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When anatomy surprises: closing rare fistulae
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on the percutaneous closure of rare and complex cardiac fistulae and related vascular anomalies. It presents diverse cases such as superior vena cava syndrome from pacemaker leads, iatrogenic aorta-to-left atrium fistula, and unusual cardio-pulmonary connections, illustrating advanced interventional techniques to address unexpected anatomical...
Assessing coronaries in ACS with intracoronary imaging
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the critical role of intracoronary imaging in evaluating acute coronary syndromes (ACS). It discusses the management of complex lesion morphologies involving calcium and thrombus, the diagnostic power of OCT in decision-making, challenges beyond angiography in right coronary artery pathology, and the identification of...
From wires to knives: CABG essentials every cathlab nurse and allied professional should know
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session is designed to equip cathlab nurses and allied professionals with essential knowledge about Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG). It covers the indications for CABG, relevant cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, and the importance of effective communication with patients undergoing CABG procedures. Practical walkthroughs of angiograms...
Bifurcation failure: the realities and strategies for avoidance
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the challenges associated with bifurcation lesion PCI, focusing on procedural complications, novel classification systems for in-stent restenosis, and plaque characterization near side branches. It reviews clinical outcomes of Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) treatments for side branch lesions, the influence of drug-eluting balloon strategies, and...
Focus on heart failure: from acute to chronic
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This comprehensive session delves into the spectrum of heart failure management, from acute presentations to chronic conditions. Key topics include the cardio-hepatic syndrome and right ventricular dysfunction in HFmrEF, prognostic implications of heart failure etiologies, and innovative approaches such as AI-assisted echocardiography for early detection of...
Strategies to enhance bifurcation PCI outcomes
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses strategies to optimize outcomes in coronary bifurcation PCI. It evaluates the impact of cutting and scoring balloons versus non-compliant balloons on stent expansion, predictors of target vessel revascularization using the POKI technique, and compares stent and non-stent approaches in side branch myocardial infarction...
Aortic stenosis: from diagnostic to treatment
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides an in-depth review of contemporary management of aortic stenosis, covering diagnostic advancements, temporal trends, and treatment outcomes. It includes insights from the LAPLACE-TAVI registry focusing on low-risk patients, discusses the growing feasibility of day-case TAVI procedures, compares transcatheter and surgical valve replacements in...
Controversies and conversations in TAVI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses key controversies and discussions in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), including the role of invasive coronary angiography prior to TAVI, use of cangrelor during combined TAVI and high-risk PCI, and discrepancies in aortic valve stenosis assessment methods. Additional topics cover operator models, valve...
Mid-term echocardiographic outcomes following transapical mitral valve replacement: Updates from the Intrepid Pilot Study
19 Sep 2022
Pamela Gatto provides her take on the Intrepid Global Pilot Study which was presented by Renuka Jain at TCT Congress 2022.
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Outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation randomized to receive LAA closure or oral anticoagulation: Primary results of the CHAMPION-AF clinical trial
28 Mar 2026
During the first Late-Breaking Trial session of the 2026 ACC Congress held in New Orleans, Saibal Kar, principal investigator of the CHAMPION-AF trial, presented the 3-year results of this groundbreaking study, which were simultaneously published in the NEJM (DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2517213).
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How to perform angiographic check after large-sheath removal in single access procedures
18 Mar 2024
In the absence of other arterial access, this step-by-step tutorial shows how to perform anterograde angiography of the arterial axis after removal of the large sheath, making it easier to recognise and rapidly manage vascular complications such as arterial lesions and haemostasis failure.
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BRIGHT-4 – Bivalirudin plus a high-dose infusion versus heparin monotherapy in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention: a randomised trial
07 Nov 2022
Nicola Ryan provides her take on the BRIGHT-4 study, which was presented during AHA 2022 in Chicago, & simultaneously published in the Lancet.
This study was a randomised control trial designed to assess if bivalirudin plus a high dose infusion for 2-4 hours post PPCI was superior to unfractionated...
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