3640 results for «2006»
3640 results
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...
IMPELLA protected PCI and intravascular lithotripsy in a calcified degenerated saphenous vein graft
27 Jan 2022
Find out more about a 77-year-old male patient with hypertension without good BP control, dyslipidaemia, Type II-DM, ex-smoker, who had triple CABG in 2006, EF 60% in 2017, and presented with dyspnea.
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2026 Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Awardee: Roxana Mehran
20 May 2026
The Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award – the highest honour in the interventional cardiology community – is presented to individuals who have contributed in an extraordinary way to the PCR mission.
Bubble trouble: aortic air embolization and de-embolization during coronary angiography
09 Aug 2021
Air embolism (AE) is a rare complication during interventional procedures and one of the most scaring for interventional cardiologists. Air bubbles in the coronary circulation often result in ischemic symptoms, vasospasm, and even cardiac arrest. In addition, arrhythmias are common and closely related to the coronary ...
Percutaneous aspiration of vegetation to relieve obstruction in surgically repaired mitral valve
16 Jan 2025
This image highlights the challenges of managing infective endocarditis (IE) and explores the potential role of transcatheter extraction devices in addressing unmet needs for patients who cannot undergo surgery.
SHARE (Sustain Health Development in Africa)
30 Mar 2017
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!
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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SWEDEHEART: Improving the quality of cardiology care in Sweden and beyond!
22 May 2025
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.
At PCR, it’s all about people!
17 May 2023
EuroPCR – the 2023 edition – has been prepared with a new Core Team. Indeed, Jean Fajadet and William Wijns invited three new Course Directors to join them in this role at the end of last year. It was all part of a general reorganisation of PCR’s structure, during...
Critical reflection on effective life-long learning – interventional cardiologists in pandemic times
17 Dec 2020
Because of the current COVID-19 environment with an exponential development of ‘digital format of postgraduate learning events’, often on the same topics, it seems essential to remember the foundation of effective post graduate learning in the field of medicine, and how we...
Future directions of drug-coated balloon angioplasty
06 Feb 2025
Fernando Alfonso and Javier Cuesta discuss the growing role of drug-coated balloons as an alternative to stents in percutaneous coronary interventions. Highlighting advantages like reduced in-stent restenosis, they emphasize the need for robust clinical studies to refine DCB use.
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