3660 results for «389»
3660 results
Seeing is believing: OCT-guided calcium modification in complex PCI
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
Explore the management of heavily calcified LAD lesions in this PCRGulf-GIM 2025 session. Discover how OCT imaging guides lesion assessment, differentiates superficial from deep calcium, and informs the need for plaque modification. Learn when and how to use orbital atherectomy or intravascular lithotripsy, and follow the...
Complex bifurcation interventions
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session examines complex bifurcation interventions, addressing challenging cases such as isolated Medina 0,0,1 left main bifurcation and imaging-guided trifurcation angioplasty in acute coronary syndromes. It emphasizes strategic approaches and device selection to overcome anatomical complexities, manage complications, and achieve successful outcomes in bifurcation PCI.
Abstracts session 1
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This abstracts session presents contemporary research and clinical insights in interventional cardiology, covering topics such as colchicine therapy post-stenting, ranolazine use in chronic coronary syndrome, artificial intelligence applications in quantitative coronary analysis, and optimization techniques in transcatheter aortic valve implantation. It also explores novel predictors of...
DCB in in-stent restenosis - LIVE Case
07 Apr 2026 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
A 60-year-old male with hypertension, type II diabetes, and moderately impaired LV function (45%), has a history of LAD PCI treated with three Cypher stents in 2006. He underwent further treatment for LAD in-stent restenosis in 2012, 2020, and 2022 using a new stent and DCB....
Challenging PCI scenarios after CABG
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session addresses the complexities of PCI in post-CABG patients, focusing on the application of intravascular imaging and functional assessment to guide strategy. It discusses clinical and anatomical factors influencing the choice between native vessel and graft PCI, and explores management techniques for unyielding graft lesions,...
All things vascular
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session presents a comprehensive exploration of vascular interventions, highlighting advanced techniques such as retrograde tibial artery approaches for long CTO lesions in the superficial femoral artery, catheter-directed thrombectomy for bilateral pulmonary embolism, and innovative endovascular management of pulmonary haemorrhages in Eisenmenger syndrome. Case reports and...
Calcified lesions: caught between a rock and a hard place
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session focuses on the challenges of treating calcified coronary lesions, emphasizing the use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided rotablation and the limitations of rotatripsy in complex bifurcation angioplasty. It covers innovative strategies including off-label Shockwave lithotripsy in stented lesions, management of calcified nodules, and approaches to...
Challenging Cases
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session presents a series of challenging cardiology cases that span a spectrum of clinical scenarios, including innovative approaches to hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy management, rare coronary artery anomalies, fibrous lesions, and unusual acute coronary syndromes. These case studies highlight diagnostic complexities and therapeutic strategies essential for...
Challenging cases from the East
10 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session from Eastern cardiology centers addresses complex interventional challenges including recurrent left internal mammary artery (LIMA) failure, management of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) complications, and treatment of heavily calcified coronary lesions. Through detailed case presentations and key learnings, it offers valuable insights into successful...
TAVI in small annulus - LIVE Case
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
A 65-year-old female with obesity, diabetes mellitus, a history of stroke, atrial fibrillation, and RBBB on ECG, presented with symptomatic aortic stenosis and two-vessel coronary disease (OM and LAD, QFR: 0.70). Echocardiography and CT showed normal LV function (55%), a small annulus (370 mm²), and a...
Precision without a scaffold - When, why and how to use DCB in de novo lesions
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session provided an in-depth examination of drug-coated balloon (DCB) use in de novo coronary lesions, emphasizing patient selection, lesion preparation, and procedural technique. Clinical evidence and real-world cases illustrated when and why DCBs represent a precise alternative to stenting, particularly in small vessels, high bleeding...
Complications and bailout strategies in transcatheter mitral edge-to-edge repair
16 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session addresses common complications encountered during transcatheter mitral edge-to-edge repair (TEER) and outlines device-specific bailout strategies. Expert operators share essential tips and tricks to recognize and manage these challenges effectively, ensuring optimized procedural safety and success.
Imaging to the rescue
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session highlighted the pivotal role of advanced intracoronary imaging techniques, particularly OCT, in complex case management such as in-stent restenosis and thrombus evaluation. Through real-world cases, it demonstrated how imaging complements physiology to guide therapeutic decisions, including the use of drug-coated balloons beyond native coronary...
Complications of LAA closure - Avoidance and management
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
Focused on the prevention and management of complications in left atrial appendage (LAA) closure, this session covers recognition of key procedural risks, techniques for safe transseptal puncture, and strategies to prevent and address device embolisation, pericardial effusion, residual leaks, and device-related thrombus, ensuring procedural safety and...
How to manage complications of tricuspid interventions
18 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session focuses on the risks and management of complications arising from tricuspid valve repair and replacement procedures. Participants will learn preventive strategies during transcatheter interventions and become familiar with bailout techniques essential for resolving procedural complications effectively and safely.
Coronary Pot Pourri - 2
11 Dec 2025 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2025
This session presents a diverse range of complex coronary interventions, highlighting advanced techniques and strategies. Topics include the use of ECMO support for high-risk PCI and TAVI in cardiogenic shock, innovative approaches in left main interventions, challenging stent optimisation, and management of patients with combined severe...
Meet the masters: complex mitral TEER
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session brings together leading mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) operators for an interactive discussion emphasizing practical aspects of complex procedures. It provides valuable guidance on case selection, procedural strategies, and management of complications, aimed at enhancing the clinical practice of TEER.
TAVI in aortic regurgitation - Part 2
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session focuses on transcatheter aortic valve implantation in the setting of aortic regurgitation, a challenging clinical entity. It features novel techniques such as pump-assisted deployment and the use of deflectable self-expanding systems, as well as management of patients with prior valve-sparing aortic root surgery and...
Transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve: transcatheter rescue, balloon migration & more
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session addresses transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve and valve-in-ring interventions in complex clinical contexts. It includes cases of rescue procedures in valvular dysfunction, ECMO-assisted mitral valve-in-ring implantation in severe left ventricular dysfunction, and innovative approaches to mitral ring anatomy challenges, offering practical insights and procedural tips for...
Complex combined interventions - Part 3
17 Nov 2025 – From PCR London Valves 2025
This session highlights complex combined transcatheter interventions, demonstrating simultaneous management of multiple valvular and aortic pathologies. Cases include percutaneous treatment of degenerated bioprosthetic valves, TAVI in rheumatic small annuli with multivalvular disease, and endovascular repair of ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm, illustrating comprehensive strategies for multifaceted cardiovascular disease.
