3730 results for «2017»
3730 results
Rethinking coronary artery disease: from ischaemia to atheroma - Implications of the Lancet Commission for Interventional Cardiology
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session invites a re-evaluation of coronary artery disease by shifting focus from ischemia to atheroma, integrating insights from the Lancet Commission for Interventional Cardiology. It explores the significance of plaque burden, biology, and inflammation in guiding PCI decisions and outlines the future role of PCI...
The value of intravascular imaging in the planning - Optimisation of PCI and dealing with complications
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Highlighting the critical role of intravascular imaging in PCI, this session explores its utility in procedural planning, optimization of outcomes, and identification and management of complications. Through international case studies, it demonstrates how imaging enhances understanding beyond angiography alone and facilitates tailored, effective interventions.
Unconventional situations during cardiovascular interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses unconventional and challenging scenarios encountered during cardiovascular interventions, focusing on managing complications effectively in the cathlab. Through detailed case presentations from Argentina, Chile, and Colombia, it explores innovative approaches to acute aortic valve regurgitation, TAVI complications in bicuspid anatomy, and diagnostic dilemmas in...
Navigating complexity: contemporary approaches to multivessel disease
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses contemporary approaches to multivessel coronary artery disease, featuring functional assessments, microvascular resistance importance in chest pain despite normal angiography, management of guide catheter-induced intramural hematoma, drug-coated balloon strategies including dual CTO, and minimal contrast PCI techniques in patients with chronic renal failure.
TAVI in aortic regurgitation and large annulus
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focusing on TAVI in patients with aortic regurgitation and large annulus, this session reviews clinical outcomes and advancements including aneurysm progression slowing, device regurgitation assessment by cardiac MRI, one-year results with Ken-valve, novel retrievable self-expanding valves, staging classifications, and balloon-expandable valve performance.
The dark side of calcium: complications, crashes and comebacks
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on the formidable challenges posed by coronary calcium, this session presents three compelling cases illustrating complications, procedural crashes, and successful recoveries. Participants learn detailed approaches to treating PCI complications related to calcified lesions and develop a skillset aimed at prevention and effective management of these...
AI in imaging & the cathlab - opportunities in procedural planning & guidance
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores the role of artificial intelligence in imaging and the cathlab, emphasizing computer vision applications distinct from language models. It discusses AI's integration into procedural planning and guidance, balancing algorithmic support with physician judgement to enhance interventional cardiology workflows.
Coronary innovations and artificial intelligence: new devices, smarter tools, better outcomes
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides a practical update on emerging coronary innovations and AI technologies, including next-generation calcium modification devices, bioresorbable scaffolds, sirolimus drug-coated balloons, and AI-driven coronary physiology and imaging tools. It offers a roadmap for integrating these advancements into clinical practice, addressing technology selection, reimbursement, training,...
When calcium fights back: multinational insights into complex PCI and complication rescue
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This multinational session highlights advanced approaches to complex PCI involving heavily calcified coronary arteries. It aims to enhance mastery of contemporary calcium modification tools, reinforce decision-making skills in high-risk, complication-prone interventions, and optimize imaging-guided assessment of coronary calcium through illustrative cases from Bulgaria, Romania, and Tunisia.
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.
New TAVI platforms - Novel devices, early data
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the latest developments in TAVI technology, featuring novel valve platforms and early clinical data. The session covers outcomes from new self-expandable and balloon-expandable valves, innovative single-operator techniques, redo TAVI approaches, and advances in CT sizing powered by deep learning.
Imaging the calcified lesions: what you need to see
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session emphasizes critical imaging aspects necessary for assessing calcified coronary lesions. It addresses lesion-specific Agatston scoring, OCT-guided PCI optimization, coronary CT planning, histopathological insights, and predictors of stent underexpansion after calcium modification.
CTO BASIC Level II: LIVE Educational Cases from Institut Cardiovasculaire Paris Sud, France & University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This advanced CTO BASIC Level II session presents live educational cases from leading European centers in France and Switzerland. It focuses on higher-level antegrade CTO interventions, illustrating when to switch among antegrade techniques and how to utilize advanced tools effectively to improve procedural success, supported by...
Major Late-Breaking Trials from EuroPCR 2026
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents major late-breaking trials from EuroPCR 2026, reviewing contemporary evidence on coronary revascularization in TAVI patients, long-term outcomes of PCI versus CABG for left main disease, and comparative effectiveness of LAA closure versus NOAC in atrial fibrillation across age groups, with clinical practice implications.
Calcified coronary: LIVE Educational Case from Clinique Pasteur - Toulouse, France
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This live educational case from Clinique Pasteur in Toulouse, France, showcases the management of complex calcified coronary lesions through multimodality imaging guidance. It addresses the selection of plaque modification devices and discusses optimal stenting strategies for challenging calcified bifurcation lesions, complemented by live procedural insights and...
Transcatheter mitral interventions: outcomes and new procedural approaches
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session covers transcatheter mitral interventions, comparing surgical and transcatheter approaches, including TEER and TMVR. It presents clinical outcomes, safety data, and innovative procedural techniques such as transeptal BATMAN to prevent left ventricular outflow tract obstruction during TMVR.
Complications during left main PCI: how to manage and how to avoid
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the identification, prevention, and management of complications arising during left main percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Through detailed case presentations and analyses, it highlights anatomical and procedural risk factors, strategies to anticipate and recognize complications such as stent deformation and coronary perforation, and effective...
Management of calcified lesions in challenging scenarios
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents complex cases involving calcified coronary lesions in challenging clinical scenarios including STEMI, bifurcation lesions, tortuosity, and concurrent TAVI procedures. It demonstrates integrative strategies such as rota-lithotripsy and addresses decision-making processes in managing calcification beyond the coronaries to optimize patient outcomes.
Antithrombotic therapy after TAVI: optimal agents, regimens, and patient selection
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session critically evaluates antithrombotic therapy following TAVI, addressing optimal agents and regimens tailored to patients with and without atrial fibrillation. It also reviews clinical presentations and management of valve thrombosis post-TAVI, using guideline-based approaches and real-world cases to individualize patient care.
Unusual complexities, uncommon complications and innovative solutions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session showcases innovative solutions to unusual complexities and rare complications in interventional cardiology. Through detailed case presentations, it examines ambiguous CTO management, giant coronary aneurysm complications post-PCI, and unforeseen issues arising from coronary atherectomy for calcified nodules.
