3629 results for «951»
3629 results
New insights into pharmacological treatment for STEMI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents the latest pharmacological advances in the treatment of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). It covers safety data on ticagrelor monotherapy post-primary PCI, the impact of P2Y12 inhibitor pretreatment, effects of dapagliflozin on myocardial remodeling, and considerations for bleeding risk and vascular preparation strategies...
Beyond coronary arteries: SVG and peripheral interventions
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session expands focus beyond coronary arteries to cover interventions in saphenous vein grafts (SVG) and peripheral arteries. It reviews long-term clinical outcomes of SVG PCI, real-world data from coronary artery bypass graft interventions, and advances in ultrasound-guided treatments of peripheral artery lesions, including predictors of...
Shock: enhancing our pathways of care
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores advancements in the management pathways for patients experiencing cardiogenic shock, particularly those complicating STEMI. It discusses patient characteristics, timing of PCI procedures, updated SCAI shock staging, representation in clinical trials, and angiographic findings in shockable out-of-hospital cardiac arrest cases, aiming to enhance clinical...
Diversity in coronary artery disease treatment
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focusing on the diversity in coronary artery disease treatment, this session highlights challenges ranging from maintaining interventional cardiology services during conflict to the influence of comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes mellitus on prognosis and risk assessment. It also presents clinical outcomes related to stent thrombosis...
Complex coronary artery intervention: how DCB can help us
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the role of Drug-Coated Balloons (DCB) in managing complex coronary artery interventions. It covers DCB-based PCI approaches in challenging lesions, compares clinical outcomes between Paclitaxel-coated balloon-only PCI and other strategies, and evaluates the effectiveness of DCB versus Drug-Eluting Stents (DES) in de...
Complication management in CTO PCI - Part 2
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on managing complications during chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI procedures. It presents challenging cases including artery perforations, donor vessel-related procedural difficulties, and intramural hematoma rescue guided by intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). Strategies to address in-stent CTO and the unpredictable nature of CTO PCI complications...
Nightmare scenarios in the cathlab
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents challenging and unexpected scenarios encountered in the catheterisation laboratory, highlighting critical complications such as stent-induced coronary dissections, acute arterial occlusions, and procedural catastrophes. Real-life cases illustrate emergency management strategies, including rescue techniques for vascular complications and early recognition of acute syndromes, underscoring the...
Left main PCI-complex procedures
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session covers complex left main coronary artery PCI procedures that challenge standard algorithms. It includes tackling chronic total occlusions of the left main, managing spontaneous coronary artery dissection in patients on ECMO, handling stent dislodgement, and addressing complex trifurcation lesions, providing comprehensive insights into advanced...
CT and intracoronary imaging evaluation of coronary disease
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on advanced imaging modalities for evaluating coronary artery disease, including the clinical application of CT angiography and intracoronary imaging techniques like OCT and IVUS. Topics encompass barriers to OCT usage, the impact of plaque composition on PCI outcomes, advances in photon-counting CT technology,...
Calcified lesions: when one dedicated device is not enough
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the need for multiple dedicated devices in the treatment of calcified coronary lesions. It discusses combined orbital and rotational atherectomy techniques, debulking in complex high-risk patients, and the integration of atherectomy with intravascular lithotripsy systems. Emphasis is placed on physiology and imaging-guided approaches...
Left main PCI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the complexities of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) involving the left main coronary artery. It features challenging clinical cases including acute total occlusion with cardiogenic shock, innovative techniques like the inverted Double TAP for trifurcations, mechanical circulatory support integration, management of stent complications, and...
TAVI procedural challenges
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines procedural challenges encountered during Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), especially in complex anatomical and clinical contexts. Topics include TAVI after prior mitral valve procedures, combined use of left ventricular assist devices and rotablation, navigating challenging aortic anatomies, and managing extensive calcification. The session...
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...
Combined mitral intervention and LAA closure: LIVE Educational Case from Rigshospitalet Heart Centre - Copenhagen, Denmark
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers a comprehensive educational experience on combined mitral intervention and LAA closure. It identifies ideal candidates, addresses procedural challenges of performing both interventions in a single session, and provides a detailed, step-by-step guide through a live case from Rigshospitalet Heart Centre.
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...
Controversies and conversations in TAVI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses key controversies and discussions in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), including the role of invasive coronary angiography prior to TAVI, use of cangrelor during combined TAVI and high-risk PCI, and discrepancies in aortic valve stenosis assessment methods. Additional topics cover operator models, valve...
Complex calcified lesion: LIVE Educational Case from Leipzig Heart Centre - Leipzig, Germany
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session from Leipzig Heart Centre offers an in-depth exploration of complex calcified coronary lesions. It covers the challenges in managing these lesions, emphasizes effective preparation strategies, and highlights the essential role of intravascular imaging. The session includes patient presentation, detailed imaging analysis, strategic operator planning,...
Diagnosis and management of INOCA and ANOCA
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on the diagnosis and management of ischemia and angina with non-obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA and ANOCA). It presents safety data from coronary function testing, patient outcomes after comprehensive ischemia assessment, and endotype-specific treatment effects. Further topics include coronary sinus reducer therapy, the impact...
Assessing coronaries in ACS with intracoronary imaging
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the critical role of intracoronary imaging in evaluating acute coronary syndromes (ACS). It discusses the management of complex lesion morphologies involving calcium and thrombus, the diagnostic power of OCT in decision-making, challenges beyond angiography in right coronary artery pathology, and the identification of...
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...
