3648 results for «2564»
3648 results
Complications in coronary interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews uncommon and challenging complications encountered during coronary interventions. Cases include brachial arteriovenous fistula following radial access, retained guidewires, coronary sinus perforation during device implantation, and complex atherectomy procedures, emphasizing preparedness and management strategies.
Reliability and application of angio-based physiology in daily work
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session evaluates the reliability and clinical application of angiography-based physiological assessments in daily practice. Topics include comparisons of angiography-derived microvascular resistance and flow metrics with invasive methods, reproducibility of quantitative flow ratio (QFR), and its correlation with symptom burden and other imaging modalities.
Challenges during PCI on bifurcation
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the complexities of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in bifurcation lesions. It discusses decision-making strategies, techniques to avoid implanting permanent devices, the use of IVUS-guided laser atherectomy for restenosis, and approaches to challenging double bifurcation lesions including drug-coated balloon therapy.
Advanced heart failure: left ventricular assist device as bridge to optimise guided-directed medical therapy
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores advanced heart failure management with a focus on guided-directed medical therapy and the role of left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) as a bridge to therapy optimization. It discusses clinical, imaging, and biological parameters indicating LVAD use and highlights devices such as the Impella...
Optimal use of dedicated device for calcified lesions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the optimal utilization of dedicated devices for managing complex coronary calcification. Explore decision-making strategies involving orbital atherectomy and cutting balloon techniques, as well as advanced approaches like contact intravascular lithotripsy for stented calcified nodules. Additional focus is given to ablative and modifying...
Complex PCI - Best cases from PCR Global Interventional Academy - Part 2
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session showcases best cases from the PCR Global Interventional Academy focusing on complex PCI scenarios. It addresses challenges such as managing ostial left anterior descending artery lesions, strategies for branch protection, implications of coronary involvement during TAVI, and future directions in complex coronary interventions. The...
PFO closure - Progression in practice
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents progressive insights into patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure, comparing outcomes across age groups and evaluating residual shunting via transcranial Doppler. It highlights tailored antiplatelet therapy durations from the PROLONG registry, long-term safety and efficacy data, morphological variations of the fossa ovalis, and the...
DCB as a key player in the management of complex coronary lesions
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the pivotal role of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in managing complex coronary lesions. Experienced operators share their approaches to applying DCB in challenging clinical and anatomical settings, optimized by intravascular imaging guidance. The discussion includes insights from the LatamBif Registry and other series on...
Stay calm and carry on: bailout techniques for calcified lesions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on bailout techniques for calcified lesions, this session addresses challenging scenarios such as deformed stents, post-CABG angioplasty complications, and balloon uncrossable lesions in tortuous anatomy. It provides practical approaches to manage complex calcium-related complications that may arise unexpectedly during intervention, ensuring preparedness for difficult procedural...
A new horizon in left main and multivessel PCI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores new horizons in managing left main and multivessel coronary artery disease with PCI. It covers comprehensive evaluation techniques, including physiology and imaging assessments, and advanced PCI strategies for challenging eccentric and heavily calcified lesions. Case presentations from diverse clinical contexts illustrate decision-making and...
How to safely perform a retrograde CTO PCI: step-by-step guidance
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers step-by-step guidance on safely performing retrograde chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It covers the fundamentals of retrograde setup and collateral crossing, execution of a controlled reverse CART technique, and addresses common pitfalls with practical tips to improve procedural success and...
New evidence for coronary physiology in epicardial disease
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore new evidence in coronary physiology related to epicardial disease through analyses of landmark trials and registries. Topics include five-year follow-up data from DEFINE-FLAIR and iFR-SWEDEHEART, complete revascularization in elderly myocardial infarction patients, angiography-derived versus pressure wire assessments, prognostic implications of CT angiography-derived physiology, and the...
From entry to exit: managing arterial access for nurses and allied professionals
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on arterial access management tailored for nurses and allied health professionals. It highlights key anatomical landmarks, demonstrates the purpose and use of common vascular closure devices through live manikin demonstrations, and discusses the essential role of nursing and allied staff in vascular access...
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...
Expect the unexpected when treating calcified lesions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Addressing the unexpected challenges in treating calcified lesions, this session showcases novel combined strategies for managing distal small-vessel coronary perforations, alongside complex case studies involving perforations, dissections, and stent complications related to calcified nodules. It provides valuable insights into rescue techniques and complication management to improve...
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...
AI adoption in the cathlab of tomorrow - Risk prediction applications
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the adoption of artificial intelligence in the cath lab, focusing on clinically useful risk prediction models for coronary and structural interventions. It covers advanced AI-guided intravascular imaging, machine learning applications for adverse event prediction, and critical evaluation of model validation and clinical...
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.
Complex endovascular and pulmonary interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore advances in complex endovascular and pulmonary interventions, including the transformation of interventional labs into intelligent learning ecosystems, innovative approaches to peripheral and coronary CTOs, and novel therapies such as extravascular renal denervation and fixation catheters for acute pulmonary embolism.
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,...