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TAVI sub-studies - Beyond the primary endpoint
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session reviews key sub-studies from major TAVI trials that extend beyond primary endpoints to provide a deeper understanding of valve performance and patient outcomes. It covers comparisons between balloon-expandable and self-expanding valves, long-term real-world data on the Myval valve, echocardiographic outcomes, composite endpoint analyses, and...
Hybrid percutaneous revascularisation: combining DES and DCB for optimal results
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into hybrid percutaneous revascularisation techniques that combine drug-eluting stents (DES) and drug-coated balloons (DCB) to achieve optimal clinical results. It highlights the clinical and anatomical scenarios suited for hybrid PCI, provides a step-by-step procedural approach, and discusses the potential benefits of integrating these...
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...
Overcoming challenging anatomy in calcified lesion PCI
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on overcoming the challenges posed by complex anatomical variations in calcified lesion PCI. Experts present advanced techniques and hybrid solutions for difficult bifurcation angles, aorto-ostial lesions, and other complex scenarios, emphasizing both innovative and simplified approaches to achieve procedural success.
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...
New insights into pharmacological treatment for STEMI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents the latest pharmacological advances in the treatment of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). It covers safety data on ticagrelor monotherapy post-primary PCI, the impact of P2Y12 inhibitor pretreatment, effects of dapagliflozin on myocardial remodeling, and considerations for bleeding risk and vascular preparation strategies...
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection management with intracoronary imaging
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the nuanced management of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) with a focus on intracoronary imaging. This session examines diagnostic challenges, the limited role of coronary CT angiography, and strategies for managing occlusive SCAD cases, highlighting the evolving understanding of this complex condition.
Spectrum of cardiogenic shock
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the broad spectrum of cardiogenic shock phenotypes, emphasizing the importance of selecting appropriate left ventricular support tailored to specific clinical scenarios. It offers critical insights into the timing of mechanical circulatory support and revascularisation strategies to optimize patient outcomes.
Updates in tricuspid TEER
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers comprehensive updates on transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) for tricuspid valve disease. It reviews meta-analyses on outcomes in patients with cardiac implantable electronic device leads, long-term trial results, echocardiographic and clinical outcomes, right ventricular mechanics, risk scoring, and the impact of renal function and...
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...
Best structural complications
22 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the management of complex structural complications encountered in high-risk valve interventions. It covers troubleshooting in mitral annular calcification, challenges with the BASILICA technique, creative bailouts for valve embolisation, and considerations in leaflet management during aortic stenosis procedures.
Diagnosis and management of INOCA and ANOCA
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on the diagnosis and management of ischemia and angina with non-obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA and ANOCA). It presents safety data from coronary function testing, patient outcomes after comprehensive ischemia assessment, and endotype-specific treatment effects. Further topics include coronary sinus reducer therapy, the impact...
Challenges of multivessel disease in ACS
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Dedicated to the challenges of multivessel disease in acute coronary syndrome (ACS), this session explores strategies to identify culprit versus non-culprit lesions and plan multivessel revascularisation using physiology, intravascular imaging, and artificial intelligence. It further discusses the timing considerations for revascularisation, whether ad-hoc or staged, illustrated...
Spotlight - TAVI durability: contemporary evidence and future directions
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focusing on TAVI durability, this session reviews recent clinical evidence from randomized trials and large registries, examining procedural and device-related factors influencing long-term valve performance. It also discusses challenges in follow-up and implications for future trial designs and device monitoring.
New data on intracoronary imaging-guided interventions
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents new data on intracoronary imaging-guided interventions, comparing outcomes of angiography-derived FFR and IVUS-guided PCI over two years, as well as OCT versus IVUS for intermediate left main stenosis. It further evaluates high-risk non-culprit lesions post-myocardial infarction, the role of coronary lipid burden in...
Radial and distal radial artery access for PCI
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides an in-depth evaluation of radial and distal radial artery access for PCI, including a 20-year trend analysis of clinical outcomes, feasibility studies on distal radial interventions, and comparative real-world experiences. It also features meta-analyses of randomized trials on access approaches and early findings...
All you need to know of DAPT in ACS
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides an in-depth review of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in acute coronary syndrome (ACS), focusing on strategies for safe de-escalation and P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy to reduce bleeding risk without compromising ischemic protection. It also covers optimizing antithrombotic therapy in patients on oral anticoagulation and...
Treatment for calcified coronary artery disease in the real world
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents real-world experiences and evidence on treating calcified coronary artery disease. It includes meta-analyses comparing rotational atherectomy and balloon angioplasty, long-term outcomes of excimer laser atherectomy, and multicenter registry data on intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), particularly in diabetic and high-risk patients. The session also focuses...
A series of complex real-word challenges STEMI treatment from very different countries
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session showcases a series of complex STEMI treatment challenges from diverse international settings, highlighting difficult coronary anatomies and complicated procedures. It discusses nuanced clinical scenarios where artery recanalisation does not always equate to reperfusion, and presents stepwise approaches to managing multivessel disease, renal failure, and...
TAVI complications: impact and improvement
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines critical complications associated with TAVI and strategies to mitigate their impact. Topics include carbon-dioxide flushing to reduce brain injury, management of cardiac tamponade, AI-driven customization of TAVI in complex anatomies, and the influence of vascular complications on post-procedural quality of life.