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First-in-human studies in cardiovascular devices: from first 10 patients to global innovation — How efficient early studies advance emerging technologies
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Understand the pivotal role of first-in-human studies in advancing cardiovascular device innovation through operational insights from early patient experiences. This session reviews cutting-edge technologies including percutaneous left ventricular assist devices, transcatheter leaflet augmentation, physiology-guided PCI, synchronized diaphragmatic stimulation, pulmonary artery denervation, and perspectives on translating early...
How to safely perform a retrograde CTO PCI: step-by-step guidance
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers step-by-step guidance on safely performing retrograde chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It covers the fundamentals of retrograde setup and collateral crossing, execution of a controlled reverse CART technique, and addresses common pitfalls with practical tips to improve procedural success and...
New evidence for coronary physiology in epicardial disease
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore new evidence in coronary physiology related to epicardial disease through analyses of landmark trials and registries. Topics include five-year follow-up data from DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR-SWEDEHEART, complete revascularization in elderly myocardial infarction patients, angiography-derived versus pressure wire assessments, prognostic implications of CT angiography-derived physiology, and the...
TAVI in heart failure is possible
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session demonstrates the feasibility of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in patients with heart failure through a series of challenging cases. It covers sequential management of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy with aortic stenosis, advanced heart failure interventions, staged approaches in cardiogenic shock, and complex percutaneous interventions...
Post myocardial infarction and iatrogenic VSDs: case-based decision taking
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on decision-making in post-myocardial infarction and iatrogenic ventricular septal defects (VSDs) through illustrative cases. It covers transcatheter closure techniques, zero contrast interventions guided by echocardiography, and innovative approaches to late and residual VSDs following congenital heart surgery.
Challenging clinical scenarios in STEMI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores challenging clinical scenarios in STEMI, including coronary embolisation from aortic valve vegetation, blunt chest trauma-related STEMI, intramural hematoma diagnostics with multimodality imaging, acute stent thrombosis during dengue recovery, and advanced clot removal techniques beyond standard aspiration devices.
CTO ADVANCED Level III: LIVE Educational Cases from Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud, France & University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This advanced educational session features live complex chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI cases from Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud and University Hospital Basel. It emphasizes optimizing strategy selection, procedural efficiency across diverse CTO anatomies, and integrating advanced techniques into routine complex practice.
Left main PCI: technical limits
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This comprehensive session reviews the technical challenges and current strategies in left main PCI. Topics include provisional versus DK crush approaches, IVUS-based assessment of ostial LAD lesions, long-term outcomes of DCB use in left main bifurcations, stenting strategies for complex lesions, and the prognostic value of...
Let's train! How to build a functional training programme for our team?
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the common barriers to effective cathlab training and offers a structured approach to building a functional training program tailored to your team's needs. Emphasis is placed on sustainable training models, teamwork, and evaluation methods to ensure competency development and continuous improvement in interventional...
TAVI procedural complications - Part 9: coronary occlusion, difficult aortic valve crossing and more
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the management of complex TAVI procedural complications, including coronary occlusion and difficult valve crossing. This session presents innovative bailout techniques, diagnostic challenges, and case-based discussions highlighting acute coronary syndrome post-TAVI and nuanced approaches to valve-in-valve interventions.
Mitral interventions: procedural risk assessment and interventions
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on mitral valve interventions, this session covers procedural risk assessment and outcomes following transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER). Topics include predictive risk scores, technical complexity, pulmonary artery pressure indices, right ventricle-pulmonary artery coupling, and novel imaging predictors influencing procedural success and patient prognosis.
Ambiguous left main lesions: how to assess severity and make the right decision
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Addressing the complexities of ambiguous left main coronary lesions, this session elucidates the integration of physiology, intracoronary imaging, and CT scanning for comprehensive assessment. It highlights multimodality diagnostic strategies and decision-making frameworks to guide appropriate revascularization.
Inflammation and cardiovascular risk
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Exploring the interplay between inflammation and cardiovascular risk, this session reviews contemporary research on residual risk post-PCI, inflammatory markers in coronary artery disease especially in type 2 diabetes and ACS, and prognostic tools including lipoprotein(a) and systemic inflammation indices.
Modern risk prediction in TAVI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines modern risk prediction models in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). It presents novel scoring systems, the prognostic significance of cardiac damage extent and progression, and the impact of multivalvular disease, enhancing patient stratification and outcome prediction.
Imaging-guided strategy for understanding coronary calcification
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focusing on coronary calcification, this session teaches the application of CT and intracoronary imaging to characterize calcium patterns, select appropriate modification tools, and assess procedural success. It emphasizes imaging-guided strategies to optimize treatment of calcified coronary lesions.
Imaging evaluation in structural heart interventions
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers a comprehensive evaluation of imaging techniques applied in structural heart interventions. It covers innovative studies including the impact of Dapagliflozin on multivalvular disease post-TAVI, advanced fusion methods combining CT and echocardiography to assess aortic stenosis severity, and the clinical relevance of the fibrocalcific...
Identifying and planning protected temporary mechanical circulatory support-based procedures in high-risk patients
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides an in-depth update on protected temporary mechanical circulatory support-based procedures in high-risk cardiac patients. It covers patient identification criteria, device selection, and multidisciplinary planning to optimize outcomes in protected PCI, ventricular ablation, and surgical contexts.
New platforms for coronary lesions treatment
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Delve into the latest developments in coronary lesion treatment platforms through this session, highlighting real-world performance data of novel drug-eluting stents like Eternia and Evermine 50. It also presents preclinical insights on biomimetic CD31-coated stents, long-term outcomes of the Fantom BRS platform, and innovative randomized trials...
Risk stratification and reperfusion strategies for acute and subacute pulmonary embolism
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focus on risk stratification and reperfusion strategies for acute and subacute pulmonary embolism through this session. It discusses the impact of elective endovascular therapies in intermediate-high risk patients, intraprocedural complications, and early mortality associated with catheter interventions. Additionally, it reviews real-world outcomes of catheter-directed therapy, national...
The pearl of unloading with mechanical circulatory support
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Delve into the critical aspects of mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock, focusing on device selection, assessment of persistent congestion, and the application of unloading tools to improve patient management and outcomes.
