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IVUS and NIRS imaging: a pathway to improve outcomes in stable and acute coronary syndromes
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
IVUS-guided PCI is well established in complex coronary interventions, but combining it with near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is opening a new dimension by linking vessel geometry with plaque biology.
This EuroPCR 2026session explores how IVUS-NIRS imaging improves PCI planning and risk stratification in both stable and acute coronary...
From referral to discharge: European consensus on the TAVI care pathway
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Across Europe, TAVI programmes are under increasing pressure from rising demand, capacity limits and referral barriers. This EuroPCR 2026 session presents the European consensus on the TAVI care pathway and explores how data-driven, standardised approaches can optimise the patient journey from referral to discharge.
Bringing together clinicians,...
Artificial intelligence-powered precision: CT-guided PCI and the future of image-guided therapy
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Image-guided PCI is entering a new era, driven by artificial intelligence and advanced CT technologies that are reshaping how coronary interventions are planned and performed.
This EuroPCR 2026 session explores the integration of photon-counting CT into PCI workflows, highlighting its improved spatial resolution, enhanced plaque characterisation and...
DCB in contemporary PCI: evidence, technique and physiology-guided decision-making
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session explores the evolving role of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in contemporary PCI, highlighting how growing clinical evidence, refined procedural strategies and physiology-guided tools are reshaping everyday practice.
The discussion reviews the latest data supporting DCB use, including long-term outcomes from major registries and trials...
DCB: does coating morphology matter for distal embolisation and clinical outcomes?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Drug-coated balloon (DCB) therapy continues to evolve, with increasing attention on how coating design may influence drug transfer, vessel response and downstream clinical outcomes.
This EuroPCR 2026 session examines the role of coating morphology, comparing amorphous and crystalline technologies and their implications for drug delivery efficiency and...
Evolving bifurcation treatment practices: DCB, angio-based FFR and side branch optimisation
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session explores the evolving landscape of bifurcation PCI, focusing on drug-coated balloon (DCB) strategies, angio-based fractional flow reserve (FFR) and side branch optimisation. It highlights how new evidence and physiology-guided tools are reshaping decision-making in this complex lesion subset.
Discussions include insights from the...
Artificial intelligence-driven precision therapy for TAVI: progress and practice in China
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session explores the integration of artificial intelligence into precision therapy for TAVI in China, highlighting its growing role in procedural planning, optimisation and outcome prediction.
Through case-based discussion, it shows how AI-enabled tools can simulate valve deployment and visualise post-TAVR results, supporting more precise...
MagicTouch sirolimus-coated balloon for coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease treatment: where evidence meets experience
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines the clinical evidence and experiential insights regarding the MagicTouch sirolimus-coated balloon (SCB) for treating coronary and peripheral artery disease. It reviews long-term comparative data versus paclitaxel-coated balloons, application techniques, integration into current practices, and findings from major trials such as SIRONA and SIMPLE-DM,...
When less is better - Differentiated therapies to safely achieve TR 0-1+
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Therapeutic goals in tricuspid regurgitation are evolving, with increasing emphasis on achieving near-complete elimination of regurgitation (TR 0–1+) through differentiated transcatheter strategies.
This EuroPCR 2026 session explores how transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) and transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) can be used in a complementary way to reach...
Angiography-based physiology: time to change your routine clinical practice?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers a critical appraisal of angiography-based physiology, with a focus on virtual fractional flow reserve (vFFR) technology. It reviews the latest clinical evidence, including insights from the FAST study programme and the FAST III randomised controlled trial. Gain a clear understanding of current guideline...
Renal denervation 360°: are you ready for the future?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Where does renal denervation (RDN) stand today, and where is it heading next?
This EuroPCR 2026 session provides a comprehensive update on RDN, covering its safe and effective use in line with the latest European recommendations. Faculty members share practical guidance on patient selection, programme implementation, and...
Beyond visualisation: the value and future of 4D intracardiac echocardiography in tricuspid repair and replacement
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the transformative role of 4D intracardiac echocardiography in guiding tricuspid edge-to-edge repair (TEER) and valve replacement for tricuspid regurgitation. This session highlights how real-time, high-resolution imaging enhances procedural efficiency and safety, reducing reliance on general anesthesia and shortening procedure times compared to traditional imaging modalities.
Where to leave less behind: non-invasive CT and angiography-derived physiology for DCB lesion selection
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session elucidates the role of non-invasive coronary CT and angiography-derived physiology in guiding lesion selection for drug-eluting balloon PCI. It emphasises integrating anatomical and physiological data to refine lesion preparation, strategy, and validation beyond angiography, and identifies scenarios where DEB PCI may not be optimal,...
Remaining challenges and role of innovative DES technology in complex PCI
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
What still limits optimal outcomes in complex PCI, and how can current tools help overcome these barriers? Through three detailed case-based discussions, this EuroPCR 2026 session explores challenging clinical scenarios, including CTO, left main bifurcation, and complex PCI in a diabetic patient.
Each case highlights how advanced...
Reshaping what's possible in complex PCI with advanced sirolimus technology
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on advancing complex PCI, this session explores strategies to minimise metal use through advanced sirolimus technologies and drug-coated balloon (DCB) therapies. It highlights the biological and pharmacokinetic characteristics of DCBs, key device design considerations, and practical approaches to less-metal PCI. Clinical cases illustrate challenges such...
Innovation in action: achieving optimal outcomes in mitral regurgitation
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
A growing mitral valve portfolio is reshaping how mitral regurgitation is treated, offering tailored solutions across a broader range of patient anatomies and clinical scenarios.
This EuroPCR 2026 session focuses on innovations in transcatheter mitral therapies, highlighting how mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) with the PASCAL Precision...
From 3D coronary imaging to calcium modification, the future of PCI starts now
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the cutting-edge integration of 3D coronary imaging and calcium modification techniques in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Participants will understand how 3DStent visualization enhances PCI optimization beyond conventional angiography, learn to characterize coronary calcification pre-PCI using advanced imaging tools, and incorporate practical workflows...
Contemporary workflow for class IA PCI
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session presents a contemporary workflow for Class IA PCI, focusing on how coronary physiology can be used to better understand disease patterns and guide procedural strategy in complex interventions.
It explores the role of physiological assessment in refining decision-making, alongside new co- and tri-registration...
Lessons learned to pave the way for future-proof strategies in TAVI
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session focuses on how current experience in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) can be translated into more durable strategies for the future, particularly in patients with bicuspid aortic valve disease.
It provides a comprehensive overview of anatomical, clinical, and procedural considerations in this challenging...
Advancing mitral care with the Intrepid TMVR system
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session explores the Intrepid transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system and its role in expanding treatment options for patients with mitral regurgitation, including complex anatomies such as mitral annular calcification (MAC).
It highlights how the system’s design features and procedural imaging support a streamlined...
