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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.
FFR- and IVUS-guided PCI of a long and calcified LAD lesion - LIVE case
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
A 71‑year‑old man with hypertension and dyslipidemia presented with CCS class II angina and three‑vessel coronary artery disease. Functional assessment included CT‑derived micro‑FFR, angiography‑based FFR, and stress myocardial scintigraphy. The only hemodynamically significant lesion was a long, calcified lesion of the LAD.
Lesion preparation was performed with...
TAVI procedural complications - Part 3: vascular complications, coronary issues and more
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses critical procedural complications during TAVI, emphasizing vascular issues, coronary complications, and complex bailout scenarios. Through challenging case examples, it offers insights into the management and anticipation of such complications to optimize patient outcomes.
Identifying problems and solving complex anatomies during TAVI
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
A comprehensive session on managing complex anatomies during Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), emphasizing risk markers for peri-operative complications and strategies to address difficult anatomical challenges. Real-world cases illustrate practical approaches and key learnings for handling intricate TAVI scenarios.
Calcified coronary: LIVE Educational Case from Clinique Pasteur - Toulouse, France
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This live educational case from Clinique Pasteur in Toulouse, France, showcases the management of complex calcified coronary lesions through multimodality imaging guidance. It addresses the selection of plaque modification devices and discusses optimal stenting strategies for challenging calcified bifurcation lesions, complemented by live procedural insights and...
The PASCAL IID Registry: A prospective registry for transcatheter edge-to-edge repair in prohibitive risk patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation and complex mitral valve anatomy
17 Sep 2022
Alex Sticchi provides his take on the PASCAL IID Registry and an initial comparison with the CLASP IID. The trial was presented by Jörg Hausleiter during TCT Congress 2022.

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Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair of functional mitral regurgitation in heart failure: Final five-year results from the COAPT Trial
06 Mar 2023
Alex Sticchi & Jonathan Curio provide their take on the clinical trial presented by Gregg W. Stone at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions (ACC.23/WCC).

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EuroPCR 2024 – Short-term data from NOTION-2: TAVR versus SAVI for younger patients with aortic stenosis
15 May 2024
Paris, France, 14-17 May 2024. The Course Directors have selected 3 major Late Breaking Trials (LBTs) that were presented for the first time during the 2024 edition of EuroPCR. These trials were selected on account of their design, outcomes and potential to influence daily clinical practice....
The JenaValve Trilogy™ heart valve system in high surgical risk patients with symptomatic, severe aortic regurgitation: The ALIGN AR Trial
25 Oct 2023
Nicola Ryan provides her take on the ALIGN AR trial which was presented by Vinod H. Thourani at TCT Congress 2023. The Align AR trial is a prospective single-arm investigation device exemption study assessing the safety and efficacy of the Trilogy transcatheter heart valve system in patients with...

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Controlled ring expansion during aortic valve-in-valve: a proof-of-concept CT-scan analysis
24 Jun 2024
Analyze this EIJ image to see how surgical aortic bioprostheses with expandable ring technology can significantly enhance future ViV procedures.
MitrAI score: machine learning models to predict mortality at 12, 24, 36 and 48 months in patients with primary and secondary MR treated by TEER
31 Aug 2024
Jonathan Curio provides his take on the MitrAI score study which was presented by Luigi Biasco at ESC Congress 2024 in London.

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NOTION-3 - Percutaneous coronary intervention in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation
01 Sep 2024
Make the most of the insights from Jacob Thomsen Loenborg’s interview with Chiara De Biase and Ali Nazmi Calik’s article to capture the key takeaways from this trial, simultaneously published in the NEJM, presented at the ESC Congress 2024 in London.

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When transfemoral TAVI is not an option: rethinking alternative access strategies
18 Jun 2026
In this article, Ulrich Schäfer explores the evolving landscape of access strategies in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). While the transfemoral approach remains the gold standard, a significant proportion of patients are not suitable due to peripheral vascular disease or anatomical constraints.
Drawing on clinical evidence and...

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Early intervention in patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis and left ventricular myocardial fibrosis (EVOLVED)
30 Oct 2024
Ali Nazmi Calik provides his take on the EVOLVED trial presented by Marc Dweck at TCT 2024 in Washington.

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