3648 results for «2519»
3648 results
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...
The Jon DeHaan Foundation Award competition
18 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the forefront of interventional cardiology innovation with the Jon DeHaan Foundation Award competition, featuring pioneering solutions for valvular heart disease and mechanical support. This session highlights novel devices such as TriFlo for tricuspid regurgitation, the extravascular ventricular assist device (eVAD System), and the first-in-human experience...
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...
Innovating heart failure care: from real-time monitoring to mechanical support
18 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Innovations in heart failure care are transforming patient management, from real-time, non-invasive congestion monitoring to advanced mechanical support systems. This session presents the Anusar congestion assessment tool, early clinical data on the NuPulse intravascular ventricular assist system for ambulatory support, and explores AI-driven voice biomarker technology...
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...
Once you find microvascular disease, what do you actually do?
18 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Addressing coronary microvascular disease requires a comprehensive understanding of current medical therapies and emerging interventions. This session reviews state-of-the-art pharmacological treatments, elucidates the mechanisms and clinical data surrounding the coronary sinus reducer (CSR), and offers critical discussion on its therapeutic role in microvascular dysfunction.
Closing lectures
18 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents comprehensive closing lectures focusing on the evolving understanding of coronary microvascular dysfunction, examining the balance between vulnerability and physiology, and outlining future priorities for next-generation cathlab practices. It concludes with a session evaluation and synthesis of key learnings to inform clinical practice.
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...
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...
DCB: does coating morphology matter for distal embolisation and clinical outcomes?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Drug-coated balloon (DCB) therapy continues to evolve, with increasing attention on how coating design may influence drug transfer, vessel response and downstream clinical outcomes.
This EuroPCR 2026 session examines the role of coating morphology, comparing amorphous and crystalline technologies and their implications for drug delivery efficiency and...
TAVI and coronary artery disease - LIVE case
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
An 88-year-old woman with hypertension, dyslipidemia, paroxysmal AF, and moderate renal impairment presented with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis, with a small (396 mm²), horizontal annulus and preserved LV function. She also had CAD with severe OM and diagonal stenoses. CT showed a risk of left main...
MagicTouch sirolimus-coated balloon for coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease treatment: where evidence meets experience
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines the clinical evidence and experiential insights regarding the MagicTouch sirolimus-coated balloon (SCB) for treating coronary and peripheral artery disease. It reviews long-term comparative data versus paclitaxel-coated balloons, application techniques, integration into current practices, and findings from major trials such as SIRONA and SIMPLE-DM,...
Angiography-based physiology: time to change your routine clinical practice?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session offers a critical appraisal of angiography-based physiology, with a focus on virtual fractional flow reserve (vFFR) technology. It reviews the latest clinical evidence, including insights from the FAST study programme and the FAST III randomised controlled trial. Gain a clear understanding of current guideline...
Beyond visualisation: the value and future of 4D intracardiac echocardiography in tricuspid repair and replacement
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the transformative role of 4D intracardiac echocardiography in guiding tricuspid edge-to-edge repair (TEER) and valve replacement for tricuspid regurgitation. This session highlights how real-time, high-resolution imaging enhances procedural efficiency and safety, reducing reliance on general anesthesia and shortening procedure times compared to traditional imaging modalities.
PCI of calcified distal left main stenosis - LIVE case
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
A 54‑year‑old man with hypertension, smoking, dyslipidemia, and a history of PCI to the OM and diagonal branches in 2004 presented with a significant calcified LM–LAD stenosis.
The proximal LAD lesion was prepared with IVL followed by implantation of a 3.5 × 28 mm stent. The left...
Where to leave less behind: non-invasive CT and angiography-derived physiology for DCB lesion selection
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session elucidates the role of non-invasive coronary CT and angiography-derived physiology in guiding lesion selection for drug-eluting balloon PCI. It emphasises integrating anatomical and physiological data to refine lesion preparation, strategy, and validation beyond angiography, and identifies scenarios where DEB PCI may not be optimal,...
Reshaping what's possible in complex PCI with advanced sirolimus technology
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on advancing complex PCI, this session explores strategies to minimise metal use through advanced sirolimus technologies and drug-coated balloon (DCB) therapies. It highlights the biological and pharmacokinetic characteristics of DCBs, key device design considerations, and practical approaches to less-metal PCI. Clinical cases illustrate challenges such...
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.