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Complication management in CTO PCI - Part 1
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses complication management during chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary interventions. It covers strategies for unexpected coronary complications, managing tamponade without visible perforation, rescue techniques for atherectomy-related perforations, managing dry pericardial tamponade after septal branch perforation, and challenges when retrograde approaches encounter thrombosis in...
CTO PCI: technical developments
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights technical developments in CTO PCI, featuring comparative insights from the ONUBA-CTO study on retrograde versus antegrade approaches, sex-based differences in long-term outcomes, management of balloon-undilatable lesions, the role of virtual reality audiovisual distraction, the impact of core laboratory feedback with OCT, and contemporary...
Behind standard practice: a place for DCB
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines the role of drug-coated balloons (DCB) beyond standard practice in coronary revascularization. It includes discussions on revascularization strategies in young patients, rescue of early distal LIMA–LAD anastomosis, treatment of in-stent restenosis, stepwise complex CTO bifurcation revascularization using kissing DCBs, and management of calcified...
Mitral TEER beyond the routine: complex and complicated cases
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores complex and complicated cases of mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) beyond routine practice. It addresses challenges such as device failures, late complications, acute left ventricular dysfunction related to afterload changes, stepwise approaches to overcome procedural failures, rescue strategies in cardiogenic shock, and tailored...
When a primary PCI goes wrong
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session investigates complications encountered during primary percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). It covers management of no-reflow phenomena, innovative guide extension catheter aspiration techniques for thrombus-rich STEMI, challenges when balloon crossing fails, vein graft PCI pitfalls, and complex concurrent ischemic events involving myocardial infarction and limb ischemia....
Interventions for heart failure: insights and innovations
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents innovations and insights into interventional treatments for heart failure. Topics include pulmonary artery denervation for combined pre- and post-capillary pulmonary hypertension, evaluation of extravascular ventricular assist devices, biomarker-guided therapy withdrawal in improved heart failure, outcomes of transcatheter iatrogenic atrial shunts, percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy...
Regulatory and reimbursement pathways for MedTech innovators
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides an in-depth exploration of regulatory and reimbursement pathways critical for MedTech innovators. It covers the transition challenges from the Medical Device Directive (MDD) to the Medical Device Regulation (MDR), sharing lessons learned and success stories. The session also addresses reimbursement frameworks in the...
PCI for complex left main disease
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the complexities of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for left main disease, emphasizing strategic approaches to dual critical lesions and innovative techniques such as excimer laser and drug-eluting balloons. It also explores hybrid strategies for treating in-stent restenosis and redo revascularisation, offering a...
New evidence for pharmacology for coronary artery disease
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents the latest evidence in pharmacological management of coronary artery disease, featuring pivotal trials such as VESALIUS-CV and TARGET FIRST. It covers topics including evolocumab efficacy post-stenting, early aspirin cessation strategies, aspirin-free protocols after complex PCI in ACS, and comparative outcomes of clopidogrel versus...
How to become a CHAMPION in LAA closure
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews the latest CHAMPION AF trial data and its implications for left atrial appendage (LAA) closure in patients with atrial fibrillation.
It explores how emerging evidence may influence clinical practice and patient selection, and how LAA closure could evolve across different atrial fibrillation populations.
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Management of a patient with complex multivessel disease involving bifurcations
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Complex multivessel coronary disease involving bifurcations requires careful procedural planning, imaging guidance and tailored stent strategies.
This EuroPCR 2026 session combines live educational case with insights from the NAGOMI COMPLEX study to explore contemporary approaches to complex PCI. A key focus is placed on the role of...
Landmark interventional randomised controlled trial data and practice guidelines to transform pulmonary embolism care
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session presents landmark randomised controlled trial data shaping interventional treatment of pulmonary embolism, with a focus on translating evidence into clinical practice.
It reviews the HI-PEITHO trial and its implications in intermediate-risk acute PE, where ultrasound-assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis (USCDT) reduced the composite endpoint of...
Artificial intelligence-powered precision: CT-guided PCI and the future of image-guided therapy
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Image-guided PCI is entering a new era, driven by artificial intelligence and advanced CT technologies that are reshaping how coronary interventions are planned and performed.
This EuroPCR 2026 session explores the integration of photon-counting CT into PCI workflows, highlighting its improved spatial resolution, enhanced plaque characterisation and...
DCB: does coating morphology matter for distal embolisation and clinical outcomes?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Drug-coated balloon (DCB) therapy continues to evolve, with increasing attention on how coating design may influence drug transfer, vessel response and downstream clinical outcomes.
This EuroPCR 2026 session examines the role of coating morphology, comparing amorphous and crystalline technologies and their implications for drug delivery efficiency and...
MagicTouch sirolimus-coated balloon for coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease treatment: where evidence meets experience
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines the clinical evidence and experiential insights regarding the MagicTouch sirolimus-coated balloon (SCB) for treating coronary and peripheral artery disease. It reviews long-term comparative data versus paclitaxel-coated balloons, application techniques, integration into current practices, and findings from major trials such as SIRONA and SIMPLE-DM,...
Angiography-based physiology: time to change your routine clinical practice?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers a critical appraisal of angiography-based physiology, with a focus on virtual fractional flow reserve (vFFR) technology. It reviews the latest clinical evidence, including insights from the FAST study programme and the FAST III randomised controlled trial. Gain a clear understanding of current guideline...
Beyond visualisation: the value and future of 4D intracardiac echocardiography in tricuspid repair and replacement
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the transformative role of 4D intracardiac echocardiography in guiding tricuspid edge-to-edge repair (TEER) and valve replacement for tricuspid regurgitation. This session highlights how real-time, high-resolution imaging enhances procedural efficiency and safety, reducing reliance on general anesthesia and shortening procedure times compared to traditional imaging modalities.
Where to leave less behind: non-invasive CT and angiography-derived physiology for DCB lesion selection
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session elucidates the role of non-invasive coronary CT and angiography-derived physiology in guiding lesion selection for drug-eluting balloon PCI. It emphasises integrating anatomical and physiological data to refine lesion preparation, strategy, and validation beyond angiography, and identifies scenarios where DEB PCI may not be optimal,...
Reshaping what's possible in complex PCI with advanced sirolimus technology
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on advancing complex PCI, this session explores strategies to minimise metal use through advanced sirolimus technologies and drug-coated balloon (DCB) therapies. It highlights the biological and pharmacokinetic characteristics of DCBs, key device design considerations, and practical approaches to less-metal PCI. Clinical cases illustrate challenges such...
From 3D coronary imaging to calcium modification, the future of PCI starts now
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the cutting-edge integration of 3D coronary imaging and calcium modification techniques in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Participants will understand how 3DStent visualization enhances PCI optimization beyond conventional angiography, learn to characterize coronary calcification pre-PCI using advanced imaging tools, and incorporate practical workflows...
