3629 results for «2086»
3629 results
Optimal timing of aspirin discontinuation: when early is too early?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session critically evaluates the optimal timing for aspirin discontinuation after PCI, discussing outcomes of aspirin-free strategies initiated within one month versus three months post-procedure. It considers differential effects of DAPT duration based on ACS presentation and bleeding risk, supported by meta-analyses and real-world data to...
Uncovering ischaemia mechanisms with intracoronary imaging
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the complex mechanisms of ischaemia through the lens of intracoronary imaging, highlighting challenging cases such as very-long, complex woven coronary syndromes, unusual ACS presentations, and the nuanced interplay between physiology and imaging in diagnosing angina in pulmonary hypertension with left main compression.
Bifurcation PCI with complications - Part 1
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses complications encountered during bifurcation PCI through real-world cases involving stent dislodgement, entrapped guidewires, failed wiring techniques, and fractured devices. It highlights technical rescue maneuvers, the role of intravascular imaging, and long-term challenges encountered in managing complex bifurcation lesions to improve procedural success and...
When transcatheter LAA closure becomes challenging
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the technical and clinical challenges encountered during transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) closure, including management of peri-device leaks, alternative access routes like transhepatic approaches, complications following surgical closures, and rare procedural adversities such as accidental aortic puncture.
Interventions for heart failure: shock and beyond
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on interventions for heart failure, this session presents data on mitral regurgitation post-alcohol septal ablation, outcomes from high-risk PCI supported by Impella CP, evolving trends in ECMO utilization for cardiogenic shock, and six-month patient outcomes guided by shock team management strategies.
Best cases in stable CAD
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session showcases exemplary cases in stable coronary artery disease, emphasizing complex diagnostic and therapeutic challenges such as ambiguous angiographic findings, refractory vasospastic angina, catastrophic no-reflow phenomena, and the application of physiology-guided PCI and coronary sinus reducers.
New data in DCB outcomes
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore emerging evidence on drug-coated balloon (DCB) outcomes, featuring intravascular lithotripsy combined with DCB in calcified small vessels, OCT-guided PCI registries, predictors of angiographic success post-sirolimus-coated balloon angioplasty, and clinical impact in multivessel coronary artery disease management.
New frontiers - The evolving role of nurses and allied professionals
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores the evolving role of nurses and allied professionals in interventional cardiology, addressing challenges in role definitions, collaborative responsibilities with physicians, and strategies for professional recognition and safety enhancement within the cath lab environment.
Redo TAVI challenges
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on the complexities of redo transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), this session covers innovative techniques such as jailed-balloon to prevent sinus sequestration, CT-guided emergency valve-in-valve procedures, alternative access routes, and strategies to manage coronary occlusion risks during multiple valve interventions.
AI adoption in the cathlab of tomorrow - Intravascular imaging applications
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines the integration of artificial intelligence in intravascular imaging within the cath lab, identifying unmet needs in OCT interpretation, exploring AI's role in enhancing procedural decision-making and trust, and discussing barriers to implementation such as prediction reliability and clinical actionability.
Atypical STEMI presentations
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Investigate atypical presentations of STEMI and the unique challenges they pose in clinical management. This session covers case studies including high bleeding risk patients, mechanical complications post-surgery, spontaneous coronary artery dissection, and recurrent events, emphasizing tailored therapeutic approaches.
TTVR: novel techniques and new horizons
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore novel techniques and emerging technologies in transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR). This session showcases innovative devices and approaches, early clinical experiences, and strategies to address challenges such as pacemaker leads and failed tricuspid TEER procedures.
Coronary interventions: first-in-man and novel devices
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore pioneering advancements in coronary interventions with first-in-man and novel devices. This session presents groundbreaking studies including cryotherapy for vulnerable plaques, a novel intravascular crossing system for coronary CTOs, sirolimus-coated retrievable scaffold therapy for in-stent restenosis, real-time intravascular photoacoustic imaging of lipid-rich plaques, and the inaugural...
Mitral valve-in-valve, valve-in-ring, valve-in-mac: the good, the bad and the ugly
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the complexities of mitral valve interventions, focusing on valve-in-valve, valve-in-ring, and valve-in-mitral annular calcification (MAC) procedures. It addresses troubleshooting in high-risk valve-in-MAC cases, urgent transcatheter mitral valve implantation supported by microaxial flow pumps, challenges in delivering balloon expandable valves transeptally, and innovative...
Complex left main patients and PCI
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addressed the complexities of left main PCI, focusing on managing hemodynamic uncertainty in high-risk interventions, advanced techniques such as ultra-low contrast rota-tripsy PCI, precise stent positioning, and pragmatic approaches to CHIP cases, emphasizing contrast-sparing strategies and best practice balancing.
Cardiogenic shock: identifying the cause and tailoring the treatment
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on the critical evaluation and management of cardiogenic shock by identifying its underlying causes and tailoring treatment accordingly. It presents complex cases including free wall rupture bail-out strategies, management dilemmas in inferior STEMI complicated by incomplete ventricular rupture, multifactorial culprit lesions, refractory hypotension...
Intracoronary imaging to guided DCB PCI
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the role of intracoronary imaging techniques such as OCT and IVUS in guiding drug-coated balloon (DCB) PCI. It explores novel imaging-guided algorithms for complex bifurcations, prediction of drug-eluting balloon failure, management of calcified nodules, re-entry into true lumen during CTO, and tackling aneurysms...
Bifurcation PCI with complications - Part 2
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the challenges and complications encountered during bifurcation PCI. Topics include managing the hairpin hazard, advanced techniques for coronary guidewire entrapment, dual device failure in complex interventions, strategies for trifurcation lesions, and the implications of tissue entrapment in malapposed stents within the left main...
Complex distal LM PCI challenges (trifurcations and more)
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focusing on the intricacies of complex distal left main PCI, this session covers challenging trifurcation lesions and emergency interventions. It includes IVUS-guided approaches for trifurcation PCI, management of calcified left main trifurcations, and multidisciplinary team rescue strategies for unstable left main bifurcation disease.
Images that speak for themselves
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This visually-driven session presents compelling clinical cases where imaging played a decisive role. Cases include unexpected challenges following transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement, severe hypertension in a young athlete, atypical coronary artery anatomy, critical moments of cardiac arrest, and unique coronary artery findings resembling a spider web.