3868 results for «2024»
3868 results
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...
CathWorks FFRangio: from clinical data to advanced patient care
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the clinical value of the CathWorks FFRangio system through the lens of the ALL-RISE randomised controlled trial and its implications for daily practice. By reviewing the trial’s primary and secondary endpoints, examine how FFRangio may influence diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making in patients...
Mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock: where are we now?
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
In this EuroPCR 2024 interview, Alaide Chieffo and Gabor Toth discuss mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock and myocardial infarction. They address the ECLS-SHOCK trial's lack of benefit from prophylactic ECMO, stressing improved patient selection and timing. They contrast this with the DanGer Shock study, where...
Antiplatelet de-escalation after complex PCI: when and how?
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
It is now understood that ischemia is not the only risk to consider, as bleeding also plays a significant role. This is why de-escalation is now recommended for patients with complex PCI, as all de-escalation strategies reduce bleeding risk. Discover more about the three different de-escalation...
What is the future role of 3D ICE in tricuspid valve intervention?
26 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Discover insights on imaging in tricuspid valve management in this engaging PCR London Valves 2024 roundtable discussion with Jennifer Franke, Felix Kreidel, and Azeem Latib.
Explore the potential of 3D intracardiac echocardiography as a cutting-edge tool for advanced imaging, set to transform clinical practice as it adoption...
Impact of late-breaking clinical evidence on your daily mitral TEER practice
25 Nov 2024 – From PCR London Valves 2024
In this roundtable discussion, Tobias Geisler, Maurizio Taramasso, and Robert Smith delve into the late-breaking trials presented at PCR London Valves 2024. They examine the CLASP IID study, which compares TEER devices for severe mitral regurgitation, and the MiCLASP study, evaluating edge-to-edge therapy approaches. Together, they...
Mental health in the cathlab: is everything really ok?
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Watch Alison Dahlmann and Kristin Rykkje-Johannessen discuss the impact of working in a cathlab on mental health. Despite limited clinical evidence, a two-month online survey revealed that 93% of cathlab workers, across all healthcare professional categories, find the environment stressful, with over 92% experiencing stress and...
SCOFF - Fasting or no fasting before cardiac catherisation procedures
03 Sep 2024
Aaysha Cader interviews David Ferreira about the SCOFF trial he presented at the ESC Congress 2024 in London.
Results showed that eating normally before minimally invasive heart procedures did not increase complications and improved patient satisfaction, suggesting a need to reconsider fasting guidelines.
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NOTION-3 - Percutaneous coronary intervention in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation
01 Sep 2024
Make the most of the insights from Jacob Thomsen Loenborg’s interview with Chiara De Biase and Ali Nazmi Calik’s article to capture the key takeaways from this trial, simultaneously published in the NEJM, presented at the ESC Congress 2024 in London.
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Meet up in the cosy PCR Companions Corner at #PCRLV
07 Nov 2025
Kick-off on 16 November at 08:30 with a fun Welcome Breakfast and live music - in a typically British atmosphere!
RHEIA - Transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement in women with severe aortic stenosis
01 Sep 2024
While Chiara De Biase interviews Helene Eltchaninoff about the RHEIA trial results, which she presented at the ESC Congress 2024 in London, Panos Xaplanteris shares his perspective on the trial, offering all the essential information and key takeaways you need for your practice!
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Asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis, how will new evidence change our practice?
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Victoria Delgado and Martin Leon discuss how to treat patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis at an earlier stage and how current trials may change our practice in the future and broaden the indications.
This interview was filmed at EuroPCR 2024: see more videos here.
How to manage conduction disturbances after tricuspid valve interventions?
20 Mar 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2024
Interested in how to manage conduction disturbances after tricuspid valve interventions? Rodrigo Estevez-Loureiro and Marianna Adamo explore the mechanisms behind this common complication, discuss potential predictors and provide practical strategies for management during and after the procedure
This interview was filmed at PCR London Valves 2024: see...
Focus on PCR Innovators Day
18 Jun 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Nicole Karam and Nicolo Piazza highlighted EuroPCR 2024's PCR Innovators Day, which gathered over 400 physicians, ventures, industry partners, and investors to exchange ideas and network. Key topics included valve disease, heart failure, denervation, and the obstacles to innovation across different geographies, addressed in the innovator...
Three tailored devices to ease the complex PCI procedures
14 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
At EuroPCR 2024, a round table featuring Jianfang Luo, Benjamin Faurie, and Sevket Gorgulu addresses the challenge of streamlining complex PCI procedures. The discussion focuses on three innovative devices: Expressman™, a guiding extension catheter renowned for its one-piece design and side holes, ensuring adequate antegrade blood...
NOTION-2: first TAVI vs. SAVR randomised trial in younger low-risk patients with severe tricuspid or bicuspid aortic valve stenosis
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Christopher Cook interviews Ole de Backer about this study he presented at EuroPCR 2024: It provides further data concerning the 1-year outcome of younger AS patients with tricuspid valve anatomy treated with TAVI compared to SAVR. TAVI and SAVR showed similar rates of the primary endpoint...
How will the SMART trial results impact our practice and decision making in TAVI?
16 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
Sabine Bleiziffer and Didier Tchétché discuss the SMART trial with Flavio Ribichini in this #europcr 2024 roundtable. The trial compares the self-expandable supra-annular EVOLUT platform and the balloon-expandable intra-annular SAPIEN platform in patients with small aortic annulus, prevalent in up to 40% of Europeans, mainly women....
Strengthening cardiovascular care resilience for healthier hearts: the RESIL-Card project
15 May 2024 – From EuroPCR 2024
In this interview at EuroPCR 2024, William Wijns, Niek Klazinga, and Christopher Cook discuss the RESIL-Card initiative, which emerged from the disruption to cardiovascular care during COVID-19. The initiative aims to use this experience to develop a readiness test for future crises. Extensive data has been collected,...
