3628 results for «98»
3628 results
Improving interventional care and occupational safety
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses advancements in interventional cardiology care quality and occupational safety. Key topics include patient-centered care perspectives, optimized catheterization lab scheduling, the impact of procedural volumes on outcomes, and innovations in radiation protection technologies.
High-risk PCI: how to optimise the result
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on high-risk PCI, this session presents strategies to optimize procedural outcomes in complex cases. Discussions include contemporary approaches to challenging coronary anatomy, the role of balloon aortic valvuloplasty as a bridge to Impella-supported interventions, advanced mechanical support and thrombectomy in cardiogenic shock related to left...
Beyond valves: expanding the structural toolbox
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session expands the scope of structural heart interventions beyond valve therapies. It covers embolic protection in high-risk intracardiac procedures, outcomes of paravalvular leak closures, novel aortic root stent-graft research, cerebral ischemia predictors after TEVAR, and transcatheter ASD closure techniques.
Choosing the right tool to treat calcified bifurcation
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides expert guidance on managing calcified bifurcation lesions. It highlights identification of high-risk scenarios, the role of coronary CT angiography and intravascular imaging in tool selection, and specialized techniques for treating calcified nodules in the left main coronary artery.
Outcomes in tricuspid valve intervention
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews contemporary clinical outcomes of tricuspid valve interventions. Topics include interim results from the Cardiovalve replacement system trial, the impact of atrial fibrillation on tricuspid TEER, residual regurgitation implications, afterload mismatch post-intervention, and long-term bioprosthetic valve durability.
Addressing complications in calcified lesions
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the complexities and management strategies for complications arising in calcified coronary lesions. Topics include advanced techniques such as puncturing the seal, handling lethal complications on calcified vessels, managing rare rotational atherectomy wire fractures, addressing massive stent deformation due to jailed rotawires, innovative...
The thin line between success and failure in MedTech start ups - Lessons learnt
18 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines critical success factors for MedTech start-ups through real-world examples, discussing challenges, investment dynamics, and the pivotal role of the Chief Medical Officer and investor syndicates in fostering sustainable growth.
Repair or replace the tricuspid valve: how to decide?
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on decision-making in tricuspid valve interventions, balancing the choice between repair and replacement. It covers clinical and anatomical criteria guiding treatment selection, pacing lead management from an electrophysiological and surgical perspective, and the application of multimodality imaging—including TTE, TOE, and CT—to inform real-world...
Interventional therapy for hypertension
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses interventional therapies for hypertension, emphasizing patient selection for renal denervation and integration of this technique within comprehensive hypertension management. It also reviews available renal denervation technologies, optimal procedural approaches, and considerations for interventional treatment of renal artery stenosis.
What bench testing teaches us about real world PCI
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores bench testing insights into real-world percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Topics include comparative expansion ratios of coronary stents, prognostic assessments after drug-coated balloon treatments, mechanical performance of magnesium scaffolds in bifurcations, preclinical safety and computational modeling of bioresorbable polymer-coated stents, and evaluations of commonly...
Mitral TEER beyond the routine: complex and complicated cases
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores complex and complicated cases of mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) beyond routine practice. It addresses challenges such as device failures, late complications, acute left ventricular dysfunction related to afterload changes, stepwise approaches to overcome procedural failures, rescue strategies in cardiogenic shock, and tailored...
AI for clinical and academic cardiology knowledge work: innovation or academic misconduct ? Literature search, data extraction and responsible use
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session critically examines the role of artificial intelligence in clinical and academic cardiology, focusing on its application in literature search, evidence synthesis, and report structuring. It discusses responsible AI use, emphasizing the balance between assistance and academic integrity, and features a debate on authorship, transparency,...
A critical appraisal of the recent evidence in the LAA closure field
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session critically appraises recent evidence in the left atrial appendage (LAA) closure field, focusing on landmark trials such as CHAMPION-AF and CLOSURE AF. It discusses how these findings may influence patient selection and clinical practice, offering guidance on integrating new evidence into decision-making for stroke...
Artificial intelligence and advanced imaging in coronary interventions
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores the integration of artificial intelligence with advanced imaging modalities in coronary interventions. Topics include quantitative myocardial blood flow assessment via co-registered CCTA and angiography, AI-guided real-time procedural support, novel video frame interpolation techniques, high-risk plaque identification through AI-derived OCT stress mapping, and validation...
Atrioventricular valve interventions in unusual clinical scenarios
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents a series of complex atrioventricular valve interventions performed in unusual clinical scenarios, illustrating innovative approaches such as transcatheter tricuspid valve-in-valve post-heart transplant, dual mitral and tricuspid clipping via single access, and TEER in congenital heart anomalies. It highlights procedural complexities and novel solutions...
Rethinking coronary artery disease: from ischaemia to atheroma - Implications of the Lancet Commission for Interventional Cardiology
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session invites a re-evaluation of coronary artery disease by shifting focus from ischemia to atheroma, integrating insights from the Lancet Commission for Interventional Cardiology. It explores the significance of plaque burden, biology, and inflammation in guiding PCI decisions and outlines the future role of PCI...
Unconventional situations during cardiovascular interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses unconventional and challenging scenarios encountered during cardiovascular interventions, focusing on managing complications effectively in the cathlab. Through detailed case presentations from Argentina, Chile, and Colombia, it explores innovative approaches to acute aortic valve regurgitation, TAVI complications in bicuspid anatomy, and diagnostic dilemmas in...
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.
STEMI presenting with cardiogenic shock
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session covers acute management of STEMI presenting with cardiogenic shock, illustrating advanced interventional strategies and support devices such as ECMO, IABP, and Impella. It reviews complex clinical scenarios including acute left main occlusion and multivessel disease, offering critical insights into emergent care and decision-making.
Stent failure evaluation with intracoronary imaging
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides an in-depth evaluation of stent failure using intracoronary imaging modalities such as IVUS and OCT. It presents diverse cases illustrating late drug-eluting stent failure, in-stent restenosis, neoatherosclerosis, and complications following rotational atherectomy, underscoring imaging's role in diagnosis and guiding reintervention.