3645 results for «714»
3645 results
Imaging-guided strategy for understanding coronary calcification
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focusing on coronary calcification, this session teaches the application of CT and intracoronary imaging to characterize calcium patterns, select appropriate modification tools, and assess procedural success. It emphasizes imaging-guided strategies to optimize treatment of calcified coronary lesions.
New evidence in coronary physiology for microvascular assessment
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights new evidence in coronary physiology related to microvascular assessment. Topics include endothelial dysfunction in angina with non-obstructive arteries, the prognostic value of microvascular resistance metrics, natural history studies, and trials aimed at standardizing management of microvascular dysfunction.
TAVI complications - Prediction, reduction, avoidance
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines prediction, reduction, and avoidance of complications associated with TAVI procedures. It covers outcomes of second-valve implantation as a bail-out for valve migration, predictors of permanent pacemaker implantation post-TAVI from the LANDMARK trial, neurological event prognostics based on timing, and management of periprocedural cardiac...
Bailout techniques for complications during primary PCI
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses bailout techniques during primary PCI complications. It covers a range of challenging scenarios such as coronary perforations and complex procedural issues, emphasizing rapid decision-making and effective treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes in high-stakes situations.
Identifying and planning protected temporary mechanical circulatory support-based procedures in high-risk patients
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides an in-depth update on protected temporary mechanical circulatory support-based procedures in high-risk cardiac patients. It covers patient identification criteria, device selection, and multidisciplinary planning to optimize outcomes in protected PCI, ventricular ablation, and surgical contexts.
Innovations in TAVI: TAVI 2.0
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents cutting-edge advancements in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), highlighting the TAVI 2.0 era. It encompasses innovative techniques such as percutaneous and non-fluoroscopic TAVR guided by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), novel alternative access via the left subscapular approach, and patient-tailored commissural alignment assessed through CT...
Various NSTEMI cases
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents diverse NSTEMI case studies addressing complex diagnostic and interventional challenges, including coronary dissections, intramural hematomas, ischemic complications, and functional lesion assessment.
Left main complications - Part 1
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focus on managing complications related to left main coronary interventions, with detailed case analyses addressing procedural pitfalls, iatrogenic dissections, and unexpected imaging challenges.
Imaging evaluation in structural heart interventions
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers a comprehensive evaluation of imaging techniques applied in structural heart interventions. It covers innovative studies including the impact of Dapagliflozin on multivalvular disease post-TAVI, advanced fusion methods combining CT and echocardiography to assess aortic stenosis severity, and the clinical relevance of the fibrocalcific...
Risk stratification and reperfusion strategies for acute and subacute pulmonary embolism
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focus on risk stratification and reperfusion strategies for acute and subacute pulmonary embolism through this session. It discusses the impact of elective endovascular therapies in intermediate-high risk patients, intraprocedural complications, and early mortality associated with catheter interventions. Additionally, it reviews real-world outcomes of catheter-directed therapy, national...
The right therapy for right heart failure and tricuspid regurgitation: fixing my patient congestion, not just a valve
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session shifts the focus in tricuspid regurgitation from anatomy alone to the broader context of right heart failure and systemic congestion. It highlights the limitations of purely leaflet-based strategies, particularly in advanced disease and in the presence of severe right ventricular dysfunction.
The discussion...
When balloons fail: how to win against coronary calcium
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session refines strategies to overcome undilatable calcified coronary lesions by integrating modern calcium-modification technologies into complex PCI workflows. Through multiple international case studies, it highlights approaches to achieve optimal stent expansion despite severe coronary calcium challenges.
Aortic regurgitation in 2026
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Get a comprehensive overview of contemporary management strategies for aortic regurgitation, a condition that remains frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated despite significant advances in transcatheter therapies thanks to this EuroPCR 2026 session.
The programme reviews current diagnostic and treatment pathways, including guideline-based management and the role of surgical...
LDL-C management: should it begin in the cathlab?
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session examines the evolving role of LDL cholesterol management in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), with a focus on the potential benefits of initiating intensive lipid-lowering strategies early in the patient pathway.
The discussion reviews emerging evidence on PCSK9 inhibition in elective PCI...
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...
STEMI 2026 - The precision revolution
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the forefront of STEMI care with a focus on precision medicine, integrating artificial intelligence for pre-hospital triage, evidence-based complete revascularisation strategies, and advanced imaging guidance during primary PCI. This session also addresses tailored antithrombotic approaches, timing of mechanical support in cardiogenic shock, and management of...
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...
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.
Artificial intelligence-powered precision: CT-guided PCI and the future of image-guided therapy
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Image-guided PCI is entering a new era, driven by artificial intelligence and advanced CT technologies that are reshaping how coronary interventions are planned and performed.
This EuroPCR 2026 session explores the integration of photon-counting CT into PCI workflows, highlighting its improved spatial resolution, enhanced plaque characterisation and...
