3186 results for «3725»
3186 results
Challenging cases from the East
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session from Eastern cardiology centers addresses complex interventional challenges including recurrent left internal mammary artery (LIMA) failure, management of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) complications, and treatment of heavily calcified coronary lesions. Through detailed case presentations and key learnings, it offers valuable insights into successful...
TAVI in small annulus - LIVE Case
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
A 65-year-old female with obesity, diabetes mellitus, a history of stroke, atrial fibrillation, and RBBB on ECG, presented with symptomatic aortic stenosis and two-vessel coronary disease (OM and LAD, QFR: 0.70). Echocardiography and CT showed normal LV function (55%), a small annulus (370 mm²), and a...
Precision without a scaffold - When, why and how to use DCB in de novo lesions
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session provided an in-depth examination of drug-coated balloon (DCB) use in de novo coronary lesions, emphasizing patient selection, lesion preparation, and procedural technique. Clinical evidence and real-world cases illustrated when and why DCBs represent a precise alternative to stenting, particularly in small vessels, high bleeding...
Imaging to the rescue
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session highlighted the pivotal role of advanced intracoronary imaging techniques, particularly OCT, in complex case management such as in-stent restenosis and thrombus evaluation. Through real-world cases, it demonstrated how imaging complements physiology to guide therapeutic decisions, including the use of drug-coated balloons beyond native coronary...
Coronary Pot Pourri - 2
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session presents a diverse range of complex coronary interventions, highlighting advanced techniques and strategies. Topics include the use of ECMO support for high-risk PCI and TAVI in cardiogenic shock, innovative approaches in left main interventions, challenging stent optimisation, and management of patients with combined severe...
Innovations in stentless coronary intervention: from DCB technologies to bioresorbable scaffolds
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session delves into the evolving landscape of stentless coronary interventions, focusing on the structural diversity of Drug-Coated Balloons (DCB) and the promising future of bioresorbable scaffolds (BRS). It emphasizes the role of intracoronary imaging, particularly OCT, in optimizing these therapies. Attendees gain a comprehensive understanding...
Renal denervation today and tomorrow
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
Renal denervation is re-emerging as a valuable therapeutic option for selected patients with hypertension.
This session explores how current evidence, consensus statements, and guidelines inform patient selection for ultrasound renal denervation, while providing practical insight into how the procedure is performed in daily practice.
Beyond the technical aspects,...
Challenging CTO Interventions - Part 2
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session addresses the complexities of chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions with a collection of challenging cases employing advanced techniques. Topics include IVUS-assisted recanalisation, hybrid approaches incorporating 3D wiring, retrograde interventions after antegrade failure, and management of procedural complications such as vessel rupture. The session also...
Abstracts - Part 2
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session compiles recent clinical abstracts addressing diverse topics in interventional cardiology. Highlights include the HYBRID-CTO approach from a prospective case series, the cardiovascular impact of empagliflozin in type 2 diabetes, off-label use of intravascular lithotripsy for resistant in-stent lesions, and experiences with non-hyperaemic pressure ratios...
Beyond the horizon - Shaping the future of cardiology through meaningful innovation in structural heart and coronary - LIVE Case
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This live case–based session explores how innovation is shaping structural heart and coronary interventions.
A real-time TAVI case in a degenerated aortic valve highlights pre-procedural imaging, sizing strategies, procedural decision-making, and post-procedural care.
The session also reviews ongoing and upcoming Myval THV trials, showing how new technologies impact...
Global momentum of Shockwave intravascular lithotripsy: evidence, experience and evolution
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session examines the growing global experience in the treatment of calcified coronary lesions, bringing together updated clinical evidence and real-world practice.
Recent data are discussed alongside insights from high-volume operators to show how calcium modification strategies are evolving and being integrated into contemporary PCI workflows.
By combining...
Vascular interventions for the invasive cardiologist
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session delivers a comprehensive overview of recent guideline changes in peripheral vascular disease and shares expert cardiologist experiences in various vascular interventions through case-based discussions. It also focuses on recognizing and managing peripheral vascular complications effectively to optimize patient outcomes.
Challenging STEMI scenarios - Part 1
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session addresses challenging STEMI scenarios with a focus on atypical presentations, complex complications, and advanced management strategies. Through diverse case discussions, it highlights approaches to overcome procedural difficulties, manage large thrombus burdens, and avoid clinical pitfalls in acute STEMI care.
Calcified lesions: LIVE Educational Case from King Faisal Cardiac Center, National Guard Health Affairs- Western region - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This educational session from King Faisal Cardiac Center provides a detailed examination of optimal device use in calcified coronary lesions, emphasizing the role of intracoronary imaging to improve PCI results and patient outcomes. It also offers guidance on selecting appropriate strategies for coronary bifurcation lesions through...
Innovation and teamwork in structural heart interventions
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session explores innovations and collaborative approaches in structural heart interventions, focusing on aortic and mitral valve procedures. It addresses procedural indications, challenges, and the evolving roles of non-physician allied professionals. Interactive elements foster knowledge exchange and support the growth of expertise in the structural heart...
Challenging STEMI scenarios - Part 2
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session presents complex STEMI cases that highlight the challenges of acute coronary syndrome management, including difficult arterial access, balancing reperfusion with embolization risks, and rare complications such as spontaneous coronary artery dissections. It emphasizes nuanced decision-making in high-stakes clinical scenarios.
NIRS-guided PCI: beyond calcium to precision PCI
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session explores how near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is redefining PCI by revealing what angiography cannot see. By identifying lipid-rich and vulnerable plaques, NIRS helps anticipate procedural risk and refine decision-making before stent implantation. The session shows how plaque composition, rather than calcium alone, can guide lesion...
Featured research - TAVI: procedural optimization
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Delve into comprehensive analyses of TAVI procedural outcomes and innovations in this session. Topics include the impact of intercoronary angles on coronary overlap with Evolut valves, mechanisms behind superior outcomes with the latest balloon-expandable valves, and predictive modeling of hemodynamics using physics-enhanced digital twins. Additionally, sex-specific...
Unusual structural interventions - Part 2
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session highlights unusual structural interventions in cardiology, featuring comprehensive CT screening for left atrial appendage closure, management of procedural complications, novel access techniques for balloon aortic valvuloplasty, transcatheter treatment of mitral bioprosthetic valve vegetation, and percutaneous ventricular septal rupture closure success criteria.
TAVI: high coronary risk - Part 2
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session addresses the challenges and solutions related to high coronary risk in TAVI procedures. Topics include advanced coronary protection strategies, innovative approaches to complex valve-in-valve interventions, the benefits of balloon-assisted techniques, management of right coronary cusp obstruction through UNICORN technology, and prevention of sinus sequestration...
