3138 results for «3145»
3138 results
Calcified lesions: caught between a rock and a hard place
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session focuses on the challenges of treating calcified coronary lesions, emphasizing the use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided rotablation and the limitations of rotatripsy in complex bifurcation angioplasty. It covers innovative strategies including off-label Shockwave lithotripsy in stented lesions, management of calcified nodules, and approaches to...
Challenging Cases
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session presents a series of challenging cardiology cases that span a spectrum of clinical scenarios, including innovative approaches to hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy management, rare coronary artery anomalies, fibrous lesions, and unusual acute coronary syndromes. These case studies highlight diagnostic complexities and therapeutic strategies essential for...
Challenging cases from the East
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session from Eastern cardiology centers addresses complex interventional challenges including recurrent left internal mammary artery (LIMA) failure, management of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) complications, and treatment of heavily calcified coronary lesions. Through detailed case presentations and key learnings, it offers valuable insights into successful...
TAVI in small annulus - LIVE Case
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
A 65-year-old female with obesity, diabetes mellitus, a history of stroke, atrial fibrillation, and RBBB on ECG, presented with symptomatic aortic stenosis and two-vessel coronary disease (OM and LAD, QFR: 0.70). Echocardiography and CT showed normal LV function (55%), a small annulus (370 mm²), and a...
Precision without a scaffold - When, why and how to use DCB in de novo lesions
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session provided an in-depth examination of drug-coated balloon (DCB) use in de novo coronary lesions, emphasizing patient selection, lesion preparation, and procedural technique. Clinical evidence and real-world cases illustrated when and why DCBs represent a precise alternative to stenting, particularly in small vessels, high bleeding...
Imaging to the rescue
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session highlighted the pivotal role of advanced intracoronary imaging techniques, particularly OCT, in complex case management such as in-stent restenosis and thrombus evaluation. Through real-world cases, it demonstrated how imaging complements physiology to guide therapeutic decisions, including the use of drug-coated balloons beyond native coronary...
Coronary Pot Pourri - 2
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session presents a diverse range of complex coronary interventions, highlighting advanced techniques and strategies. Topics include the use of ECMO support for high-risk PCI and TAVI in cardiogenic shock, innovative approaches in left main interventions, challenging stent optimisation, and management of patients with combined severe...
Innovations in stentless coronary intervention: from DCB technologies to bioresorbable scaffolds
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session delves into the evolving landscape of stentless coronary interventions, focusing on the structural diversity of Drug-Coated Balloons (DCB) and the promising future of bioresorbable scaffolds (BRS). It emphasizes the role of intracoronary imaging, particularly OCT, in optimizing these therapies. Attendees gain a comprehensive understanding...
NIRS-guided PCI: beyond calcium to precision PCI
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session explores how near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is redefining PCI by revealing what angiography cannot see. By identifying lipid-rich and vulnerable plaques, NIRS helps anticipate procedural risk and refine decision-making before stent implantation. The session shows how plaque composition, rather than calcium alone, can guide lesion...
Beyond the horizon - Shaping the future of cardiology through meaningful innovation in structural heart and coronary - LIVE Case
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This live case–based session explores how innovation is shaping structural heart and coronary interventions.
A real-time TAVI case in a degenerated aortic valve highlights pre-procedural imaging, sizing strategies, procedural decision-making, and post-procedural care.
The session also reviews ongoing and upcoming Myval THV trials, showing how new technologies impact...
Global momentum of Shockwave intravascular lithotripsy: evidence, experience and evolution
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session examines the growing global experience in the treatment of calcified coronary lesions, bringing together updated clinical evidence and real-world practice.
Recent data are discussed alongside insights from high-volume operators to show how calcium modification strategies are evolving and being integrated into contemporary PCI workflows.
By combining...
Vascular interventions for the invasive cardiologist
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session delivers a comprehensive overview of recent guideline changes in peripheral vascular disease and shares expert cardiologist experiences in various vascular interventions through case-based discussions. It also focuses on recognizing and managing peripheral vascular complications effectively to optimize patient outcomes.
Challenging STEMI scenarios - Part 1
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session addresses challenging STEMI scenarios with a focus on atypical presentations, complex complications, and advanced management strategies. Through diverse case discussions, it highlights approaches to overcome procedural difficulties, manage large thrombus burdens, and avoid clinical pitfalls in acute STEMI care.
TAV in TAVI with coronary protection - LIVE Case
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Watch a LIVE case followed by a recorded case, regarding a 78-year-old female, with a previous TAVI in 2014 (Sapien 3 26) and sarcoidosis, who presented with symptomatic TAVI stenosis. There was a mis-commissural alignment, with the neoskirt plane above the coronary plane. Under general anesthesia,...
Paravalvular leak closure - Part 4
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session delves into the complexities of paravalvular leak closure with a focus on challenging scenarios including unusual TAVI complications in the mitral position, management of mega paravalvular leaks using jumbo devices, and strategies when closure itself poses an obstacle. It also covers acute peri-operative aortic...
Complications and bailout strategies in transcatheter mitral edge-to-edge repair
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session addresses common complications encountered during transcatheter mitral edge-to-edge repair (TEER) and outlines device-specific bailout strategies. Expert operators share essential tips and tricks to recognize and manage these challenges effectively, ensuring optimized procedural safety and success.
Complications of LAA closure - Avoidance and management
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Focused on the prevention and management of complications in left atrial appendage (LAA) closure, this session covers recognition of key procedural risks, techniques for safe transseptal puncture, and strategies to prevent and address device embolisation, pericardial effusion, residual leaks, and device-related thrombus, ensuring procedural safety and...
How to manage complications of tricuspid interventions
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session focuses on the risks and management of complications arising from tricuspid valve repair and replacement procedures. Participants will learn preventive strategies during transcatheter interventions and become familiar with bailout techniques essential for resolving procedural complications effectively and safely.
Meet the masters: complex mitral TEER
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session brings together leading mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) operators for an interactive discussion emphasizing practical aspects of complex procedures. It provides valuable guidance on case selection, procedural strategies, and management of complications, aimed at enhancing the clinical practice of TEER.
Meet the masters: complex TAVI
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session offers an in-depth exploration of complex Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) procedures, emphasizing practical aspects crucial for daily clinical practice. Expert TAVI operators share their extensive experience, providing valuable tips and tricks on case selection, procedural strategies, and managing complications to optimize patient outcomes.
