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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...
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...
Imaging-guided CTO PCI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on imaging-guided CTO PCI, presenting cases that illustrate the utility of OCT, CT, and IVUS for lesion assessment and procedural guidance. Topics include woven-like CTOs, double CTO evaluation, management of late stent malapposition, and strategies for navigating complex occlusions to optimize outcomes.
Increasing efficiency in CTO PCI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on increasing efficiency in CTO PCI, this session covers diverse technical approaches including overcoming unexpected anatomical barriers, multiple wiring techniques, microchannel selection in bifurcation lesions, managing tortuous right coronary artery CTOs, unconventional strategies for uncrossable CTOs, and adapting perspectives in patients with previous CABG.
Left main PCI-complex procedures
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session covers complex left main coronary artery PCI procedures that challenge standard algorithms. It includes tackling chronic total occlusions of the left main, managing spontaneous coronary artery dissection in patients on ECMO, handling stent dislodgement, and addressing complex trifurcation lesions, providing comprehensive insights into advanced...
New frontiers in coronary disease treatment
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Examine recent advances in coronary disease treatment focusing on drug-eluting stents versus drug-coated balloon strategies. This session presents real-world data on lesion preparation, sex-specific outcomes, physiological disease patterns, and procedural factors influencing PCI success.
Refining the gold standard: what is new in DES
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores recent advancements in drug-eluting stent (DES) technology, featuring global real-world evidence on short dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with polymer-free DES, angiographic outcomes from pooled TARGET trials, and real-world registry data on various DES platforms. It also presents post-marketing surveillance results and systematic reviews...
NSTEMI: when everything does not go as planned
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents complex cases of NSTEMI where unexpected challenges arise during intervention. It provides a comprehensive review of complication management strategies, including coronary perforation techniques. Through detailed case analyses from diverse centers, attendees gain practical insights into troubleshooting and treatment adaptations essential for managing difficult...
Refining PCI plannings and decision-making with novel technologies
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights cutting-edge technologies that enhance PCI planning and decision-making. It covers the clinical populations benefiting from QFR-guided revascularisation, prognostic insights from radial wall strain in DCB-treated vessels, and advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning to assess ischemia and predict PCI outcomes, especially in...
Publishing in interventional cardiology: aligning authors, editors and impact
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers a comprehensive perspective on publishing in interventional cardiology by aligning the expectations of authors, editors, reviewers, and readers. It addresses differences in paper interpretation, common misalignments between scientific intent and editorial outcomes, and strategies to enhance clarity, relevance, and impact of scientific publications.
Precision TAVI - Seering marginal gains
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into precision techniques in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), highlighting novel stepwise implantation methods for self-expanding valves, the effects of internal diameter and valve fracture on gradients post valve-in-valve TAVI, and comparative analyses of implantation-depth variability across large-size TAVI platforms. Additionally, it evaluates...
TAVI procedural complications - Part 8: aortic dissection, multiple valves procedures, and more
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses complex procedural complications encountered during TAVI, featuring challenging cases such as aortic dissection, multiple valve procedures including redo TAVI in patients with left ventricular assist devices, and structural failures like valve infolding and embolisation. It emphasizes strategic decision-making under critical circumstances to optimize...
Risk and prognosis predictors in STEMI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores key risk and prognostic factors in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), encompassing biomarker-based outcome prediction, the influence of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol on myocardial injury, and thrombotic risk in atrial fibrillation patients undergoing PCI. It further examines gender differences in young STEMI patients, the safety...
Innovations in TAVI: TAVI 2.0
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents cutting-edge advancements in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), highlighting the TAVI 2.0 era. It encompasses innovative techniques such as percutaneous and non-fluoroscopic TAVR guided by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), novel alternative access via the left subscapular approach, and patient-tailored commissural alignment assessed through CT...
Insight from new evidence for complex PCI: value of imaging (CHIP IVUS) and left ventricular support (CHIP BCIS 3)
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews the impact of recent evidence on complex PCI, highlighting the value of intracoronary imaging (CHIP IVUS trial) and left ventricular assist devices (CHIP BCIS 3 trial). Through case discussions, participants reflect on how these innovations influence daily clinical practice and enhance procedural planning...
Primary PCI dilemmas: when imaging saves the day
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the pivotal role of imaging in resolving dilemmas during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It presents complex cases illustrating challenges such as coronary compression, thrombus burden in large vessels, and culprit lesion identification, including the use of high-definition intravascular ultrasound (HD-IVUS) to reclassify...
Management of rare clinical scenarios in the cathlab
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the management of rare and complex clinical scenarios encountered in the catheterization laboratory. Cases include dyspnea in coronary artery bypass graft patients, aortocoronary dissection management, complications during coronary sinus reducer implantation, coronary artery aneurysms related to IgG4 vasculitis, ibuprofen-induced Kounis syndrome, and challenging...
Shock: enhancing our pathways of care
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores advancements in the management pathways for patients experiencing cardiogenic shock, particularly those complicating STEMI. It discusses patient characteristics, timing of PCI procedures, updated SCAI shock staging, representation in clinical trials, and angiographic findings in shockable out-of-hospital cardiac arrest cases, aiming to enhance clinical...
Updates in tricuspid TEER
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers comprehensive updates on transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) for tricuspid valve disease. It reviews meta-analyses on outcomes in patients with cardiac implantable electronic device leads, long-term trial results, echocardiographic and clinical outcomes, right ventricular mechanics, risk scoring, and the impact of renal function and...
Imaging-guided calcified lesion PCI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents state-of-the-art imaging-guided interventions for calcified coronary lesions, showcasing modalities such as lithotripsy, rotational atherectomy, and complex calcium modification techniques. It includes case studies highlighting zero-contrast PCI and stenting in challenging anatomies, including left main bifurcation lesions in elderly patients with complex clinical backgrounds.