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3628 results
Landmark interventional randomised controlled trial data and practice guidelines to transform pulmonary embolism care
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session presents landmark randomised controlled trial data shaping interventional treatment of pulmonary embolism, with a focus on translating evidence into clinical practice.
It reviews the HI-PEITHO trial and its implications in intermediate-risk acute PE, where ultrasound-assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis (USCDT) reduced the composite endpoint of...
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.
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,...
Early evidence from a next generation coronary sinus reducer for the treatment of coronary microvascular dysfunction
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session presents early clinical experience with a next-generation self-expanding nitinol coronary sinus reducer for patients with coronary microvascular dysfunction. It reviews practical aspects of device implantation and discusses initial findings from the SERRA I feasibility study, providing insight into this emerging therapeutic approach....
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...
Breaking the calcium challenge: the power of Hertz with LithiX intravascular lithotripsy
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Calcified coronary lesions remain a major challenge in PCI, particularly when lesion rigidity limits device delivery and optimal stent expansion.
This EuroPCR 2026 session focuses on contemporary calcium modification strategies and the role of the Hertz contact intravascular lithotripsy (HC-IVL) system in simplifying treatment of complex calcified...
High definition IVUS-guided treatment strategies in calcified stenoses
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Severely calcified coronary stenoses remain one of the most challenging subsets in contemporary PCI, requiring precise lesion assessment and tailored treatment strategies.
This EuroPCR 2026 session focuses on how high-definition intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is changing the way these lesions are approached in daily practice.
HD-IVUS enables detailed detection...
From 3D coronary imaging to calcium modification: the future of PCI starts now
21 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
The integration of advanced imaging and calcium modification techniques is reshaping percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), offering new ways to plan and optimise complex procedures.
This EuroPCR 2026 session explores how 3D coronary imaging extends beyond conventional angiography to improve procedural planning and decision-making. It highlights the role...
Evidence in action: advancing care for angina with Shockwave Reducer
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Despite major advances in coronary revascularisation and medical therapy, angina continues to represent a significant clinical burden, affecting both quality of life and long-term patient management.
This EuroPCR 2026 session explores the emerging role of the Shockwave Reducer as a therapeutic option in patients with persistent angina....
Contemporary workflow for class IA PCI
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session presents a contemporary workflow for Class IA PCI, focusing on how coronary physiology can be used to better understand disease patterns and guide procedural strategy in complex interventions.
It explores the role of physiological assessment in refining decision-making, alongside new co- and tri-registration...
Beyond the horizon - A prelude into TAVI and complex PCI solutions
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides a comprehensive preview of evolving technologies and strategies shaping interventional cardiology. Discover the Myval Octapro+ transcatheter heart valve (THV) and its innovative design and procedural benefits demonstrated through a recorded case. Stay updated on Landmark and Compare TAVI trial data, and discover the...
TAVI and coronary artery disease: we need the COMPLETE answer!
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Addressing the intersection of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and coronary artery disease, this session reviews contemporary surgical and interventional literature to elucidate current practices. It underscores the need for a large international randomized controlled trial to provide definitive guidance for managing patients with concomitant aortic...
Large-bore venous access and vessel closure: all you need to know
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides a comprehensive guide to large-bore venous access and vessel closure techniques, emphasizing best practices and the advantages of ultrasound-guided suture mediated vessel closure compared to traditional figure-of-eight suture methods. It also addresses strategies to avoid and manage potential complications encountered during these procedures.
Align for the future with structural heart innovations - LIVE case and major trial updates
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Stay abreast of structural heart innovations with expert discussions on best-in-class transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) practices, including imaging, sizing, and procedural strategies. This session with LIVE case introduces the novel Myval Octapro+ transcatheter heart valve (THV), its design philosophy, and potential clinical benefits, along with...
Left main PCI treatment: how Ultreon 3.0 can improve decision making and achieve optimised outcomes
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores how to optimise left main PCI through the integration of intracoronary imaging and physiology using Ultreon 3.0 software. It highlights how this innovative technology supports decision-making, procedural planning, and stent optimisation to improve outcomes in complex lesion management.
Expanding the horizon - Trials addressing unchartered territories in coronary and structural heart
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
New clinical evidence is pushing coronary and structural heart therapy into areas that were previously uncertain or inconsistently defined, with multiple landmark trials now shaping future practice.
Among the studies discussed in this EuroPCR 2026 session, are SORT OUT XII, START YOUNG, BISCUSPID, LANDMARK 2 and RESTORE...
Beyond the horizon - Future of structural heart innovations and PCI
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Structural heart and coronary interventions are expanding rapidly, with innovation increasingly focused on managing complex anatomies and diversifying treatment strategies.
The PRISM-PCI toolkit is introduced as a framework to support decision-making in complex PCI, alongside advances in transcatheter valve therapies spanning mitral, tricuspid and pulmonary interventions, as...
Novelties in epicardial physiology: PPG explained in a simulated environment
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Understanding coronary physiology continues to evolve as new indices aim to refine how epicardial disease is assessed in daily practice.
The perfusion pressure gradient (PPG) index is introduced in this EuroPCR 2026 session as a novel approach to characterising epicardial coronary physiology. Rather than relying solely on...
TAVI for degenerated surgical aortic bioprotheses: procedural challenges
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the procedural challenges inherent in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for degenerated surgical aortic bioprostheses. It covers high-risk valve-in-valve implantation cases as last-resort therapies, management of drifting bioprostheses, and interventions in failed small non-fracturable valves threatening coronary arteries. Techniques such as BASILICA and...
Advancing mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair in complex lesions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Learn how advanced imaging, careful anatomical assessment and tailored procedural strategies are helping expand the possibilities of mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) in complex lesions.
Focusing on atrial secondary mitral regurgitation (SMR) and commissural mitral regurgitation, this EuroPCR 2026 session reviews evidence, showing that M-TEER can be...
