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Challenges during PCI on bifurcation

20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session addresses the complexities of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in bifurcation lesions. It discusses decision-making strategies, techniques to avoid implanting permanent devices, the use of IVUS-guided laser atherectomy for restenosis, and approaches to challenging double bifurcation lesions including drug-coated balloon therapy.

Optimal use of dedicated device for calcified lesions

20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session delves into the optimal utilization of dedicated devices for managing complex coronary calcification. Explore decision-making strategies involving orbital atherectomy and cutting balloon techniques, as well as advanced approaches like contact intravascular lithotripsy for stented calcified nodules. Additional focus is given to ablative and modifying...

High-risk PCI: how to optimise the result

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

Focused on high-risk PCI, this session presents strategies to optimize procedural outcomes in complex cases. Discussions include contemporary approaches to challenging coronary anatomy, the role of balloon aortic valvuloplasty as a bridge to Impella-supported interventions, advanced mechanical support and thrombectomy in cardiogenic shock related to left...

Choosing the right tool to treat calcified bifurcation

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session provides expert guidance on managing calcified bifurcation lesions. It highlights identification of high-risk scenarios, the role of coronary CT angiography and intravascular imaging in tool selection, and specialized techniques for treating calcified nodules in the left main coronary artery.

Outcomes in tricuspid valve intervention

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session reviews contemporary clinical outcomes of tricuspid valve interventions. Topics include interim results from the Cardiovalve replacement system trial, the impact of atrial fibrillation on tricuspid TEER, residual regurgitation implications, afterload mismatch post-intervention, and long-term bioprosthetic valve durability.

Addressing complications in calcified lesions

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session delves into the complexities and management strategies for complications arising in calcified coronary lesions. Topics include advanced techniques such as puncturing the seal, handling lethal complications on calcified vessels, managing rare rotational atherectomy wire fractures, addressing massive stent deformation due to jailed rotawires, innovative...

Repair or replace the tricuspid valve: how to decide?

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session focuses on decision-making in tricuspid valve interventions, balancing the choice between repair and replacement. It covers clinical and anatomical criteria guiding treatment selection, pacing lead management from an electrophysiological and surgical perspective, and the application of multimodality imaging—including TTE, TOE, and CT—to inform real-world...

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.

RESIL-Card in action: early European experience and lessons from the first users

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session presents the early European experience with the RESIL-Card tool, designed to optimize interventional cardiology care pathways during crises. It includes practical insights from early adopters, updates on dissemination efforts across Europe, strategies for engaging patients and organizations, and discussions on national and EU political...

What bench testing teaches us about real world PCI

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session explores bench testing insights into real-world percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Topics include comparative expansion ratios of coronary stents, prognostic assessments after drug-coated balloon treatments, mechanical performance of magnesium scaffolds in bifurcations, preclinical safety and computational modeling of bioresorbable polymer-coated stents, and evaluations of commonly...

Complication management in CTO PCI - Part 1

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session addresses complication management during chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary interventions. It covers strategies for unexpected coronary complications, managing tamponade without visible perforation, rescue techniques for atherectomy-related perforations, managing dry pericardial tamponade after septal branch perforation, and challenges when retrograde approaches encounter thrombosis in...

CTO PCI: technical developments

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session highlights technical developments in CTO PCI, featuring comparative insights from the ONUBA-CTO study on retrograde versus antegrade approaches, sex-based differences in long-term outcomes, management of balloon-undilatable lesions, the role of virtual reality audiovisual distraction, the impact of core laboratory feedback with OCT, and contemporary...

Behind standard practice: a place for DCB

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session examines the role of drug-coated balloons (DCB) beyond standard practice in coronary revascularization. It includes discussions on revascularization strategies in young patients, rescue of early distal LIMA–LAD anastomosis, treatment of in-stent restenosis, stepwise complex CTO bifurcation revascularization using kissing DCBs, and management of calcified...

Mitral TEER beyond the routine: complex and complicated cases

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session explores complex and complicated cases of mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) beyond routine practice. It addresses challenges such as device failures, late complications, acute left ventricular dysfunction related to afterload changes, stepwise approaches to overcome procedural failures, rescue strategies in cardiogenic shock, and tailored...

Interventions for heart failure: insights and innovations

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session presents innovations and insights into interventional treatments for heart failure. Topics include pulmonary artery denervation for combined pre- and post-capillary pulmonary hypertension, evaluation of extravascular ventricular assist devices, biomarker-guided therapy withdrawal in improved heart failure, outcomes of transcatheter iatrogenic atrial shunts, percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy...

PCI for complex left main disease

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session delves into the complexities of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for left main disease, emphasizing strategic approaches to dual critical lesions and innovative techniques such as excimer laser and drug-eluting balloons. It also explores hybrid strategies for treating in-stent restenosis and redo revascularisation, offering a...

PCR's Got Talent Round 1 - Session 2

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

PCR's Got Talent Round 1 - Session 2 offers a diverse collection of studies addressing coronary microvascular dysfunction, atrial fibrillation management, TAVI outcomes, AI applications in imaging, mitral and tricuspid valve interventions, and in-stent restenosis treatment. The session culminates with deliberations and results announcements, reflecting cutting-edge...

AI for clinical and academic cardiology knowledge work: innovation or academic misconduct ? Literature search, data extraction and responsible use

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session critically examines the role of artificial intelligence in clinical and academic cardiology, focusing on its application in literature search, evidence synthesis, and report structuring. It discusses responsible AI use, emphasizing the balance between assistance and academic integrity, and features a debate on authorship, transparency,...

Artificial intelligence and advanced imaging in coronary interventions

19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session explores the integration of artificial intelligence with advanced imaging modalities in coronary interventions. Topics include quantitative myocardial blood flow assessment via co-registered CCTA and angiography, AI-guided real-time procedural support, novel video frame interpolation techniques, high-risk plaque identification through AI-derived OCT stress mapping, and validation...

TAVI procedural complications - Part 4: vascular complications, coronary issues and more

20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026

This session addresses a spectrum of procedural complications encountered in TAVI, focusing on vascular issues, coronary challenges, and device-related difficulties. Case presentations include partial prosthesis expansion, emergency thoracic aortic stenting, repeat balloon valvuloplasty, revascularization dilemmas, and complex valve-in-valve procedures. The discussion provides practical perspectives on managing...

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