3730 results for «2017»
3730 results
Aortic regurgitation in 2026
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Get a comprehensive overview of contemporary management strategies for aortic regurgitation, a condition that remains frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated despite significant advances in transcatheter therapies thanks to this EuroPCR 2026 session.
The programme reviews current diagnostic and treatment pathways, including guideline-based management and the role of surgical...
LDL-C management: should it begin in the cathlab?
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session examines the evolving role of LDL cholesterol management in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), with a focus on the potential benefits of initiating intensive lipid-lowering strategies early in the patient pathway.
The discussion reviews emerging evidence on PCSK9 inhibition in elective PCI...
Active unloading with Impella heart pumps in elective and emergent patients
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents the latest evidence on the use of microaxial Impella heart pumps in both elective high-risk and emergent cardiogenic shock patients. It highlights the importance of organised systems of care in improving survival outcomes and explores current data and expert consensus on mechanical circulatory...
Ascending into the future with drug-coated balloons
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Step into the future of interventional cardiology with comprehensive insights into drug‑coated balloons (DCB). This session covers the new DCB ARC guidelines, previews findings from the impactful BASKET BALL randomised trial, and examines real-world evidence from the SCORE registry. It also addresses the optimisation of acute...
IVUS and NIRS imaging: a pathway to improve outcomes in stable and acute coronary syndromes
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
IVUS-guided PCI is well established in complex coronary interventions, but combining it with near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is opening a new dimension by linking vessel geometry with plaque biology.
This EuroPCR 2026session explores how IVUS-NIRS imaging improves PCI planning and risk stratification in both stable and acute coronary...
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...
Contemporary workflow for class IA PCI
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
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...
Evolution of education in angioplasty
03 Jul 2017
Critical reflections and perspectives on how knowledge and education between 1977 and 2017 have evolved, driven clinical success and adapted to current and changing needs. In this section, learn more about the evolution of education in interventional cardiology, the first courses, a postgraduate evolution by J....
An image is worth a 1000 words
03 Nov 2016
Learn why we say that “An image is worth a 1000 words” by joining us for a selection of the most interesting and challenging ones from the competition at EuroPCR 2017, 2016 and 2015. But don’t stop there! Click here see if one of your best...
The History of Coronary Angioplasty - the book
30 Jul 2017
Find out more about the book “The History of Coronary Angioplasty”, and how its author (interventional cardiologist Philippe Gaspard) came to be a first-hand witness to the early years of angioplasty
A percutaneous solution to transcatheter aortic valve thrombosis refractory to anticoagulation: valve-in-valve implantation of a supra-annular self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve
03 Aug 2020
A 56-year-old man with severe aortic stenosis underwent transapical TAVR in 2012. In 2017, the patient was referred for exertion dyspnea and transesophageal echocardiogram showed severe stenosis of the bioprosthesis...
2024 ESC Guidelines: Peripheral arterial and aortic diseases - Focus on Peripheral Arterial Diseases
09 Sep 2024
The 2024 ESC Guidelines for aortic diseases, merged with peripheral arterial disease guidelines, update prior guidance and emphasize atherosclerotic conditions. In this article, Antoine Sauguet summarizes the content related to peripheral arterial diseases.
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Uninterrupted oral anticoagulant therapy in patients undergoing unplanned percutaneous coronary intervention
13 Apr 2021
This large-scale analysis sought to compare interrupted and uninterrupted OAC therapy in patients taking OAC undergoing unplanned coronary angiography or PCI for suspected acute coronary syndrome.
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