3522 results for «2011»
3522 results
Innovating techniques for the treatment of coronary artery disease
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session showcases innovative techniques for the treatment of coronary artery disease, including minimum contrast PCI with guide extension catheter and IVUS co-registration, management of iatrogenic aortic dissection using 3D-hologram and computational fluid dynamics, a novel tunnelling technique for huge coronary bypass graft aneurysms, and a...
NSTEMI in patients in post CABG: a challenging combination
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the management of non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in patients who have previously undergone coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Attendees will explore various case presentations and discussions on the challenges and treatment strategies for this complex clinical scenario, including the use of intravascular...
TAVI in bicuspid stenosis: complex situations
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session comprises selected clinical case submissions focused on TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) in patients with bicuspid aortic stenosis. Participants will learn about complex scenarios, including fusion raphe, hostile bicuspid anatomy, large annulus, and early TAVR dysfunction. The session features case presentations followed by audience...
Stentless PCI
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session explores various stentless percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) strategies, including drug-coated balloon (DCB)-only PCI for chronic total occlusions and de-novo coronary lesions, as well as the use of magnesium resorbable scaffolds. Attendees will learn about the rationale, techniques, and outcomes of these "leave nothing behind"...
Management complications during PCI of calcified coronary lesions
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session features selected clinical case submissions showcasing the management of complications that can arise during PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) of calcified coronary lesions. Participants will learn about various challenging scenarios, such as impacted diamond crown, stuck IVUS catheter post-stenting, and ruptured/fractured cutting balloon. The session...
Treating the right valves: not always a straightforward task
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
This session focuses on the challenges and complexities involved in the percutaneous treatment of right-sided heart valves, including the tricuspid and pulmonary valves. Attendees will learn from case presentations and discussions on various scenarios, such as recurrent right heart obstructive shock, paravalvular leak closure, and unusual...
The history of EuroPCR - 30 years of innovation in education
04 Apr 2019
Discover the story and illustrations of the Course that has grown from a few dozen participants in 1989 to over 11,000!
PCR Seminars overview
Jan-Dec 2025
A short history of the Euro4C Group
16 Jan 2019
Who better to recount its history than the inaugural President of the Euro4C Group? Additionally, insights are provided by the Chairman of PCR, the former EAPCI President, and a pivotal member of the editorial team.
Celebrating 30 years of transradial artery access!
17 May 2022
Thirty years ago, the interventional cardiology field was transformed with the emergence of a new access site – the radial artery was used for coronary angioplasty and stent implantation for the first time on 14 August 1992.
Author
Author
PROSPECT II, COMBINE (OCT–FFR) and PROSPECT ABSORB: After revascularization of culprit lesions, assessment of coronary plaque size and composition matter!
17 Oct 2020
PROSPECT II, COMBINE (OCT–FFR) and PROSPECT ABSORB trials were presented at TCT Connect 2020. Hector Garcia-Garcia provides a summary of the key messages.
Author
Drug-coated balloon (DCB) technology: A pioneer’s view of the historical evolution and future directions
08 Jan 2025
In this article, Bruno Scheller explores advances in local drug delivery, from drug-coated balloons to novel antiproliferative agents. These innovations aim to reduce restenosis, minimize permanent implants, and pave the way for patient-specific coronary artery disease treatments.
Author
Why hypertension is a major unresolved problem
02 Oct 2024
Explore the global challenge of hypertension, affecting one in three adults, and the strategies for screening, diagnosis, and management, including lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy, and device-based treatments, as outlined by Sofie Brouwers.
Author
MASTER-DAPT: “the MASTER of high-bleeding risk trials”
28 Aug 2021
Marco Valgimigli (Lugano, Switzerland) presented the results of the MASTER DAPT trial on Saturday, August 28, in a Hot Line session of the ESC Congress 2021. Luis G. Ortega-Paz provides his PICOT & SWOT analysis of this study.
Author
UNIVERSAL: routine ultrasonography guidance for femoral vascular access for cardiac procedures - A randomized clinical Trial
19 Sep 2022
Ali Nazmi Calik provides his take on UNIVERSAL randomized clinical trial, which questioned whether routine ultrasonography guidance for CFA access for cardiac procedures reduces bleeding or vascular complications. This trial was presented by Sanjit S. Jolly during TCT 2022.
Author
Biocardia receives FDA breakthrough device designation for CardiAMP Cell Therapy System for heart failure
03 Feb 2022
MitrAI score: machine learning models to predict mortality at 12, 24, 36 and 48 months in patients with primary and secondary MR treated by TEER
31 Aug 2024
Jonathan Curio provides his take on the MitrAI score study which was presented by Luigi Biasco at ESC Congress 2024 in London.
Author
Preventive PCI or medical therapy alone for atherosclerotic coronary vulnerable plaques (PREVENT)
08 Apr 2024
Ali Nazmi Calik provides his take on the results of the PREVENT trial presented at ACC.24 in Atlanta.
Author
The JenaValve Trilogy™ heart valve system in high surgical risk patients with symptomatic, severe aortic regurgitation: The ALIGN AR Trial
25 Oct 2023
Nicola Ryan provides her take on the ALIGN AR trial which was presented by Vinod H. Thourani at TCT Congress 2023. The Align AR trial is a prospective single-arm investigation device exemption study assessing the safety and efficacy of the Trilogy transcatheter heart valve system in patients with...
Author
AIMI-HF trial - Ischemia and viability imaging in heart failure: The alternative imaging modalities in ischemic heart failure trial
05 Mar 2023
Nicola Ryan provides her take on this clinical trial presented by Lisa Mielniczuk at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session (ACC.23/WCC) – note this analysis is based upon the presented slides alone.
Author
