances in complex endovascular and pulmonary interventions, including the transformation of interventional labs into intelligent learning ecosystems, innovative approaches to peripheral and coronary CTOs, and novel therapies such as extravascular renal denervation and fixation catheters for acute pulmonary embolism.
How to face resistent hypertension: when pharmacological treatment is not an option
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on resistant hypertension, this session explores interventional options when pharmacological treatments fall short. It discusses urgent intervention indications, complex cases involving renal artery occlusion, and the role of fractional flow reserve (FFR) in managing pan-vascular disease associated with hypertension.
Interventional therapy for hypertension
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses interventional therapies for hypertension, emphasizing patient selection for renal denervation and integration of this technique within comprehensive hypertension management. It also reviews available renal denervation technologies, optimal procedural approaches, and considerations for interventional treatment of renal artery stenosis.
Rapid fire session on vascular innovation, interventional technologies and hypertension
18 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This rapid fire session showcased cutting-edge innovations in vascular interventions, interventional technologies, and hypertension management. Highlights included three-dimensional OCT-guided ultrafast laser atherectomy for calcified lesions, a novel biodegradable metallic stent, intelligent pressure-controlled perfusion to prevent acute limb ischemia, a microneedle balloon catheter, personalized arterial hypertension control...
Unusual presentations and diagnostic dilemmas
10 Oct 2025 – From AICT-AsiaPCR 2025
This session addresses unusual clinical presentations and diagnostic challenges encountered in cardiology practice. It features diverse cases including trauma-induced adrenal injury, acute chest pain in young patients, complex bifurcation stenting techniques, and intramural hematoma management, highlighting the importance of comprehensive evaluation and tailored interventional strategies.
Hypertension interventions in specific scenarios
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore interventions for hypertension in specific patient populations, including renal artery stenosis treatment and the role of renal denervation. Discuss multidisciplinary approaches and evidence supporting renal denervation in advanced kidney disease, heart failure, and young patients.
Best abstracts session #2
18 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024
This 'Best Abstracts' session features a diverse range of cutting-edge research in interventional cardiology. Explore insights into the Canadian experience with balloon pulmonary angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, gain mechanistic understanding of iatrogenic coronary artery dissections through direct angioscopic visualization, and delve into the outcomes...
Why hypertension is a major unresolved problem
02 Oct 2024
Explore the global challenge of hypertension, affecting one in three adults, and the strategies for screening, diagnosis, and management, including lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy, and device-based treatments, as outlined by Sofie Brouwers.
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Devices in pulmonary embolism - Why you should be interested!
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session provides a comprehensive overview of device-based pulmonary embolism treatment. Experts will discuss the clinical problem of pulmonary embolism, the importance of forming a dedicated team, and the available devices and their characteristics. The session will also feature case-based discussions on the use of catheter-directed...
