3644 results for «2643»
3644 results
Safe management of assisted PCI : what can go wrong
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the complexities and potential complications associated with assisted PCI in this session. Topics include challenges such as microaxial pump kinks, technical aspects of IMPELLA device deployment, and the management of high-risk PCI cases including patients with prior TAVI, highlighting strategies to mitigate risks during protected...
Structural heart devices: what's new and how it reaches your cathlab
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Discover the latest innovations in structural heart devices, spanning new TAVR platforms, mitral and tricuspid valve technologies, leaflet modification, and closure devices. Gain insight into the comprehensive innovation pathway from concept and prototyping to regulatory approval and clinical adoption, with perspectives from physician-innovators on drivers of...
Assessment of vasomotor coronary disorders in the cathlab
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on the invasive assessment of vasomotor coronary disorders within the catheterization laboratory. It reviews clinical profiles, endothelial function evaluation using acetylcholine and advanced hemodynamic methods, coronary volume analysis, and refined classification of coronary spasm, enhancing diagnostic accuracy in patients with suspected ischemia and...
Management of calcified lesions in challenging scenarios
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents complex cases involving calcified coronary lesions in challenging clinical scenarios including STEMI, bifurcation lesions, tortuosity, and concurrent TAVI procedures. It demonstrates integrative strategies such as rota-lithotripsy and addresses decision-making processes in managing calcification beyond the coronaries to optimize patient outcomes.
Managing complications in STEMI: always possible?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the complexities of managing complications during STEMI interventions. Through real-world cases from Algeria, Malaysia, and Pakistan, it provides comprehensive analyses of challenging scenarios, treatment strategies, and key learnings, emphasizing the critical decision-making required to navigate complications and improve patient outcomes in high-stakes...
TAVI: new approach
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session introduces new frontiers in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), including artificial intelligence-enabled systems and minimalist, radiation-free approaches guided by echocardiography. It covers complex procedural techniques such as axillary access under TEE guidance, precision snaring, and managing challenging anatomies, emphasizing advancements in safety and efficacy...
The dark side of calcium: complications, crashes and comebacks
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on the formidable challenges posed by coronary calcium, this session presents three compelling cases illustrating complications, procedural crashes, and successful recoveries. Participants learn detailed approaches to treating PCI complications related to calcified lesions and develop a skillset aimed at prevention and effective management of these...
Optimal timing of aspirin discontinuation: when early is too early?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session critically evaluates the optimal timing for aspirin discontinuation after PCI, discussing outcomes of aspirin-free strategies initiated within one month versus three months post-procedure. It considers differential effects of DAPT duration based on ACS presentation and bleeding risk, supported by meta-analyses and real-world data to...
TAVI procedural complications - Part 3: vascular complications, coronary issues and more
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses critical procedural complications during TAVI, emphasizing vascular issues, coronary complications, and complex bailout scenarios. Through challenging case examples, it offers insights into the management and anticipation of such complications to optimize patient outcomes.
STEMI presenting with cardiogenic shock
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session covers acute management of STEMI presenting with cardiogenic shock, illustrating advanced interventional strategies and support devices such as ECMO, IABP, and Impella. It reviews complex clinical scenarios including acute left main occlusion and multivessel disease, offering critical insights into emergent care and decision-making.
Stent failure evaluation with intracoronary imaging
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session provides an in-depth evaluation of stent failure using intracoronary imaging modalities such as IVUS and OCT. It presents diverse cases illustrating late drug-eluting stent failure, in-stent restenosis, neoatherosclerosis, and complications following rotational atherectomy, underscoring imaging's role in diagnosis and guiding reintervention.
Leaflet modification techniques during TAVI
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores leaflet modification techniques during TAVI, focusing on complex valve-in-valve procedures supported by artificial intelligence-powered planning and advanced imaging. Case discussions cover challenges such as low valve-to-coronary distances, bi-leaflet obstruction, and strategies to maintain coronary flow and hemodynamic stability.
Pulmonary valve: the next frontier in adult structural interventions
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session highlights the evolving role of the pulmonary valve in adult structural interventions. It reviews complex transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) cases, strategies for managing challenging right ventricular outflow tract anatomies, and percutaneous solutions for pulmonary artery stenosis and related complications.
New techniques and tips in CTO PCI
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents new techniques and practical tips in chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It covers innovative approaches such as the side-flap technique, simplified antegrade strategies for calcified lesions, and retrograde CTO techniques, providing valuable insights into overcoming challenging occlusions.
Thrombectomy in pulmonary embolism
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the critical role of mechanical thrombectomy in managing pulmonary embolism, focusing on rescue interventions in refractory massive acute cases. It explores clinical and technical challenges that extend beyond current guidelines, reviews complex cases including intermediate-high risk pulmonary embolism with peripheral embolism, intracardiac thrombosis,...
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...
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.
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...
Complex anatomy in STEMI patients
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the unique challenges posed by complex coronary anatomy in STEMI patients. Through detailed case discussions, it highlights management of anomalous culprit origins, multifaceted infarcts, rare presentations, and urgent primary PCI strategies in anatomically complex scenarios. The session emphasizes adaptive techniques to navigate unexpected...
Place of DCB in clinical practice
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores the clinical applications of drug-coated balloons (DCB) across diverse challenging scenarios. It covers management of severely calcified nodules in acute coronary syndrome, healing of intentional dissections in chronic total occlusions using paclitaxel DCB, strategic integration of contemporary technology in complex lesion treatment, and...