3644 results for «2834»
3644 results
Insight from recent evidence in structural heart disease: indications for LAA closure (CHAMPION) and PCI in TAVI candidates (PRO-TAVI)
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews recent evidence impacting the management of structural heart disease, focusing on left atrial appendage (LAA) closure indications and PCI considerations in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) candidates. It discusses optimal strategies for coronary artery disease in TAVI patients and evaluates findings from the...
Rescue techniques for coronary interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents an array of advanced rescue techniques employed in coronary interventions when unexpected complications arise. It features real-world cases including management of complex coronary artery aneurysms, malignant pericardial tamponade, challenging primary PCI scenarios, and innovative bailout strategies such as self-made covered stents and guidewire...
Back to the future - Lessons from the past that can guide contemporary practice
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Reflecting on historical perspectives in the management of atherosclerotic coronary vascular disease, this session imparts valuable lessons to guide contemporary PCI practice. It emphasizes best practices in vessel preparation, evaluates the significance of drug-eluting stents, and provides a pathologist’s insight into mechanisms of PCI failure to...
A critical appraisal of the recent evidence in the LAA closure field
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session critically appraises recent evidence in the left atrial appendage (LAA) closure field, focusing on landmark trials such as CHAMPION-AF and CLOSURE AF. It discusses how these findings may influence patient selection and clinical practice, offering guidance on integrating new evidence into decision-making for stroke...
Rethinking coronary artery disease: from ischaemia to atheroma - Implications of the Lancet Commission for Interventional Cardiology
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session invites a re-evaluation of coronary artery disease by shifting focus from ischemia to atheroma, integrating insights from the Lancet Commission for Interventional Cardiology. It explores the significance of plaque burden, biology, and inflammation in guiding PCI decisions and outlines the future role of PCI...
TAVI procedural complications - Part 4: vascular complications, coronary issues and more
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses a spectrum of procedural complications encountered in TAVI, focusing on vascular issues, coronary challenges, and device-related difficulties. Case presentations include partial prosthesis expansion, emergency thoracic aortic stenting, repeat balloon valvuloplasty, revascularization dilemmas, and complex valve-in-valve procedures. The discussion provides practical perspectives on managing...
Tough scenarios in multivessel disease
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses challenging scenarios in multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD), particularly when surgical options are limited. Case discussions include IVUS-guided PCI with rotational atherectomy, management of combined severe aortic stenosis and multivessel disease, acute mitral regurgitation with cardiogenic shock, anomalous coronary anatomy, severe kidney disease,...
To rescue the unexpected complications during TAVI
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on the recognition and management of unexpected complications during TAVI procedures. Through cases from Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, it examines mechanisms underlying common and rare complications such as aortic sinus injury, acute valve dislocation, and left main collapse. Attendees gain practical insights...
CTO BASIC Level I: LIVE Educational Cases from Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud, France & University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This educational session provides a foundational understanding of chronic total occlusions (CTO) through live case presentations from leading centers in Paris and Basel. It covers CTO pathophysiology, angiographic analysis, and essential technical skills including guide catheter support, wire escalation, and microcatheter use. The session aims to...
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...
Safe management of assisted PCI : what can go wrong
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the complexities and potential complications associated with assisted PCI in this session. Topics include challenges such as microaxial pump kinks, technical aspects of IMPELLA device deployment, and the management of high-risk PCI cases including patients with prior TAVI, highlighting strategies to mitigate risks during protected...
When calcium fights back: multinational insights into complex PCI and complication rescue
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This multinational session highlights advanced approaches to complex PCI involving heavily calcified coronary arteries. It aims to enhance mastery of contemporary calcium modification tools, reinforce decision-making skills in high-risk, complication-prone interventions, and optimize imaging-guided assessment of coronary calcium through illustrative cases from Bulgaria, Romania, and Tunisia.
Assessment of vasomotor coronary disorders in the cathlab
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on the invasive assessment of vasomotor coronary disorders within the catheterization laboratory. It reviews clinical profiles, endothelial function evaluation using acetylcholine and advanced hemodynamic methods, coronary volume analysis, and refined classification of coronary spasm, enhancing diagnostic accuracy in patients with suspected ischemia and...
Management of calcified lesions in challenging scenarios
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents complex cases involving calcified coronary lesions in challenging clinical scenarios including STEMI, bifurcation lesions, tortuosity, and concurrent TAVI procedures. It demonstrates integrative strategies such as rota-lithotripsy and addresses decision-making processes in managing calcification beyond the coronaries to optimize patient outcomes.
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...
TAVI: new approach
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session introduces new frontiers in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), including artificial intelligence-enabled systems and minimalist, radiation-free approaches guided by echocardiography. It covers complex procedural techniques such as axillary access under TEE guidance, precision snaring, and managing challenging anatomies, emphasizing advancements in safety and efficacy...
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...
Bifurcation PCI with complications - Part 1
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses complications encountered during bifurcation PCI through real-world cases involving stent dislodgement, entrapped guidewires, failed wiring techniques, and fractured devices. It highlights technical rescue maneuvers, the role of intravascular imaging, and long-term challenges encountered in managing complex bifurcation lesions to improve procedural success and...
Complications during left main PCI: how to manage and how to avoid
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the identification, prevention, and management of complications arising during left main percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Through detailed case presentations and analyses, it highlights anatomical and procedural risk factors, strategies to anticipate and recognize complications such as stent deformation and coronary perforation, and effective...
New devices for structural interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the latest advancements in structural interventions with a focus on novel devices and their early clinical outcomes. This session reviews cutting-edge technologies including balloon-expandable TAVI, percutaneous mechanical aspiration for infective endocarditis, and emerging transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement systems, alongside multicenter evaluations of TEER devices in...
