3185 results for «3843»
3185 results
PCI for complex calcific coronary artery disease - LIVE Case
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
An 87-year-old female patient, at high bleeding risk and with preserved LV function, presented 2 months ago with an inferior STEMI and multivessel disease. She initially underwent RCA PCI followed by staged LCx PCI. She was now referred for PCI of a long, heavily calcified lesion...
TAVI in difficult scenarios: bicuspid anatomy and pure aortic regurgitation
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Address challenging TAVI scenarios involving bicuspid anatomy and pure aortic regurgitation with insights from international experiences. This session compares treatment options in China and Germany, explores anatomical and disease differences, and reviews various TAVI devices through detailed case presentations and expert commentary.
TAVI in bicuspid: all you need to know
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Understand the unique anatomical and clinical challenges of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in bicuspid aortic valves. This session covers bicuspid valve epidemiology, indications for surgery and TAVI, and detailed discussion on sizing and deployment fundamentals specific to bicuspid anatomy to optimize procedural success.
Antiplatelet strategies for patients undergoing PCI
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Delve into this comprehensive session focusing on antiplatelet strategies for patients undergoing PCI. Explore evidence and clinical insights on ticagrelor monotherapy post-AMI stenting, shortened dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) durations, the role of CYP2C19 genotyping in stent thrombosis risk, the effectiveness of dual antithrombotic therapy in atrial...
The role of DCB in non-left main true bifurcations
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session offers a detailed exploration of drug-coated balloon (DCB) use in non-left main true bifurcation lesions. Learn to define suitable lesion characteristics for provisional stenting, understand stepwise procedural strategies minimizing implanted material, and appreciate the role of intravascular imaging in assessing bifurcation complexity and optimizing...
Radiation protection: the good and the bad
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session provides essential guidance on radiation protection in the cath lab. Learn practical steps to minimize radiation exposure for yourself and your team, manage the ergonomic challenges of protective gear, and develop skills to foster a culture of radiation safety within your workplace. Understand the...
How to address the problem of calcified left main lesions
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Gain expert perspectives on addressing calcified left main coronary lesions in high-risk and complex clinical scenarios. This session features challenging cases including ACS patients with reduced LVEF, severe calcified stenosis of left main bifurcation, complex PCI in post-CABG octogenarians with rotablation under Impella support, and other...
Clinical impact of mechanical circulatory support
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore the clinical impact of mechanical circulatory support through a series of detailed presentations covering protocols and training effects on outcomes in left-sided micro-axial flow-supported shock patients, practice variations between Sweden and the U.S., six-month outcomes post coronary intervention with VA-ECMO, and the prognostic value of...
Management of challenging TAVI device delivery
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore innovative solutions for managing challenging TAVI device delivery. This session presents cases involving kinked and stuck Navitor valves, the use of snare devices for retrieval, balloon-expandable TAVI in severe bicuspid aortic stenosis, and alternative access routes such as transaortic access after failed transfemoral valve-in-valve procedures.
A central role for cardiac imaging in transcatheter LAA closure
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover the central role of cardiac imaging in transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) closure. This session covers sealing techniques, advances in cardiac tomography for assessing LAA wall thickness, fusion of 3D computational modeling with fluoroscopy guidance, device healing evaluation through early serial imaging, and complex cases...
Optimal acute heart failure care: must have, must do
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session presents must-have strategies for optimal acute heart failure care. Topics include establishing an extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation referral center with patient outcomes, percutaneous closure in ventricular septal rupture, modified manual compression for large-bore sheaths, antithrombotic therapy considerations in AMI complicated by cardiogenic shock with mechanical...
Optimal SCAD treatment
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Navigate the complexities of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) treatment through clinical case discussions. This session explores identifying the culprit lesion, recurrent ACS challenges, the conservative versus PCI treatment dilemma, and real-world presentation scenarios emphasizing decision-making in SCAD management.
PCI in a challenging coronary anatomy
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session tackles PCI in challenging coronary anatomies, featuring cases with anomalous coronary arteries, complex access routes, and specialized stenting techniques. Learn from experiences managing dual anomalous arteries, navigating to difficult lesions, and applying innovative modified chimney stent methods to restore coronary flow.
Combined LAA closure and transcatheter mitral valve repair - LIVE Case
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
An 82-year-old male patient with a history of PM (pacemaker) implantation in 2024, and ischaemic cardiomyopathy presented with symptomatic heart failure due to severe secondary mitral regurgitation and impaired LV function (EF 40 %). He also presented with recurrent gastro-intestinal bleeding while on DOAC for atrial...
Redo TAVI - How to treat different TAVI platforms when they fail
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Understand the complexities of redo TAVI procedures with emphasis on planning, valve platform characteristics, and tailored procedural strategies. This session features cases of redo TAVI for failed short-frame and tall-frame valves, alongside discussions on current evidence gaps guiding optimal management.
High thrombus burden in STEMI
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
This session addresses the management of high thrombus burden in STEMI patients. It reviews available tools and strategies for thrombus management, presents multiple case-based discussions illustrating treatment decisions, and explores the evolving role of thrombus aspiration in contemporary practice.
When angina cannot be cured with stents: what are the remaining options
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Explore therapeutic options for patients with angina refractory to stenting. This session reviews the efficacy and clinical outcomes of coronary sinus (CS) reducer implantation for microvascular dysfunction, factors influencing procedural success, next-generation CS reducer innovations, and the role of aspirin in angina without obstructive coronary disease.
Percutaneous And Non-fluoroscopic Procedures (PAN): promoting equality and radiation-free intervention
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Discover innovative non-fluoroscopic interventional techniques with the Percutaneous And Non-fluoroscopic Procedures (PAN) session. Learn how to perform radiation-free interventions using advanced technologies, assess their clinical equivalence to standard methods, and explore how these procedures may promote gender equality in interventional cardiology careers.
Calcified coronaries: novel devices and techniques
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Gain expert insights into managing calcified coronary lesions with novel devices and techniques. Topics include the safety and efficacy of rotational atherectomy, the distal rail-tracking technique, impact of burr speed and duration, innovative scoring balloon designs, and the RODIN-CUT sequential cutting balloon angioplasty method for moderate-to-severe...
Calcified un-dilatable lesions in ACS: what should I do?
22 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025
Address the challenges of severely calcified undilatable lesions during acute coronary syndrome PCI. This session reviews the impact of coronary calcification on PCI strategy, highlights pitfalls in lesion preparation, and presents detailed case studies demonstrating effective treatment approaches.
