3648 results for «2498»
3648 results
TAVI for degenerated surgical aortic bioprotheses: procedural challenges
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the procedural challenges inherent in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for degenerated surgical aortic bioprostheses. It covers high-risk valve-in-valve implantation cases as last-resort therapies, management of drifting bioprostheses, and interventions in failed small non-fracturable valves threatening coronary arteries. Techniques such as BASILICA and...
Unusual NSTEMI lesions and cases
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents a collection of unusual NSTEMI cases characterized by atypical lesion patterns and diagnostic challenges. Topics include surprising unstable angina presentations, complex ostial lesions of the left circumflex artery, and the critical role of OCT imaging in preventing adverse outcomes.
From left to right: different perspectives on heart failure management
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Exploring diverse perspectives on heart failure management, this session presents a range of complex clinical cases. Topics include facilitated treatment of post-myocardial infarction interventricular septal defects, left ventricular perforation following Impella placement, diagnostic challenges in shock scenarios, the implications of severe right ventricular dysfunction on left...
Re-intervention challenges after first aortic valve replacement
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Addressing the challenges of re-intervention after initial aortic valve replacement, this session highlights advanced valve-in-valve TAVI strategies, including leaflet modification techniques, management of extreme coronary obstruction risks, and complex anatomical considerations such as post-Bentall root anatomy.
Value of imaging for treatment of calcified lesions
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the critical value of imaging in the treatment of calcified coronary lesions. It reviews techniques for lesion modification, including innovative balloon-based strategies and multimodality approaches for balloon-uncrossable calcified left main bifurcations. The session also discusses the tactical cracking of calcified plaques and strategies...
Bioresorbable devices in clinical practice
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines the evolving role of bioresorbable devices in coronary intervention, showcasing hybrid PCI strategies, novel applications in myocardial bridging, and innovative solutions for complex coronary lesions, including the use of bioadaptors and dual-device techniques.
Best clinical CTO cases
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents exemplary clinical cases in chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI, illustrating advanced procedural strategies and complication management. Cases include retrograde CTO-PCI complicated by catheter-induced dissection, expansion of antegrade CTO PCI limits with hybrid approaches, successful combined antegrade and retrograde hydrodynamic contrast recanalisation, and staged...
Primary PCI in challenging anatomy
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focusing on primary PCI in challenging coronary anatomies, this session covers intracoronary thrombolysis for ectasia, imaging-guided no-stent strategies in vein graft occlusions, and management of coronary aneurysms presenting with acute coronary syndromes, highlighting tailored interventional approaches.
Rescue PCI for acute or unusual left main lesions
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores rescue PCI techniques for acute and unusual left main coronary lesions, highlighting complex cases such as left main compression syndrome in pulmonary hypertension, and challenging strategies in acute coronary syndromes with left main occlusion and anatomical variations.
FFR- and IVUS-guided PCI of a long and calcified LAD lesion - LIVE case
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
A 71‑year‑old man with hypertension and dyslipidemia presented with CCS class II angina and three‑vessel coronary artery disease. Functional assessment included CT‑derived micro‑FFR, angiography‑based FFR, and stress myocardial scintigraphy. The only hemodynamically significant lesion was a long, calcified lesion of the LAD.
Lesion preparation was performed with...
Identifying problems and solving complex anatomies during TAVI
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
A comprehensive session on managing complex anatomies during Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), emphasizing risk markers for peri-operative complications and strategies to address difficult anatomical challenges. Real-world cases illustrate practical approaches and key learnings for handling intricate TAVI scenarios.
Effective strategies for preventing and resolving complications of PCI in STEMI or left main patients: a case-based educational session
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This case-based educational session focuses on the prevention and resolution of PCI complications in STEMI and left main patients. It offers a cross-geographic perspective on prompt recognition, risk evaluation, and diverse management techniques to improve patient outcomes in high-risk PCI scenarios.
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.
RESIL-Card in action: early European experience and lessons from the first users
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents the early European experience with the RESIL-Card tool, designed to optimize interventional cardiology care pathways during crises. It includes practical insights from early adopters, updates on dissemination efforts across Europe, strategies for engaging patients and organizations, and discussions on national and EU political...
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...
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.
Complication management in CTO PCI - Part 1
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses complication management during chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary interventions. It covers strategies for unexpected coronary complications, managing tamponade without visible perforation, rescue techniques for atherectomy-related perforations, managing dry pericardial tamponade after septal branch perforation, and challenges when retrograde approaches encounter thrombosis in...
CTO PCI: technical developments
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights technical developments in CTO PCI, featuring comparative insights from the ONUBA-CTO study on retrograde versus antegrade approaches, sex-based differences in long-term outcomes, management of balloon-undilatable lesions, the role of virtual reality audiovisual distraction, the impact of core laboratory feedback with OCT, and contemporary...
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...
When ECMO is used in complex pulmonary embolism
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Examine the critical role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in managing complex pulmonary embolism cases. This session covers ECMO-supported interventions for central pulmonary artery occlusions, combined treatments including thrombectomy, and unique cases such as right atrial thrombus complications and pioneering ECMO-supported thrombo-embolectomy procedures.