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Risk and prognosis predictors in STEMI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores key risk and prognostic factors in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), encompassing biomarker-based outcome prediction, the influence of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol on myocardial injury, and thrombotic risk in atrial fibrillation patients undergoing PCI. It further examines gender differences in young STEMI patients, the safety...
Primary PCI dilemmas: when imaging saves the day
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the pivotal role of imaging in resolving dilemmas during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It presents complex cases illustrating challenges such as coronary compression, thrombus burden in large vessels, and culprit lesion identification, including the use of high-definition intravascular ultrasound (HD-IVUS) to reclassify...
Left main complications - Part 2
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session covers intricate complications involving the left main coronary artery (LMCA), highlighting cases of catheter-induced dissections, challenges in chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI, and rare scenarios such as stent entrapment and complex re-interventions. Emphasis is placed on the critical utility of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and...
Fighting intracardiac masses
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on the percutaneous management of intracardiac masses, presenting innovative approaches such as angiovac-assisted vegetation removal, management of mechanical mitral valve complications, and treatment options for right ventricular tumors. It also evaluates the emerging role of percutaneous therapies in infective endocarditis involving TAVI valves...
Imaging-guided calcified lesion PCI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents state-of-the-art imaging-guided interventions for calcified coronary lesions, showcasing modalities such as lithotripsy, rotational atherectomy, and complex calcium modification techniques. It includes case studies highlighting zero-contrast PCI and stenting in challenging anatomies, including left main bifurcation lesions in elderly patients with complex clinical backgrounds.
CTO PCI: understand it, love it
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This educational session provides a comprehensive overview of chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI, elucidating key procedural steps, essential materials, and potential complications. It highlights the significant role of nurses and allied health professionals in supporting the procedure and enhancing patient experience throughout the pre-, intra-, and...
Refining the gold standard: what is new in DES
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores recent advancements in drug-eluting stent (DES) technology, featuring global real-world evidence on short dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with polymer-free DES, angiographic outcomes from pooled TARGET trials, and real-world registry data on various DES platforms. It also presents post-marketing surveillance results and systematic reviews...
Pharmacology without borders, from coronary artherostenosis to radial artery
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the expansive role of pharmacology in interventional cardiology, addressing topics ranging from coronary atherostenosis to radial artery management. Key discussions include the real-world efficacy and safety of intravenous cangrelor-assisted PCI in chronic coronary syndromes, comparative analysis of intra-arterial verapamil versus placebo for...
Innovations in TAVI: TAVI 2.0
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents cutting-edge advancements in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), highlighting the TAVI 2.0 era. It encompasses innovative techniques such as percutaneous and non-fluoroscopic TAVR guided by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), novel alternative access via the left subscapular approach, and patient-tailored commissural alignment assessed through CT...
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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Randomised comparison of intravascular lithotripsy vs. cutting balloon treatment in calcified coronary artery disease – The Short-CUT trial
27 Oct 2025
Aaysha Cader provides her take on the Short-CUT trial presented by Suzanne J. Baron at TCT 2025, in San Francisco.
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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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Harmonising optimal strategy for treatment of coronary artery diseases – bleeding risk: HOST-BR
29 Mar 2025
Daniele Giacoppo and Nicola Ammirabile provide their take on the main results of the HOST-BR trial, presented by Hyo-Soo Kim at ACC.25 in Chicago.
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DAPT-SHOCK-AMI trial: Cangrelor in cardiogenic shock
03 Sep 2025
Kalaivani Mahadevan and Fizzah Choudry provide their take on DAPT-SHOCK-MI presented by Zuzana Motovska at ESC Congress 2025 in Madrid.
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