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3643 results
Case-based challenges and dilemmas in multivessel PCI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses real-world challenges in multivessel PCI for stable and acute coronary syndromes, emphasizing decision-making, procedure planning, and complication management. It highlights the application of imaging, physiology, and contemporary tools such as DCB to optimize outcomes through illustrative cases from Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, and the...
DCB: what we know and what we do not know
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides a detailed update on drug-coated balloons (DCB) in interventional cardiology, covering the latest clinical data and trials. It identifies scenarios where DCB use is most effective and offers guidance on optimizing procedural techniques to enhance clinical outcomes.
Asymptomatic high-risk patients: can CT coronary angiography improve our practice?
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines the role of cardiac computed tomography (CT) coronary angiography in improving clinical practice for asymptomatic high-risk patients. It discusses detection of vulnerable plaque features, the importance of inflammation and physiology in risk assessment, and explores individualized treatment pathways including PCI, medical therapy, or...
Ambiguous left main lesions: how to assess severity and make the right decision
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Addressing the complexities of ambiguous left main coronary lesions, this session elucidates the integration of physiology, intracoronary imaging, and CT scanning for comprehensive assessment. It highlights multimodality diagnostic strategies and decision-making frameworks to guide appropriate revascularization.
Imaging-guided strategy for understanding coronary calcification
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focusing on coronary calcification, this session teaches the application of CT and intracoronary imaging to characterize calcium patterns, select appropriate modification tools, and assess procedural success. It emphasizes imaging-guided strategies to optimize treatment of calcified coronary lesions.
TAVI vs. surgery - Are the latest long-term data creating a dilemma for aortic stenosis patients?
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session critically evaluates the latest long-term data comparing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). It explores differing perspectives between surgeons and interventional cardiologists regarding valve durability and lifetime management, fostering a high-quality debate to achieve consensus within Heart Team discussions...
Repair or replace the tricuspid valve: how to decide?
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on decision-making in tricuspid valve interventions, balancing the choice between repair and replacement. It covers clinical and anatomical criteria guiding treatment selection, pacing lead management from an electrophysiological and surgical perspective, and the application of multimodality imaging—including TTE, TOE, and CT—to inform real-world...
How should I treat a patient with a calcified mitral anatomy?
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores the management of patients with calcified mitral anatomy, from advanced imaging assessment to intervention planning. It evaluates the suitability of mitral annular calcification for transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) and discusses alternative therapeutic options for patients ineligible for TEER.
Challenges of multivessel disease in ACS
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Dedicated to the challenges of multivessel disease in acute coronary syndrome (ACS), this session explores strategies to identify culprit versus non-culprit lesions and plan multivessel revascularisation using physiology, intravascular imaging, and artificial intelligence. It further discusses the timing considerations for revascularisation, whether ad-hoc or staged, illustrated...
Multivessel disease or left main disease
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores revascularisation strategies for patients with multivessel or left main coronary artery disease. It emphasizes the role of intravascular physiology and imaging in guiding treatment decisions and highlights procedural factors that contribute to improved long-term clinical outcomes, supported by complex case discussions.
High-risk PCI: how to optimise the result
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on high-risk PCI, this session presents strategies to optimize procedural outcomes in complex cases. Discussions include contemporary approaches to challenging coronary anatomy, the role of balloon aortic valvuloplasty as a bridge to Impella-supported interventions, advanced mechanical support and thrombectomy in cardiogenic shock related to left...
Angiography-based physiology in clinical practice
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Investigate the clinical application of angiography-based physiology in coronary artery disease management. This session covers quantitative flow ratio (QFR) guided PCI strategies, risk stratification in chronic coronary syndrome, and prognostic value of angiography-derived indices, offering a wire-free diagnostic approach supported by recent trial data.
Selecting PCI devices in specific scenarios
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses device selection strategies tailored to specific interventional cardiology scenarios. It covers innovative approaches such as coronary laser use in difficult lesions, intravascular imaging-guided treatments for in-stent restenosis, and physiological assessment post-magnesium scaffold resorption, supported by real-world data and emerging machine learning applications.
From wires to knives: CABG essentials every cathlab nurse and allied professional should know
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session is designed to equip cathlab nurses and allied professionals with essential knowledge about Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG). It covers the indications for CABG, relevant cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, and the importance of effective communication with patients undergoing CABG procedures. Practical walkthroughs of angiograms...
Tricuspid interventions: find the best candidate
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews the phenotypes of tricuspid regurgitation and their diagnostic pathways, emphasizing standardized and pragmatic diagnostic steps. It also addresses criteria for identifying optimal timing and candidates for tricuspid valve interventions.
CT and intracoronary imaging evaluation of coronary disease
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on advanced imaging modalities for evaluating coronary artery disease, including the clinical application of CT angiography and intracoronary imaging techniques like OCT and IVUS. Topics encompass barriers to OCT usage, the impact of plaque composition on PCI outcomes, advances in photon-counting CT technology,...
Optimal management of primary PCI complications
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the optimal management of complications arising during primary PCI. It addresses critical scenarios from initial hesitation and unexpected challenges to confident treatment strategies for vessel complications. Notably, it explores complex cases such as paradoxical embolisation following rescue PCI in STEMI patients, providing...
Assessing coronaries in ACS with intracoronary imaging
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the critical role of intracoronary imaging in evaluating acute coronary syndromes (ACS). It discusses the management of complex lesion morphologies involving calcium and thrombus, the diagnostic power of OCT in decision-making, challenges beyond angiography in right coronary artery pathology, and the identification of...
Innovating heart failure care: from real-time monitoring to mechanical support
18 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Innovations in heart failure care are transforming patient management, from real-time, non-invasive congestion monitoring to advanced mechanical support systems. This session presents the Anusar congestion assessment tool, early clinical data on the NuPulse intravascular ventricular assist system for ambulatory support, and explores AI-driven voice biomarker technology...
Disrupting the aorta and valves: the next transcatheter wave
18 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Delve into the next wave of transcatheter interventions disrupting the aorta and valves. This session covers pioneering minimally invasive ascending aortic repair, novel polymeric aortic valve implants, and innovative devices for tricuspid repair and leaflet replacement.