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A large-scale, randomized trial of orbital atherectomy vs. conventional balloon angioplasty in severely calcified coronary arteries prior to DES implantation (ECLIPSE)

30 Oct 2024

Nicola Ryan provides her take on the ECLIPSE trial presented by Ajay J. Kirtane at TCT 2024 in Washington.

Author

Nicola Ryan

Angie Tatiana Ariza Mosquera

Granada, Spain

Sven Moos

Lahr, Germany

Rebekka Vibjerg Jensen

Aarhus, Denmark

Large-bore mechanical thrombectomy vs catheter-directed thrombolysis for treatment of intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism: primary outcomes from the PEERLESS randomized controlled trial

30 Oct 2024

Elad Asher provides his take on the PEERLESS trial presented by Wissam A. Jaber at TCT 2024 in Washington.

Author

Elad Asher

TRISCEND II trial: Randomized comparison of transcatheter valve replacement vs. optimal medical therapy for severe tricuspid regurgitation

04 Nov 2024

Alex Sticchi provides his take on the results of the TRISCEND II trial presented by Susheel K. Kodali and Suzanne V. Arnold at TCT 2024 in Washington.

Also watch the interview with Susheel K. Kodali

Author

Alessandro Sticchi

Artificial intelligence-based fully automated quantitative coronary angiography versus optical coherence tomography guidance for coronary stent implantation: a multicenter, randomised controlled non-inferiority trial (FLASH)

07 Nov 2024

Panos Xaplanteris provides his take on the FLASH trial presented by Jung-Min Ahn at TCT 2024 in Washington.

Author

Panagiotis Xaplanteris

PCR Innovators Day 2024: a new Director joins the team!

Welcome newcomer Nicole Karam as the 4th Director behind the PCR Innovators Day Programme 2024 (taking place on 13 May). Take advantage of this unique opportunity to help push the boundaries of cardiovascular medicine, and explore the latest advancements.

Immediate versus staged complete revascularisation in patients presenting with STEMI and multivessel disease

21 Oct 2024

The current subanalysis of the BioVasc trial offers valuable insights into the long-term effects of ICR versus SCR strategies in STEMI patients with MVD. The findings support current guidelines on the necessity of revascularizing non-culprit lesions.

Reviewer

Ali Nazmi Calik

Reviewer

Murat Gökalp

“Big and heavy” – TAVI in a severely calcified aortic stenosis with large annulus

22 Nov 2024

An 89-year-old male presented with worsening HF symptoms and a history of permanent AF and chronic renal failure. TTE confirmed severe AS, while coronary angiography revealed single vessel disease. He was referred to a heart valve center for further evaluation, where multislice computed tomography showed a...

Author

Niklas Schofer

Murat Gökalp

Istanbul, Türkiye

Late-Breaking Trials and Hotlines: where the latest data is tackled

Be there for the unveiling of pivotal new results and real-world data in structural heart disease. The Heart Team Course brings together the world’s experts for interactive sessions that go beyond results - exploring the insights that drive better patient care.

What to expect at PCR Tokyo Valves?

Get a glimpse of the amazing #PCRTokyo atmosphere, and prepare to join us on 7-9 February 2025!

PCR Tokyo Valves 2025: Dive into the Scientific Programme!

Access the #PCRtokyo Interactive Programme and don’t hesitate to filter the timeslots by day, room, topic or Speaker to find what you're looking for and plan your agenda!

How should I treat a left main disease with multivessel diffuse CAD? Stenting only the necessary...

28 Feb 2025

A 71-year-old male patient with a clinicial history of hypertension, dyslipidemia and active smoking was admitted for NSTEMI.

Coronary angiography showed a left main (LM) stenosis involving the bifurcation and proximal parts of the left anterior descending (LAD) and left circumflex (LCx) arteries. Right coronary artery (RCA) showed a severe...

Author

Eva Rumiz

Focus on TAVI in female patients

25 Oct 2024

Didier Tchetche, Sabine Bleiziffer, Philippe Généreux, and Julia Mascherbauer explore the latest evidence about women and aortic stenosis.

Singapore approves novel Hydra TAVI system

28 Oct 2024

Elixir Medical’s DynamX Bioadaptor demonstrates significant improvement over contemporary drug-eluting stent in patients with acute coronary syndrome and complex lesion subsets after six months

28 Oct 2024

Jupiter Endovascular announces first U.S. patient treated with Vertex Pulmonary Embolectomy system using Endoportal Control

25 Oct 2024

Serkan Asil

Ankara, Türkiye