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Left main PCI strategies for bifurcations and trifurcations

19 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024

Explore this comprehensive session on left main PCI strategies for bifurcations and trifurcations. Discover techniques such as the triple kissing balloon inflation technique in a complex distal LM trifurcation lesion, imaging-guided multivessel PCI to left anterior descending CTO and left main bifurcation, and IVUS-guided PCI to...

Caught between a calcified rock and a hard place

19 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024

This session delves into the challenges of managing heavily calcified coronary lesions, particularly in complex scenarios like left main bifurcation angioplasty and in elderly patients with unstable angina. Explore innovative techniques to tackle abrupt vessel closure, situations where rotablation may fall short, and state-of-the-art approaches for...

Caught between a calcified rock and a hard place

Computed tomography versus near-infrared spectroscopy for the assessment of coronary atherosclerosis

17 Feb 2025

NIRS-IVUS offers precise assessment of coronary artery pathology but is invasive and limited in scope, while CCTA is emerging as a non-invasive alternative for comprehensive plaque evaluation.

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Christian Said

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Nicola Ryan

Computed tomography versus near-infrared spectroscopy for the assessment of coronary atherosclerosis

How to deal with a difficult angle

20 Mar 2025

In this case, the authors offer their perspective on treating a highly calcified circumflex coronary artery while dealing with a very unfavourable angle in a patient with extensive and known coronary disease.

Author

María Beltrán

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Frank Sliwinski Herrera

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Daniele Gemma

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Jorge Palazuelos

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