3783 results for «2026»
3783 results
Beyond the angiogram: contemporary management of STEMI
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides an in-depth review of complex STEMI cases from diverse clinical settings, emphasizing optimisation of primary PCI strategies, complication management, and individualised antithrombotic therapy. Real-world cases from Albania, Macedonia, and Slovakia illustrate diagnostic challenges and therapeutic decision-making to improve patient outcomes.
Clinical cases - Nurses and Allied Professionals
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Dedicated to nurses and allied health professionals, this session presents compelling clinical cases illustrating their critical role in interventional cardiology. Topics range from managing pregnant patients in the cath lab, the impactful contributions of nursing and allied professionals (NAPs), to their management perspectives during complex procedures...
Clinical experience with transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session shares clinical experience with transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) for severe tricuspid regurgitation. It includes outcomes after prior repair, analysis of stent frame geometry as a predictor of leaflet abnormalities, and assessments of functional and quality-of-life improvements with systems such as Evoque and MonarQ....
TAVI complications and management strategies
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Gain comprehensive knowledge on anticipating, identifying, and managing complications during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Through complex international case studies—including transaxillary Navitor implantation and bicuspid aortic valve challenges—this session highlights key strategies to improve procedural safety and outcomes.
PCR's Got Talent Round 1 - Session 1
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This dynamic session from PCR's Got Talent Round 1 presents a diverse array of cutting-edge research and clinical findings. Topics include the influence of local and systemic inflammation on PCI outcomes, adherence to OCT-guided PCI metrics, comparative guidance strategies using angiography-derived FFR and IVUS, and the...
Managing life-threatening TAVI complications
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Manage life-threatening complications in TAVI procedures with a structured algorithm for identification and resolution. This session shares expert tips for handling specific severe complications and reviews best practices aimed at complication avoidance to enhance patient safety and procedural success.
AI fundamentals for busy cardiologists: opportunities, limitations and safe use
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Designed for busy cardiologists, this session elucidates the fundamentals of artificial intelligence relevant to cardiology practice. It covers the main AI tool families, including large language models and computer vision, and emphasizes effective and safe prompting techniques for clinical and academic use. Attendees will also learn...
Structural and valvular innovations
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the latest innovations in structural and valvular cardiology, featuring novel technologies such as a new self-expandable transcatheter aortic valve for aortic stenosis treatment and a temporary atrioventricular sequential pacing system. It also discusses non-clinical testing methodologies supporting U.S. market approvals, non-invasive ultrasound therapy...
CTO PCI: how to prevent and manage complications effectively?
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI, this session highlights the critical importance of procedural planning to minimize complications. Through detailed case analyses of coronary dissection and perforation, it outlines early identification strategies and equips clinicians with essential tools and techniques for effective complication management in...
Large-bore thrombectomy in pulmonary embolism practice: when intervention matters
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Management of pulmonary embolism is increasingly shifting toward interventional strategies, where timing, patient selection and procedural expertise play a central role in improving outcomes.
Large-bore thrombectomy is examined as a key option within contemporary PE treatment, focusing on when intervention is most appropriate and how to optimise...
Left main and complex bifurcation stenting
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This focused session explores optimal strategies for treating left main and complex bifurcation coronary lesions, a setting that remains both anatomically and technically demanding.
It highlights the role of intracoronary imaging in refining procedural planning and optimising stenting strategy and technique. The discussion also reviews the mechanical...
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...
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...
Refactory angina and coronary sinus reducer, from established applications to future outlooks
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
In this discussion, Tim van de Hoef and Tommaso Gori explore the evolving definition of refractory angina, extending beyond obstructive disease to include non-obstructive and microvascular conditions. They highlight the challenges of recognition, driven by variability in symptoms, diagnostic approaches, and clinical practices, and stress that...
The art of prompting: how to ask AI the right questions
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
In this video, Frédéric Bouisset and Louis-Marie Desroche explore why mastering AI prompting is becoming a key clinical skill for interventional cardiologists. From setting clear objectives to providing the right context and double-checking the outputs, discover the three essential pillars to get reliable and meaningful answers...
What is the future of intracoronary imaging for assessment of calcified lesions?
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
In this conversation, Angela McInerney and Ziad Ali explore the evolving role of imaging in calcified coronary artery disease, the growing evidence supporting intracoronary imaging, particularly OCT and IVUS, and how detailed plaque characterisation and scoring systems can improve procedural planning and outcomes. Looking ahead, they...
How to best identify and manage vulnerable plaque?
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Hector Garcia-Garcia joins Salvatore Brugaletta in a discussion on the concept of vulnerable plaque, a key topic in contemporary cardiology. Together, they review the well-established definition of vulnerable plaque, characterised by high-risk features that predispose to rupture and cardiovascular events, and explore how advances in invasive and...
How the latest innovations in OCT help us improve PCI
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
In this discussion, Thomas Johnson, Nieves Gonzalo and Simone Biscaglia explore the latest advances with Ultreon 3.0, a new platform that integrates OCT imaging and physiology into a single workflow for PCI guidance. They highlight how faster pullback and reduced contrast volume can expand access to intracoronary...
Is the plaque-biology assessment the future of imaging?
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Javier Escaned and Thomas Keeble discuss how near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is emerging as a valuable tool to assess plaque biology in coronary arteries by measuring lipid content, a key marker of plaque vulnerability. Unlike traditional imaging that mainly describes structure, NIRS identifies high-risk, lipid-rich plaques using...
