3648 results for «2572»
3648 results
TAVI in heart failure is possible
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session demonstrates the feasibility of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in patients with heart failure through a series of challenging cases. It covers sequential management of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy with aortic stenosis, advanced heart failure interventions, staged approaches in cardiogenic shock, and complex percutaneous interventions...
Is DCB the new gold standard for side branch treatment in bifurcation?
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores the emerging role of drug-coated balloons (DCB) as a potential new standard for side branch treatment in bifurcation lesions. It focuses on selecting appropriate indications, optimal vessel preparation and delivery timing, and executing stepwise DCB strategies versus hybrid approaches to maximize clinical outcomes.
Post myocardial infarction and iatrogenic VSDs: case-based decision taking
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on decision-making in post-myocardial infarction and iatrogenic ventricular septal defects (VSDs) through illustrative cases. It covers transcatheter closure techniques, zero contrast interventions guided by echocardiography, and innovative approaches to late and residual VSDs following congenital heart surgery.
Publishing in interventional cardiology: aligning authors, editors and impact
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers a comprehensive perspective on publishing in interventional cardiology by aligning the expectations of authors, editors, reviewers, and readers. It addresses differences in paper interpretation, common misalignments between scientific intent and editorial outcomes, and strategies to enhance clarity, relevance, and impact of scientific publications.
Beyond the diagnosis: a qualitative exploration of women’s experiences with cardiovascular disease
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents a qualitative exploration of women's experiences with cardiovascular disease, highlighting unique challenges throughout their care pathway from diagnosis to rehabilitation. It shares robust patient experience data and offers recommendations aimed at improving cardiovascular care tailored to women’s specific needs.
Challenging clinical scenarios in STEMI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores challenging clinical scenarios in STEMI, including coronary embolisation from aortic valve vegetation, blunt chest trauma-related STEMI, intramural hematoma diagnostics with multimodality imaging, acute stent thrombosis during dengue recovery, and advanced clot removal techniques beyond standard aspiration devices.
Precision TAVI - Seering marginal gains
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into precision techniques in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), highlighting novel stepwise implantation methods for self-expanding valves, the effects of internal diameter and valve fracture on gradients post valve-in-valve TAVI, and comparative analyses of implantation-depth variability across large-size TAVI platforms. Additionally, it evaluates...
CTO ADVANCED Level III: LIVE Educational Cases from Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud, France & University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This advanced educational session features live complex chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI cases from Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud and University Hospital Basel. It emphasizes optimizing strategy selection, procedural efficiency across diverse CTO anatomies, and integrating advanced techniques into routine complex practice.
TAVI procedural complications - Part 8: aortic dissection, multiple valves procedures, and more
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses complex procedural complications encountered during TAVI, featuring challenging cases such as aortic dissection, multiple valve procedures including redo TAVI in patients with left ventricular assist devices, and structural failures like valve infolding and embolisation. It emphasizes strategic decision-making under critical circumstances to optimize...
Left main PCI: technical limits
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This comprehensive session reviews the technical challenges and current strategies in left main PCI. Topics include provisional versus DK crush approaches, IVUS-based assessment of ostial LAD lesions, long-term outcomes of DCB use in left main bifurcations, stenting strategies for complex lesions, and the prognostic value of...
Risk and prognosis predictors in STEMI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores key risk and prognostic factors in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), encompassing biomarker-based outcome prediction, the influence of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol on myocardial injury, and thrombotic risk in atrial fibrillation patients undergoing PCI. It further examines gender differences in young STEMI patients, the safety...
Let's train! How to build a functional training programme for our team?
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the common barriers to effective cathlab training and offers a structured approach to building a functional training program tailored to your team's needs. Emphasis is placed on sustainable training models, teamwork, and evaluation methods to ensure competency development and continuous improvement in interventional...
Primary PCI dilemmas: when imaging saves the day
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the pivotal role of imaging in resolving dilemmas during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It presents complex cases illustrating challenges such as coronary compression, thrombus burden in large vessels, and culprit lesion identification, including the use of high-definition intravascular ultrasound (HD-IVUS) to reclassify...
TAVI procedural complications - Part 9: coronary occlusion, difficult aortic valve crossing and more
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the management of complex TAVI procedural complications, including coronary occlusion and difficult valve crossing. This session presents innovative bailout techniques, diagnostic challenges, and case-based discussions highlighting acute coronary syndrome post-TAVI and nuanced approaches to valve-in-valve interventions.
Left main complications - Part 2
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session covers intricate complications involving the left main coronary artery (LMCA), highlighting cases of catheter-induced dissections, challenges in chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI, and rare scenarios such as stent entrapment and complex re-interventions. Emphasis is placed on the critical utility of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and...
Mitral interventions: procedural risk assessment and interventions
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on mitral valve interventions, this session covers procedural risk assessment and outcomes following transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER). Topics include predictive risk scores, technical complexity, pulmonary artery pressure indices, right ventricle-pulmonary artery coupling, and novel imaging predictors influencing procedural success and patient prognosis.
New data in DCB outcomes
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore emerging evidence on drug-coated balloon (DCB) outcomes, featuring intravascular lithotripsy combined with DCB in calcified small vessels, OCT-guided PCI registries, predictors of angiographic success post-sirolimus-coated balloon angioplasty, and clinical impact in multivessel coronary artery disease management.
Prevention and management of PCI complications
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the prevention and management strategies for complications arising during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It presents real-world cases including management of entrapped guidewires, thrombosed aneurysms, catheter kinking, stent retrieval challenges, and complex retrieval scenarios, offering valuable insights into effective complication resolution techniques.
New frontiers - The evolving role of nurses and allied professionals
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores the evolving role of nurses and allied professionals in interventional cardiology, addressing challenges in role definitions, collaborative responsibilities with physicians, and strategies for professional recognition and safety enhancement within the cath lab environment.
Stent it or leave it : SCAD dilemmas
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores the complex dilemmas in managing spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), focusing on decision-making between conservative treatment and intervention. It presents diverse clinical cases highlighting varying presentations including STEMI, young patients, and drug-induced complications, offering critical perspectives on tailored treatment strategies.