3648 results for «2578»
3648 results
PCI of calcified distal left main stenosis - LIVE case
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
A 54‑year‑old man with hypertension, smoking, dyslipidemia, and a history of PCI to the OM and diagonal branches in 2004 presented with a significant calcified LM–LAD stenosis.
The proximal LAD lesion was prepared with IVL followed by implantation of a 3.5 × 28 mm stent. The left...
High definition IVUS-guided treatment strategies in calcified stenoses
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Severely calcified coronary stenoses remain one of the most challenging subsets in contemporary PCI, requiring precise lesion assessment and tailored treatment strategies.
This EuroPCR 2026 session focuses on how high-definition intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is changing the way these lesions are approached in daily practice.
HD-IVUS enables detailed detection...
Evidence in action: advancing care for angina with Shockwave Reducer
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Despite major advances in coronary revascularisation and medical therapy, angina continues to represent a significant clinical burden, affecting both quality of life and long-term patient management.
This EuroPCR 2026 session explores the emerging role of the Shockwave Reducer as a therapeutic option in patients with persistent angina....
When balloons fail: how to win against coronary calcium
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session refines strategies to overcome undilatable calcified coronary lesions by integrating modern calcium-modification technologies into complex PCI workflows. Through multiple international case studies, it highlights approaches to achieve optimal stent expansion despite severe coronary calcium challenges.
DK Score Pro in focus: innovation, evidence, and everyday practice
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Watch this EuroPCR 2026 session to better understand how lesion preparation strategies can be optimised in complex PCI using directional scoring balloon technology with DK Score Pro.
Clinical evidence is reviewed, including insights from the SCORE CHINA registry, alongside practical considerations for integrating this approach into routine...
From 3D coronary imaging to calcium modification: the future of PCI starts now
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
The integration of advanced imaging and calcium modification techniques is reshaping percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), offering new ways to plan and optimise complex procedures.
This EuroPCR 2026 session explores how 3D coronary imaging extends beyond conventional angiography to improve procedural planning and decision-making. It highlights the role...
How to prevent and manage complex and complicated LAA closure cases?
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Designed to enhance procedural success in transcatheter left atrial appendage closure, this session addresses identification of complex anatomies, management of intraprocedural challenges, and strategies to prevent and handle complications, illustrated by practical case examples and expert evaluations.
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...
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.
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.
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...
Risk stratification and drug therapies in coronary arteries interventions
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers a detailed examination of risk stratification and pharmacologic therapies in coronary artery interventions. It features innovative markers such as left ventricle filling pressure (E/E' ratio) for predicting myocardial injury, clinical outcome impacts in dialysis-dependent patients, intraoperative DOAC removal during CABG, and machine learning...
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...
TAVI for degenerated surgical aortic bioprotheses: procedural challenges
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the procedural challenges inherent in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for degenerated surgical aortic bioprostheses. It covers high-risk valve-in-valve implantation cases as last-resort therapies, management of drifting bioprostheses, and interventions in failed small non-fracturable valves threatening coronary arteries. Techniques such as BASILICA and...
From left to right: different perspectives on heart failure management
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Exploring diverse perspectives on heart failure management, this session presents a range of complex clinical cases. Topics include facilitated treatment of post-myocardial infarction interventricular septal defects, left ventricular perforation following Impella placement, diagnostic challenges in shock scenarios, the implications of severe right ventricular dysfunction on left...
Value of imaging for treatment of calcified lesions
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the critical value of imaging in the treatment of calcified coronary lesions. It reviews techniques for lesion modification, including innovative balloon-based strategies and multimodality approaches for balloon-uncrossable calcified left main bifurcations. The session also discusses the tactical cracking of calcified plaques and strategies...
Best clinical CTO cases
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents exemplary clinical cases in chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI, illustrating advanced procedural strategies and complication management. Cases include retrograde CTO-PCI complicated by catheter-induced dissection, expansion of antegrade CTO PCI limits with hybrid approaches, successful combined antegrade and retrograde hydrodynamic contrast recanalisation, and staged...
Evidence for new devices in management of coronary artery disease
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews the latest evidence on new devices in coronary artery disease management. It covers outcomes from randomized controlled trials including imaging- and physiology-guided PCI with the Bioadaptor device, long-term results of thinner-strut bioresorbable scaffolds, site-specific antithrombotic therapy evaluated in the DESyne BDS Plus Trial,...
Clinical cases - Nurses and Allied Professionals
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Dedicated to nurses and allied health professionals, this session presents compelling clinical cases illustrating their critical role in interventional cardiology. Topics range from managing pregnant patients in the cath lab, the impactful contributions of nursing and allied professionals (NAPs), to their management perspectives during complex procedures...
Clinical experience with transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session shares clinical experience with transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) for severe tricuspid regurgitation. It includes outcomes after prior repair, analysis of stent frame geometry as a predictor of leaflet abnormalities, and assessments of functional and quality-of-life improvements with systems such as Evoque and MonarQ....