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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...
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...
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...
TAVI sub-studies - Beyond the primary endpoint
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews key sub-studies from major TAVI trials that extend beyond primary endpoints to provide a deeper understanding of valve performance and patient outcomes. It covers comparisons between balloon-expandable and self-expanding valves, long-term real-world data on the Myval valve, echocardiographic outcomes, composite endpoint analyses, and...
Complication management during STEMI intervention: Czech Republic - Greece and Iraq present their cases
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents a critical analysis of procedural strategies in primary PCI for STEMI by exploring complex cases from the Czech Republic, Greece, and Iraq. It delves into mechanisms and management of major PCI complications and highlights the role of emerging novel technologies in primary PCI...
Case-based challenges and dilemmas in multivessel PCI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses real-world challenges in multivessel PCI for stable and acute coronary syndromes, emphasizing decision-making, procedure planning, and complication management. It highlights the application of imaging, physiology, and contemporary tools such as DCB to optimize outcomes through illustrative cases from Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, and the...
SCAD, PCI specific strategies
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on specific percutaneous coronary intervention strategies for spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and related coronary anomalies. It covers clinical and therapeutic aspects of adult coronary aneurysms, woven coronary anomalies, innovative stent optimization techniques, microvascular dysfunction in takotsubo syndrome, and real-world management of SCAD...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Spotlight - TAVI durability: contemporary evidence and future directions
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focusing on TAVI durability, this session reviews recent clinical evidence from randomized trials and large registries, examining procedural and device-related factors influencing long-term valve performance. It also discusses challenges in follow-up and implications for future trial designs and device monitoring.
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...
Multivessel complications: what can go wrong
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights complications encountered in multivessel coronary interventions, presenting complex cases such as lost stents, coronary perforations, shaft fractures, early subacute stent thrombosis, and rare triple vessel thrombosis. It emphasizes practical management strategies for these challenging scenarios in contemporary interventional cardiology.
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...
New data on intracoronary imaging-guided interventions
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents new data on intracoronary imaging-guided interventions, comparing outcomes of angiography-derived FFR and IVUS-guided PCI over two years, as well as OCT versus IVUS for intermediate left main stenosis. It further evaluates high-risk non-culprit lesions post-myocardial infarction, the role of coronary lipid burden in...
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...
All you need to know of DAPT in ACS
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides an in-depth review of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in acute coronary syndrome (ACS), focusing on strategies for safe de-escalation and P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy to reduce bleeding risk without compromising ischemic protection. It also covers optimizing antithrombotic therapy in patients on oral anticoagulation and...
When anatomy surprises: closing rare fistulae
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on the percutaneous closure of rare and complex cardiac fistulae and related vascular anomalies. It presents diverse cases such as superior vena cava syndrome from pacemaker leads, iatrogenic aorta-to-left atrium fistula, and unusual cardio-pulmonary connections, illustrating advanced interventional techniques to address unexpected anatomical...