3783 results for «2026»
3783 results
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...
Seeing is believing: OCT-guided calcium modification in complex PCI
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
Explore the management of heavily calcified LAD lesions in this PCRGulf-GIM 2025 session. Discover how OCT imaging guides lesion assessment, differentiates superficial from deep calcium, and informs the need for plaque modification. Learn when and how to use orbital atherectomy or intravascular lithotripsy, and follow the...
Complex bifurcation interventions
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session examines complex bifurcation interventions, addressing challenging cases such as isolated Medina 0,0,1 left main bifurcation and imaging-guided trifurcation angioplasty in acute coronary syndromes. It emphasizes strategic approaches and device selection to overcome anatomical complexities, manage complications, and achieve successful outcomes in bifurcation PCI.
Abstracts session 1
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This abstracts session presents contemporary research and clinical insights in interventional cardiology, covering topics such as colchicine therapy post-stenting, ranolazine use in chronic coronary syndrome, artificial intelligence applications in quantitative coronary analysis, and optimization techniques in transcatheter aortic valve implantation. It also explores novel predictors of...
Occlusion myocardial infarction
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session addresses the evolving paradigm from STEMI to occlusion myocardial infarction, presenting evidence-based advances for recognizing occlusion MI cases that do not meet traditional STEMI criteria. It also offers troubleshooting strategies for managing these complex patients.
DCB in in-stent restenosis - LIVE Case
07 Apr 2026 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
A 60-year-old male with hypertension, type II diabetes, and moderately impaired LV function (45%), has a history of LAD PCI treated with three Cypher stents in 2006. He underwent further treatment for LAD in-stent restenosis in 2012, 2020, and 2022 using a new stent and DCB....
Advanced practice in cardiovascular care for Nurses and Allied Professionals: how to reach out for the best?
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
Focused on Nurses and Allied Professionals in cardiovascular care, this session highlights strategies to enhance patient safety and maintain best practices in the cathlab, especially under stress. It covers evolving roles, skills, and technologies relevant to these professionals, alongside peer discussions on emergency situation management.
Coronary Pot Pourri 1
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session presents a diverse array of challenging coronary cases, highlighting complex diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas. It offers practical insights into decision-making for scenarios such as difficult catheterizations, myocardial bridging, and unexpected procedural challenges.
Challenging PCI scenarios after CABG
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session addresses the complexities of PCI in post-CABG patients, focusing on the application of intravascular imaging and functional assessment to guide strategy. It discusses clinical and anatomical factors influencing the choice between native vessel and graft PCI, and explores management techniques for unyielding graft lesions,...
Percutaneous mitral balloon commissurotomy in unusual scenarios
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session examines percutaneous mitral balloon commissurotomy applied in unusual and challenging scenarios. It covers advanced techniques such as wire-guided Inoue balloon valvuloplasty post annuloplasty, strategies for severe mitral calcification, and innovative simplifications of established methods, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of this procedure in complex mitral...
Which device for which patient: DES, BRS or DCB?
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session provides comprehensive guidance on selecting the appropriate device—DES, BRS, or DCB—for individual patients and lesions. It examines patient and lesion characteristics, strengths and limitations of each device type, and regional considerations, illustrated by case presentations demonstrating practical device choice and resolution.
Artificial intelligence in the cathlab
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Delve into the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the cathlab. This session covers AI applications for vulnerable plaque identification using intracoronary OCT, automated coronary angiogram analysis, rapid AI-based OCT interpretation, AI-enhanced decision-making for PCI optimization, and noninvasive microvascular resistance assessment powered by AI.
Percutaneous And Non-fluoroscopic Procedures (PAN): promoting equality and radiation-free intervention
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover innovative non-fluoroscopic interventional techniques with the Percutaneous And Non-fluoroscopic Procedures (PAN) session. Learn how to perform radiation-free interventions using advanced technologies, assess their clinical equivalence to standard methods, and explore how these procedures may promote gender equality in interventional cardiology careers.
Innovations in transcatheter aortic valve devices and techniques
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore the latest advancements in transcatheter aortic valve devices and innovative procedural techniques. This session presents initial clinical experiences with new self-expandable valves in small annuli, safety and performance data from the GENESIS-II study on the Hydra valve, and up to 12-month outcomes from the Valvosoft...
TAVI and coronary artery disease
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Examine the evolving role of coronary artery disease assessment in TAVI patients. This session compares coronary tomography and angiography for pre-TAVI evaluation, reviews safety and effectiveness of CT angiography-based strategies, and introduces the UNICORN procedure for managing high coronary obstruction risk in complex TAVI scenarios including...
Integrating CT coronary angiography into your PCI practice
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Integrate CT coronary angiography into your PCI practice to enhance procedural planning and outcomes. This session covers practical CT-based approaches for guiding catheter selection, lesion analysis, and stenting strategy. Learn how to leverage CT imaging to anticipate plaque preparation needs in calcified lesions and optimize catheterization...
Calcified coronaries: novel devices and techniques
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Gain expert insights into managing calcified coronary lesions with novel devices and techniques. Topics include the safety and efficacy of rotational atherectomy, the distal rail-tracking technique, impact of burr speed and duration, innovative scoring balloon designs, and the RODIN-CUT sequential cutting balloon angioplasty method for moderate-to-severe...
CTO beyond the conventional: when new strategies come to the rescue
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Delve into advanced strategies for chronic total occlusion (CTO) beyond conventional methods. This session covers step-by-step re-entry techniques with electrified guidewires, approaches to CTO in small vessels, and indications and methods for occlusion of saphenous vein grafts, illustrated by detailed case discussions and key learnings.
Procedural aspects of DCB PCI
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Delve into procedural aspects of drug-coated balloon (DCB) PCI with a focus on lesion preparation, antiplatelet therapy, and outcomes in real-world settings. This session reviews the impact of pre-dilatation balloons on de novo lesions, compares ticagrelor versus clopidogrel post-PCI with drug-eluting balloons, and discusses streamlined revascularization...
The calcium challenge: stent avoidance and in-stent restenosis treatment
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Confront the challenges posed by coronary calcium through innovative stent avoidance and in-stent restenosis treatment strategies. This session features analyses on the feasibility of intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) alone, its use prior to drug-coated balloon angioplasty, and in treating in-stent restenosis. Outcomes following IVL-assisted PCI are reviewed...
