3629 results for «2086»
3629 results
SCAD, PCI specific strategies
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on specific percutaneous coronary intervention strategies for spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and related coronary anomalies. It covers clinical and therapeutic aspects of adult coronary aneurysms, woven coronary anomalies, innovative stent optimization techniques, microvascular dysfunction in takotsubo syndrome, and real-world management of SCAD...
Diagnosis and management of INOCA and ANOCA
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on the diagnosis and management of ischemia and angina with non-obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA and ANOCA). It presents safety data from coronary function testing, patient outcomes after comprehensive ischemia assessment, and endotype-specific treatment effects. Further topics include coronary sinus reducer therapy, the impact...
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,...
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...
Calcified lesions: when one dedicated device is not enough
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the need for multiple dedicated devices in the treatment of calcified coronary lesions. It discusses combined orbital and rotational atherectomy techniques, debulking in complex high-risk patients, and the integration of atherectomy with intravascular lithotripsy systems. Emphasis is placed on physiology and imaging-guided approaches...
Spotlight - TAVI durability: contemporary evidence and future directions
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focusing on TAVI durability, this session reviews recent clinical evidence from randomized trials and large registries, examining procedural and device-related factors influencing long-term valve performance. It also discusses challenges in follow-up and implications for future trial designs and device monitoring.
Left main PCI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the complexities of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) involving the left main coronary artery. It features challenging clinical cases including acute total occlusion with cardiogenic shock, innovative techniques like the inverted Double TAP for trifurcations, mechanical circulatory support integration, management of stent complications, and...
Multivessel complications: what can go wrong
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights complications encountered in multivessel coronary interventions, presenting complex cases such as lost stents, coronary perforations, shaft fractures, early subacute stent thrombosis, and rare triple vessel thrombosis. It emphasizes practical management strategies for these challenging scenarios in contemporary interventional cardiology.
TAVI procedural challenges
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines procedural challenges encountered during Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), especially in complex anatomical and clinical contexts. Topics include TAVI after prior mitral valve procedures, combined use of left ventricular assist devices and rotablation, navigating challenging aortic anatomies, and managing extensive calcification. The session...
Innovative strategies in STEMI management
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents innovative strategies in STEMI management, including the treatment of acute saphenous vein graft occlusion, primary PCI via the left internal mammary artery, and a two-step lesion debulking approach. It also covers hybrid drug-coated balloon strategies in complex multivessel disease and the emerging role...
New data on intracoronary imaging-guided interventions
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents new data on intracoronary imaging-guided interventions, comparing outcomes of angiography-derived FFR and IVUS-guided PCI over two years, as well as OCT versus IVUS for intermediate left main stenosis. It further evaluates high-risk non-culprit lesions post-myocardial infarction, the role of coronary lipid burden in...
Challenging cases in calcified lesions PCI
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses challenging cases in PCI of heavily calcified lesions. It covers unexpected complications such as silent shockwave failures, interventions in calcified Kawasaki disease, delayed coronary obstructions post-TAVI, and complex left main bifurcation lesions. The session underscores the perseverance required to successfully navigate these demanding...
All you need to know of DAPT in ACS
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides an in-depth review of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in acute coronary syndrome (ACS), focusing on strategies for safe de-escalation and P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy to reduce bleeding risk without compromising ischemic protection. It also covers optimizing antithrombotic therapy in patients on oral anticoagulation and...
When anatomy surprises: closing rare fistulae
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on the percutaneous closure of rare and complex cardiac fistulae and related vascular anomalies. It presents diverse cases such as superior vena cava syndrome from pacemaker leads, iatrogenic aorta-to-left atrium fistula, and unusual cardio-pulmonary connections, illustrating advanced interventional techniques to address unexpected anatomical...
A series of complex real-word challenges STEMI treatment from very different countries
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session showcases a series of complex STEMI treatment challenges from diverse international settings, highlighting difficult coronary anatomies and complicated procedures. It discusses nuanced clinical scenarios where artery recanalisation does not always equate to reperfusion, and presents stepwise approaches to managing multivessel disease, renal failure, and...
Complex calcified lesion: LIVE Educational Case from Leipzig Heart Centre - Leipzig, Germany
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session from Leipzig Heart Centre offers an in-depth exploration of complex calcified coronary lesions. It covers the challenges in managing these lesions, emphasizes effective preparation strategies, and highlights the essential role of intravascular imaging. The session includes patient presentation, detailed imaging analysis, strategic operator planning,...
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...
Bifurcation and heavily calcified lesions
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the evaluation and treatment of bifurcation and heavily calcified coronary lesions. It includes case-based discussions on complex left main PCI and the use of drug-coated balloons (DCB) for bifurcation lesions and in-stent restenosis, providing evidence-based approaches to optimize outcomes in these challenging lesion...
Complication management after tricuspid valve interventions
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews complication management following tricuspid valve interventions, highlighting practical approaches to unexpected procedural events. Topics include management of TricValve pop-up complications, Evoque device challenges, acute leaflet thrombosis emergencies, and bailout strategies for single leaflet detachment in tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER).
Devices and strategies in calcified lesions
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore advanced devices and techniques for treating calcified coronary lesions in this session. Discussions include the use of Eximer laser coronary atherectomy, novel cutting balloons, outcomes of rotational atherectomy in tortuous vessels, atherectomy combined with drug-coated balloon therapy, and calcium fracture patterns following Shockwave intravascular lithotripsy.