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Essentials in the management of calcified coronary stenosis
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the essentials of managing calcified coronary stenosis, including diagnostic pitfalls, selection strategies for appropriate plaque modification devices, and the safe and effective adoption of specific tools and techniques. Through interactive case discussions, attendees will learn how to effectively evaluate and treat calcified...

Pacemaker lead and the tricuspid valve: navigating challenges for optimal care
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the complex interplay between pacemaker leads and the tricuspid valve, addressing the anatomical interactions, procedural challenges, and alternative pacing strategies. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the impact of pacemaker leads on tricuspid regurgitation, the techniques for lead implantation and extraction,...

Edge-to-edge repair for primary mitral regurgitation: the good, the bad and the ugly
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Discover how to select suitable patients for TEER of primary mitral regurgitation, tackle anatomical challenges, understand the technique's limits, and gain insights into managing complexities and identifying cases where TEER may not be ideal.

TAVI - Step by step
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This interactive session provides a step-by-step guide on performing minimalist TAVI procedures. Attendees will learn how to optimize TAVI for speed and safety, with a deep dive on the safest techniques for large-bore arterial access and vessel closure. Key topics include femoral access, fluoroscopic projections, crossing...

PCI to treat the bystander disease in STEMI patients: who, when and how?
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Watch this case-based session on PCI for STEMI to see how the guidelines are influenced by the COMPLETE trial. Learn why and how physiology can guide intermediate lesions, the importance of intracoronary imaging guidance, the value of complete revascularization in STEMI patients, the optimal method for...

Intracoronary imaging to guide management in ACS
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the role of intracoronary imaging, specifically IVUS and OCT, in the management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). Participants will learn when intracoronary imaging can facilitate diagnosis and guide PCI, as well as discuss image interpretation in the setting of ACS.

First results of randomised trials on advanced plaque modification techniques and intracoronary imaging
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session presents the first results of randomized trials investigating the use of advanced plaque modification techniques, such as rotational atherectomy, lithotripsy, and laser atherectomy, as well as the role of intracoronary imaging (OCT and IVUS) in guiding percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The session aims to...

Acute and chronic right ventricular failure: focus on the weak link
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session discusses new diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of shock due to right ventricular infarction, explores why and how the failing right ventricle contributes to worsening heart failure, and examines device-based treatment opportunities for chronic right ventricular and tricuspid valve failure, including repair vs replacement. It...

Acute coronary syndromes: keep an eye open for unusual presentations
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected EuroPCR 2024 clinical case submissions highlighting unusual presentations of acute coronary syndromes. Cases cover topics such as a "ring" completing the "crown", recurrent vasospastic angina culminating in STEMI, myocardial infarction of unusual cause, and primary PCI in dextrocardia. Discussions emphasize the importance...

Calcified lesions: one big challenge; several good options
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session delves into the management of calcified coronary lesions, presenting various techniques and tools to address this common challenge. It covers topics such as the use of drug-coated balloons, rotational atherectomy, intravascular lithotripsy, and high-pressure non-compliant balloons. The session also includes a meta-analysis on the...

Update on coronary physiology in 2024
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session provides an update on the available options for invasive coronary physiology in 2024. It reviews the latest evidence supporting the clinical adoption of invasive physiology indexes and shares practical tips and tricks for their application. Topics covered include CT-based physiology, pressure wire-based physiology, angiography-based...

TAVR in challenging anatomies
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on navigating TAVR procedures in complex anatomical scenarios. It covers topics such as optimizing the position of a TAVR valve in a stentless bioprosthesis, managing an unexpected deep position of a TAVR implant, dealing with a completely radiolucent failing surgical bioprosthetic valve, and...

EuroPCR 2024 Closing Ceremony
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session is the closing ceremony for EuroPCR 2024. It includes the presentation of the PCR's Got Talent competition, a discussion on the new developments in PCI such as angiography-based computational physiology, AI, and vulnerable plaque intervention, as well as highlights from the congress. The ceremony...

Personalised Vascular Care Award ceremony
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session is the Personalised Vascular Care Award ceremony, sponsored by Abbott. The objectives and details of this session are not provided, as it is likely an event to recognize and celebrate achievements in the field of personalized vascular care.

ACS: how to approach special clinical scenarios
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in special clinical scenarios. It covers topics such as treating ACS with multivessel disease, managing an ACS and unstable patient, and addressing subacute myocardial infarction. The session features case presentations and discussions, providing insights and...

Scientific highlights, clinical trial updates and key learnings from EuroPCR 2024
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Davide Capodanno presents notable trial updates, coronary devices, and key takeaways from EuroPCR 2024. Highlights include the SOLVE-TAVI and IDEAL-LM trials at 5 years, BIOADAPTOR at 2 years, advancements in drug-coated balloons and DES, as well as insights from REC-CAGEFREE II, LANDMARK, and NOTION-2.
References
- SOLVE-TAVI: Feistritzer HJ, et al....

Thrombus management in a STEMI patient with high clot burden
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Discover the optimal timing for thrombus extraction and explore effective strategies for managing large thrombi. Learn about the latest tools and techniques, as well as the role of pharmacotherapy in supporting successful thrombus removal.

TAVI: how to prevent stroke
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on strategies for preventing stroke during TAVI procedures. It features case presentations and discussions on the use of cerebral protection devices, including a novel full-body embolic protection device, and the management of complications such as cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome.

Transcatheter solutions for combined valve disease
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session delves into the transcatheter management of patients with combined valve disease, including cases of concomitant aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation, failed bioprostheses in both the aortic and mitral valves, and severe aortic regurgitation after previous valve-sparing root replacement. The session features case presentations and...

Non left main bifurcation - LIVE case
17 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
A 53-year-old male presented with a late STEMI one month ago. Coronary angiography revealed three-vessel disease: CX occlusion (culprit lesion), RCA bifurcation stenosis, and severe mid LAD-D1 (1-1-1) stenosis. The operators performed RCA PCI during the STEMI hospitalization.
In this live case, they performed the LAD-D1 bifurcation...
