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Innovative strategies in STEMI management
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents innovative strategies in STEMI management, including the treatment of acute saphenous vein graft occlusion, primary PCI via the left internal mammary artery, and a two-step lesion debulking approach. It also covers hybrid drug-coated balloon strategies in complex multivessel disease and the emerging role...
Challenging cases in calcified lesions PCI
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses challenging cases in PCI of heavily calcified lesions. It covers unexpected complications such as silent shockwave failures, interventions in calcified Kawasaki disease, delayed coronary obstructions post-TAVI, and complex left main bifurcation lesions. The session underscores the perseverance required to successfully navigate these demanding...
TAVI sub-studies - Beyond the primary endpoint
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews key sub-studies from major TAVI trials that extend beyond primary endpoints to provide a deeper understanding of valve performance and patient outcomes. It covers comparisons between balloon-expandable and self-expanding valves, long-term real-world data on the Myval valve, echocardiographic outcomes, composite endpoint analyses, and...
Challenges of multivessel disease in ACS
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Dedicated to the challenges of multivessel disease in acute coronary syndrome (ACS), this session explores strategies to identify culprit versus non-culprit lesions and plan multivessel revascularisation using physiology, intravascular imaging, and artificial intelligence. It further discusses the timing considerations for revascularisation, whether ad-hoc or staged, illustrated...
Spotlight - TAVI durability: contemporary evidence and future directions
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focusing on TAVI durability, this session reviews recent clinical evidence from randomized trials and large registries, examining procedural and device-related factors influencing long-term valve performance. It also discusses challenges in follow-up and implications for future trial designs and device monitoring.
When to best combine guided-directed medical therapy and devices at discharge of acute heart failure
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the challenges and strategies in optimizing guided-directed medical therapy for acute heart failure patients, especially those intolerant to up-titration. It also covers the assessment and timing for cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT), highlighting the benefits of combining medical therapy and device implantation to improve...
Challenging TAVI access: exploring transfemoral boundaries and mastering alternative access
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session investigates the boundaries of transfemoral access for TAVI and strategies to safely extend its use. It also provides a comprehensive review of facilitated transfemoral TAVI techniques and explores alternative access options, offering critical insights for managing challenging TAVI cases.
TAVI: head-to-head trials
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents head-to-head comparisons of TAVI devices from recent randomized trials and registries. Highlights include three-year outcomes from the SMART trial, two-year data from the LANDMARK trial on contemporary valves, comparisons of intra- and supra-annular self-expanding valves, evaluations in large annuli, the ALLEGRA trial focusing...
New devices for structural interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the latest advancements in structural interventions with a focus on novel devices and their early clinical outcomes. This session reviews cutting-edge technologies including balloon-expandable TAVI, percutaneous mechanical aspiration for infective endocarditis, and emerging transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement systems, alongside multicenter evaluations of TEER devices in...
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.
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.
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...
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...
Innovations in structural interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Highlighting the forefront of structural heart interventions, this session presents innovations including novel devices and technologies from industry leaders. It features advancements such as a new transseptal left atrial fixation device designed to expand the suitability of transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR).
Imaging guidance in everyday practice
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session emphasizes the role of imaging guidance in everyday interventional cardiology practice. Through challenging cases involving exertional chest pain, unusual coronary anatomy, complex left ventricular access, side branch navigation, and IVUS-guided re-intervention, it underscores the critical value of advanced imaging for diagnostic clarity and procedural...
TAVI in aortic regurgitation with a dedicated valve - LIVE case
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
An 80-year-old male with chronic kidney disease, a history of colon cancer (2013), paroxysmal AF, and LAD PCI 2 weeks earlier presented with symptomatic severe type III AR. He had normal LV function, but early LV dilation. The mechanism of AR was a combination of primary...
Secondary mitral regurgitation: not all patients are the same
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Examining secondary mitral regurgitation, this session differentiates patient phenotypes and discusses the application of updated guideline recommendations. It offers practical guidance on selecting the appropriate device tailored to individual patient characteristics, supported by detailed case studies.
Best complications on calcified lesions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Highlighting challenging cases in calcified coronary lesions, this session presents a series of complications including stuck wires, the Kokeshi phenomenon, and multiple complications within a single vessel. It provides practical insights into rescue techniques and navigating complex procedural challenges.
How to obtain a surgical-liked result in a patient with primary mitral regurgitation?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into achieving surgical-like outcomes in patients with primary mitral regurgitation undergoing transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER). It covers anatomical criteria for optimal patient selection, essential procedural steps including device choice and imaging guidance, and key factors contributing to durable success and patient improvement.
Typical chest pain: atypical angiogram
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the management challenges posed by acute coronary syndromes when angiographic findings are ambiguous or atypical. It highlights the role of intravascular imaging in clarifying diagnoses and discusses recent insights from clinical cases and key studies such as DISCO and the latest NSTEMI EuroIntervention...
