3644 results for «2826»
3644 results
AI in imaging & the cathlab - opportunities in procedural planning & guidance
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores the role of artificial intelligence in imaging and the cathlab, emphasizing computer vision applications distinct from language models. It discusses AI's integration into procedural planning and guidance, balancing algorithmic support with physician judgement to enhance interventional cardiology workflows.
Imaging the calcified lesions: what you need to see
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session emphasizes critical imaging aspects necessary for assessing calcified coronary lesions. It addresses lesion-specific Agatston scoring, OCT-guided PCI optimization, coronary CT planning, histopathological insights, and predictors of stent underexpansion after calcium modification.
Major Late-Breaking Trials from EuroPCR 2026
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents major late-breaking trials from EuroPCR 2026, reviewing contemporary evidence on coronary revascularization in TAVI patients, long-term outcomes of PCI versus CABG for left main disease, and comparative effectiveness of LAA closure versus NOAC in atrial fibrillation across age groups, with clinical practice implications.
CTO BASIC Level II: LIVE Educational Cases from Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud, France & University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This advanced CTO BASIC Level II session presents live educational cases from leading European centers in France and Switzerland. It focuses on higher-level antegrade CTO interventions, illustrating when to switch among antegrade techniques and how to utilize advanced tools effectively to improve procedural success, supported by...
Transcatheter mitral interventions: outcomes and new procedural approaches
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session covers transcatheter mitral interventions, comparing surgical and transcatheter approaches, including TEER and TMVR. It presents clinical outcomes, safety data, and innovative procedural techniques such as transeptal BATMAN to prevent left ventricular outflow tract obstruction during TMVR.
When to best combine guided-directed medical therapy and devices at discharge of acute heart failure
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the challenges and strategies in optimizing guided-directed medical therapy for acute heart failure patients, especially those intolerant to up-titration. It also covers the assessment and timing for cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT), highlighting the benefits of combining medical therapy and device implantation to improve...
Registries and trials in mitral TEER
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This comprehensive session reviews registries and clinical trials in mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER). It includes discussions on novel TEER systems, international consensus on PASCAL implants, anatomical predictors of procedural success, and long-term outcomes including ventricular and atrial remodeling after intervention, as well as emerging therapies...
Monotherapy vs. DAPT: striking the balance between ischemia and bleeding
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines the balance between ischemic and bleeding risks by comparing monotherapy regimens and dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) following PCI. Key topics include clopidogrel versus aspirin monotherapy, aspirin discontinuation timing after ACS, and the impact of P2Y12 adherence on clinical outcomes in high-risk and oral...
Challenging TAVI access: exploring transfemoral boundaries and mastering alternative access
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session investigates the boundaries of transfemoral access for TAVI and strategies to safely extend its use. It also provides a comprehensive review of facilitated transfemoral TAVI techniques and explores alternative access options, offering critical insights for managing challenging TAVI cases.
Optimal timing of aspirin discontinuation: when early is too early?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session critically evaluates the optimal timing for aspirin discontinuation after PCI, discussing outcomes of aspirin-free strategies initiated within one month versus three months post-procedure. It considers differential effects of DAPT duration based on ACS presentation and bleeding risk, supported by meta-analyses and real-world data to...
Intracoronary imaging evaluation of stent implantation
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focusing on intracoronary imaging evaluation of stent implantation, this session presents serial OCT data on plaque characteristics and neoatherosclerosis post-STEMI, the clinical impact of stent malapposition in ACS, long-term apposition dynamics, factors influencing stent expansion in calcified lesions by NIRS-IVUS, and OCT insights into coronary artery...
Uncovering ischaemia mechanisms with intracoronary imaging
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the complex mechanisms of ischaemia through the lens of intracoronary imaging, highlighting challenging cases such as very-long, complex woven coronary syndromes, unusual ACS presentations, and the nuanced interplay between physiology and imaging in diagnosing angina in pulmonary hypertension with left main compression.
When transcatheter LAA closure becomes challenging
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the technical and clinical challenges encountered during transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) closure, including management of peri-device leaks, alternative access routes like transhepatic approaches, complications following surgical closures, and rare procedural adversities such as accidental aortic puncture.
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.
AI adoption in the cathlab of tomorrow - Intravascular imaging applications
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines the integration of artificial intelligence in intravascular imaging within the cath lab, identifying unmet needs in OCT interpretation, exploring AI's role in enhancing procedural decision-making and trust, and discussing barriers to implementation such as prediction reliability and clinical actionability.
Images that speak for themselves
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This visually-driven session presents compelling clinical cases where imaging played a decisive role. Cases include unexpected challenges following transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement, severe hypertension in a young athlete, atypical coronary artery anatomy, critical moments of cardiac arrest, and unique coronary artery findings resembling a spider web.
Imaging guidance in everyday practice
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session emphasizes the role of imaging guidance in everyday interventional cardiology practice. Through challenging cases involving exertional chest pain, unusual coronary anatomy, complex left ventricular access, side branch navigation, and IVUS-guided re-intervention, it underscores the critical value of advanced imaging for diagnostic clarity and procedural...
Innovations in structural interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Highlighting the forefront of structural heart interventions, this session presents innovations including novel devices and technologies from industry leaders. It features advancements such as a new transseptal left atrial fixation device designed to expand the suitability of transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR).
TAVI in aortic regurgitation with a dedicated valve - LIVE case
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
An 80-year-old male with chronic kidney disease, a history of colon cancer (2013), paroxysmal AF, and LAD PCI 2 weeks earlier presented with symptomatic severe type III AR. He had normal LV function, but early LV dilation. The mechanism of AR was a combination of primary...
Secondary mitral regurgitation: not all patients are the same
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Examining secondary mitral regurgitation, this session differentiates patient phenotypes and discusses the application of updated guideline recommendations. It offers practical guidance on selecting the appropriate device tailored to individual patient characteristics, supported by detailed case studies.
