3649 results for «2491»
3649 results
Real world practice inspiring new evidence generation in structural heart
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This LIVE case session showcases real-world clinical practice driving new evidence in structural heart interventions, with a focus on TAVI. It features expert insights into pre-procedural imaging and sizing, treatment strategies, procedural techniques, and post-procedural management. The session also introduces the novel Myval Octapro+ transcatheter heart...
Aortic regurgitation in 2026
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Get a comprehensive overview of contemporary management strategies for aortic regurgitation, a condition that remains frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated despite significant advances in transcatheter therapies thanks to this EuroPCR 2026 session.
The programme reviews current diagnostic and treatment pathways, including guideline-based management and the role of surgical...
Pulmonary embolism intervention: a turning point in defining success
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores the evolving objectives of pulmonary embolism treatment, highlighting the shift from simple patient stabilisation to a more comprehensive approach to recovery. It introduces the novel Transforming Fixation (TFX) technology and its role in improving catheter stability and access to the pulmonary vasculature. Drawing...
LDL-C management: should it begin in the cathlab?
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session examines the evolving role of LDL cholesterol management in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), with a focus on the potential benefits of initiating intensive lipid-lowering strategies early in the patient pathway.
The discussion reviews emerging evidence on PCSK9 inhibition in elective PCI...
Active unloading with Impella heart pumps in elective and emergent patients
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents the latest evidence on the use of microaxial Impella heart pumps in both elective high-risk and emergent cardiogenic shock patients. It highlights the importance of organised systems of care in improving survival outcomes and explores current data and expert consensus on mechanical circulatory...
Ascending into the future with drug-coated balloons
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Step into the future of interventional cardiology with comprehensive insights into drug‑coated balloons (DCB). This session covers the new DCB ARC guidelines, previews findings from the impactful BASKET BALL randomised trial, and examines real-world evidence from the SCORE registry. It also addresses the optimisation of acute...
Disrupting the aorta and valves: the next transcatheter wave
18 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Delve into the next wave of transcatheter interventions disrupting the aorta and valves. This session covers pioneering minimally invasive ascending aortic repair, novel polymeric aortic valve implants, and innovative devices for tricuspid repair and leaflet replacement.
IVUS and NIRS imaging: a pathway to improve outcomes in stable and acute coronary syndromes
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
IVUS-guided PCI is well established in complex coronary interventions, but combining it with near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is opening a new dimension by linking vessel geometry with plaque biology.
This EuroPCR 2026session explores how IVUS-NIRS imaging improves PCI planning and risk stratification in both stable and acute coronary...
The Physiology Course - Introduction
18 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
The Physiology Course introduction welcomes participants and provides an overview of the importance of coronary physiology, outlining the program designed in collaboration with EuroPCR.
Artificial intelligence-powered precision: CT-guided PCI and the future of image-guided therapy
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Image-guided PCI is entering a new era, driven by artificial intelligence and advanced CT technologies that are reshaping how coronary interventions are planned and performed.
This EuroPCR 2026 session explores the integration of photon-counting CT into PCI workflows, highlighting its improved spatial resolution, enhanced plaque characterisation and...
The physiological mindset: foundations every modern operator must own
18 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the fundamental principles governing coronary blood flow regulation, emphasizing coronary autoregulation and the influence of epicardial haemodynamics on vascular morphology. Participants deepen their understanding of coronary physiology beyond formulas, exploring the intersection of physiology and atherosclerosis.
DCB: does coating morphology matter for distal embolisation and clinical outcomes?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Drug-coated balloon (DCB) therapy continues to evolve, with increasing attention on how coating design may influence drug transfer, vessel response and downstream clinical outcomes.
This EuroPCR 2026 session examines the role of coating morphology, comparing amorphous and crystalline technologies and their implications for drug delivery efficiency and...
Physiology in the real world: how to measure, when to trust it, what to do?
18 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides comprehensive insights into coronary physiology assessment tools, emphasizing techniques for reliable haemodynamic measurements and exploring clinical considerations surrounding coronary spasms and myocardial bridges.
Rapid fire session on next generation structural heart and valve therapies
18 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
An intensive rapid-fire session presenting the latest advancements in next-generation structural heart and valve therapies, including novel transcatheter systems for aortic and mitral valve repair, innovative solutions for tricuspid regurgitation, and implant-free PFO closure technologies.
MagicTouch sirolimus-coated balloon for coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease treatment: where evidence meets experience
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines the clinical evidence and experiential insights regarding the MagicTouch sirolimus-coated balloon (SCB) for treating coronary and peripheral artery disease. It reviews long-term comparative data versus paclitaxel-coated balloons, application techniques, integration into current practices, and findings from major trials such as SIRONA and SIMPLE-DM,...
Rapid fire session on vascular innovation, interventional technologies and hypertension
18 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This rapid fire session showcased cutting-edge innovations in vascular interventions, interventional technologies, and hypertension management. Highlights included three-dimensional OCT-guided ultrafast laser atherectomy for calcified lesions, a novel biodegradable metallic stent, intelligent pressure-controlled perfusion to prevent acute limb ischemia, a microneedle balloon catheter, personalized arterial hypertension control...
Angiography-based physiology: time to change your routine clinical practice?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers a critical appraisal of angiography-based physiology, with a focus on virtual fractional flow reserve (vFFR) technology. It reviews the latest clinical evidence, including insights from the FAST study programme and the FAST III randomised controlled trial. Gain a clear understanding of current guideline...
Beyond visualisation: the value and future of 4D intracardiac echocardiography in tricuspid repair and replacement
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the transformative role of 4D intracardiac echocardiography in guiding tricuspid edge-to-edge repair (TEER) and valve replacement for tricuspid regurgitation. This session highlights how real-time, high-resolution imaging enhances procedural efficiency and safety, reducing reliance on general anesthesia and shortening procedure times compared to traditional imaging modalities.
The microcirculation: the next frontier in coronary practice
18 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Delve into the complexities of coronary microcirculation and its clinical implications. This session highlighted advanced diagnostic techniques such as bolus and continuous thermodilution, the interpretation of microvascular resistance reserve, and practical guidance on establishing a high-impact ANOCA clinic to manage microvascular angina and coronary dysfunction.
Where to leave less behind: non-invasive CT and angiography-derived physiology for DCB lesion selection
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session elucidates the role of non-invasive coronary CT and angiography-derived physiology in guiding lesion selection for drug-eluting balloon PCI. It emphasises integrating anatomical and physiological data to refine lesion preparation, strategy, and validation beyond angiography, and identifies scenarios where DEB PCI may not be optimal,...
