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...

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,...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Discover the story and illustrations of the Course that has grown from a few dozen participants in 1989 to over 11,000!

Consult the references associated to the clinical research and case reports in coronary guidewire loss complications.

September 29th marks the 25th anniversary of the creation of World Heart Day by the World Heart Federation. This day is dedicated to focusing international attention on cardiovascular disease (CVD), which remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide [1,2]. Today, we highlight the women...

View the case of a 60-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism and a large TIT, and see how he was treated by percutaneous thrombectomy.

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.

Elad Asher provides his take on the UK National Registry which was presented at the TCT congress 2022 by Joel Peter Giblett on behalf of the UK PIVSD investigators.

Lars Wallentin and Stefan James received the Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award during EuroPCR 2025, on behalf of a wider team of cardiovascular registry experts who have contributed in an extraordinary way to the PCR mission. 

Mirvat Alasnag provides her take on the outcomes of small annuli sub-study from the FRANCE-TAVI Registry which included 1,195 patients. This trial was presented by Walid Ben-Ali at TCT 2022.

An 85-year-old man presented in cardiogenic shock with torrential aortic regurgitation after prior surgical and TAVI valve-in-valve procedures. With high coronary obstruction risk, urgent CT assessment and in-silico simulations guided a rapid redo TAVI-in-TAVI-in-valve implantation, demonstrating that CT-assisted emergency redo-TAVI is feasible and lifesaving in high-risk...

SHARE is turning its attention to Mali in West Africa with a view to duplicating the Mauritanian experience. Find our more about how this NGO helps to save lives!

Over the last 30 years, primary PCI (pPCI) has evolved from an experimental ‘rescue’ intervention to an essential routine procedure – performed daily in cathlabs around the world – which is responsible for saving millions of lives. However, its path to success was far from smooth.