3198 results for «2002»
3198 results
When things threaten to go wrong: navigating procedural complications
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Develop critical skills for managing procedural complications in interventional cardiology. This session focuses on the identification and real-time management of common adverse events such as coronary dissection, perforation, tamponade, and embolism. Learn how to utilize echocardiographic imaging to assist in complication recognition and support your team...
High-risk PCI in acute coronary syndrome
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore high-risk PCI strategies in acute coronary syndrome patients who are unsuitable for surgery. This session presents insights on Killip class influence, haemodynamic support with micro-axial flow pumps, disease progression patterns in complicated STEMI, and the prognostic value of QFR-guided functional SYNTAX scores in ACS management.
PCR meets China: great innovations and novel trials
21 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Join this session to explore innovative coronary and valvular device developments originating from China. Learn about the clinical relevance and global impact of these domestic innovations, and engage in knowledge exchange with Chinese colleagues, celebrating longstanding collaboration in cardiology.
DCB in STEMI : why, when and how ?
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore the evolving role of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in the management of STEMI patients. This session covers practical approaches including primary PCI with DEB, unconventional solutions in urgent scenarios, and personalized treatment strategies especially in very young patients. Learn how DCB technology intersects with complex lesion...
Acute complications during distal left main PCI - Part 1
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Navigate the challenges of acute complications during distal left main PCI with expert guidance. This session discusses troubleshooting techniques for stuck IVUS catheters, stepwise ostial LAD stenting, OCT applications when crush and kiss techniques fail, management of lost stents in heavily calcified bifurcations, and responses to...
Best companions's case on complications in calcified lesions: episode 2
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Join this session examining complex complications in calcified lesion interventions. Learn from cases featuring controversial approaches that successfully resolved issues, coronary perforation management, retrograde iatrogenic dissection after lithotripsy, and algorithmic bailout strategies essential for navigating challenging calcified lesion complications.
Coronary complications: perforation and dissection
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Examine the unpredictable nature of coronary complications such as perforation and dissection during PCI. This session presents real-world cases illustrating sequential complications, their management challenges, and strategies to simplify complex scenarios. Understand how to anticipate, recognize, and effectively respond to these critical incidents to improve procedural...
Acute complications during distal left main PCI - Part 2
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session focuses on acute complications encountered during distal left main PCI. Review real-world challenging cases involving multiple unexpected complications, device retrieval techniques, fractured rota burr management during rota-tripsy, and strategies to navigate complex procedural challenges.
Managing TAVI-embolisation device
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Focus on managing TAVI device embolization in this specialized session. Discuss detailed techniques such as TAVI-in-TAVI procedures, addressing valve dysfunction, and innovative balloon-assisted retrieval methods for migrated transcatheter heart valves, emphasizing procedural nuances and bailout strategies.
Alain G. Cribier
07 Nov 2017
In 2002, Alain Cribier revolutionised the field by introducing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) as a complementary technique to surgery. Find out more about his early life and studies.
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
10 Mar 2026
Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common valvular heart disease leading to intervention. It is characterized by progression from leaflet thickening and calcification to significant haemodynamic stenosis which results in disease-specific symptoms and physical limitations as well as poor prognosis and impaired quality of life if...
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Aortic stenosis prevalence and balloon aortic valvuloplasty
08 Nov 2017
The transformation in the field of interventional cardiology is unprecedented. Today, interventional cardiology encompasses an ever-growing list of diagnostic and therapeutic percutaneous procedures performed in the cathlab.
In remembrance of Alain Cribier
17 Feb 2024
It is with great sadness that PCR and the interventional cardiology community learnt of the death of Professor Alain Cribier, pioneer in the non-invasive treatment of valvular disease, superb doctor and professor of medicine and great humanist whose concern and care for his patients went beyond...
30 years of primary PCI – a tale of perseverance
16 May 2023
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.
Elixir Medical completes enrollment in BIOADAPTOR randomized controlled trial of Dynamx Coronary Bioadaptor System
15 Feb 2022
Dynamx bioadaptor restores rotational motion and vessel stress reduction in new study
02 Jun 2022
A review of the 2024 ESC Guidelines on elevated blood pressure and hypertension
13 Nov 2024
Lucas Lauder and Felix Mahfoud provide a summary of the ESC Guidelines on elevated blood pressure and hypertension presented by John William McEvoy and Rhian Touyz at ESC Congress 2024 in London.

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Drug-coated balloon (DCB) technology: A pioneer’s view of the historical evolution and future directions
08 Jan 2025
In this article, Bruno Scheller explores advances in local drug delivery, from drug-coated balloons to novel antiproliferative agents. These innovations aim to reduce restenosis, minimize permanent implants, and pave the way for patient-specific coronary artery disease treatments.

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