3649 results for «2542»
3649 results
Is there a rule for DCB in ACS setting?
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines the application of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in the acute coronary syndrome (ACS) setting, comparing outcomes with drug-eluting stents (DES). It discusses the impact of intraluminal thrombus, real-world registry data on DCB-first strategies in STEMI, and multicentre experiences with DCB use in STEMI and...
DCB: what we know and what we do not know
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides a detailed update on drug-coated balloons (DCB) in interventional cardiology, covering the latest clinical data and trials. It identifies scenarios where DCB use is most effective and offers guidance on optimizing procedural techniques to enhance clinical outcomes.
How should I treat my CTO? Adapting to local conditions
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into managing chronic total occlusions (CTO) under resource-limited conditions, highlighting the essential CTO toolbox and strategic procedural planning. It emphasizes that an antegrade-first approach, often with dual arterial access, can achieve high success in many CTO cases, illustrated through complex real-world cases from...
TAVI interventions for all? From congenital bicuspid valve towards valve-in-valve challenging cases
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the complexities of TAVI interventions across diverse challenging cases, including congenital bicuspid valves and valve-in-valve scenarios. It emphasizes complication prevention, decision-making for the Unicorn technique, and the critical role of pre-procedural imaging, illustrated through detailed case studies from Estonia, the Netherlands, and...
Antithrombotic strategies in challenging clininal scenarios
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents a comprehensive overview of antithrombotic strategies tailored to challenging clinical scenarios. Topics include management in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing DES implantation, the use of low-dose Cangrelor and Bivalirudin during PCI under ECMO in cardiac arrest, polymer types in stents, and timing...
When atrial septal closure gets complex
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores the complexities that arise when atrial septal closure procedures become challenging. It covers hybrid retrieval techniques for occluder devices, management of device-related complications mimicking infection, resolution of uncommon complications, and case studies including cryptogenic stroke management in athletes, highlighting procedural intricacies and solutions.
Complication two: PCI complications occurring during PCI for NSTEMI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the spectrum of PCI complications encountered during NSTEMI interventions, including coronary perforations, challenges with unexpanded covered stents, IVUS-related issues, giant coronary aneurysms at bifurcations, and distal wire perforations, providing critical lessons in complication management and operator coordination.
Challenging transcatheter interventions for mitral stenosis and mitral annular calcification
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the challenges of transcatheter interventions in severe mitral stenosis and mitral annular calcification. It highlights therapeutic innovations such as treating mitral stenosis with annular calcification, valve-in-MAC procedures, use of extra-large Myval valves, transatrial ViMAC approaches, and combined multivalve interventions in rheumatic heart disease.
New insights in coronary atherosclerosis using intracoronary imaging
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides new insights into coronary atherosclerosis through intracoronary imaging studies. It investigates the relationship between Lp(a) levels and high-risk plaques, characteristics of vulnerable plaques and thrombus in ACS, non-culprit lesion events, lipid core burden in STEMI, and the prognostic value of AI-derived lipid-to-cap ratios,...
Imaging-guided CTO PCI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on imaging-guided CTO PCI, presenting cases that illustrate the utility of OCT, CT, and IVUS for lesion assessment and procedural guidance. Topics include woven-like CTOs, double CTO evaluation, management of late stent malapposition, and strategies for navigating complex occlusions to optimize outcomes.
Increasing efficiency in CTO PCI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on increasing efficiency in CTO PCI, this session covers diverse technical approaches including overcoming unexpected anatomical barriers, multiple wiring techniques, microchannel selection in bifurcation lesions, managing tortuous right coronary artery CTOs, unconventional strategies for uncrossable CTOs, and adapting perspectives in patients with previous CABG.
CTO ADVANCED Level I: LIVE Educational Cases from Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud, France & University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This advanced level I CTO session features live educational cases from Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud and University Hospital Basel, focusing on structured procedure analysis, imaging-based planning, and integrated CTO techniques. Detailed case presentations and live procedural demonstrations underscore strategies for success in complex CTO interventions.
The impact of calcified and resistant lesions in clinical outcome of PCI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Delve into the clinical implications of calcified and resistant coronary lesions on percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) outcomes. This session presents key registry data and study results on intravascular lithotripsy and plaque modification techniques, highlighting their impact on patient prognosis and stent performance.
Incorporating CT coronary angiography in the cathlab practice
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the integration of CT coronary angiography into catheterization laboratory practice through real-world studies assessing anatomical yield, diagnostic accuracy, and physiological assessments. The session highlights advancements in myocardial blood flow analysis and plaque characterization to improve ischemia detection and guide invasive angiography.
Novel indications for DCB
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews emerging clinical applications for drug-coated balloons (DCB) beyond traditional indications. It covers outcomes in venous stenosis, aorto-ostial lesions, and coronary bifurcation disease, comparing DCB strategies with drug-eluting stents and highlighting recent clinical trial findings.
TAVI in small annuli - Small anatomies, big challenges
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the challenges of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in patients with small aortic annuli. It features registry data comparing valve types, evaluates long-term outcomes, prosthesis-patient mismatch implications, and regional variations in clinical and quality-of-life outcomes.
Physiological vs. anatomical assessment of multivessel disease patients
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the comparative benefits of physiological versus anatomical assessment in patients with multivessel coronary disease, focusing particularly on myocardial infarction cases. Attendees will explore how coronary physiology can guide complete revascularisation, the added value of physiological assessment beyond conventional angiography, and the selection...
Refining PCI plannings and decision-making with novel technologies
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights cutting-edge technologies that enhance PCI planning and decision-making. It covers the clinical populations benefiting from QFR-guided revascularisation, prognostic insights from radial wall strain in DCB-treated vessels, and advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning to assess ischemia and predict PCI outcomes, especially in...
Optimising TAVI care pathways
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines innovations in TAVI care pathways aimed at improving patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency. Topics include large-scale transatlantic data on day-case TAVI, standardized ECG conduction algorithms reducing hospital stay, nurse-led structured pathways, feasibility of very early discharge, and urgent outpatient TAVI for severe aortic...
Optimising the results of non-left main bifurcation PCI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on optimizing outcomes in non-left main bifurcation PCI by emphasizing lesion preparation and stent sizing guided by intravascular imaging. It integrates physiological and imaging assessments for confident final result evaluation and discusses criteria for selecting upfront two-stent strategies in bifurcation lesions.
